Pearl Jam drummer Matt Cameron and longtime pal of the late Taylor Hawkins says his quotes in a Rolling Stone article had been “taken out of context.”
The rock bible revealed “Inside Taylor Hawkins’ Remaining Days as a Foo Fighter” on Monday. Reporters interviewed 20 of Hawkins’ buddies for the piece.
The top consequence closely targeted on his psychological struggles and want to take a step again from the band due to its upcoming rigorous tour schedule.
Hawkins’ household and Foo Fighters bandmates had declined to partake within the interviews. However Cameron apparently had loads to share about Hawkins’ mind-set earlier than his passing.
“He had a heart-to-heart with Dave and, yeah, he informed me that he ‘couldn’t f – – king do it anymore’ — these had been his phrases,” Cameron informed Rolling Stone. “So I assume they did come to some understanding, nevertheless it simply looks as if the touring schedule received even crazier after that.”
Now, on Tuesday, Cameron — who collaborated with Hawkins on his Nighttime Boogie Affiliation facet challenge — mentioned he needs he hadn’t participated within the story, both.
“Once I agreed to participate within the Rolling Stone article about Taylor, I assumed it could be a celebration of his life and work,” he wrote on Instagram.
“My quotes had been taken out of context and formed right into a narrative I by no means meant. Taylor was a pricey pal, and a subsequent degree artist.
“I miss him,” the guy musician added about Hawkins, who died March 25 at age 50. “I’ve solely the deepest love and respect for Taylor, Dave and the Foo Fighters households.
“I’m actually sorry to have taken half on this interview and I apologize that my participation might have brought about hurt to these for whom I’ve solely the deepest respect and admiration.”
The Publish has reached out to Rolling Stone for remark.
A rep for the Foo Fighters had told the magazine that the band “disputes Hawkins’ buddies’ characterizations of how he was feeling.”
