Alongside 50 years in Yes, Hall of Famer also played on George Harrison’s ‘All Things Must Pass’ and Lennon’s “Imagine” and “Instant Karma”

His backing band the Hawks went to the U.S. where they became The Band. Hawkins famously joined them onstage as captured in Scorsese’s ‘The Last Waltz’

Rock Hall of Fame musician co-founded the group in 1980 and remained with them for more than 40 years

“I’m looking forward to seeing our great and loyal fans next year,” Springsteen said

The Red Hot Chili Peppers and Pearl Jam drummers distanced themselves from a Rolling Stone article, where they discussed Hawkins’ privately expressed concerns about Foo Fighters’ touring schedule

The legendary drummer went all-out for the band he loved. But in the months before he died on tour, Hawkins told multiple friends he “couldn’t fucking do it anymore”