Rip Taylor Hawkins

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  • mattl8787
    mattl8787 Posts: 100
    Man, this is awful. He brought a ton of energy to FF shows and loved seeing them live. Wow
  • FR181798
    FR181798 Posts: 2,166
    edited March 2022
    Really sad. First time I saw Foo Fighters in 96, Taylor played drums for Alanis Morisette at the same festival, you could see how good a drummer he was. I was really happy he joined Foo Fighters, he seemed the perfect fit. He had to be better than good to play in Dave's band. He and Dave's relationship seemed like they were best friends, close like brothers. Just about every Foo Fighters interview where it was more than Dave, it was Dave & Taylor. Always seemed to be having the time of their lives. Makes you think, got to live every day like it could be your last. I know Im pretty guilty of just existing some days...work, sleep, with one day blending into the next.
    Sending love out to his family and friends.
    R.I.P Taylor



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  • UKBgirl
    UKBgirl UK Posts: 99
    https://instagram.com/p/Cbj0CgTuNoK/embed/

    Beautiful tribute from Matt.
  • pjpitt89
    pjpitt89 Posts: 1,874
    Saw the Foos announce this last night and was devastated. Taylor was my favorite rock drummer, I could listen and watch him play for hours. When they released wasting light and released that live studio video of them playing the whole album start to finish, I was in awe of his energy, power, and joy/enthusiasm. So sad for his family, his band, his fans. Glad I was lucky enough to see him perform. Gone way too soon, will be greatly missed
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  • JeBurkhardt
    JeBurkhardt Posts: 5,323
     Very sad to hear this, heck of a drummer and by all accounts a really good dude.
  • TinaE
    TinaE Germany Posts: 2,129
    I am totally shocked and very very sad...too much bad news lately. RIP Taylor
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  • URthekey
    URthekey Posts: 1,912


    A Heavy heart today hearing this tragic news.
    My sincere condolences  to Taylor’s family, friends, and fans.
  • Pap
    Pap Serres, Greece Posts: 29,947
    Godspeed Taylor
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-VkEQ5yfc_Y
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  • alphawolf
    alphawolf DelMarVa/Big Sky Posts: 647
    Incredibly sad. 
    Amazing drummer. 
    I saw him 3x when he was with alanis in 96.  
    Terrible news 😞 
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  • MayDay10
    MayDay10 Posts: 11,853
    This is tough to even process 
  • Smarter_Than_U
    Smarter_Than_U Posts: 515
    Dude was an amazing drummer and seemed like a good, FuN guy. I loved the story he told about his neighbor who introduced him to drums and basically told young Taylor Hawkins within 10 seconds of playing “dude, you’re a drummer!” I feel for his family and Dave and Pat Smear. No clue what happened but tragically losing a band mate twice in one lifetime fucking sucks. Rest in beats, Taylor. 
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  • nicknyr15
    nicknyr15 Posts: 9,221
    MayDay10 said:
    This is tough to even process 
    For sure 
  • inMytree_19
    inMytree_19 Toronto, Canada Posts: 177
    Terribly sad news. As legendary of a drummer as he was, Taylor seemed to be that much better of a person. Another larger than life musician gone too soon. RIP
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  • JimmyV
    JimmyV Boston's MetroWest Posts: 19,598
    I never got into Foo Fighters because I've never been a big fan of Dave, but Taylor's was a name that was always popping up. Learned a few years ago that he had played with Alanis, then he was with Mike at Peak to Sky, then with NHC at Ohana, etc. By all accounts he was a great guy that people loved to be around and to make music with. Just a huge loss for this extended group of musicians and bands that we love. 
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  • mpedone
    mpedone 540xxx - Manchester, NH Posts: 1,961
    Super sad. Such a fun guy to watch. So glad I got to see them live a few years back at Fenway. 
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  • Ledbetterman10
    Ledbetterman10 Posts: 16,994
    So terrible. Such a young guy. I’m speechless. 

    Couple tunes with Taylor singing…

    Rock and Roll with Jimmy Page:
    https://youtu.be/SbNVIPAABgw

    Have A Cigar:
    https://youtu.be/crtIW7eSu-M

    Stiff Competition with Rick Nielsen:
    https://youtu.be/crtIW7eSu-M


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  • Hobbes
    Hobbes Pacific Northwest Posts: 6,438
    Amazing drummer and singer. Not many are gifted enough or have the balls big enough to take on the vocal prowess of Freddy Mercury. RIP Taylor.
  • BIGDaddyWil
    BIGDaddyWil Michigan Posts: 3,080
    Terrible news.  Shocking!  So sorry for his family and friends! He seemed like a good dude. RIP Taylor.  Rock on.
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  • PP193448
    PP193448 Here Posts: 4,282
    Crazy!!!  RIP.  Peace to the family and friends.
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  • PushinPaint
    PushinPaint Posts: 434
    I'm a casual FF fan, but always really liked Taylor. Just seemed like a very happy guy, infectious good energy. Easy to gravitate to. Feel bad for all 

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