Taylor Hawkins

1972 - 2022

On March 25th, 2022 the Foo Fighters family tragically lost Taylor Hawkins. We at FooFightersLive send our condolences to his family, friends, and every other member of the large Foo Fighters Family.

As fans we are also of course hugely devasted by this loss and wanted to offer a place for fans around the world to leave a short message in memory of the man we all loved, whether we met him or not. When the time is right we will forward the page to Foo Fighters management.

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Gracias por acompañarme cuando más lo necesite y por dejar salir esa pasión. Fui feliz, muy feliz, gracias a tu música. Para mí no te fuiste, vas a estar siempre siempre en tu música y en mí corazón.

Anto

Rosario Argentina

I am struggling to come to terms with you being gone Taylor. In the multiple times seeing you live, with my favourite band, you have always left me coming away mindblown. Your power, your constant smile that lights up the stage, not forgotting your crazy shorts. We love you <3

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Chris Dewbrey

Hertfordshire, England

Le sourire du rock s’en va …. Je t’ai aimé sans te connaître , repose en paix …

Cédric Balin

France

Sorry to hear of Taylor's passing. I've been a long time fan of The Foo Fighters, attending many concerts. My condolences to his family, friends, the band and the legion of fans around the world. He will be greatly missed. Forever in our hearts.

Sherri

Ontario Canada

Heavens Rock Band has a new member 🥁😭

Thanks for every beat Taylor, what you have left behind will make your legacy live forever in music.

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Che

Taylor, I don't think words would ever be enough to explain how much you truly mean to me, I grew up with Foo Fighters' music and your truly outstanding drumming, I'll never forget the forst time seeing you live, your drum solo, your amazing voice, I'll love and miss you forever

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Clarke Miller

Stevenston, Scotland

I just want to say that you will be missed greatly by so many people. Your music and your laughter will be remembered forever!

Andres

Colombia

I tuoi battiti ti hanno tradito ….mentre i battiti della tua batteria rimaranno sempre con noi!!!!!

Yuxflesh

Savona

Words can describe the loss we all feel. Thank you Taylor for bringing joy to our family for decades. May you Rest In Peace and May your family find solace knowing you’re being taken care of by the good lord.

Warren B

St. Petersburg

Lamemtable tu partida, me quedaré con las ganas de verlos... pero...porque tuviste que partir 😔

Alejandro

PERÚ

Grazie Taylor, grazie per avermi mostrato la gioia di suonare la batteria e per avermi spinto a migliorarmi. Mi mancherai tantissimo e ti porterò sempre con me sulle mie bacchette, tra Vinnie e Gavin ❤️

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Simone

Italy

To a legend !! We listened to your insane skills through the gift of music you have us. I send my deepest condolences to your family and all the members of the Foo during this hard time.

Mohit

South Africa

Absolutely gutted to hear of the untimely passing of Taylor. Thoughts go out to your family and friends.

Lisa

UK

Feeling so very heartbroken. I'm very grateful to have seen you perform live. You were a beast on the drums and an all around talented musician. You will be sadly missed. Forever in my heart. RIP Taylor Hawkins

Christine

Vancouver Island BC Canada

I’m so sorry for ur loss he was a grate man. Wish I could have met him. R.I.p

Paige

England

Taylor "The GOAT drummer" Hawkins,a massive talent you truly were. A mesmerising drummer, never lost in the background always a huge character.I have never felt so numb about losing someone I have never met. Absolutely devastated! Foo fan since the beginning,RIP Taylor 💔😢💔

Rachel Bowers

Norfolk UK

Less than 4 months ago, we attended our first ever Foo show in Fresno, where I took this pic. Now you're gone. It doesn't feel real. My hope for you now is peace, thank you for the music.

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Stefani

Madera, CA

Total heartbroken to hear the news . The most awesome drummer and singer. Ultimate showman everytime I have seen the foos (5 times). Love and condolences to his family ,the band and the foo family . Gone far too soon .
RIP Taylor Hawkins 😢 💔

Nic Miles

Worcester, UK

My thoughts is with all family and friends. Your music has been a big part of my life. You will be dearly missed <3

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Lasse

Sweden

You will forever be remembered as one of the best drummer of all times and one of the best person. Love you

Tommaso

So sorry to lose such a great human being. The joy U brought to one and all is beyond words. So sorry to Taylor's family, band members & fans. Slane Ireland will be forever up there. R. I. P Taylor

Ivan Rafferty

Kilkenny Ireland

I can not think of world without you. I am heartbroken.

Wiebke

Germany

I listen to Foo Fighters music daily and watch all the videos and interviews on YouTube; Taylor always put a smile on my face, he was the heartbeat of the band. He will truly be missed. My sincere condolences go out to Taylor's family, band mates, and friends.

Christine Penix

Mogadore, OH

I am just so stunned by this and overwhelmed with heartbreak I am so very sorry for the family’s loss you truly were a rock god! And irreplaceable the world/rock world lost a great one .💔👑🙏🏻

Michelle M

Hopkinton Mass

So sorry you had to leave us so soon, my thoughts are with your family ❤ and your band mates 💙
Thank you for many years of entertainment, you will be sincerely missed xx

Donna Hornby

Rhyl North Wales

Praying for his family, band and fans on this tragic news. I never got the chance to share my coke with you so I will cherish these forever. RIP Taylor

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Steve & Sharon Puckett

Los Angeles, Ca

The world just lost a legend that can never be replaced, we shall meet in paradise

Martin

Chile

I'm so grateful to have seen Taylor play and sing twice live, he was definitely one of my biggest inspirations for learning to play drums. rest in peace and thank you for the unforgettable moments!

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Lucka Castro

Porto Alegre-RS, Brazil

Well I guess there is not a lot anyone can say. But for me music is my safe place music for me helps when maybe there is no solution to the problem. Foo fighters as a band have helped me through so much in my life. So for that thankyou 💙💙💙

Kristian richardson

England UK

You were really special, T. I only hope you knew the love that we had for you. Really gonna miss you 🤍

Lewis

UK

Taylor and the Foo brought my son and I together for the love of music. He will be dearly missed by all his fans.

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Brennon

Powell River BC Canada

Words can't say how much this hurts, a flame extinguished way too soon. The music you helped to make got me my friends family band mates and everyone through the bad times and the good.

Rest in power and say hello to Mr Cornell for me 🤘🤘

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David Franks

Pontefract, West Yorkshire England

My sincerely condolences to his wife and kids, he’s flying to the eternal life in peace. Playing his music on heaven. RIP

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Jessica Vazquez

San Francisco, Ca

All my love for his wife, his children, his family, friends and bandmates! My broken and devastated heart goes out to all of you!..

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Nick Zanotti

Ituzaingó, Buenos Aires, Argentina

Still can’t believe you’re gone. Thank you for sharing yourself and your talents with us, Taylor. You were one of a kind and joy to watch and listen to. Rest In Peace, dude - there goes my hero. 💔🙏

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JillyG

London, UK

It was a pleasure to have listones your beats, to Saw you laughing, the way you do your art, my heart is broke for this lost.

Hope you tell Kurt how cool did you lived sharing the same firend.

Diego “Mosh” Valenz

CDMX

T.H, a legend gone from us too soon! We thank you and honour your memory all around the world for all the wonderful years of performing to your Foo Fighters Family! I feel very lucky to say I have memories that will last me a lifetime from being at the FF gig. RIP 😭❤️

Bekah

England

Extremely hard to lose you Taylor. The chemistry, the organic bond with the band, the talent, charisma and purity of your personality will be impossible to match. Love & strength to everyone who’s heart has been broken.
One hell of a party wherever all of our greatest went!🤘

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Inga

London, United Kingdom

La semana pasada vibramos a tu lado,hoy nos sumimos en dolor por tu partida.
Nuestro amor y energías para con tu familia y compañeros.
Gracias Taylor,descansa en Paz

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Leandro

Buenos Aires

Foo Fighters are the rock band that represents Gen X ! Taylor Hawkins was the most energetic, talented, beautiful person. His smile lit up the stage and him and Daves connection was amazing. God Bless his family and extended family. Gone too soon and will never be forgotten.

Tammy

Baltimore, Maryland

I have no words to express how painful and personal losing feels but know I am blessed to be part of your journey for the past 25 years because you were part of mine. Rock in Heaven Taylor.

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Val

Oceanside, California

You learnt from the greatest; Alanis, Steve, Roger and you became the GOAT. Above all thank you for gifting us live music memories that will stay with us until we meet again on the other side. Hope Freddie is looking after you. Much love x

Vanessa

Italy

My heart breaks for his family and Dave.

Jude kelley

Rhode island

I'm a follower of the band any years old, in this difficult moment, I want say to all Foo Fighters family my pain is incredible, I wanted see the band in the Stereo Picnic Festival, but I don't could, peace in the grave of Taylor

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Edgar Robayo

Colombia

I have the honor of being able to say that I saw you at your penultimate concert playing drums and singing thank you for everything taylor for your energy and for your contagious smile that we will always remember it was a memorable day and you will always live in my heart rest❤️

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nacha

Santiago chile

Thanks for your music. A musician like noone. Rest in peace. Always in our memory.

Ariadna y Juan

Argentina

my most sincere condolences to foo fighters for the irreparable loss of an incredible person and musician! Taylor had a magnificent talent and always brightened up the shows with his presence, his way of singing and his dedication when playing the drums. there will be no one like

Amanda

Guayaquil Ecuador

I will miss your talented way to play drums, your smile, you were and you are forever One of the best Drummer, musician that the earth had

Benjamin

France

My heart is broken for your entire Foo family. The decades of music, countless shows, laughter and deep connection with the world are priceless and irreplaceable. Legendary timekeeper, backbone of rhythm and heavy hitter behind the drum kit - thank you. R.I.P. on the other side.

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Deena Marchal

Utah

Es triste escuchar la partida de Taylor Hawkins, las canciones de toda la banda me acompañaron en buenos y malos momentos; empecé a trabajar para ahorrar e ir a un futuro concierto pero ahora el futuro es incierto. Descansa en paz Taylor Hawkins, un abrazo a la banda y familia.

Emerson Parizaca Polo

Perú

There goes my hero! RIP Taylor. My condolences to the family, the band and all the relatives. You will be missed!

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Mark Peters

Boxtel, the Netherlands

Una perdida dolorosa aquí en Perú teníamos la esperanza de ver a los foo fighters por lo menos una vez en la vida y con eso ver a uno de mis bateristas favoritos. Taylor es y será siempre uno de los más grandes. Un abrazo donde quiera que estes, el mundo entero extrañara tu magi

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Bruno

Perú

Taylor your beats will still reberverate for the Next generations.
Thank you for your legacy, we stand with his wife and children to feel contrite for his lost. Legends never die at all

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Richo Jaip

Perú

Dear Taylor. We will miss your energy onstage along with the love for music your share with Dave and all the Foo Fightdrs Family. We are still devastated for your notice.

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Adrian Lopez

Monterrey MX

The sky is a neighborhood - March 25th 2022 skyline, Buffalo, New York. Your beautiful soul remains.

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Sally

Buffalo, New York

Heartbroken beyond words. Thoughts with Taylor’s family. You will be missed so much. R.I.E.P. Xxxxx💞💞💞💞

Mandy

UK

Your name will live on, you will be missed 😢

DU65COT

Hawick, Scotland

RIP Taylor. No words can express how I’m feeling about you passing and my heart goes out to your wife, children, family and the Foo’s. You will live on in your music and in all our hearts. This all seems so surreal. I hope you get to perform up there with Freddie xx 💔🖤🎶

Helen

Surrey UK

Taylor your music and energy will inspire us forever, you are a leyend. Rest in peace. Foo fighters forever!

Juli Pérez

Bogotá

I am very saddened by the loss of Taylor... I saw him live at Lollapalooza the previous Sunday... I did not expect something like this... My condolences to the family, a big hug and a lot of strength for his wife and children, he was a big fan of queen just like me..hope taylor..

Facundo

santa fe,rosario argentina

I was devastated to hear this sad news of the loss of a legend. Taylor and the Foo Fighters have been such a big part of my life and helped me get through some tough times. My sincerest condolences to his family and the rest of the Foo Fighters. May he find solace in heaven x x

Lesley

Isle of Man

My heart is broken for Taylor's wife, kids, and the entire Foo family. As a fan, I have no words to explain my feelings. Taylor's infectious smile. His animalistic ways on the drums. His caring, loving heart. The world has lost a true gem. May you rest in peace, Taylor. 💔

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Jesse Ponder

St. Louis. MO

Thank you. Thank you for everything. My heart is broken but the hearts of your family and friends must be shattered. So much love and condolences to them all. I hope you are already jamming up there, along with all the greats and having a ball 💖

Norris

UK

Bless you wherever you are, drummer boy.🖤

Marco Galvagni

Italy

Thank you Taylor. You will never know what you meant to us. You will be forever missed. ❤️

Laura Longobardo

New York

Taylor was a huge inspiration in my life especially when it came to his a Dave’s friendship. It showed me when you are down and need help in recovery that your best friend will always be right here for you no matter what. I also want to say Taylor was absolutely an amazing human.

Cory Denny

Mesa

Foo Fighters are my all time favorite band. I’m so very sorry to Taylor’s family and his band family. This is heartbreaking. Love to you all!!!!

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Mischelle S Mitchell

Utah

Smile on my face, tears in my eyes. Only 2 men have ever got me so far. Dinosour sr and Taylor. Too soon but not without leaving an eternal impression. Memories too got to ever be forgotten.

Gert

Belgium

Mate, you leave all of us heartbroken. Personally, it’s being like having lost a relative. I became a drummer inspired by you. Love the way you played and couldn’t have had a better reference than you were. We’ll miss u so much. Keep on drumming wherever you are, brother.

Frankie

Spain

I can not believe this, we will miss you Taylor 🕊🌹
My condolences for his family and the band members
Rock out in heaven till we see us again

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Jenny

Germany

Ciao Taylor😢

Andrea

Sardegna

We are heartbroken for everyone involved. We will greatly miss Taylor’s exceptional talent. Love from us, too you ❤️❤️ RIP Taylor😭😭

Jamie and Don Vogel

Green Bay, WI

Devastated is an understatement….. but the supergroup lineup you must be organising is spectacular!
Thank you for being my ‘air drum’ buddy since the beginning. Because of you the beat lives on.

Sarah Windass

Leeds, England

never got the chance to met you, only saw Foo Fighters once, but you still were a great part of my life, your positivity and talent is unmatched. You will live forever. Now go meet others like Kurt or Chris
And we can have forever
And we can love forever
Forever is our today...

Julia

Poland

Thank you for hearing my voice.
Lililililili

Rebecca O'Connor

Denver

Forever Fantastic.❤️ I'm so sorry for Taylor's family and the band. He'll be missed and always in our hearts.

Mari

Des Moines, IA

I never met you, but learning of your passing left me incredibly heartbroken. You were a positive force of nature and your talent was immeasurable. I feel terrible for your family, friends, and band mates. I loved seeing you play live. Rest easy.

Joanne

Wisconsin, United States

May you find light in your path.
Rock lives forever \m/

Samuel

Brasil

Taylor ~ Such a talented drummer/performer with a SMILE that lit up any room, big or small. I pray you are with the Lord and that He wraps His loving arms around your family, the Foos and those closest to you. Your light will be missed. 🙏🏽💔

Gina

Huntington Beach

I am very saddened by the loss of Taylor... I saw him live at Lollapalooza the previous Sunday... I did not expect something like this... My condolences to the family, a big hug and a lot of strength for his wife and children, he was a big fan of queen just like me..hope taylor..

Facundo

santa fe,rosario argentina

Ti ho visto per la prima volta a Bologna e tu e la tua band mi avete fatto passare una notte fantastica, mi mancherai tantissimo, non è giusto!

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Pietro

Italia

Did you know how much you were loved and admired? Not just by us fans of the Foo Fighters because that goes without saying but by all these other musicians far and wide . Rest in peace Taylor and love to y of Ur Family and the rest of the band. Xx

Susan Funnell

Hove, UK

Que tris que grandes personas con mucho talento dejen este mundo lamento mucho no haber podido conocer a una gran persona como tú .Que dios te reciba con los brazos abiertos.

Emilio

México

My heart is with you all. Wish we could turn back time ❤️‍🩹

Shannon Holmes

Utica NY

we love you taylor 💕 you were an inspiration to many. it’s honestly still very hard to believe you’re actually gone. we will never forget you. i hope that whenever you are, you’re happy and all your troubles are behind you. rest in peace taylor.

Diana

You were the heart of my favourite rock band. You were the best drummer I had the pleasure to see live. You were the sweetest man in music bussines. You were so many things.
I will miss you every day. Keep playing and having fun up there.
Love you. ♡

Maggie

Argentina

Such an Amazing talent, who inspired millions to follow their passion as we saw you followed yours. Thank you for sharing your love of life, music and drumming - you will be dearly missed. Love to his family, friends and FOO nation!

Laura G

Boston,MA

My deepest condolences to everyone. It has been a shock for all of us. I wish everyone plenty of courage and strength. We will miss Taylor. We pray that his soul finds peace.

Pooja

Mauritius

This is how we will always remember you: happy and smiling...
Live on legend

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Julia

Poland

I’ve listened to the foo fighters since high school. Their music defined my childhood through to adulthood, As a teenager hearing Taylor sing cold day in the sun for the first time I was amazed Its been a personal favourite ever since. An inspiring person may his legacy live on.

Jackson Battman

Swindon (England)

There are no words that give you justice. Taylor you were an inspirational human, a drumming rock god and you will be sorely missed by so many people. Gone way too soon. RIP with Kurt and keep the beat. 💕🥁🤘🏻

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Maz

UK

We are heartbroken to hear about Taylor. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family, band mates, friends and fans around the world. It is, without a doubt, that Taylor will be missed.❤️

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Don & Lisa Slater

St. Louis, MO

You were, and always will be PURE ENERGY.

Thanks for everything you gave us. Gonna miss you. ♥️

Annarita

Milano, Italy

Taylor thank you for always taking time for your fans . We will forever miss your smile and talent . RIP

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Tammy

Canada

My FOREVER FOO loving heart was broken upon the news that we lost Taylor. Prayers to his family, friends n fellow FOO. He was such an essential part of my fav band. He n Dave could do anything together. Wearing some gear to go watch Elton tonight. Rock those drums up there RIP

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Linsey Morris

Kansas, USA

It breaks my heart to know that you are not here anymore. I wish I could see u in Lollapalooza argentina 2022 but I couldn't and now seeing Foo Fighters without you won't be the same. Rest In Peace Taylor and my condolences to his family and firends. I will miss you a lot, Taylor

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Juan

Argentina

Such a tragedy! The world lost a wonderful person. A smile that was infectious, and a talent unmatched by anyone. You will be greatly missed. RIP Taylor and rock on!

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Candie K

For decades the beat played by you have giving me chills and bringing a bouquet of emotions that make my soul rise when is crushed. You may not be here, but will be present for ever.

Carolina

Rivera, Uruguay

I'm a 20 year old drummer and I think never lived a saddest wake up than this one. You inspired me so much. Thank you for all. You will stay in my heart forever.

Simon Delannoy

France

Every drum beat = 1 tear …. Have always and will always love the mighty Foo’s but it will never be the same again … 💔🖤💔🖤💔🖤

Nicki

UK

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