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.

To leave your message click the button, it will then appear on the wall below. Your message may also include an image if you choose.

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one of the greatest discoveries i’ve ever made was the foo fighters. taylor hawkins stole my heart. my biggest inspiration. the reason i am a musician. always in my heart t<3

maddy

canada

Sending Love To Taylor’s Family,All His Peers,Friends,And Us His Fans! I had the honour of seeing him many times with Alanis and the Foo’s! Your talent was mind blowing,you will be missed beyond measure! Your kind Heart will live on through your beautiful children!🎶🎵❤️

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Sharon

Canada

My heart aches for everyone in the foo fighters and Taylor's family and friends. Please take care of one enother thru this sorrow time. Love and hugs to all. ❤

Stacey Eddings

Seattle Wa

Gracias por toda la alegría al mundo del rock.
Siempre estarás en los corazones de la familia FOOS...
Simplemente una leyenda.

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Carlos Vivallo

Chile

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

As a sixteen year old I look up to the Foo fighters in hope that one day ill be playing rock to the people of the world. I hoped that one day i would be able to play with the Foo Fighters on stage but that reality wont be the same without Taylor he was one badass drummer.

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Eddie Hough

Pinckneyville IL

I’m so heartbroken over this. I’m praying for family, band mates and friends. Fly high.

Joni

May you Rest In Peace. My parents met a long time ago at yall concert. Will love n support y'all forever. I am nothing but a fan from the outside. The bond you had as brothers, a band..the smiles you share in photos radiates its warmth through the screen. Thank you for everything

Sara

Kingwood TX

Resti nei cuori di molti… Insieme a te ho sognato, ho urlato, ho vissuto emozioni vere! Grazie Maestro!🤍

Angela

Italy

R.I.P. thank you for your humor,your talents & the music. You will be missed for ever. ❤️🤘🎶

Yolanda

Can't believe you're gone Taylor. RIP

Billy

Ireland

My heart breaks for your family and friends, I will never forget you,. Rest In Peace Taylor ❤️

Carolyn

Canada

Taylor,
Even though I never had the pleasure of getting to know you in person, your music and your smile gave me so much strenght during difficult times of my life. I felt so happy to see you play your amazing drum solos twice; I will treasure those moments forever. RIP Legend!

Arianna

Costa Rica

We lost a great musician. Rip

Ed Oconnell

Gone to soon Taylor :( . You can’t imagine how the music you and the band play help me and heal my soul so many times. You never came to my country but I didn’t miss the opportunity to see you on stage when you perform at the Lollapalooza in Chile. Rest In Peace. I will miss you!

Diana

Peru

I still can't believe it. We will miss you very much.
❤️🥺

Valentina

Italia

Thank you Taylor. You will be missed. Rock in heaven

Rosi

Italy

I am so shocked and deeply sad. I can only imagine what his family and friends are going through. I was finally going to see the band this summer and was stoked to see Taylor in action. My love to Taylor's loved ones. Robin

Robin Benoit

Maine

Taylor, you were a genius! The energy and fun you brought to the band made it so much fun to watch you do your thing! May you continue to rock in heaven. Your talents will be missed! YOU will be missed!

Kristen

Chicago

Completely devastated but feel incredibly lucky to have seen you play live 5 times incredibly talent. Thoughts with all family and friends fly high RIP Taylor

Ryan

England

Dear Taylor,
Thank you! Thank you for your kickass awesome music. Thank you for being part of the the sound of my life. You’re a real hero to me!

Dear band, friends & family,
My deepest condolences in this terrible loss! Love you guys!

Arne Torrekens

Belgium 🇧🇪

I started play drum because of you.

Matteo

Torino

Please accept my condolence on the sad loss ofTaylor. He will be greatly missed. Sending love to all his family, fellow band members, friend and athe fans. He was an inspiration to many.

Emma Barnes

London, U.K

Taylor, I’m absolutely heartbroken. I can not believe that this really happened.
I hope you have a good time up there. Say hello to my husband which is up there in rock heaven too.

We love you and we miss you.

Jules

Germany

Sending all my love to Taylor's loved ones and my endless gratitude for all the joy he brought to the lives of everyone who was lucky enough to enjoy his talent live. His last performance will live forever in my heart. I love you, rest in peace. ❤️

Lau Di Giorno

Argentina

Foos will always be my fav band and my inspiration.I'll never forget their amazing concert in Bologna and especially the day I met you, Tay, during one of your holidays in Sicily. You were a truly beautiful man and a talented musician.Love u forever. I'll miss you a lot.RIP💟💟💟

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Elena Barni

Modica, Italy

I suffered with anxiety throughout 2018 and going to the Foo’s concert in London really helped me get out of myself for a few hours and I was happy for awhile.I will always be grateful to you Taylor for that. Music transcends. Rest well you beautiful man ❤️

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Hannah Bailes

London

Even though we’ve never met, I feel like I’ve lost a friend. Sending lots of love to the Hawkins and the guys ♥️. My heart is broken 💔

Simon

England

R.I.P.Taylor Hawkins from the early days on tour w Alanis till your final show w The Foo Fighters seen you perform numerous times and always a great show. Now take your place in that huge drum circle in the sky you will be missed brother 💯❤️🙏🏼🥁

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Thomas Cedeno

Connecticut

Rest In Peace Taylor, A beautiful person with a beautiful soul, who happened to be the best Drummer in the World! Its like a bright light has gone out X

Angie

ENGLAND

The music of the Foo Fighters has bonded so many. We all lost an amazing soul and the sadness is overwhelming. My condolences to Taylor’s family, the Foos, and all who are feeling this loss. Rest in Beats, Taylor!

Lynn Gaynor

Everything I learned and do on the drums now was because of Taylor. As a fan I’m going to miss him tremendously, but as a drummer I have to thank him for helping me learn the drums. Rest easy Taylor. Long live foo fighters.

Harrison Stilley

I'm heartbroken 😥 Taylor you brought so much joy to my life with your music and contagious smile 🎶🥁♥️ Thank you, thank you, thank you!!! You will forever be missed! My thoughts are with his family, his band mates and everyone who knew and loved him ♥️♥️♥️

Melanie

Munich, Germany

Just love the Foo’s so much. Taylor seemed like such a fun, easy going guy. He was an amazing drummer. I will miss him so much. Love to all the Foo Family.

Allison DeVitis

Havertown, Pennsylvania

RIP Taylor Hawkins! My dream of seeing you live with The Foo Fighters jn India will remain unfulfilled. But I shall remember your musical genius through all the videos of your bands and the songs which you brought to life as a killer drummer. # Legendforever

Abhishek Hazarika

Noida, India

Taylor, your death hurts my heart. The world seems a little less bright. Thank you for sharing your life with us. Prayers for your family and friends. We will not forget you, ever 🖤

Meredith

Kentucky

Thinking of your family, friends and bandfam at this sad time.. rest in peace 😢

Kelly

Belfast

Taylor, I’ve been listening to you and the Foo fighters since I was 15 and you were there whenever I needed you, your drums, your voice. I was lucky enough to see you live in 2018 and I will cherish this memory all my life. Thank you, rest in peace.

Jon

France

We all will miss you so much. I don’t even have words right now, I’m devastated. The foo fighters have made an impact on my life just with their music and Taylor Hawkins was a huge part of that. I love watching videos of funny band moments with Dave and Taylor. We love and miss u

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Addison

Taylor, I don’t have the words. I love you and will miss you so much. ✌🏻💔

Erica Stover

Columbus Ohio

I don't even know where to begin. My heart is truly broken into a thousand pieces. You will be so missed by us all Taylor x

Lisa

UK

Taylor, you will be deeply mourned and greatly missed. You were the heartbeat of the Foo Fighters and loved by all. We loved to watch the love between you and Dave. You were truly one of a kind. RIP ♥️🥁

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Claire and Keith Bennett

Hazleton, PA USA

You were a true rock legend and extrodenary human. You'll be forever remembered.

Dale

No era fan pero a kilómetros veia lo buena onda que eras Taylor💔Estas con los grandes.DEP

Luna

Argentina

Thank you for the everlasting joy you have gifted millions of people around the world. Your energy and happiness will have a lasting impact on the world. Rest In Peace, legend.

Alex

New York

Your energetic and positive presence in rock n roll will be greatly missed throughout the world. Your smile and energy made every one want to be a rock star. Thanks for the music and all of the happy times, T-Hawk. 💔

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Amanda

Arkansas, USA

Fly high Taylor!! You will be missed by so many. Your smile could light up the world! I know you’re in heaven jammin with the greats.

Stacy Shadle

Mesa, Arizona

Such a sad loss to music……seen you play with the band so many times…..fly high Taylor……..🥲🥲🥲🥲

Shell

NOTTINGHAMSHIRE UK

Though I didn't know ,you brought joy and happiness to my life. You seemed to make the most of the life and time you were given. I pray for your family and band mates.

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William Thomas

Destin Florida

To Taylor: Playing drums is something I want to do for the rest of my life because of you. I don’t even want to know where I’d be without you and I owe so much to you. You left so much for us to remember you bf on this earth. Rest easy

Dax Corcoran

Rest in peace Taylor, you will be missed but never forgotten. 🌹🌹

Sara

Kuwait

Taylor,
While I didn’t know you personally, I will forever be grateful for you. You truly inspired me to be a better musician and person and will continue to through your memory. Rest In Peace

To Taylor’s friends, family and the Foo’s, I am so sorry. My heart goes out to you

Hannah

My thoughts are with your family and band mates. The world has lost a legend, you had an infectious smile and an amazing presence on stage. Your music has helped so many people all over the world through good times and hard. Keep on rocking on the other side ❤.

Rachael B

England

Rest in peace Taylor. Legend. Your smile will be missed. My condoleances to your family and the Foo family.

Marcel

Netherlands

Your skill, talent, infectious smile and amazing drumming will be missed by the world. My two year old plays the drums because of you. My heart goes out to your wife and children and to the Foo Fighter family.

Georgina Geeson

Uk

Rest In Peace 🖤

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Sapto

India

No words, just love.
❤️

Verena

Cologne, Germany

Los músicos no saben la dimensión y efecto que tiene su música en la vida del público. Perder a un músico tan querido es perder una parte de nosotros. Su sonido nos acompaña día a día, felices o tristes. Todo el amor volverá hacia Taylor, Foo Fighters y sus familias. Gracias!!

M Celeste

Argentina

Thank you, Taylor, for being you. You touched so many lives, including mine, with your music. Your joy and passion was evident every time you stepped on stage. You will be so missed in this world, but your music and your legacy will always live on ❤️❤️❤️

Maureen Kedanis

Pennsylvania

Just heartbroken by our loss. Sending love to the band, their families and all the fans. ❤️

Darlene Hewitt

Morrisville, PA

Still in disbelief, thinking of Taylor all day and night appreciating her art, her humor, her generosity, and her talent. For those of us who love drums, he left us one of the best. Rest in peace Taylor. I wish that your family find peace in all the love that surrounds you.

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Julieta

Córdoba Argentina

Over the years you have made a great contribution to the world of rock music with the Foo Fighters and with your own projects.I've enjoyed watching and hearing you in your collaborations with Led Zeppelin,Queen and others.R.I.P Taylor,you will be sadly missed xx

Melissa Houben

The Netherlands

One of the sick drummers who inspired me to start playing. This musical magic was shattered into small pieces. We will all remember you like this: your gorgeous kind smile and the light from your heart that survives everything and everyone.

Rest in peace, T.
LOVE FOREVER

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Julia

Russia

To all of Taylors family and friends , our hearts go out to you. Take comfort in knowing how much he was loved admired and respected. He was truly one on a million. May he rest in peace 🙏 🕊

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Lyn Spares

Worcester, UK

At 43yo, I have been, and still am, a huge Nirvana, Alanis and Foos fan. Having a son aged 15, my greatest hope is that he manages to hold on to the playful, boyish, mischievous part of himself. The parts of you I've admired from afar as well as your mind-blowing talent. RIP T.

Lisa

West Yorkshire, England

Your spirit is everlong, Taylor. Thank you for allowing us to be a part of your beautiful world. You are so incredibly loved and missed.

Light & love to the Hawkins + Foo family. We love you guys. ❤️

Remi Williamson

Colorado, US

RIP Taylor. The Foos are my not so secret obsession. We've seen you play many times but have never met. You will never know the influence you have had on my life & the lives of so nany others. ❤ to your family & to the band!

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Pam L.

Cheektowaga, NY

Such a sadness for such a happy person 💔 I will never forget the pleasure I had by taking care of You on my plane during that tour.
My sincere and respectful thoughts to Taylor's Family and the Band.

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Joana

Lisbon Portugal

You are an amazing person who brought such love and warm smiles each and every day. You will be missed more than words can ever say. You leave behind the masses of fans all over the world with wonderful memories of you, your talent and most of all your big heart. ❤️❤️

Kelly

New Jersey

Rip Taylor. We love you.

Anna

The Foo Fighters are a part of life for me .. my heart is broken today .. I hug the Hawkins family .. and most of all your staff .. Dave I am close to you

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Massi Lucky

Rimini Italy

It will never be the same.. 💔
My heart goes out to the Hawkins family and all the band members.
May he rest in peace! 😪

Tina

Belgium

Our goal in life is the leave this earth better than when we arrived. Taylor did this, by delivering music that uplifts, sets us free and makes us want to be better. Fly high xxxx

Harriet Gore

England

Los músicos no saben la dimensión y efecto que tiene su música en la vida del público. Perder a un músico tan querido es perder una parte de nosotros. Su sonido nos acompaña día a día, felices o tristes. Todo el amor volverá hacia Taylor, Foo Fighters y sus familias. Gracias!!

M Celeste

Argentina

There Goes My hero, Kurt Cobain and him , R.I.P Taylor Hawkins you will be missed!!

J

Philippines

bueno, es muy triste y shockeante la noticia todavía para mi, tengo 13 años y basicamente crecí escuchando tu musica, es una noticia lamentable y no se muy bien que mas decir pero no pude no dejar un mensaje agradeciendote por todos lo que genero tu musica en mi.

mateo

You were an inspiration to the music industry! And honestly, you guys, The FF, was my first Rock Band to ever enjoy! I say you in Kansas City on August 8th 2021 and it still feels like yesterday! Love you Brother!

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Dave

Independence, MO

You made going to see the Foo’s all the more Fun! You always had a big Smile
& such a positive Vibe. Thanks 😊 for all the music 🎶 you have been involved with! Rip 🙏🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼.

Wicked

Delta, BC 🇨🇦

Taylor, my heart is so broken, you were taken too soon from your family, Foo family and your adoring fans, I pray for your wife and children, and your band mates especially Dave who was your bro-mate…. God got a good one.. keep pounding those drums so we can hear you from heaven

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Tina Werner

Vancouver Washington

Fue y será una gran influencia, Inspiración y motivación.
El mundo de la bateristas perdió una gran persona y gran músico. 🙏🙏

Jedi 8a

Lima, Perú

Your presence will be missed every single seconds.

Chirstophe

Belgium

This is so hard. So big feeling for person a didn't know personally, but feel it like he was my friends. His positivity was cathing. The first concert we saw, were our honeymoon. The biggist thanks for your music, your live. We never forget. You will always live in the beats.

Lucie

Czech republice, Prague

Your love for music, for this band was greater than putting your own health first. Yet your ass got own those planes and travelled to give people the music WE loved. Think about that. A dedicated true rock n roller. My eyes will never witness another like you. RIP Hawk.

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Ang Curatolo

Channahon, IL

Well, I didn’t know you personally, but Foo Fighters’ music matters desperately to me. It’s been a huge part of the soundtrack to my life. You’ll never know the impact your music has on my darkest days. The happiness and healing that it makes me feel. Im forever gratefull, thanks

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Randi

Denmark

Farewell, Taylor. You were serious yet playful, and an inspiration to people all around the world. You will be missed dearly.

Randolph

To the Hawkins family, members of the Foo FightersI give my sincerest condolences. Thank you for helping me learn to walk again back in 2011.

Chris

Millions of hearts were broken, millions of tears shed, millions missing everything you have brought to music and to their lives. I'm one of those millions.
Thoughts and sincere condolences to Taylor's family, both by blood and bond, and to all hurting.
RIP TAYLOR 🤘💔Xx

Loz

Manchester

Can’t believe your gone such an amazing character and someone to look up to
To the beat of the drum dude RIP love goes out to family friends and rest of band

John willis

Edinburgh Scotland

No other drummer influenced my style of playing more than you did. I will miss you dearly.

Josiah

Kannapolis NC

You were live and loud, and you’ll always be live and loud in the clouds. Rock on with Freddie in the place you now call home. See you on the other side of the hill, Hawk.

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Kurtis

Rocklin, CA

Left us way too soon. Your brilliance and vulnerability shone through your smile and we will miss you

Liezl

Losing Taylor has been like losing a brother. I met Taylor in Dublin 2019, and just 10 minutes in his company, you could feel his positivity and energy. The sound of Taylor’s kick drum is my life’s soundtrack, and I am so blessed to have ever met him and watched him play. RIP T

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Alex Dalowsky

Castleford, Yorkshire, England

In 2015, I had the opportunity to hang out with you and the band at backstage. That day we gave you this shirt as a gift. Taylor... you acted like a fool and greeted me with your fucking elbow 🤣 but 30 seconds after we gave you the shirt you hugged me. I'm REALLY gonna miss you⚘

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Juan Pablo Sanzi

Buenos Aires, Argentina

Un dolor en el alma...tu música perdurará para siempre en mi corazón, gracias por tanto...mis condolencias a la familia de Taylor y a la familia Foo Fighters...descansa en paz querido Taylor

Julio Sanz

Punta Arenas, Chile

RIP😭

Lynn

Northern ireland

Been so glad to see you in Berlin in June. You will be missed! Seeing you finally meeting Freddie in rock heaven. My thoughts are with your wife, your kids and your foo family! „But it’s alright…“ ❤️

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Anne

Germany

I mourned his loss so much and said my prayers.
Your legacy will be eternal!
My condolences to the whole family/FF, friends and fans.

Taylors Hawkins Forever 🤍

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Luciana

SP/Brasil

Taylor, you will be so sadly missed. Your energy was second to none, what a drummer you were and great character. RIP man, thoughts are with your family, friends and your Foos family.💔

Scott Hannigan

Paisley, Scotland

La música es vida, gracias por darnos vida, que quedará para siempre.
Duele tu ausencia, sin consuelo...
Agradezco haber disfrutado de foo en 2018.
Agradezco que hayan estado en mi vida desde 1997, por siempre conmigo.
Taylor estás para siempre con nosotros.

Mirna

Argentina

Me siento afortunado de haber podido presenciar 2 veces a Foo Fighters con el talento y carisma de Taylor. Un frontman más, que probablemente jamás podrá ser reemplazado, espero esté descansando en paz. Un abrazo gigante para su familia y para la que el escogió FF 🖤

Felipe Rubio

Santiago, Chile

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