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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You will be forever missed. An energy and love so bright, the joy and gift you gave is irreplaceable. ❤️

Keira

Washington DC

Rest In Power, Taylor. You will be heavily missed…

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Bavaria

I will always remember your big smile. Your music will live on forever you are one of the best drummers and a big inspiration to everyone. Thank you for helping me get through a difficult period in my. Love for you always and don’t have too much fun rocking out with Freddie!

Laurna

Kentucky

Absolutely heartbroken with this loss 💔
I was fortunate enough to meet you in 2018. A moment in time that i will cherish forever... I am so so grateful.

I now listen to each beat in every song and think of you..
Thank you for the music
May you rest in peace 🙏

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Laura M

Melbourne, Australia

You were a force of nature. You were also kind and fun. We will miss you and always cherish you.
Thanks, Taylor, we will not forget you.

Patricia

Madrid (Spain)

People are temporary, but their art is forever.
Thank you for your music, and for the inspiration you have given to so many guys who love to crack asses playing drums.
Love you, Taylor

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Pietro luiz 13

Italy

Pulled me out of a depression with your music, you will be forever missed Taylor

Stijn

Netherlandsd

💔😢

Arianna

Italia

Seeing you play live when I was 14 at my first ever gig kickstarted a love of live music that changed my life for the better. Thank you for everything that you were and did. The world has felt your loss so heavily which is a tribute to the incredible impact you've had worldwide.

Issy Arrowsmith

Swansea, Wales UK

RIP Taylor, Foo Fighters are a part of my family, have helped me through bad times, been the soundtrack to my life for so many years, the world is a darker place without you in it, thank you for the music

Vicki M

Wolverhampton

Estará sempre em minhas memórias e dentro do meu coração ❤

Patrícia Silva

Curitiba Brasil

Rock icon love you Taylor

Beau

Liverpool

My heart goes out to Taylor’s wife, his kids, Dave and the band, and all who were close to him. It’s clear he touched so many people’s lives during us time on earth. The mark of a beautiful soul. His uplifting presence & remarkable talent will be sorely missed.

Sam

Cape Town

Blessed to have seen you play many times Taylor, last time right at the front at Glastonbury a gig which will stay with me for life. Your departure will leave a gaping big hole in the world of music. Thinking of the Hawkins family, Dave, the band and all that loved him. ❤️💔

Sarah Corcoran

Manchester, England

Your kindness will live forever in the world of music and in our hearth. We will miss you ♥️

Luciana

Italy

At a complete loss of words. I feel devastated for the Hawkins, the band, and all the Foo fans around the world. May he rest in peace. I am forever grateful for the music he has left us with. Till we meet again.

Allan

Quebec

I, as a fan, feel devastated by this loss, one of my dreams would be to see a concert by the band, what a shame.

Allyson

Brasil

It's hard to find words right now.
But I'm grateful for all the joy and energy you've brought to us through music. You will always live in our hearts and memory. You are one of my favorite drummers.
I hope you are fine wherever you are.

"Run and tell all of the angels..."

Joelma

Espírito Santo, Brasil

For my 18 yr. old daughter’s first concert I took her to the Foo’s along with the Struts. She got to see her mom relive her youth that night! We had so much fun dancing, singing…just going tucking nuts!!! We’ve been reliving that night and feeling blessed having gotten to see you

Laura P

Lexington Kentucky

Thank you for making me love music and be passionate about playing drums. You were one of the best drummers to ever have lived on this earth. You’re talent will live on with me forever. Thank you Hawkins ! Rock on in heaven my friend. 🤘🏽

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Hans Lopez

Anaheim California

The Foo Fighters mean the world to me. You pick me up when I’m down and Taylor you made the band and the world happy.
You kept the band together with more than the drum beat, you were the heartbeat.
Thank you for the wonderful memories, thinking of you all.
Rest in Beats x

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Cass

Sydney, Australia

Thank you for being light during the hard times. Thank you for the music that will live forever. Thank you for the memories. Rest in peace and keep on rocking up there! You will never be forgotten!

Ire

UK

Taylor, you are and will always be our hero. Thanks for everything you've done for us, for your family, and for the Foo Fighters. I always had the dream to meet you in person someday, maybe even go surf with you, but that’s okay, you'll continue inspiring me forever. Love u 🧡

Rubinho Maroti

São Paulo, Brazil

Mis mas grandes condolencias a la familia foo.
Taylor, gracias por tantos momentos felices, los foo me ayudaron en los momentos mas difíciles de mi vida, su música siempre me acompaña, te dpy gracias por formar parte de la mejor y mas grande banda de todo el fucking planeta.

Junior Loaiza

Venezuela

I didn't get the pleasure of meeting Taylor but he had a huge impact on me. I loved his music, his smile, his laugh. I loved his sense of humour and how down to earth he was. I'm going to miss seeing him behind his drumkit or on the mic. I miss you Taylor. RIP.

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Rachael McClafferty

Newcastle Upon Tyne UK

Taylor,
Thank you for absolutely everything you have done for the fooies and most importantly for me. I can’t believe I won’t be able to see you live in November!

Rest In Peace Taylor, youll forever be missed!
Sending my love to you’re family, the band and the fooies fans

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Kelsie Sue Ronan

Geraldton Western Australian

Deepest sympathies to Taylors family and Foo fighters band members 💔 Just no words on your loss and for the music world! Rock-on In Paradise Taylor 🤟🤟🤟🥁🎼🎶🇦🇺

Tina

Echuca, Victoria, Australia

Una leyenda se ha ido. Gracias por darnos tantos buenos momentos de musica, risas y amor. Descansa en Paz Taylor. Resignación para la familia y a la banda. RIP

TheRollingStonesPTY

Panamá

I’ll always miss your energy and your great sense of humor. It was a pleasure to see you playing. Thank you for so everything. Rest In Peace, legend 💔

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Eduardo Faria

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Deepest sympathies to Taylors family and Foo fighters band members 💔 Just no words on your loss and for the music world! Rock-on In Paradise Taylor 🤟🤟🤟🥁🎼🎶🇦🇺

Tina

Echuca, Victoria, Australia

Taylor, your musical talent knew no bounds. An incredible drummer, singer and performer. Never met you but had seen you live on numerous occasions and watched interviews. You always seemed so down to earth and a pleasure to be around. My thoughts are with your family and friends

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Ross

Northern Ireland

Taylor we met you on table mountain and will never forget that experience!!! Foo Fighters will never be the same without you! You will be sorely missed!!! Rock hard up in heaven and fly high with the angels!!! Until we meet again! Love to Dave and all family and fans🖤🖤🖤🖤

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Raquel

South Africa

Gostaria bless you! 🖤🤘🙏

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Lucinea

Brazil

What a tragic loss to rock music and The Foo Fighters. Taylor was a FUCKING BRILLIANT musician and will be greatly missed. I am so lucky to have see The Foo Fighters for a 2nd time in Geelong. Love and Strength ❤🥁

Kahla Fejgl

Melbourne, Australia

You left us way too soon. Rest In Peace. Thoughts go out to your family, children and the rest of the Foos.

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Marc V

Ottawa, Canada

My sincerest sympathies to Taylor’s family, friends, loved ones and band mates. I hope you can find some comfort in seeing how loved and missed Taylor is. It’s hurting us as fans, and I’m sure it’s hurting you all more so. Sending love to you all

Franky

Ireland

I still can't accept the fact that you left. But I'm sure you've had a new morning there. There will be music and friends there, and your enthusiasm won't stop. Lastly, I would like to express my love for you in my native language. 당신을 알고 사랑하게 되어 행복했어요. 고마워요. 사랑해요 영원히.

Da_won

S.Korea

The loss of Taylor to this world has cut like a knife. Please know that so many others are hurting along with you. His loss is tremendous. ❤️ Foo Fighters music has been a part of my life for so long and has helped me through so many times in my life. Sending love. ❤️❤️❤️

Michelle C

St Louis

Se miss you Master!!!

Lucia

Colombia

The best drummer I’ve ever heard off and I’ll always remember Taylor and my thoughts and prayers go out to Taylor family and to the Foo fighters
Rock on Taylor 🥺💔

Daniel

Carrickfergus, Northern Ireland

The foo fighters hold a very special place in my heart since I was a teenager, so I want to send all my love and support to Taylor's family, and to all the foo fighters, specially Dave. Taylor Hawkins for ever!

Luis María

Argentina

One of the greatest, one of the most insanely amazing drummers, one in a trillion. Forever in our hearts x

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Adrian Knowles

England

Taylor is one of the best drummers ever. He could sing while playing drums which isn't something you can do off the ground. I might not know him personally but he seemed like a good guy.

Aaron

Florida

I can imagine how devastating this is, specially to Dave, we are praying, in my home, for power to FF members and Taylor 's family...

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Fernando amaral

Brasil

Taylor where do i begin. You were such an inspiration to me. Saw you at Hyde Park 2006 and often think of it because I had a moment when I really connected, the sun was going you were all in perfect alignment echoing around the trees I feel it in my heart every day. RIP Taylor As

Ash Gill

Bournemouth

Taylor,
Ainda não acredito que você partiu. Cada vez que vejo uma foto ou escuto algo sinto como se levasse uma facada no coração.
Obrigada por ter me salvado tantas vezes, mesmo sem saber.
Pra sempre o “ love of my life”. 🖤
How I miss u

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Barbara Parise

São Paulo, Brasil

Heaven is a big bang now.

Rest in peace Taylor, your spirit, your kindness, your art, your inspiring presence will never be forgotten.
You will always be alive.

Aya

Quiero empezar por agradecer a cada uno de ustedes, por todo lo que nos han dado en cada tema, en cada concierto, ustedes son la banda sonora de mi vida y mi banda favorita del mundo entero. Taylor, Gracias por todo, perdón por tan poco. Cariños y abrazos. Nek.

Eliannekn Gonzales

Perú

It’s amazing how much we care and love someone we have never met but has been a part of our lives for years. Taylor, thank you for sharing you light with all of us. The stars are shining brighter today.

Ericka

Houston, TX

Thank you for making my life better by adding a little art to it.

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George Ruiz

Chicago

It’s so hard to comprehend. It’s so f***ing sad. The music won’t be the same.

Ben

Brisbane Australia

Even if I never met you, i just knew that you were a wonderful, kind and loving person with immeasurable talent. On all the videos I‘ve seen, I never saw you not smiling. You were and still continue to be an inspiration for so many people around the world. Rest in Peace Taylor 🕊

Dana

Germany

A beautiful soul & fantastic musician has gone.
Forever in our hearts ♥️

Ute

NRW, Germany

Taylor, tuve la suerte de verte tocar dos veces en Argentina. Gracias por darlo todo siempre , por tu sonrisa, tu energía, tu carisma, tu alegría de siempre que te caracteriza . Te voy a extrañar, me acompañaste todos estos años , una parte de mi se fue con vos. Por siempre Taylo

Paola Pagalday

Bs.as.Argentina

Tive o privilégio de te ver tocar e cantar, momentos únicos para mim! Estava pronta para vê-los hoje aqui no Brasil! Estou devastada! Meus sentimentos a família e a banda! Sentiremos sua falta. Minha banda agora está desfalcada! Esteja em paz Taylor 💔

Rafaela Tourinho

Aracaju-SE / Brazil

you will always continue with us because you an example for future generations for your love and dedication to Rock. At every concert, chord we will honor you!

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Fuco

Galicia (Spain)

I'm so grateful to you for inspiring me to become a drummer and your music in general. It has helped me through multiple difficult times in my life. I hope your family and friends are doing okay, you will be missed.

Rest in peace Taylor <3

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Alina

Germany

Rest In Peace

Reinder

The Netherlands

Love gracias 🙂 por tobo

Juan mascarin

Colombia

Sei e sarai sempre un grande 🤟🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

Federick

Italy

When I discovered foo fighters I fell in love with the whole entire genre of music. I had just started drumming too, so I was very excited to play just like you. 4 years later, when you pass away, I realize that you are my hero. My biggest inspiration. RIP Taylor, love you man.

Grayson

Please be strong, we love You so much , all of us are with You and family. 🙌🙌🙌💔💔💔🖤🖤🖤😞😞😞

Patricia

Chile

I can put my life in a timeline tell you what ibwas doing when I heard the new Foo fighters track, you were a huge part of my life's events, ups and downs from the Alanis days, to the Foo to Satan's birds, and the coat tail riders. Thanks for sharing your gift. RIP TH 🙏

Jason Holshoe

Grand Rapids, Michigan/ Chicago, Ill

Taylor, you will be missed by everyone! Your skills as a great musician will live on! I wish I got a chance to meet you and the band! However, every time I play a Foo Fighters song I will think of you! Rock on in Heaven Taylor!

Sherita M.

Memphis

I had the priviledge to see you live at the Herodion in Athens... I will never forget your musical talent, your energy, your beautiful voice and the smile that lit up the stage... You will be greatly missed, but your legend will live on... 💔🖤

Gina K.

Athens, Greece

Thanks for the music and the memories.

Ana

Brazil

I am truly gutted by your passing. My kids & I had the privilege of watching you play live in Aus a few weeks ago. Forever grateful for your sheer brilliance but saddened I will never witness it again. Much love to your family and the rest of the Foo Fighter fam! RIP 💔

Shell

Melbourne

Taylor,
Never in a million years would I be seeing you go so soon. You are one of a kind and we are all so grateful for you, and the music you have created. Your smile, personality, and your skills behind the drum set will definitely be remembered for years to come.

Emilia

Australia

There can be only one

Elly

United Kingdom

Taylor your beat remain in our hearts forever and i hope that he run to my arms… your music never die. Thanks for the inspiration 🖤🤘🏽🥢

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Bruno

Famalicão, Portugal

Even if I never met you, i just knew that you were a wonderful, kind and loving person with immeasurable talent. On all the videos I‘ve seen, I never saw you not smiling. You were and still continue to be an inspiration for so many people around the world. Rest in Peace Taylor 🕊

Dana

Germany

You were only a blessing to this world. Touching the lives of so many people - not only though music, but also though your down to earth nature. We never met, but your love for life, music and people shone so bright no one could miss it.
R.I.P Taylor
Our hearts are broken

Bianca

South Africa

Enorme pérdida, todo mi consuelo a la familia y al resto de la banda. Aún no puedo asumirlo…

Mario

Chile

Taylor, your light was extinguished far too soon…thanks for the joy you bought and the music you made. You are truly gifted and will be sorely missed…God rest you

John Sylvester

Wallington

Goodbye Taylor, you were the greatest and you helped to change a lot of lives with your drumming, mine included. 🖤Till we see you again 🖤

Giovanni

Italy

One of my biggest inspirations as a young drummer starting out right through to today. I've listened to Taylors drumming every day for forever. A true force of nature and, by all accounts, a super cool dude. Sending love to his family, friends and fans.

Paul

UK

Rest In Peace Taylor, you were a beautiful man with a beautiful soul and the World's best drumner! A bright light has just gone out, love and condolences to your family and friends xxxxx

Angie

ENGLAND

You shall be missed! Acomplete musician….of a little that we saw of you in our part of the world..…you were an awesome drummer to the FooFighters! Enjoy all that you hve been a part of ….so thanks for the music Taylor Hawkins! Strength to your family and close ones!
Peace dude!

Alok

Mumbai, India

Te amos Taylor.Nuestra decisión de ir al Lollapalooza fue solo para verlos a ustedes.Fue un gran esfuerzo.Tengo 59 años y el pogo me mató, me tuvieron q sacar ,nunca imagine q sería la última vez para verte .Pero valió la pena!!!!Mónica y Joaquin. Vuela Alto!!!!

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Mónica

Mar del plata

Rest in Peace...😥

Mario

Berlin...Germany

💔🎶🥁 you will be so terribly missed. My deepest condolences to all that loved him, especially his family & bandmates. Forever grateful to be a Foo Fighter fan. Pic is from 2015, in the pit, Indianapolis Indiana.

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Kristian

Indianapolis Indiana

Vc estar vivo em nossas melhores memórias, sua voz e batida ecoará muito entre nós!
Valeu Taylor! 🙏🏼🖤✨

Nastassya Oliveira

Manaus/Amazonas/Brasil

You were every single day in my life. I meet you when i was 11 years old and never stop listenning your music. You were the greatest in our age. Thank you for sharing your talent with the world. I always miss You and i always remember You. I always love You. My heart is broken.

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Luz

Mar del plata, Argentina

Taylor, I will miss you talent and energy. 🖤

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Viviane

Brasil

The Foos have been one of my favorite bands for as long as I can remember. Taylor was the sweetest guy with a beautiful soul. He was one of the greatest drummers and there will never be another one like him. He may be gone but, he'll never be forgotten. We'll miss you so much

Kayleigh

Cleveland, Ohio

It was a shock, my heart is broken. 💔 I love u Taylor! I'll miss u so much! A big embrace to Dave and Foos. I've always loved u. ❤

Serena

Italy

We've admired you since the 90's and your music intertwines with our lives. May God comfort and give strength to your family! Rest in peace Taylor 🙏!

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Jana e Dudi

Brazil

A massive loss to the entire world, a brilliant drummer, who knew how to jam, rock and sing like Freddy. Will deffo miss hearing them Queen Covers. Drumming for the Foos won’t sound the same without you. My prayers go out to your family, children and the band. RIP Taylor 🕊

Josh J

Birmingham England

Taylor forever

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Gina Alcantara

Brasil

Taylor you will be missed. I feel so lucky to have been able to see you live and close up. You are a genuine talent. The Foos and won’t be the same without you 💜

Amber

Toronto, Ontario- Canada

I have been a Foo Fighters fan from the start and was ecstatic to finally go to my first concert this summer in Montreal. I am completely devastated and feel like I’ve lost a part of me. I grew up with this band and will always be a huge fan! RIP, Taylor, you are a legend!❤️

Christa Brown

Newfoundland, Canada

Rip Taylor u wil never be forgotten 💔 🙏

Tony

Galway Ireland 🇮🇪

We had the honor of seeing foo fighters live three times and we will never forget it. We love you. RIP Taylor 🖤❤

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Claudia Franke

Germany

Well, fuck. Foo Fighters are a staple in my life and get me through the shittiest events in my life. Your energy on stage was infectious to everyone there. Your talent…indescribable. We lost one of the best. Healing energy to all who knew and loved you 🖤

Steph

I have seen YouTn 2018 it was a grate concert

YouTube was a gratis drummer
Wil me YouTube taylor

Minie grotenhuis

Holland

Heaven is a big bang now but down here, yesterday was a cold day in the sun and today we’re drowning in your Sunday rain.
Fly high T! 💔💔💔

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Gisèle

Ive been struggling put into words how i feel about Taylor Hawkins. I feel like I've lost a family member. This band is so important to me, Taylor Hawkins is and will always be a legend and a lovely human being. The world is a darker place without him. Rest Easy Taylor

Sam Vinten

London UK

Rest In Peace great man! It still doesn’t feel real and probably never will! A huge loss for music :(

Adrian M

Perth, Australia

No words other than to say....
Such a tragic loss!
My heartfelt condolences to his family and the band!

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Bobby Gutter

USA

Rest in peace Taylor - your generously kind nature and flawless drumming will live on forever. We will miss you so much. Thank you for the one of a kind gifts you brought to the world of rock. My deepest sympathies to your family, friends, and the whole Foo Fighters team.

Rhys

Sydney, Australia

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