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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Taylor and Foos:
Thank you for all you mean to me. My life’s soundtrack.
I’m so sorry and I still cannot believe the notice, 10 days ago I saw the most amazing show of the foos with the most wonderful energy and partnership ever, thank you for that.
With love.
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Priscila Zavala

México

Taylor was my biggest idols and is who inspired me to keep drumming as he should be an inspiration to all, not just drummers but people who want to good in this world. He will be missed deeply.

Dylan Freer

Scotland

I had the pleasure of seeing Taylor play with FF twice and I’ve always called them the best shows I’ve ever been to. I grew up watching Taylor on MTV and now it feels like a part of my childhood has died. My condolences to his family & friends. Heaven is so lucky.

Jennifer

California

Isn't it funny how someone you never really knew can leave such a massive hole in your heart. Taylor, your infectious smile and vibe that came from you when you was on stage will NEVER be forgotten. May you live on in your music and may you now be at peace. Massive love ❤️

Cheryl

England

Taylor, the band will not be the same without you. You slayed the drums so well and with such creativity and fun, not to mention power, the power that rock and roll needs, and it was because of you as well as the other members that the Foo Fighters was what it was. Rest in Peace.

Tim

Thanks, Taylor. Cause without the pasión, compromise and joy you've lighten in me for an instrument after seeing you playing live, no one knows how much times I've decided to better sit into my drums and play louder than my troubles instead of throwing myself outside the window.

Max Barba

Mexico city

We're going to miss you so damn much Taylor! But knowing you're going to be in Rock heaven, jamming with all the greats, eases the pain ... a little. Thank you for sharing your amazing talent with the world. RIP Taylor .... Sincere and heartfelt condolances to all xxxxx

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Lesley

Scotland

The sun will set for you!
RIP my HERO

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Chris

I still can't believe it, like many fans from Argentina and all over the world. Sadness is infinite but love is stronger. That is the love that Taylor Hawkins left to each of us. Simply thank you Taylor for so many years of good music, we just want to return a little of that love

Mario Banchero

Buenos Aires Argentina

Thank you for the music, your smile , charisma and crazy shorts. We all miss you amd are heartbroken 💔 RIP

Julie

The nineties

Forever in my heart 🥺 thanks Taylor, in loving memory 🕯🙏🏻❤️

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Francesco Logiudice

Italy

Deeply hurt. The nightsky is a star richer. Our thoughts go out the family, his bandmates and his friends. Your smile and love for music will be deeply missed.

Harry van der Werf

Vegårshei, Norway

Thx for your music and to be you... no words ...

Cyp

Orleans France

I’ve been looking forward to see the Foo Fighters since I can remember.. I finally got tickets to come see you in June at London. 💔 devastated does not cut how I feel right now. Heaven just got a little louder. Thank you for your music and saving my life. I love you. Rock on 🤘🏽

Abby

England

Rest in peace Taylor. 💔

Tal

Israel

Rest In Peace mate! You’re a legend! And take it a bit easier up there! Cheers!

Arno

Taylor. Thank you. Your amazing talent has brought us all together, be it strangers or friends, we will feel your beats run through us forever. Your blonde hair flying behind that banging drum set will forever be missed. I wish this wasn’t true. Gone way too soon. ❤️

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Kim Baeza

Newport Beach

This man rocked the stage both behind the kit and on the mic. It's really hard to think of a time were I wasn't a huge foo fighters fan. Thanks for the songs that helped me through so much Taylor. Time to make your way back home and learn to fly.

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Arii

USA

Rest in peace Taylor you will never be forgotten by your fans deepest sympathy to your family and the band

Carol

England

A bridge to my soul, I will miss the journeys into the music and silence of the heart.
RIP Taylor Hawkins.

#punkystarwood

Rochester, New York

It's an incredibly sad day for music and for the Foo Fighters, but I cannot think to anyone else than Taylor's family. All my thoughts and support are towards them, hang in tight. My sincere condoleances.

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Pierre Leroy

Paris

Taylor, I can’t find words to express what I’m feeling. You have been such a big part of my life and have contributed so much to my love for music. Your presence will continue to shine as bright as ever, your talent will continue to inspire others forever. thank you Taylor.

Elizabeth

New York

Let your spirit resonate thru love & vibration 🙏

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Derek

North Wales

You are already missed Taylor ❤
Thanks for showing the world your amazing talent and the awesome person you are! You will live on in millions of hearts and memories including mine. RIP

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Tash Simpson

Sydney, Australia

I saw The Foos for my first time this year here in Fresno. Taylor blew my mind. I feel blessed to have witnessed his gift in person. See you on the other side.

Tesh

Fresno CA

I fell for y'all when I was a kid watching MTV at all hours. The vibe and chemistry y'all had together, your hilarious videos, made everything worthwhile. You were an amazing musician and human being. Thank you for making my childhood amazing!

Sharday B.

Texas

Im still so sad by the news Taylor has passed. Condolences to all the Foo Fighters family, His wife and children and Dave. I can't imagine the grief your going through.
Please keep Rocking🤘

Katrina Nikoloski

Perth, Western Australia

My first thoughts were what the fuck! This cannot be true, no way.
Tbh at the moment it all feels like a whirlwind so god knows how his family and the band must feel.
All my thoughts are with you guys, I cannot believe I will never get to see him play again. True fucking legend.

Stacey

UK

you saved my fucking life, thank you

Aubree

Los Angeles

Thanks for your powerful music, the great moments of Rock. My daughter loves Taylor, Dave and Foo a lot as she's also a lil drummer of 10years. We will miss you more than u can imagine. Rest in power T. Thankful to see u in your last show in Argentina. ❤️🇦🇷🤘🏻

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Angelina

Argentina

I don’t care how you passed, YOU will be missed by so many around the world! I felt so much joy watching you play with Alanis(Jagged Tour) and the Foo Fighters. Even not knowing you, you could feel the connection you shared with Dave, and your pack of legend musician friends. RIP

Brad Kleinschmidt

Indianapolis IN

In my head,when you play drum,play it loud and beat it hard as you can,and i do it,its all because of you,you're a beast,a hero,the most important rockstar for all time!

Fadlly

Thank u Taylor, you´ve been a very important part of our lives. Your power, love and music are and will be always sorrounding us. Me, my husband and sons. Love u forever

Laura Rivolta

Argentina

I can’t talk about him in the past tense. He will always be the best and most beautiful, I will always love Taylor Hawkins, he’s my inspiration, my hero, and I will learn to play the drums X Everlong 💜💔

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Vicky

Manchester

Thank you for being the best drummer of our generation. Thank you for being you. Condolences to your family, band mates and friends. RIP Drum on.

Brenda

USA

Sincères condoléances, à sa famille, ses proches, et tous les foo fighters du monde, nous ne t'oublierons jamais Taylor...
💔🌟😪🤘🤘

Michel AUGENDRE

France

Taylor you were a bright light in a dark world. The loss of you is going to be so impactful. You'll be missed. Rest in Peace to the best drummer in the world.

Emily Matney

The first time I saw Taylor play was in the summer of 98 on the “colour and the shape” tour. I was in grade 8. Witnessing his ferociousness on the drums and in the band changed my life forever. He will be greatly missed. His music and spirit will be celebrated for generations.

Anthony

Niagara Falls Canada

Absolutely devastating! Shame we will never get to see the big man behind a kit again, or to see his captivating smile! He was an absolute legend and taken way too soon. My thoughts are with anyone that feels saddened by this news. Rest in peace you legend 🤘🏼

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Aidan

England

Tyler just thinking about you put a smile on my face. I got to see you and the guys live twice most recently in 2018 with my daughter. You lit up the stadium. Love always

Tobey Goan

Bothell Washington

I’m only 17, and cannot put into words how much Taylor has inspired me. I’m anxious and struggle socially, but music has helped me so much. And Taylor, so so talented but also so genuine and fun-loving. You never knew how much you helped me. Rest easy.

Faith

England

To your wife and children we send our deepest condolences, your loss to them will be unimaginable and we extend those condolences to the band and all of your family and friends and know that we all send our love and strength to you all
We love and miss you Taylor rest in love x

Kim O

I cannot imagine the pain of Taylor's family and friends, not to mention FF, as they were both of these and more. I'm still in a state of shock but I pray for Taylor's spirit to make it home and for everyone to find comfort in knowing that we had him for 50 years. That smile.💔

Amber

Nashville

Thank you for the music, the raw energy and your unique friendship with Dave. This will take time to cope with

Henriette

Svendborg, Denmark

Taylor will be always in our hearts. Foo’s, your fans will be with you always. Thank you for all the moments we share together. Your music save my life.

Belén

Buenos Aires, Argentina

Sincères condoléances, à sa famille, ses proches, et tous les foo fighters du monde, nous ne t'oublierons jamais Taylor...
💔🌟😪🤘🤘

Michel AUGENDRE

France

I just don't know what to say! I never knew you but was lucky enough to see you and the foo play at the Etihad, you will be missed by so many. Hope Freddie has met you up there. Love always xxx

Lisa O

Manchester UK

RIP Taylor you were amazing, inspirational, funny, charismatic and very much loved by everyone that knew you or as fans felt that we knew you. That is what the Foo Fighters do, make us feel that we are welcome and loved. Your music will live on in our souls and hearts ♥️

Paula Hay

Blackpool, England

Because of you, I wanted to learn to play drums, I learned to play guitar on my own to play the FOO FIGHTERS songs. Losing you leaves me stunned and sad. I will dearly miss you. Rest in peace Taylor. You'll always be in our hearts.

Muriel

Luxembourg Europe

My heart is broken, I still can’t believe you are gone. Thank you for the music Taylor - you will NEVER be forgotten.
I count myself so lucky to have seen one of your final shows three weeks ago in Geelong. Rock in Peace 🤘🏼💔

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Jo Taylor

Melbourne Australia

My heart is broken, I still can’t believe you are gone. Thank you for the music Taylor - you will NEVER be forgotten.
I count myself so lucky to have seen one of your final shows three weeks ago in Geelong. Rock in Peace 🤘🏼💔

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Jo Taylor

Melbourne Australia

There is no good place to start. Thank you for the memories and providing a crutch and solace through some pretty shitty times. I hope these messages can provide any kind of comfort to those who need it. Say it's alright, don't say it's alright. It's alright. xoxoxo

Caitlin Love

Front Royal, Virginia

Foo Fighters’ music has been the soundtrack of my teenage and adult life, and Taylor was its heartbeat. Thank you for decades of music that lives in my soul. Peace and love to the Hawkins family, Foo family and fans everywhere.

Cristin

Vallejo, CA

Your drumming has been the beat of our family’s soundtrack. Thank you. We all feel like a family friend has passed. From our FOO family in Manchester to you. Find peace.

Helen Wrigley

Manchester


I can not more sadness. My thoughts are now with his family and Dave

Marcelo Núñez

Santiago de Chile

I got to see Foo Fighters perform live at the Love Ride ‘15. To this day that is still one of my favorite live concerts I’ve been to and what made it so special was to see how involved with the entire gig Taylor was. He didn’t just stay behind his kit and play when needed.

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Chris Chandler

San Jose

Gone too soon, and you're already missed so muc. Play with the greats in the sky. Jam with Lemmy and Kurt. Sing with Freddie. Continue to rock on.

Danielle

Syracuse, NY

Rest in peace. Thoughts are with your family and friends, a mega loss for the music industry and a sad day for the world. 💔

Jennifer

Yorkshire, England, UK

RIP Taylor. We will all miss you from your smashing drums to you singing and smiling no words can really be said. What a sad day for rock and roll. Love ya

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Tyler

Pennsylvania, USA

As a younger fan, I grew up listening to the Foo’s and Taylor kicking ass on every album. I’m beyond grateful that I got to see him once and hear his beautiful rendition of Somebody to Love - Queen. He was one of the best to ever do it and will be so incredibly missed. RIP

Sam

Texas

Remember I saw you with Alanis in Obras Stadium in 1996 and I was stunned by your drums performance. Later with Foos, you tracked many drummers way of playing. Thanks and Rest easy Big Man!

Nico De Giacomo

Buenos Aires

Safe home Taylor.
You will be missed by so many people, so many.
Rock on and we love you!

AmyLorraine

Maryland

Thank you for the music ❤️
Rock on mate x

Vicki

Liverpool

O rock está de luto. Fica a saudade de um grande músico do qual tive a honra e o privilégio de ver ao vivo. Meu ídolo. Vai com Deus Taylor.

Viviane

Brasil

I was so happy when I finally got to see you live. The memories are endless. Hoping some day they will all bring us a little smile instead of tears. Love and peace to all.

Karen

Buffalo,NY

The only man I know that could give Dave Grohl a run for his money on the drums, a true legend. I'm so glad I got to witness you live many times, and for this in truly grateful. Thank you for all the heart and soul you put into everything you did, you will be deeply missed xxx

Tracee Arnup

Rowville, Australia, Victoria

Taylor, que seu sorriso contagiante e energia rock and roll continue nos guiando de onde você estiver. Obrigada por compartilhar com todo o mundo toda essa vibe, sei que ainda tinha muito pra trazer com os Foos mas também sei que deixou um legado imenso para todas as gerações!

Daídna Rosa

Campinas, São Paulo - Brasil

Such a great loss. I am heartbroken. Such a great spirit. Here’s a photo of how happy the Foo Fighters made me. I was at their 20th Anniversary show in DC (among the long list of places I’ve seen them live) 💔💗

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Cheree Rouleau

New Orleans

Taylor, you were a rock ‘n’ roll legend! You’re up there with the greats, and now you’re rocking out with all the other greats we’ve lost. Rock on Taylor! May your legacy inspire drummers around the world for years to come.

Sam

Manchester

Taylor, thank you from the bottom of my heart for your music, your voice, your words. Thank you for holding me up time and time again. Rest easy, sir.

To Taylor's family, to the whole Foo Fighters clan, my heart and thoughts are with you. May you find comfort in each other.

Natasha

Boston, MA

You drummed to the soundtrack of our lives like no other.
This one hurts differently. So sorry your gone. Can’t imagine the pain of your family, Dave, the band. Deepest condolences.
Thanks for the memories. You will live on forever.

Mary dafilli

Melbourne Australia

Taylor Hawkins forever 🙏🏼❤️

Cayden Devine

New Jersey

Dude, what a hell of a drummer you were. Your music makes you immortal. We love you.

el maer

Germany

Gone far to soon.But you will never ever be forgotten.RIP Taylor.💙

Dawn

Falkirk Scotland

Absolute legend. You’ll be missed

Nathan

Cheltenham

I was there with my now husband at Wembley in 2008. Best hours of my life. Just heartbroken- you were incomparable.

Katy

London

You've provided the backbeat to my life for as long as I can remember... I hope you are able to find peace out there, T. We'll miss you forever 🤟

CeeCee

Seattle

I feel lucky to have seen Taylor on stage.
He gave a lot of energy from his drums to hundreds of people in the crown.
This energy went straight into each heart. That proves how great Taylor was.
Life is beatless today.
From Paris with love, to his family and friends.

Alex

Paris, France

Lost for words... what an incredible drummer, such an out going human, always smiling. you will be missed greatly rest easy dude❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥🤘🏻🔥

Ryan

England

RIP Taylor. Absolutely devastated.

stevie

Scotland

R.I.P taken too soon. Thank you for the music. Thank for every concert, every drum strike, every note you sang. Words cannot describe how much you will be missed. The music community has lost a star. You will be very much missed. Keep Rocking in heaven.

Louise

Edinburgh, Scotland

We will all miss you Taylor, you were such an inspiration to me and many, many others. I love you so much and will always be listening to your great drumming for the rest of my life, I will never forget you. Super sad I wont be able to have seen you in NZ this December :(

Abbie

New Zealand

No death of a person I have never met has ever hit me this hard. Since I was a child Foo fighters has been my rock, got me through the worst times of my life and the best times. Taylor was funny, had a kind face and was an amazing drummer. Rock in Peace 🖤

Olivia Pearce

Essex, UK

Sending love to your family and friends. I saw you live in Atlanta in 2018, was the best experience of my life. After so many years finally was able to see the Foos live. Your music has saved me throughout the years, absolutely heart broken. Rest In Power Taylor❤

Keli

Atlanta

Thank you for the music ❤️
You are a true legend
Rest in peace
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Wilma

Norway

My deepest sympathy and condolences to the Hawkins family, The foo fighters, and all the fans. Taylor was a sweetheart of a person and a badass on drums and vocals. I'll miss you my brother, rest in peace.

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Camilo Jimenez

Newport news, VA.

Taylor, thank you for dedicating so much of your life to something that brought so many people so much joy. Your heart of gold inspired so many during your life and will continue on forever. God bless you Taylor, we miss you but we love you so much more.

Karissa

New Jersey

No lo puedo creer rest in peaces

Maxi Lorenzo

Argentina

Such a tragic loss of a talented and awe inspiring musician. You’re contribution to the music world will never be forgotten neither your role in helping shape the Fooies to the successful band it is today. My heartfelt sympathy to your family and band members.RIP 🙏

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Bern

Australia

Taylor you will be missed by everyone not only were you the brother to Dave, Pat, Chris , Nate and Rami you were our brother… great beats and even a better smile … you will ever be missed hawk I love you

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Stephani Aguilera

Reno Nevada

There goes my hero!!
You will be very much missed!! Praying for you family and friends!!
Rest In Peace now 🙏🎸🥁🥁🎶🎤🤘🤘

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Leandro Gioria

Brasil

I will miss your smile, your power and your voice.
It’s so sad, never heard you playing live. I will always think of you, you are my hero and idol. RIP Taylor 🖤🖤🖤

Marc

Germany

R.I.P Taylor. Your smile will live on forever in our thoughts.

Bill

Cameron, WV

All the love in the world ❤️💔

Amanda

United Kingdom

Heart broken for your band, family, friends and fans, your talent and music will live on forever RIP 😓

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Monique

Gol Gol NSW Australia

I'd waited years to see a Foo show and finally got the chance in 2018. It was amazing of course! I never met you, but your death has really saddened me. I truly hope for comfort for your family and loved ones. Rest easy ♥️

Kera

Georgia

I’m truly devastated about Taylor, he was such a talented musician and obviously passionate about his art. I have had the pleasure of seeing the Foo’s live twice now.
Rest in Peace Taylor, you will be missed.

Lorraine

Cambridge, UK

So sad for this. You will be missed.

Guerreiro

Portugal

Just so gutted. You are the baby of the band, yet brought so much to the band and all the fans. You will and are already missed. Our thoughts are with your family and of course with your musical brothers. Legends never die, they just live on every time a song is played.

Àmanda Schwartz

Bristol uk

Rest in peace, amazing drummer and singer. Unbelievable lost . Can't imagine foo's without you. 🥁🎤🙏😢

Paul Hickey

Ireland

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