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,
Obrigada por tantos momentos de alegria, descanse em paz menino do sorriso de ouro.
Te amaremos eternamente.

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Carol Vitter

São Paulo - Brasil

Siempre tuve el sueño de aprender a tocar la batería y fue gracias a Foo fighters que pude ver al gran baterista que tenia la banda, sin duda sos y fuiste el ídolo siendo parte de una banda que me cambio la vida, mis respetos a la familia y a cada foo! Vola alto, Taylor🖤

Romina Franco

Argentina

Siempre tuve el sueño de aprender a tocar la batería y fue gracias a Foo fighters que pude ver al gran baterista que tenia la banda, sin duda sos y fuiste el ídolo siendo parte de una banda que me cambio la vida, mis respetos a la familia y a cada foo! Vola alto, Taylor🖤

Romina Franco

Argentina

Gone to soon! You are and alway will be the best drummer eve! You will be so horribly missed. Send love and prayers to you family, Dave and the band, and all your family and friends. 💔

Amy

Portage, IN

Two tattoos. One life. One life dedicated to listening to your drumsticks, your feet, your voice. Thank you for everything. We will never forget you. Never.
My son, who has 3 years old, will know your work, your music, your life.
Thank you.

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Danilo Galvao

Teresopolis, Brazik

Dejas un gran vacío en nuestros corazones... fuiste y serás por siempre un modelo a seguir

David Moreno

Bogota

Lamento mucho que ya no estés... Pero pase lo que pase desde arriba sigue mandando tus ritmos de gloria...porque hasta el final te escucharemos

Kevin Osorio

Colombia

Foo FIGHTERS and TAYLOR HAVE MADE me so happy! Rest softly my fiend. you will be missed.

CHRISTINA willis

dunlap. Iowa

Rest In Peace, Taylor. The world lost a beautiful soul and an unbelievable amount of talent and passion. You are one hell of a musician and I hope you’re rocking in the afterlife. We love you, forever.

Alex

WV

You will be greatly missed. Rest In Peace ❤️

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Sarah

Seattle

Big love to Taylor’s family and to the boys in the band…. Strength and courage ♥️♥️♥️

Josie

Ontario, Canada

Las dos veces anteriores que vinieron a mi país no pude asistir y me quedé muy triste por no hacerlo. Esta vez estaba tan emocionado ya que por fin los iba ver. Faltaban exactamente 60 min para el gran momento. Me quedé con un nudo en la garganta y una ilusión. Vuela alto Taylor.

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Ivan

Colombia


I will never forget you.
You were a fabulous drummer
Everyone will miss you.
Thank you Taylor.

Giacomo

Italy

My thoughts and prayers to Taylor Hawkins family and to The Foo Fighters🙏🙏🙏🙏 Foo’s Forever🤘🤘🤘

Rosemary Petets

Indiana

My condolences to Taylor’s family, bandmates and his amazing circle of friends. Just another long time fan here coming to simply say thank you for so much joy through your music. Thank you, Taylor for sharing your love for performing with the world these past 25 years.

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Kurt Swanson

Pittsburgh PA

Anyone who ever met Taylor Hawkins knows he was as sweet as they come and had beautiful energy. We're all devastated and I hope his family & close friends will be able to find a way through the pain of this unexpected, tragic loss. I know Dave will want to go on for Taylor. RIP.♥

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Cari Paige

New York City

Anyone who ever met Taylor Hawkins knows he was as sweet as they come and had beautiful energy. We're all devastated and I hope his family & close friends will be able to find a way through the pain of this unexpected, tragic loss. I know Dave will want to go on for Taylor. RIP.♥

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Cari Paige

New York City

I just want to say I feel totally gutted by the loss of this sweet man. Saw the FOOS for the first time ever in Seattle a few years ago.Have been to over 200 concerts in my life but have never felt such energy in a concert.Taylor your gone way to soon.Peace

Chris

Bellingham wa

Buen viaje Taylor gracias por esa energía y buena vibra.🤙🏻

Edixon Padilla

Colombia

My dearest Taylor, may you rest In Peace &fly high. Thank u for all the wonderful memories, thanks for the music u shared w/the world, thank u 4 ur craftsmanship, ur love & dedication to all fans around the world. My deepest condolences to ur family, friends & loved ones

Gaby Millan

Mexico City

Dear Taylor, thank you for your talent and beautiful soul, I’ve been a fan since I’m a kid and it’s so hard to accept this. My heart and love are with your family, the band and friends. Thank you for everything, you’ll be forever missed. Rest in peace.

María Lourdes

Peru

I am So deeply saddened by the loss of Taylor. I’m heartbroken for his wife,children, family and the whole Foo Fighters camp. I’ve seen him play in FF and Chevy Metal and can say he was so
Talented and full of life.
Love and prayers to all close friends and family. 🙏🙏❤️

Laurie

Los Angeles

Even though I have never been an FF fan, one thing I've noticed over the years was the bright smile and energy Taylor displayed live on stage. He's irrepleaceable. Godspeed, man! And may Dave and the whole band can carry on!

Francisco

Thanks for one of the best nights of my life. I will treasure her forever in my heart. Rest in peace dear Taylor. Foo Fighters always at the top of my life!!!

Maria Paula

Argentina

see you always Taylor you leave an immense void thank you infinite my rocksart. FOREVER FOOFIGHTERS

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JOHANNA

BOGOTÁ

Taylor, your smile and personality lit up the stage. You will forever be in our hearts. Play loudly with all the other musicians gone way too soon.

Gina West

Yukon, OK

see you always Taylor you leave an immense void thank you infinite my rocksart ...Forever Foofighters 💫🤟🖤

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Johanna

Colombia (Bogotá

My heart is heavy with the loss of Taylor. He had the ability to make all of his fans feel welcomed with his charm and humor and that is what makes his loss so significant. I will always continue to play my air drums along side you my friend. Rest in peace

Trey Berryhill

North Carolina

Heaven just got a whole lot more pleasant, happy, and loud. Rock that grin, Taylor. We’ll be waiting for that sunny day down here.

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Stacey

Illinois

I’m still in shock and saddened by the passing of Taylor. I can’t even express how heartbroken I am. You will never be forgotten. I want to tell Dave and the rest of the band I’m thinking of you 💕

Ashling Curran

Toronto Canada

Thank you for the love you shared with your fans, the gift of music you gave the world, and the many memories that you were a part of for me and so many others. Love to the Hawkins and Foo families. A legend and all around great human, Rest in Peace Taylor. ❤️

Avi

Seattle

never got to see you beat those drums in person, god i wish i could've. love you taylor.

owen

louisville, ky

I thought I will get old together with Foo Fighters which you play the drum behind Dave, Pat, Chris, Nate and next to Rami. I will miss you forever, and I will live rest of my life with your music and smile that you left for all of us.

Aya Futaba

Japan

It's hard to believe we'll never see that infectious smile or hear that raw talent again. You were loved by everyone who met you. It's obvious from all of the tributes about your kindness & humility. Rest easy sweet man.
That rock-n-roll band on the other side just got better😭

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Sonya Hamby

North Carolina

It's hard to believe we'll never see that infectious smile or hear that raw talent again. You were loved by everyone who met you. It's obvious from all of the tributes about your kindness & humility. Rest easy sweet man.
That rock-n-roll band on the other side just got better😭

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Sonya Hamby

North Carolina

Thank you for everything Taylor. We all love you and your family.

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Randy Williams

Union KY

No words can describe how I feel. I've followed you guys since 94' ... My heart goes out to your wife and kids. Taylor you will be missed and irreplaceable. To the the rest of The Foo Fighters my condolences. This one hit hard. Rest In Paradise Taylor Hawkins!!! 💔💔💔

Robb

California

Thank you, your music with the Foo Fighters has helped me at my lowest. I as well as the world will miss you deeply. You have made such an impact on this world, that we are so heavily hurt with your passing. I can’t believe it. Our love for you is Everlong.

Caelia

Kansas City

You are missed by all of the people who have witnessed your immense talents. Love always

Mark

No-one will ever fill your place in music, you were a one of one, a legend without that needed no hype or introduction, just a straight up rock’n’roller. You were “My Hero” as you were so many others.Rest in beats Xx

Lachy Shote

Melbourne, Australia

My thoughts are with your family and your Foo family, such an incredible loss. You will live on forever through your music, and it is so nice to read all the lovely stories everyone has shared about you. Thank you for playing music that got us through good times and bad 🖤

Emma

Manchester, UK

Taylor you will be missed. Thank you for the memories. Fly High .

Lynda L

Illinois

Taylor, you lit up rock and roll with your shine. Foo brothers, this is only temporary. You'll see him again when you're called home but for now, God missed him too much so he brought him home. ✌️ ♥️ & 🤘

Tracie

Seattle, WA

All our hearts are broken, but we know that you are in a better place Taylor.
With all love, we will miss you....
"There goes my hero, watch him as he goes..."
#RestInDrums 🙏🕯️🤍🥁

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Daniel Casas

Monterrey, México

There are no words to express how much we will miss you. I know that I am and will be forever grateful for your music, your personality, and just for being so fortunate to have met you and to have witnessed your amazing talent. Thank you Taylor. Rest in power. Till we meet again.

Jeannette

México

Siempre estarás presente en nuestros corazones.
Amor para su familia, amigos y Foo ❤️
Te queremos siempre

Claudia

Chile

Beyond devastated to lose you Taylor. Thank you for the memories, your music has been the soundtrack to my life through good or bad, happy and not so happy I always had the Foo Fighters. Rest In Peace xx

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Tenille

Sydney

Our beloved Taylor: Unbelievable. You are not here anymore but still in our hearts. We'll miss you a lot. Please, shed some light on your mates, the show must go on. Don't let them fall apart and mute. You are part of us, your huge smile is part of us. RIP our warm-hearted T.

Marilena

SLA - Argentina

You've been my favourite band since I was a kid, all I want is to send you my love and pay my respects. Taylor is in all of us. Love you guys.

Emerson Xavier

Brazil

Taylor, you gave us so much, so much love and joy. We are all going to miss you terribly brother, Id only just got the pre sale tickets to finally take my son to see you guys in Brisbane 😭
Our hearts go out to you guys, and we really hope your all ok

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Kurt seiler/eitruca

Brisbane

Thank you for the music, the talent and the laughter. You have no idea how many times you work have lifted my spirit and put a smile on my face.

Your energy and personality will never be replaced, and a part of me will never be the same after this.

Tanitha

Jakarta, Indonesia

Heaven must sound awesome right about now. Fly high Mr. Hawkins knowing you're dearly missed here on earth. The sky is your neighborhood now.. And may your family, fans and bandmates find comfort knowing you've left behind a legacy all of us will never forget. 💔💔😞😪😪🌹🌹

Carolina G.

Texas U.S.A.

Man what a guy Taylor was, over the past day I've read nothing but endless love for him. 50 is way too young to go but the amount of joy he brought into everyone's lives in those 50 years is immeasurable. Rest easy brother, I know you're the only guy rocking EVH shorts up there

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Dalton

United States

Viaje desde mi pais (Bolivia) hasta Mexico solo por verlos, cuando Taylor tiene el escenario era uno de mis momentos favoritos, escucharlo cantar y el sonido de tu bateria resuena en mi corazon, recordandote cada dia llenara tu ausencia.
Que tus baterias resuenen en la eternidad

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Marylin

Bolivia

I grew up listening to you guys. I can't imagine what you are going through, but know that as fans we send you all the love and strength in this hard times. Taylor will live forever in our hearts and in Good Music. Thanks for existing!

Sebastian T

Colombia

Last saw Taylor at Lollapalooza 2021 in Chicago. Unbelievable show with a crazy drum solo in the middle of course. The only reason I play the drums is because Dave and Taylor. This one hurt hard. Rest easy Taylor

Jarrett

United States

Taylor was the only drummer who could ever drum in Dave’s band and not make us wish that Dave was behind the kit. Love to the whole family and the Foo Fighters, you changed my life through your music ❤️

Nancy

You came to this life to make us happy with your music...
You came to be beloved...
Today we cry....but forever we will listen to you...

Noe

Argentina

foo fighters have always been the biggest comfort for me. 6 guys that i’ve never met have become what seems to be the best friends i’ve ever had. Taylor has shown me the magic i can create with just a drum set and the power of love and music. Thank you for everything taylor

scarlet

calgary

About a week ago I got to see Foo Fighters performance at Mexico City, I got to see Taylor singing "Somebody to Love"
The Joy, The Passion...
it's unbelivable he is gone
He and the rest of the band will inspire me forever
Thank You Taylor, You helped me to Run for my life

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Paulo Avelar

México

Que suerte haber visto tu arte en este tiempo y espacio, tuve la suerte de verte en vivo con Chevy Metal y fue y sera glorioso!! Vuela alto genio!🌷❤

Vane

Neuquen, Argentina

Thanks for all the love you gave us fans throughout the years! You will forever be remembered and honored for your life. We love you always, Taylor!

Chadd A.

Georgia

Thanks for the Amazing gift you brought to millions Hawk……your Tremendous talent will never be forgotten, the music you made, the memories you gave to Millions, the Friendships you made all mean so much to so many around this world Rest Easy Legend, we will Remember!❤️🥺❤️

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Michael Thornton

London, Ontario Canada🇨🇦

All the love of my soul to you!!

Rogério de Oliveira Ribeiro

Brazil

To all of the Fo Fighters family, I send my deepest condolences at what must be such a hard and stressful time.
Taylor has touched my life in a very profound way as you all have. Thanks for the memories.

Matty Clarebrough

Australia

Rest In Peace Taylor,
Thankyou for your music & you will be sadly missed ♥️🎶🎵🥁🎼

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Mel Crawford

Gold Coast Australia

Rest In Peace Taylor,
Thankyou for your music & you will be sadly missed ♥️🎶🎵🥁🎼

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Mel Crawford

Gold Coast Australia

There will never be another like him. He was a fucking drum legend and he was hilarious to boot. I've been listening to the Foo Fighters since 2005 and I honestly can't imagine them without him. My heart goes out to his family and friends. The world will not be the same:(

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Nadine L

I saw Taylor with Foo Fighters twice in Brazil! They are my favorite band and this tragedy news it’s to sad! To really sad!

RIP Taylor! To much love from Brazil to Foo’s family!

Caio

Brazil

To Taylor's family and his Foo Fighter family,as someone who got the privilege of watching the band in concert a few times, watching Taylor play those drums was mesmerizing.. I'm so sorry for your tragic loss,prayers to all❤

Debra Edmiston

Wichita

I spent a good amount of time writing and erasing what to say... I'm at a loss. All I can think is, we celebrate your life Taylor and you will never be forgotten. Rock on dude! 🤘 We love you 💕

Nicole B

San Pedro, California

My heartfelt condolences to Taylor's wife and children and to the rest of the band. God bless and love to you all.

Cory Jamieson

Winona, MN

Deepest condolences to the family friends and bandmates we lost a legend too soon this broke me so sudden so tragic … RIP TAYLOR HAWKINS 🙏🤘🏻🙏🤘🏻🙏🤘🏻🙏🤘🏻🙏🤘🏻

Angelica (Annie)

Palmdale ,ca.

Loved your Beats back from Alanis's jagged lil'pill to the foos..Safe travels on your universe journey 😔👂🥁💕🎶

Cyndi Steigelman

New Mexico

Sending all the love I can to the Hawkins family and the rest of the band. Your music is a source of strength and inspiration to millions. Taylor will be sorely missed. Love to you all.

Mark Stickel

West Virginia

In a gigantic wave of pain and longing, my heart is in you. To Taylor, all my love.

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Renata Lazzarotto

Brasil

I was hoping so much to see you today at lollapalooza.. my favorite band.. favorite music.. after all the world's been through.. turns out things not always goes as planned.. i'm so heartbroken, sending lots of love to your family.. you'll be in our hearts forever!

Regina

Sao Paulo/Brazil

If I'm hurting the loss of a man that I never even personally knew or met, I can only imagine how his loved ones are feeling. My condolences to his family, the band and Dave...I can't imagine the pain. Taylor will be forever remembered, loved and missed.

Perla samaniego

Texas

Your smile and enthusiasm will be missed. Rest in peace

Steve Kaikkonen

Alabama

I never got to meet you in person, but I feel so fortunate that I at least got to see you perform live three times. Thank you for being such an integral part of my favorite band. You are a legend to the music world and to all of those that love you. Rest In Peace, Taylor. 🖤

Haylie

Johnstown, PA

Your magic help me got through the bullies in secondary school and the problems with my family. I'll pray for your great soul and for your family so they get peace. I will never forget the first time I saw you playing and hurtfully the last one.

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Angélica kohashi

México

In a gigantic wave of pain and longing, my heart is in you. To Taylor, all my love.

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Renata Lazzarotto

Brazil

Much love to Taylor’s family, friends and the band. Foo Fighters and their music have meant so much to so many of us. R.I.P. Taylor 💔 Thanks for the years of music and memories,

Amy McMaster

Seattle

Rest in peace Taylor Hawkins. You are an inspiration and are loved by so many. Thank you for instilling a love for music in me and my children. We love you! ❤

Kris

Australia

In a gigantic wave of pain and longing, my heart is in you. To Taylor, all my love.

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Renata

Rio Grande do Sul, Brasil

In a gigantic wave of pain and longing, my heart is in you. To Taylor, all my love.

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Renata

Rio Grande do Sul Brasil

In a gigantic wave of pain and longing, my heart is in you. To Taylor, all my love.

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Renata Lazzarotto

Rio Grande do Sul, Brasil

We're gonna miss you Taylor. Your drumming kicked ass. Love you man

Ty

Taylor so full of life. We will always remember you as joy and smiles. So many love and admire you. God rest your beautiful soul.

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Jennifer Hall

Florida

In a gigantic wave of pain and longing, my heart is in you. To Taylor, all my love.

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Renata Lazzarotto

No words really, just complete and utter sadness. So very sorry and sending heartfelt and loving wishes to his family, band mates and friends. I can’t imagine the horror, his light will shine for a very, very long time. RIP Taylor

Jay

Ray

Inspiration to me in my path of drumming. I hold him to the same level as the greats in my heart and he will never be forgotten about in my mind. I hope you're enjoying yourself for the better Taylor Hawkins.

Connor

U.S.A.

I remember seeing the Foo Fighters in 1997 at Seattle’s Bunbershoot festival with their new drummer, Pat Smear and a special appearance from Krist Novoselic. I was hooked! After that , I saw the Foo any chance I could. Rip Taylor! You have taken a piece of our hearts with you 💔

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Katy Ybarra

Yakima, Wa

Heroes get remembered, legends never die.

Thank you for everything ♥️

Isabela Sousa

São Paulo, Brasil

Thanks for all you give to us. I feel honoured to have the chance to see you perform. You will never be forgotten. Rest in peace.

David

Sherbrooke CA

Toutes mes condoléances à la famille et aux foo fighters. Beaucoup de courage à vous tous . Taylor on t'oubliera jamais. Tu va Beaucoup nous manqué. Repose en paix.

Estelle Figenwald

Alsace France

Thank You Taylor Hawkins for all the years of happiness you have given us.

Bryan Norwood

Palatine, IL

All love & light to family and friends in this terrible and unexpected moment May the amazing musician Tayloy H. RIP We already miss you

Yamila Izquierdo

Neuquen Argentina

Esa energía, esa vibra que salía cada vez que tocabas la batería, se extrañará tu buen humor, tú presencia en los escenarios. Dabas todo en cada concierto,video etc. Te convertiste en alguien que formó nuestra familia y crecimos todos juntos. Se te extrañará en todos los sentidos

Cynthia

Guadalajara

My heart hurts! I’m so lucky to have seen him perform in December. Best night of my life and a dream come true! My heart goes out to the entire foo family and Taylor’s family! Taylor , thank you so much for all the joy you brought into this world ! You will never be forgotten!

Melanie bender

Nevada

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