Taylor Hawkins

To me he was the drummer from which I drew the most inspiration in my teens (early 2000s). I learned so much from listening to and watching him play, and he just seems to be the most lovely guy to boot. What a loss. Thank you for what you gave us, Taylor.

Dave Kime

Plymouth, England

RIP Taylor; thanks for the memories.

Shona

London

Glad I got to catch a live show and watch Taylor shred the drums from 30ft up. Best show I’ve ever seen. RIP Taylor

Hayden

I Will remembrer for yo crazy heart AND for you crazy pants

Fernando Manuel Ridissi

Entre Ríos

Taylor, I can't believe you are gone. There are no words to describe this pain. I love you. I miss you.

Janelle

California

I Never went to a foo fighters concert, and this is one of my futures dremas. I know that it won't be the same without you.
See you Taylor,

Rest In Peace🌹

Alberto

Italy

RIP Taylor, my heart goes out to your family and the ready of the band, during this sad time. I was lucky enough to see you play on several occasions and your enthusiasm to entertain was plain to see. Your music helped me through some dark times and I will never forget you.

Simon

Whiteley UK

I'm devastated, it's a loss that will hurt forever. I'll always lo ve U, Taylor.

Ma Fernanda A.

Chile

I would not be who I am without you. Thank you for your music, but above all else, thank you for the joy you brought to every room you walked into. I watched you the entire show. Sending all my love to your beautiful family, band, and everyone who was so lucky to get to know you.

Nat

Poland

Taylor, you have been my daily inspiration, pushing me to play the drums even better than the day before. Your electrifying stage presence, glowing personality, and incredible musical talent will be sorely missed for many years to come. Fly high, Hawk!

Jason

Wisconsin

Taylor, you genius.
Rock and roll will never be the same without you.
I will bring with me the strenght of the bridge of Walk.
You gave me the strenght to change my life.
Really.
I will owe you this, forever.
My heart is truly broken. RIP.💔

Emanuela

Como, Italy

I was completely devastated to hear of the passing of Taylor. I had the opportunity to see the Foo Fighter’s 3 times.The last time was at Fenway Park in 2018. His infectious smile and the love of music shined through him! I was really looking forward to seeing them soon. RIP 🙏

Sue

Boston

There goes my hero. RIP, Taylor. I love you, rockin‘ your heart out, always wearing fancy pants and your big smile.
Thank you so much for just being you and for the best nights of my life, enjoying FooFighters-Gigs.
Oh, Taylor… broke my heart.
🖤🖤🖤

Jessie

Munich

You have been such an important part of my life, thank you for everything

My thoughts are with your family and friends❤️

Emma

England

A huge loss, a brilliant drummer, and a sad moment. Woke up to this Saturday morning & was stunned & in shock!! My 💔 breaks for his family, the band, and all fans who are mourning such a huge loss. RIP 🤘🏼💕😓

Stephanie Mills

Dallas, TX

You'll live on Taylor, in all the lives you had a lasting impact on. You've brought joy to millions in your life, and millions more still to come ❤️

Alex

UK

Hey Taylor, you will be missed! Have fun rocking on in heaven :,)

Merle

Germany

I was devastated to hear of your passing. Your music has helped so many of us through the decades and now there a void in the universe. You will live on in our hearts and memories forever. Fly free, Taylor💜

Misty

California

Taylor, I didn't know you personally, but you seemed like such a great person. Your drumming helped shape the player i am today. If I can achieve 1/10th of the energy you had while playing, ill consider it a success. Rest easy, and much love.

Brian

United States

I can’t imagine your pain Hawkins and Grohl family, and rest of FF band family and closest friends. Having never experienced grief like this for someone never met, so much 💖 to you, who knew and loved him personally. We’ll miss the joy he created forever.

Melanie Rinzel

Falls Church VA

Rest in piece Taylor. You and your works will always be remembered by us.

Yanniq

Selangor

“Life’s a journey, not a destination… And I just can’t tell just what tomorrow brings.”
Thanks for your existence. Thanks for being you and give us the gift of tour talent.
You will be missed and we’ll never forget you, Tay!
REST IN PEACE! We’ll see you on the other side.

Natalie Gomes

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

I just couldn't wrap my mind around what had happened. Rest In Peace, Taylor.

Flo

Indonesia

Your music has been the soundtrack of my life for 20+ years and fueled my passion as a musician. Even though I never met Taylor, I feel like I lost a dear friend. My thoughts are with Taylor's family, the band, and the entire FF fans and family, sending a lots of love to all.

Jeremy

Thank you for inspiring me everyday. My heart goes out to the foo fighters and Hawkins family. We love you guys. Take your time to heal we’ll always be here.🤍

Ahnaya

New Jersey

To say I'm heartbroken is an understatement but compared to what you as a band are going through its nothing. I'm so happy I got to see you live, not nearly enough times but they will always be special!! Sending my deepest condolences to Taylor's family & his Foo family ❤❤

Tracy

New York

Thank you for being great as an artist and a person. You will be missed, but you kindness and energy will live on. My condolences and wishes of comfort for his family, friends and the band.

Ibsen Roger Gomes

Brazil

Gone far too soon, but will never be forgotten. Condolences to the family and bandmates. Thanks for all the great gigs over the years, the memories will stay with me forever.

Jamie

Melbourne

Hell, I am gonna miss your smile, your incomparable drumming and your tiger tight pants… U were my fav drummer ever( and i know that i am not the only one to think it) and a ray of light.
Rest in piece you legend 💔🙏🥁🤘

Lily

Gili Trawangan, Indonesia

you will be the greatest forever. i promise you, we are going to make you proud and remembered, Tay. i hope you are smiling seeing how much love we have for you. thank you for everything you have done down here and now play drums with angels, i’m sure they are going to love you

Justine

Italy

Words can't begin to express how sad I am that you have left us, Taylor. You will always mean so much to me. I hope you feel the love from a world in mourning, wherever you are now. Be at peace. Thank you for everything xxxxx

Emmie

Glasgow

Around the world, accross the universe, your music will still go on ! Thank you !! Repose en paix

benedicte

Saint-Pierre et Miquelon

When I heard of Taylor’s passing, I was in complete shock. The pain I’ve felt these past few days.. I felt odd for feeling this way but my husband said to me “that’s how you know he made good music.” Thank you for sharing your gift with us Taylor 💛 you will be so missed.

Abbi

What a sad news, first thing I heard when I woke up on Saturday, could not (and still can't) believe it ! Lucky I got to see him live with both Alanis Morissette and Foo Fighters, what a drummer, what a man ! Music is mourning right now, you will be greatly missed :-(

Rémi

Alicante, Spain

You' ll be always alive in our hearts. Love to your family and bandmates.🖤

Pamela Vique

Montevideo Uruguay

Taylor’s smile lit up a room. I have such incredible memories of seeing them play and being wowed by his incredible drum solos and his queen covers. Feeling devastated by the news and thinking of his friends and family

Lucy

Apparently God was missing a legendary drummer, no other explanation to leave us so early.
Rest in peace Taylor, we miss you so much and we will always remember you 💔

Max

Italy

Yo ya los conocía desde hace mucho años, el año 2021 que me dio COVID su música fue la que me ayudo a no perder la cabeza y un año antes, empecé a tocar la batería, y fuiste de mis primeros bateristas que yo admiraba, te vamos a extrañar Taylor

Gustavo Maya

México

FujirockとSummersonicに来てくれてありがとう！また日本に来てほしかったのですごく残念です。素敵な音をありがとう！！安らかにお眠りください🙏🙏🙏🙏

Aya

Japan

2017 Glastonbury blew me away seeing you live for the first time, hearing you sing under pressure gave me chills. Your memory will live on forever 💔

S

Isle of Man

What fucking bad news I got when I woke up this Saturday morning. I don't realize that our beloved Taylor has pass away to join the rock stars. Words cannot express how sad I am to see that you’re gone. Your energy, your cool attitude, your rock spirit. Rest In Peace

Geoff

Gravelines-France

I wish his family and his friends all the best for the future.
Taylor was the gearbox of the Foo Fighters and Daves best friend. I still can't believe it, but it's true and it is so sad.

Christian

Christian

Germany

As a fan since I was 15 I have grown up listening and being inspired by you guys. Taylor I have no words I am still literally hoping this is a bad dream and we will all wake up soon. Your talent was incredible! Our lives will never be the same. You will live on in our hearts ♥️

Bree

Sydney

Taylor, Thank you for being a huge part of the soundtrack to my life. I’ll miss seeing the on-stage banter and mutual love and respect you and Dave shared. My son is a drummer because of you. My love to Dave, Pat, Chris, Nate, Rami, Alison, Oliver, Annabelle and Everleigh xx

Jo

Busselton, Australia

I find no words! The Foo Fighters are part of my life since August 20th, 2000! I saw you guys live the first time and now, it‘s like a really good friend is gone. I wasn‘t closer than the first line in front of stage to you. But I feel so unsayable sad! Here comes my hero!

Sascha

Germany

We are all better because you existed. Thank you, TH.

E. H.

Taylor, No words can capture how truly special you are to so many around the world. You have contributed to the single biggest musical influence in my life and I will be forever grateful. You have kept so many joyful over the years, fly high, Hawk. There goes my hero 💔

Ayden

Portsmouth, UK

We will miss you.Thank you for everything.We love you❤️
Rest in peace Taylor.

Airi

Japan

I'm so heartbroken. My thoughts and prayers are with your family, friends, and the Band. You and the Band have gotten me through some rough times in my life, and I am so grateful that you guys were there to help me with music. Rest in Peace Taylor, you are missed, and loved ❤

Gina

Deer Park, WA

Please, stay all strong! Dave, I am so sorry! If you see all the condolences all over the world, it proofs that he was a great guy and did a lot of things right in his life! We will never forget you, Taylor!

Sascha

Germany

Taylor, thank you and the entire band for changing my life helping me through hard times, finding my resolve, and just flat out rocking. The whole world is going to miss you, and though we've never met, it feels like I've lost a close friend. Rest in Beats.

Sean Flavin

Dayton, Ohio

Shine on you crazy diamond. ✨ You are loved. You will be missed.
Fly high you beautiful soul. 🕊

Lydia

Perth ,Australia

We are thinking of your family and band members. You wil be missed. RIP Taylor

Sonja Small

South Africa

We are thinking of your family and band members. You wil be missed. RIP Taylor

Sonja Small

South Africa

My sincere condolences for your family, friends & bandmates and of course all of your fans, including myself. I’m just grateful I got to see you and the FF in concert 5 times. You were amazing to watch as a drummer & sing a song each time too. You will be greatly missed 💔🌹

AnnMarie Rockwell

Massachusetts

Thank you for everything you brought to music, Taylor. I'll never forget how your drumming made me feel, be it in studio or the two times I saw the band.

Shane

England

Thank you for all the music, performances, laughs, love, and all around good times. Losing you is harder than so many of us realized was even possible. I'm so grateful we have years of music to get us through these times.

Rest in Peace

Monkeh

Taylor- you were a force of nature. A hurricane of talent. You left us too soon. Your contribution to music will live on forever in our hearts & the musical collective. This does not make it any easier to accept. Heartbreaking 💔🎶🎼🎵🥁🎤💔 Rest In Peace

Kim Carroll

Toronto, Canada

A hero of rock, captivating, charismatic, and the energy to bring a stadium down. Taylor will forever be missed as the icon he was.

Harrison

Bristol, UK

Taylor was my drumming inspiration and my hero. The way he played was mesmerising and I will miss his unique style of drumming.
RIP
“Life is funny. If you don't laugh, you're in trouble.” - Taylor Hawkins

Dylan Gordon

Newquay - UK

Your music and spirit inspired a generation. Its sad that you had to leave so soon but your legend lives on. Prayers go out to his family and friends. R.I.P to one of the greats.

Mandi Dawson

Ontario Canada

I first saw you guys play at my first ever festival when I was 16 and been lucky enough to see you 5 times since. It will never be the same without Taylor. Heartbreaking. All my love to the Foos Family. 💔❤️

AB

UK

You will never be forgotten. There is now a loud & bright star in the sky.
Love and strength to the Hawkins family, the Foo family and everyone else whose lives were made better by Taylor and his music 🌟

Claire K

England

I didn’t know Taylor personally but every time I would go to a Foo’s show you could see in his drumming and signing that he absolutely loved what he was doing. He will be deeply missed by all of the fans. Let alone what his friends and family are going through.

Aaron

Indianapolis

Can't comprehend this tragic loss! My heart is broken for Taylor, his family and Dave along with Pat, Chris, Nate, Rami and the rest of the Foo Fighters family. "There goes my hero, Watch him as he goes" 💔

Clare Liddell

Hamilton, Scotland

Thanks for the music and for the attitude.. if there were more people like you, this world would be a better place. Your legacy will live forever!

Sergio

Chile

Taylor you are and will always be my favorite musician of all time. You will be greatly missed 😢 so blessed to have witnessed you in your element more than once! So much love to your wife, children, family. Thank for sharing Taylor with the world!

Cassandra

San Diego

Taylor, there’s a hole in our hearts where your drums should beat.

Ilka van Schalkwyk

South Africa

I was at the show in Gothenburg, Sweden when Dave broke his leg. Taylor and the rest of the guys like the true professionals that they are. Thank you so much for making an already special night unforgettable. Much love from Sweden to the Foo Fighters family and Taylor’s family.

André Andersson

Helsingborg, Sweden

I am still in disbelief 💔 Going to miss your energy, your smile.....Sending all the strength they need to your wife, children and the Foos. 🙏

Petra

The Netherlands

RIP Taylor. What an incredible drummer and person you were. I'm thankful I was able to see you play.

Zack

Boston, MA

I will miss your smile and your disarmingly cute laugh. Your musicianship was beyond reproach. Your family, band mates, friends, fans, and the world lost a wonderful human. Keep the beat going T and hug your fellow mates up there in the ethereal realm.

Lorrie 🌹🖤

Lorrie Lee

Missouri

Thanks For being a such inspirational person, and for fullfilling my life with Your great music. We were going to have a date on june 20th and i was extremely happy, but life is strange and Now we are sad for your loss. You will be missed.

Diego Borges

Madrid

Taylor was and will always be the reason I started playing drums over 10 years ago. He was a once in a lifetime talent and we'll never experience anything like him again. RIP Taylor 🙏

Oli Maxwell

England

Stil cant believe it😔 RIP

Ingrid

The Netherlands

I hope you are rocking with Freddie in heaven now. Up to level 11. Loud as fuck. The world is heart broken, but grateful we had you for as long as we did. It was an honor to hear you make music.

Tiffany DeRossett

Joshua Tree, CA

I had the great pleasure of seeing you at the beginning of your foo fighters journey in 1997 and was so excited to be seeing you again after 25 years this July. It’s so sad you’re gone. I take comfort in being able to listen to the great legacy of music you’ve given us all. R.I.P

Emma

England

This is a message I never thought I’d be writing. I’m empty..and so so sad. So many questions...how has this happened? Why? How do we process this? The memories of seeing Foo’s live will last my lifetime. The band are a huge part of my life and I miss Taylor already. So much

Rachel

London, UK

Thank you so much for your smile, and all good vibes you offered us.
We miss you so much… always in our heart. ❤️ Taylor

François

Belgium

In 2018 I got to see Foo Fighters live in concert as my first arena show. His energy was electric. The solos and Queen performances made my night. It was an experience I'll never forget. Rock in peace Taylor Hawkins

Noah Lucy

Thank you for sharing your amazing craft with us, RIP, may all your family and friends find comfort in your great memories, you will be greatly missed..

Mark

Buffalo

I Will miss You. Your energy, your love. Men! You are a beatifull person. Full of joy. Thanks for share your Magic with us ❤️

Lucila

Buenos Aires Argentina

Siempre te recordaré como el artista que fuiste. A través de tus canciones, te reviviré en mis pensamientos. Agradezco toda esa energía que transmitías a la banda. Tu música será tu legado. Foo fighters significa mucho para mí, por lo que tú pérdida me causa mucho dolor y vacío.

Melina

Argentina

We will miss you loads Taylor , Your music and talent will go on forever , you never failed to make me smile and spreading your contagious laugh. I am still in disbelief about this but i will miss you but you really were my hero ❤️ rest easy and best they drums in heaven 🥁

Naomi Paton

Scotland

Still can't believe it. What a loss😪❤

Mariuccia

The Netherlands

I was absolutely took back when I heard the news. It crushes me to know that I will never gst to see Taylor Hawkins performing live. I wish the best to the Foo Fighters and to all their families. #theregoesmyhero

Skylar

Ontario, Canada

This man means a lot to me. He is truly My Hero. His groove, his talent, his sheer dedication to his craft continues to inspire me every single day. Rest in peace you absolute legend

Guillaume

Belgium

RIP Taylor. I still cannot process this, it does not seem real. Thank you for so many happy memories. Manchester Apollo in 00 witnessing an epic drum battle with Dave & Leeds Festival in 19 with 'Freddie' to name a few. Sending love to all FF family and his friends & family ❤️

Simon W

North-East UK

Thank you for the memories and the amazing music that is and always will be a backdrop to my life. You have gained your wings and I feel like I have lost a family member. I know Freddy will be there to greet at the gates, my friend. Rest in peace 😇💔

Sam

Southport, England

Farewell man

Abbas

Iran

Will be sadly missed , still can’t believe your gone ,
Fly high xx

Craig court

Wales

I allways had this dream of one day I would come up the stage and ask for you to sign my chest so I could tattoo your autograph, and well, I guess now more than ever I can say that I share the same birthday date with one of the best, ty for everything Taylor, we all gonna miss u.

Leonardo

Brazil

I am very sad and it breaks my heart. 💔 My thoughts are with his family and the other band members. Taylor was such a cheerful and lovable person. We will never forget him. 😭😭 RIP

Katharina

Germany

Absolutely heartbroken that you have found your wings so early. I’m sending your family and friends so much love and of course The Foo’s at this difficult time. The world is a darker place now your shinning light is no longer in it. Fly high legend, we miss you xxxx

Tanya Newcombe

Nazeing, Essex UK

Thank you Taylor for your beautiful soul and the banging drumming you came out with. Rock won’t be the same without you man. Really I got into the Foo Fighters because of the drumming style. My hero. Song so relatable at the time and since then I watched y’all grow more and more.

Noe Rios

Los Angeles

To Taylor's Family and the Foo Fighters,

I'm so sorry for this tragic loss. Taylor was one hell of a musician and his talents were out of this world. Rest easy, Taylor.

Taylor

Atlanta, GA

We love you, we’ll miss you
Chantal, Guy, Taylor and Lacey…. Forever Foos xxxxx

Chantal Newsome

UK

Thanks for all!!!

Guilherme Ribeiro

BRasil

We all miss you…

Matt

Chicago

Your talent, energy, and light will be missed. Thank you for sharing your amazing art with us for so long. ❤

Brittany

MISSISSIPPI USA