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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Thank you for always pouring your heart out for us with your music. Thank you for being our hero. Thank you for the laughter. For the tears. Thank you for showing us what a best friend is and should be.

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Federico

Mexico

You were a joy to watch. Feel very lucky to have been able to watch up close on a couple of occasions. Thanks you for all that energy. To Alison: moms around the world are holding you close. ❤️

Zoe

Bay Area

“Word man, we need each other. Words and music. 🤞 Words and music.” 💔

Cyndi Graybill

Clarkston, MI

You will be missed by so many. My deepest condolences to all friends and family. What a loss.❤️‍🩹

Miranda Reece

Vancouver

As much as we, the fans, share your shock and grief, my heart just breaks for his wife, his kids, and the band...my love and prayers to you...
There really are no words to express, we are all holding you in our hearts...

Lori Moreland

Texas

My heart is heavy for Taylor's family, the Foos and the fans.
Peaceful journey Taylor Hawkins, you are missed beyond words and loved beyond measure.
The night sky is a lot brighter now, shine on you crazy diamond.

Peggy

California

I love you Taylor! Please, keep singing Queen and keep playing this drums, okay? You were too good for this world man, everyone knew about it! In 2017 we lost Chester Bennington and since then I’m trying to make him proud every single day and now I’ll do the same for you! ♥️

Gabriela Gonçalves

Espírito Santo, Brazil

Taylor, you were simply the best. I just can not believe you are gone. May your music heal our broken hearts. Rest in love T

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Leanne Grigg

New Zealand

I haven’t had a lot of constants in my life, but this band has been one thing that I have always been able to count on. I know we all feel like we’ve lost a friend. I am thankful for the 5 times I have seen them. God bless 🤘🏼

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Christy Steinfeld

Nashville

Rest In Paradise, you are with the angels now. Just discovered your new jam NHC and listened to “Gotta MoveOn”, one if the most beautiful songs ever. Thank you for finding your brother from another mother and making beautiful music together. ❤️❤️

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Yvette Slattery

Maryland

Um ser humano que mostrou da junção dos sorrisos com a musica! Eternamente em nossas memórias.

Sucesso aí de cima!

Tadeu Rodrigues

Brasil

RIP Taylor- my heart breaks for your family, the band and all that fans around the world. There is nothing better than seeing a Foo Fighters show, and the thought of never seeing you all play together again is devastating. You will be missed so much.

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Michelle Zimanek

Chicago

So many hearts broke when you left this world 💔 Your infectious smile, laughter, your spirit and amazing talent will be missed dearly. You were truly a gem ❤️ peace be with your family and friends. I can only imagine their pain, and hope they find comfort in their memories 😇

Susan

Arizona

Taylor....descanza en Paz...espero hayas sentido todo el cariño y admiracion que tus fans sentiamos por ti...jamas seras olvidado...gracias por darme la oportunidad de verte en vivo cuando vinieron a Chile....mis condolencias a todos quienes en esta vida te aman.

Pauly

Chile

R.I.P. You will be missed 🤘🤘🥲🤘🤘

Greg

Sudbury Ontario

Rest In Peace Taylor 🎼🙏🏻🥁

Phalynda

Still shocked. I can't even imagine how devastated is the FF family.
No much to say, but thanks for the music and energy you put in every show.
Taylor was without a doubt, one of the greatest drummers of the last 30 years.
I send all of my love to you guys.

RIP my friend.

Alvaro

Chile

Taylor - You were a bright light with an even brighter smile. I had the honor of meeting you, and you were the kindest and most humble person. My ♥️ aches for all your family, the Foos, friends, fans and to all the lives you touched. RIP 🥁

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Lisa

Laguna Beach, CA

Some people were just shining too bright to stay on this earth. You’re where the stars shine now and I know you shine the brightest. Thank you for all the amazing music you made. Thank you to the band for sharing him with the world. I wish the family so much love and peace.

Terilynn McQuiston

Nashville, TN

Taylor, I had the luck to watch you play live for at least once in my life, and sadly it was your show at Lollapalooza in Argentina. A tremendous, energetic and happy drummer and man. You will be missed forever, and will always be in my heart. One of the greatest that ever lived!

Emilia

Argentina

I wish you didn't have to leave so soon. Music is universal, connecting everyone & that's why this sux so bad. I hope the love from all of us in every corner of the world can someday bring peace to ur family & Band. Thx for sharing ur joy w/us. Godspeed Taylor

Brandi

Los Angeles

Thank you Taylor for all your music. I love you and your spirit will live on and on forever. We were blessed to have you on this earth, and now heavens drum circle must awesome. Your my kind of rock. Forever you fan-

Barbara Le

Douglas Massachusetts

This is heartbreaking. We miss you Taylor. We love you. Rest easy bud.

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Mackenzie

USA

Thank you Taylor for the memories. More especially to Taylor’s family, for sharing him and his love of music with us!

Pat Tanner

Elsmere, Kentucky

A force of nature never to be forgotten. Things will never be the same. Rest easy, Taylor. Thank you for being a part of my journey; my coming of age, my adulthood, and the triumphs and sorrows that come along.

Michelle P.

Taylor, I’ve never been one to have the perfect words for a situation like this. You brought tremendous positive energy to the drumming community and the world we know as music. May that ultimate jam party in the sky be as rocking as you were on stage. Be at peace sir. Much love.

Greg Casford

Whittier, CA

At 57 years of age I seen my first FF concert in 2021. I loved it ! Then I started reading the STORYTELLER and just before I finished , tragedy! I am so glad I got to see Taylor perform Somebody to love . His spirit lives on in every drumbeat ! Condolences 🙏

Jean

Wisconsin

You is my favourite drummer in my heart, i love you foo'ever Taylor. 🖤

Chatchai Jaratpoka

Thailand BKK

Thank you for the music and the joy you brought into our lives. Rest In Peace

Roz Brodsky

Toronto, Canada

My condolences to Taylor’s loved ones. I’ve been moved by reading the tributes to him. It’s undeniable he impacted so many lives and how beloved he was. I had the pleasure to meet him once and he couldn’t have been nicer. It will always be one of the happiest memories of my life.

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Margaret Edwards

Texas

11 years ago my parents took me all the way to Paris to see my favorite band. It was my first big concert. Seeing Taylor play the drums so brilliantly blew my mind. It was the day I decided to become a musician. I never got to meet Taylor, but I will miss him forever ❤️

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Jakov Naumoski

Skopje, Macedonia

As well as Dave said "sing a song for 85000 people and they will sing the same song for 85000 different reasons" ... thank you for being there for us helping, inspiring and letting us be part of your incredible music; Give Kurt our greetings. Rest in beats.

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Balleza

México City

Taylor, we love you and miss you dearly. im 16, the foo fighters have been my favourite band for as long as i remember, and before i can remember according to my parents. i love all that you did and i hope one day i can meet you on the other side, love you

Calum deRidder

Canada

Oh, Taylor. Your untimely passing has devastated us. My heart is with your family, the Foo Fighters, and your friends. Thank you for giving so much of yourself to keep your fans happy. You helped so many of us just make it through another day. Rest In Peace, Taylor We 💖 U!

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Wendy Hollister-Hill

NW Chicago Suburbs

Taylor - I still can’t believe you’re gone. My heart has been shattered ever since I heard the news. Thank you for the decades of music, laughter, and joy. You will be greatly missed.

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Lindsey

Washington State

Still can’t believe that the world has lost such a great light…every time I saw you in concert you gave it your all. The world is a little sadder today without you in it Taylor…much love to the Foos and especially to his wife and children. Rest in Beats💔😭

Barb

United States

I had the privilege of being at your last show, my first ever FF show and I had the time of my life, I could tell you did too, you were so full of life, you were always an inspiration. I can't wrap my head around the fact that you're gone. You're missed by many and we all love u♥

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Nicolás

Buenos Aires, Argentina

Taylor you will truly be missed...may you rest in peace...love to your family, friends, and the foo fighters...You are truly a legend and will never be forgotten...💔

jerilyn

indianapolis

It's a different kind of hurt when you lose your heroes. Your music has gotten me through the hardest times, and ultimately made me feel there's more in the world than how it seems at times. May you rest in eternal peace, my hero. You will always be remembered.

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Einjo

California

Taylor, w/the cool CA surfer boy look, shredding his kit on the pedestal behind Grohl; Always w/that grin that seemed to be a mix of enjoyment & intensity. My heart aches for your brother Dave & the rest of your family, friends, & fans. Thanks for sharing your gift w/the world!

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Rachel Boswell

San Antonio, TX

I will never understand why you gone too soon. You were a being full of light that illuminated everyone who met or admired you.
Thanks for bringing us so much joy with your music and smile, you will always be remembered!
RIP T, my condolences to his family, FF and closest friends

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Nicole P

Buenos Aires, Argentina

I love Dave Grohl & I love the Foo Fighters, but it was always Taylor whom I couldn't wait to see when I went to their concerts. His smile, his humor, his amazing talent, his surfer good looks & blonde hair, just everything about him was charismatic. I will miss him terribly.

Melinda Schulder

Boise, ID

I never saw FF, despite loving the band since late 90s. I love Alanis, and it was only natural to be fascinated by her drummer moved to a band that was Nirvana. I can never meet you or the band now, but it's okay...RIP, Taylor. You will be sorely missed. Always.

Eva

Malaysia

Taylor we will miss watching and listening to you play the drums with The Foo Fighters. Prayers sent to your family, friends and The Foo Fighters.

Stephanie and Scott Raley

California

RIP Taylor
YOU ROCKED OUR WORLD
Dave..
Rock on dude x.x.

Joanna

New Zealand

thank you for everything taylor. you saved my life. you inspired me to play music again. you revived rock n roll. this hurts so much. ill miss you and love you forever.

everlong.

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ruby

melbourne, australia

You were my favorite, and you'll be sorely missed. Rest peacefully.

Becky

Chicago

Gracias por tu musica, tus baquetas nos han hecho disfrutar muchísimo durante estos años!!!. Descansa en paz Taylor

Juan Antonio Güeto Garcia

Spain

Some people think a band is just a band. But music helps us no matter what we are going through. Taylor you gave your all without fail. You have touched so many lives and I know things will never ever be the same for all who loved you.

H

Aus

Words cannot express how heartbreaking losing you is. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family, the bad and Dave. RIP, Taylor, May your loving spirit and endless smile live on in our heats.

Cindy

Illinois, USA

I just cant processing yet, disbelief. Condolence to Taylor Family and The Foo's Family too. Be strong Dave! Gonna miss you Taylor, Rest In Peace!

Adyzan Adnan

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

A great musician with such a talent! I don't know what's going to happen with the Foos without you... We will miss you!

Josué López

Costa Rica

Que en paz descanses crack. 😔 ¡Gracias!

Chepo

Canas

I was so stoked to be able to get a ticket to the Foo's one off concert here in Australia. Most likely be the last time I'll get to see you guys play again. Absolutely saddened by your passing Taylor. It has made me realise to cherish every day as if it is you last. Rock In Peace

Spinksy

Mooloolaba, Sunshine Coast. Qld. Australia

Words can not describe how we all feel right now. Taylor you were one hell of a musician! You will be missed by all!! Rest in peace brother 🙏 ❤

Karl hook

Eastbourne, England

Rock on Legend 🤘🏼

Sonja May

Australia

I'm so devastated 😭. Rest In Peace Taylor 🥁. My thoughts are with your family and and the Foo Fighters family ❤

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Kris Clifford

Newcastle, Australia

I'm so devastated 😭. Rest In Peace Taylor 🥁. My thoughts are with your family and and the Foo Fighters family ❤

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Kris Clifford

Newcastle, Australia

Rest in peace Taylor Hawkins and may God Rest your soul

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Eduardo Felix

Los Angeles CA

It's clear to me that Taylor has touched everyone here far beyond his incredible talent. He was so funny, happy-go-lucky, and most of all kind to those who knew him and those who were strangers. For me as a drummer, seeing one of his solos live completely blew my fuckin mind.

Daniel Lougee

New Hampshire

Saw you for the first time a month ago in Geelong, VIC. Your talent and personality stayed with me and the shock of your death has left me sad and worried. I hope there’s a rock afterlife and you’re enjoying it to the fullest.

Inge Potter

Mount Gambier, South Australia

You will be missed!

Nicole Staab

Germany

Bro, I will forever miss you. I’m so proud of you. You lived your dream and did it right. I loved our conversations, I know you were proud of me too. You will always be my Hero!

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Tyler Parks

Orange County

I saw you live for the first time a couple of years ago and it blew my mind I had always been a fan ❤️ Just bought tickets to see you again and that opportunity has gone. Fly with the angels you have had a positive impact on soo many. 💗💕💞💓

Janeen

Auckland NZ

prayers go out to Taylor Hawkins family and friends. God Bless you all.

Scott Matthews

NC

So sad to hear you’re gone, so happy about your kick arse drumming.
Wherever you are, I hope there’s loud music cool people and the occasional joint to enjoy

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Christine Smallwood

Blue Mountains Australia

So sad to hear you’re gone, so happy about your kick arse drumming.
Wherever you are, I hope there’s loud music cool people and the occasional joint to enjoy

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Christine Smallwood

Blue Mountains Australia

Thanks for the memories, RIP

Kerry

Melbourne

Thanks for the memories, RIP

Kerry

Melbourne

Your light shine so bright, but so very brief.

Thank you for the energy and love you put into everything you did.

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Anna L'Abbate

Perth, Western Australia

Your light shine so bright, but so very brief.

Thank you for the energy and love you put into everything you did.

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Anna L'Abbate

Perth, Western Australia

Dearest Taylor,
Thank you for so many years of bringing us the greatest music ever!
My heart has been heavy and so devastated 💔
Already missing that smile 😔

Rest In Peace 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
Kimmie 💞

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Ki

Thank you Taylor for all that you’ve given to millions of us worldwide. You’ll live on in all our hearts. Sending my love and deepest condolences to all your loved ones including your Foo’s family. May you R.I.P. ❤️

Nada Martin

Melbourne, Australia

Saw them in 2003 and have been a big fan ever since. It was funny because the guy in the front row would yell for Taylor so Dave started teasing Taylor that the dude had the hots for him!

Lisa

Arizona

So sorry for this tremendous loss. Taylor was a light, and a joy to watch perform. The world is darker without him

Melissa Kopecky

Omaha, Nebraska, USA

Taylor Hawkins R.I.P

Marcus Mayfield

Mokelumne Hill, CA

We will miss you Taylor! Even if i didn't get to witness your talent, passion and energy live, Your music will remain in our hearts. Guide your wife, kids, your bestfriend Dave and the whole Foo Fighters above there. Rock in Peace, Taylor. Love from the Philippines 💕❤💖

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Nicole

Manila, Philippines

No words…..big loss. 😢

Sarah

Rotterdam, the Netherlands

My condolences to the foo fighters fam! You will be missed Taylor! RIP 💐❤️

Brenda Lissette

Puerto Rico

Absolutely devastated by your death.
Struggling to believe it's true.
Love and best wishes for your family and friends ❤

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Sue

NZ

Dear Taylor, We love you! Forever in our hearts!!!! You are amazing!!!!!

Hernani Morais

Brazil

We will miss your energy, smile, laughter and passion for drums and music such a great inspiration to so many RIP TAYLOR you will be missed but certainly not forgotten 🖤🖤🖤

Kylie

Perth WA

Rest in Paradise Taylor your music and smile light up the world so going to miss you😥And to your family,band and fans my heart goes out to all ,lost a Great Dude 💙✌🎶

Karla Evans

Taylor, I hope you are at peace now, this world is a hard place to be. 💔🖤 thank you for the music, smiles and everything you ever shared with the world. RIP 💔💔💔🖤🖤🖤

Jacqueline A Lewis

Seattle

Taylor you will be missed so so much ,we loved seeing you at the London stadium a few years ago and devastated we will not get to see you again . Thinking of your family and of course the rest of the foo fighters 💔

Fran pond

England

Although I did not know you on a personal level, my heart is broken. I’m still in disbelief, wishing it wasn’t true. My heart goes out to his family, Dave and the rest of the band. Much love and respect to all!

Ivette

Houston, TX

Taylor,
There are so many words to describe your time on Earth and the impact you’ve made- but they’ve all been said a billion times! Your smile, your spirit, your music, all of it will live on! No one’s gonna forget Taylor Hawkins. We love you. 💔

Kendall Hess

Indiana

I feel so sad when i see the post about such a terrible Lost from the world of música,rest in peace and thanks for the glad of see your last perfomance in México city i know You Will continúe playing in heaven your música ALWAYS Will be a part of me,be in God bless

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José Fernando Álvarez Mexicano

Cortázar,GTO. México

Your smile and energy will be missed immensely. Thank you for bring beauty and light to music. Rest peacefully. You will live on in our hearts and memories 💗

Christine Coppage

Maryland

Thank you for your music, your charismatic energy, your undeniable great sense of unique fashion, your smile, your energy. I am grateful that I was one of the lucky ones to see you perform. This is a great loss and I haven't been able to really accept that you're gone. Rip Tay

Joanne

Ontario, Canada

Dearest Taylor,

Thank you for giving us the greatest music ever!
My heart has been so heavy and devastated 💔
Already missing your amazing smile 😔

Rest In Peace 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
Kimmie 💞

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Kimmie

Dana Point

Gutted another great talent has passed, Heaven got awarded a new angel. You inspired a lot of my drumming. I thank you for all you gave us

Glenn Sutton

Christchurch New Zealand

Passion, ferocity, and amazing vibes. Forever my hero! Fly high Taylor. x

Kym

Adelaide, South Australia


"The light that burns twice as bright burns for half as long - and you have burned so very bright... You will live on in all our hearts.. Your soul will go on in all of us

Stevan smith

Wirral uk

I have had the great privilege of seeing Taylor preform with the foos many times, such an awesome dynamic musician truly 1 of the all time greats. Tay your queen preformances were out of this world❤️ sending love to your wife, children, the foo fighter family. Xx

Natasha Astbury

Staffordshire, England

Taylor, thanks for being such a fucking legend. Your non stop energy, amazing talent & connection with Dave made every show I went to feel like I was in another world & I forgot about everything else going on. My heart is broken for you, your whanau, friends & band.

Mel

New Zealand

Your smile and energy will be missed. You will live on in the hearts and memories of the lives you've touched. Thank you for bringing beauty to music 💗

C Coppage

Maryland

The world has lost an amazing man and one hell of a drummer. RIP Taylor. The Foos will never be the same without you. You will be forever missed.

Ada

Canada

Thank you for your music, your charismatic energy, your undeniable great sense of unique fashion, your smile, your energy. I am grateful that I was one of the lucky ones to see you perform. This is a great loss and I haven't been able to really accept that you're gone. Rip T.

Joanne

Ontario, Canada

I am truly heartbroken I absolutely love Taylor I wish this was a bad nightmare I'll wake up from I'm so numb. Rest in eternal peace Taylor you will be so missed and thought of every day xoxo

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Lisa Reynard

Sheffiled lake Ohio

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