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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Your passing is devastating. I never got to see you live. But you are now rocking with the gods. Sending love and healing to your family and friends. Rest in peace Taylor. 🙏 💔🤘🎵🎧🥁X

Iona Earley

Melksham. Wiltshire. Engand

Taylor, your smile and joy for life have always been infectious; may that live on with the rest of us. Your insights into music and your love of it were always a pleasure to witness. Thank you, for given everything you had each night you played. You will be sorely missed.

Steven

Belfast, UK

I am so glad l got to see you in Geelong recently. My love and condolences to Dave and the band, and Taylor's wife and family. Even though l didn't know you, my heart breaks for all 💔💔

Brooke Aldous

Melbourne Australia

Love you man❤️
Taylor you will be missed.

Matt killen

Geelong Australia

We'll keep on smiling while listening to your beats but not without some kind of dust in the eye...
We'll be missing you!

Jeremy

France

RIP Taylor

Nynke

Netherlands

We have lost a legend, thinking of Dave and the crew and Taylor’s family at this devastating time. My heart hurts for the Foo Family, I’m speechless 💔

Jacqui

Australia

I met my husband through music, I introduced him to Oasis and he introduced me to Foo Fighters. Two love stories began ! Your music got me through the most beautiful and hardest part of my life. Thank you Taylor for the incredible music. Love to your family and friends.

Mel

Paris, France

Repose en paix magnifique batteur et super chanteur force et courage à la famille ses enfants et le groupe peace Romu de France

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Romu zakk

France

A Legend, gone far too soon....💔

Siobhan Ferguson

County Mayo, Ireland

RIP Taylor. Thank you for your music, your passion and your energy. I will miss you! I feel so grateful for the 2 occasions that I saw the Foos play. I feel blessed to have these memories of you and seeing you play drums and sing, with my own eyes. Love and peace to his family.

Lucy

Milton Keynes, England

No words can express how grateful I am for how much Taylor has given the world. Thank you for sharing your talent and smile with us all. You will always be greatly missed.

Gemma Stacey-Harvey

New Zealand

Thank you Taylor Hawkins for giving us a great laugh in the videos and thank you for the music. May your beautiful soul rest in peace. Love you Taylor Hawkins goodnight god bless ❤❤

Lorraine

Birmingham uk

Your music has brightened my days, may you rest in eternal peace. 🖤

Keri

Indiana

Deepest condolences and sympathy to Taylors family, yo the Foo's , close friends and fans.
Taylor was a humble, kind soul with amazing drum skills. Tragic loss.
RIP

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Emma Woodroof

Berks, UK

Rest In Peace, Taylor 😢
Miss you very much!

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Sascha F

Switzerland

When those Foo concert days produce the best days of your life, you appreciate it and miss it when it’s gone. Thanks for those great memories, they’ll stay close. Peace & love to the Foo family.

Mark Bayliss

Leicester, England.

I have been so lost for words. Loosing your is breaking my heart. To the band and Taylor’s family I an so sorry for your loss of such a beautiful person. RIP and thank you for your music and all of the beautiful memories that will live in my heart ❤️

Chris Edwards

Australia

An absolute legend lost. I've been a fan of Foo Fighters since I was 14, I'm 31 now. It was such an honour to watch you live. RIP Taylor

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Victoria Parsons

Birmingham

I was privileged to witness what we know now as your last Australian show only 3 weeks ago, and every other Melbourne show over the years.
Thank you for the music & the memories
Rest in paradise Taylor
Condolence’s to your family, Dave & all the Foo Fighters family
Much ❤️

Mel Cirelli

Melbourne, Australia

Still in shock! I only saw you in Geelong a few weeks ago! Your smile and energy was infectious!
Sending my condolences to your wife, children, family and loved ones.
Jules x

Jules

MELBOURNE AUSTRALIA

Thank you for the music 🎶

Liz

England

Thank you for everything, legend 🌹

Christopher

Norway

Taylor Hawkins, I love you so much. You’re my hero.
You’ll live on in our hearts. Fly on, my brother.

Robert de la Croix

Arnhem, Netherlands

Taylor,
I’m not the best at writing things but I will write this from the bottom of my heart. All I can say is that we all miss you so much. Your smile made a dark night light again, you have no idea how much joy you bought to all of us. Fly High T, never stop rocking ❤️

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Maddy

Australia

To young you left this world. R.i.p. thnx for you're performance my condoleance for yoùre family and friends

Anita Valcq

Curacao

Taylor, I'll meet you wherever you are. Love you man...

Tiago

Peralta

Dave Grohl was right, you really were the best drummer in the world. You have always been a part of my inspiration as a musician, even if I was only playing the guitar and are now the reason i pick up my first drum sticks. Rest in Heaven, T

Mishal Nassim

Bahrain

You will be missed love always ❤️

Michelle Sprigler

New albany Indiana USA

You are so dearly missed. My heart breaks. My eyes weep. The hurt is so painful.

Thank you for helping me through so many difficult times through our life. Thank you for the good times. Thank you for the laughs. Thank you for the best memories.

I love you dearly. RIP xxx

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Julie Gray

Sunshine Coast, Australia

I am so devastated and saddened by the passing of Taylor. Have seen him and Foo’s many times live and always looked forward to Taylor’s singing and antics. He was such a bright vibrant soul and will be sorely missed. I feel for his family, band of brothers 💜🥲

Amanda Olive

Brisbane Qld Australia

Rest in power for ever

Massimo

Rome

The World has lost a fantastic human, the BEST drummer, and we all feel after following You in The Foos for the past 25 years, like we have all lost a good friend xx Rest Easy Taylor xx Beyond Gutted xx

Amee

New Zealand

Taylor Hawkins. One The best drummers in the world. I’m a drummer and Taylor inspired my drumming over the years. I will never forget his energy, how he rocked that drum kit. I feel for his family, friends and band mates.. Foo fighters will never be the same. RIP Taylor.

Brad Wilton

St.John’s Newfoundland

Taylor you have been an inspiration for me, your energy, your drum skills, your voice, your charisma, your sweetness, your dedication to rock music and to the Foo Fighters family, everything we could see as fans , all of that will stay with us, with me. You will be remembered.

Céline

France

Your music will live on forever.
Thank you for sharing your gift with the world.
An inspiration to all Musician’s
Thankyou Taylor.
RIP 🥁🙏

Adrian B

Australia

Heart broken 💔 R.I.P Taylor
Can't stop thinking about your family and how Dave is going to cope without you
Thank you for sharing your talent with us, so glad I got to see you live a few times, and loved every minute of the gigs. Genuinely adore you, sweet dreams Taylor 😪

Aliana

UK 🇬🇧

A huge inspiration and such a shocking and tragic loss to music in general. That infectious, beaming smile and that ferocious talent that I saw for the last time at Bellahouston Park will be how I remember him. My heart aches for his family, his band mates and all of us as fans.

Paul McCormack

Scotland

Condolences to Taylor's wife and children and the Foo Fighters band members. My heart sank when I heard this tragic news. A legend, gone too soon. Taylor, Thank you for your amazing talent and brilliance. Rock In Paradise.

Evelyn C

Perth, WA

Our hearts are shattered. Every morning my 2 sons wake up and repeat Fooies and Queen vids from 5am.Every morning!!Within an hour of hearing the news my son disappeared to the front yard and started drawing a message so Taylor could see from up above.We will forever miss you T 💔

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Andrew Barrett

Sydney Australia

My condolences to the Hawkins family and the Foo Fighters the world lost an awesome human being. Taylor Hawkins you will be missed and loved thank you for leaving us beautiful music you made us dance to RIP Taylor Hawkins

Danny Linhares

Sainte Marthe sur le lac Québec Canada

A legend in your own right your will be missed by fans and music lovers around the globe. Rest easy

Kate

Australia

RIP Taylor, gone but never forgotten! Forever Young❤

Lee

Australia

To love and feel grief from the loss of a person you never met speaks volumes to the impact that person's energy brought to this world. There is a giant Taylor-shaped hole punched in the musical universe and our hearts that can never be filled. It's times like these...

MarySue Groth

Ft. Myers, FL

So grateful that we got to see you in Geelong a few weeks ago. Heart broken for your wife and children, your family and band mates. Always missed and never forgotten.

Rachel Bee

Victoria, Australia

So pleased I got to see you live at Bellahouston Park, it was an epic magical night which will stay with me forever. You will be truly missed, sleep tight legend.

Audrey

Scotland

My love and thoughts are with your family and foo family at this time. You were and always will be a legend R.I.P Taylor Hawkins 💕💕

Iona

Fife, Scotland

Why God? I was so excited cause I love you guys, I live close to Lollapalooza in Brazil my dream was to see you close to my house. But now I will remember Taylor like the best drummer that I've seen in my live.
Go to heaven and give a big hug to Freddy mercury.
Eeeeeeeeooooooo.

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Crazy Andy

São Paulo, Brazil

Rest in peace, Taylor!

Sean

Ireland

Rocknroll In Paradise Mr Taylor Hawkins. Thank you for inspiring!

Richard

Philippines

Taylor f##kin Hawkins #legend 😎🤘🏼🥁🎤🙌🏼
Gone too soon, but never forgotten!
Sending Aroha, strength & thoughts to Taylor’s whanau & friends, the Foo’s whanau & everyone he touched with his music.
You will live on in the music forever ! 🥁🎤😎🤘🏼
Rock In Paradise dude ! 💔🤘🏼😎🎤🥁🎤

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Deb Hart

New Zealand

Taylor and the Foo are my biggest inspiration, your music, your drumming and your way to enjoy the life are part of my days, everyday. Thank you for everything Taylor.
Give strength to your Family, your children, Dave and Chris, Nate, Pat and Rami to overcome this horrible time

Paolo

Milano, Italy

Siempre vas a vivir en mi corazón. Te amamos Tay ❤
Mis condolencias a toda la familia FF

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Cintia Lorena Acevedo

Argentina

I saw Taylor 2018 in Hamburg from the front row at a concert, his energy was unbelievable. We sadly never met but I know for sure what a great guy he was. I started playing music only because of the FF.Taylor, you will never be forgotten, you will live in my Heart for ever(long).

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Nico de Ruiter

Emden in Germany

Dear Taylor, my heart is broken. You have brought so much joy into my life. I miss you. I'll never forget you❤️

Agnieszka

Poland

Thank you for sharing your amazing talent and being part of the soundtrack of my life. Rest easy.

Jodie Zolnowski

Buffalo, NY

My heart is broken 💔will be missed beyond words xx
My condolences to his wife and kids and also to all his friends and family xx💖💔

Leonie

Australia Victoria

My heart aches and I still cannot process the loss of the great Taylor Hawkins, the world has lost one of the greatest talents and one of the nicest souls. Thank you for your music and being part of our lives 🖤

Lisa

England

Thank you for being part of my life!

Natalija

Osijek, Croatia

Thank You so much for the Loud Love You left for us.
My heart continues to break
Rest in Power sweet Taylor🖤💔

Corinna Salaa

North Carolina

Taylor! What do I say? I loved watching you bring each and every show to life with your amazing skills as a drummer. Your vivacious personality and love for music was evident in everything you did. You made us laugh and you made us cry. You were in every part of the band. RIP

Anne

Adelaide Australia

Still can’t believe your gone will always remember you singing under pressure at a gig in Glasgow The Foo Fighters are one of my favourite bands not just for there brilliant songs but for they way they make you smile and help you when you feel down RIP Taylor x

Derek

Scotland

No words can explain the heartache so many are feeling right now. Your family, friends and fans. Your true talent and charisma will surely be missed. That smile that everyone saw was a smile that brightened up the day. RIP Taylor

Shelly

United states

Still can’t believe your gone will always remember you singing under pressure at a gig in Glasgow The Foo Fighters are one of my favourite bands not just for there brilliant songs but for they way they make you smile and help you when you feel down RIP Taylor x

Derek

Scotland

Taylor, I can’t put into words how shocked I was to hear that you’d gone, and so suddenly and so young. The music industry has lost a legend. My thoughts go out to your family and the band. You are so loved and so missed.

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Lucy

Manchester, UK

Your smile lightened up the whole world. Can’t take this in, you’re so missed, gone far too soon. 💔 Forever remebered. Rest in beats. 🦅🥁❤️

Katarina

Stockholm, Sweden

Seeing you behind the drums gave me the chills, everything i look for in music. It looked like you were surfing through life and made life look a little easier. I have travelled to far away places to whitness the energy you and the Foo Fighters gave during concerts. Thank you

Christophe

The Hague

You, your talent, your smile, your music will be missed all around the world. ❤

Giulia

Italy

From the first time I saw you live to the last you will forever be "hair and teeth"! When you smiled, we smiled... 🖤💔

Sarah

Scotland

I cannot express my distress and grief, and I simply cannot imagine how those closest to you must be feeling.
Your light burned bright and has gone from us far, far too soon; your energy, your smile, your talent and your heart will be missed but never forgotten.
Arohanui e hoa ma

Jacqui Barnes

Timaru, New Zealand

Tdos mis respetos y admicion para con Taylor
Mis deseos de consuelo para su familia la banda y sus fans
Gracias por toda la musica que nos dejaste
Aguante Foo !

Juank

Chile

Tdos mis respetos y admicion para con Taylor
Mis deseos de consuelo para su familia la banda y sus fans
Gracias por toda la musica que nos dejaste
Aguante Foo !

Juank

Chile

You were such a lovely, smiley guy and a fantastic musician! I'm absolutely devastated you're gone and far too soon. Rest in peace Taylor, you touched a lot of lives 😢

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Rob

Cumbria, UK



Oh Taylor, our family are hurting with your family. We’re grieving with Dave and the boys of the incredible Foofighters. Your beautiful wife and children. They’re all on our mind.
RIP Taylor❤️

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Maddy Pluijmers

Australia

Shocked and saddened by your untimely passing, the foo’s have gotten me through some sad and dark times but your music always lifted me, my thoughts are with your loved ones and band mates
RIP TAYLOR HAWKINS Two legends in heaven

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Lisa van Niekerk

Yeovil, Somerset, England

So sad, far too soon.

Bine

Germany

HI IM A FOOS FAN UMSO SORRY TO SEE YOU GO SO SOON. YOUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY THEY RE GONNA MISS YOU SO MUCH ME TOO YOU VE MADE THE WORLD A BETTER PLACE YOUR SKILLS IN MUSIC
WILL BE 4REVR WITH US MAY YOUR SOUL REST IN PEACE ✌️ GOD BLESS YOU

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Gonzalo

Madrid

Devastated at this news. But also very honoured to have seen Taylor work his Drums live on many a stage and at Festivals with the amount of gigs I've been to. He truly was one of the best at what he did and will be hugely missed in the FF family.

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Jordan Simpson

Fife, Scotland

Your light shines so bright. ☀️ You will never be forgotten. Your smile and music will live forever. All my love to your family and of course the Foos. 🥁🤘

Stephanie

Michigan

Thank you, Taylor, for helping provide the soundtrack to our lives for 25+ years. Seeing you perform live was nothing short of magical! I am so thankful for those memories, especially the last show with my 14 y.o. daughter, her first concert. Fly high, we will never forget you!

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Samantha Swistek

Indiana

One of the most amazing, liveliest,talented, quirky rock star there ever was. My heart breaks for everyone you ever encountered whether it be in person or through your music. Rest easy legend, you'll be missed by all xo

Michelle Cryans

Melbourne

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PeggySue

Ohio

Thank you for bringing so much joy and music into our lives. You will be forever missed. To your family and the band and their families prayers for all. You will live on in our hearts forever.

Debbie

Texas

Spread your wings and fly high Hawk ♥️ When I see a bright star I'll know it's you because your smile is the biggest and brightest smile, that will now light up the sky. Rest easy dude.

Ceri

Australia

Spread your wings and fly high Hawk ♥️ When I see a bright star I'll know it's you because your smile is the biggest and brightest smile, that will now light up the sky. Rest easy dude.

Ceri

Australia

Still shocked and saddened. Lost a good one way to soon. RIP T ❤🙏🥁😢

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Craig Perry

Salem, MA

Heartbroken. Devastated. Still doesn't feel real.
Thank you Taylor for the memories. Lucky enough to have seen you a number of times, doing what you did best with the Foo's 🥁 My heart breaks for your nearest & dearest. You were a special man ❤️
Rest in Power T 🤘

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Jodie Davies

Swansea, UK

Thank you for the music. Thank you for the memories. The world is a lesser place without you, Taylor. My heart breaks for your wife and kids, your FF brothers, and your twin flame - Dave. D.G., you have an entire Foo Family holding you up from afar. I am so sorry, everyone xx

Ally

Australia

Rest well,Taylor. You were truly a light that shined upon the rock n roll world. A legend. Love to your family, and close friends.

Tracey

Ohio

Condolences to the Hawkins family and the foo family. Thanks so much for so many foo fighter related good times and memories. Much love ❤️

Tanya Allerding

Perth, WA

Your star will shine bright eternally, Taylor. Thank you for over two decades of smiles and laughs with your Foo brothers and your passion for all things music. You have left an indelible imprint on my heart and I will miss you forever. Rest easy, T. 🤘

KM

Melbourne

I am so deeply sorry for the loss of such a vibrant, beautiful soul. Sending deepest condolences to Taylor’s family- his wife, his children, his band mates, his dear friends, colleagues and his legion of fans across the world. Energy doesn’t die- it just changes form. Vale Taylor

Jennifer Dean

Queensland, Australia

May he Rest In Peace and may his children, wife, family and band mates some day find comfort in knowing how much he was loved by all who were touched by his short time on the planet. 💔

Lori O

What an enormous loss in the music world. I loved watching you drum your heart out. RIP Taylor. 💕

Julie

Caddo Mills, Texas

I am so sorry for this huge loss. My heart goes out to Taylor's family, friends and of course Dave G and the band.
You will be missed so much xxx

Steph

Isla of man

Taylor, we never met but i saw you, heard you and felt every beat you made on the drums. You and the guys have had such a massive impact on my life that i just want to say thank you. Rest in peace T xx Our Hawk has flown ❤️

Leanne

North Wales

Taylor you will be missed. One amazing performer.
Gone too soon.💙

Tracey Booth

Manchester,England

It's weird how someone you never met can have such an impact on your life. Taylor was and will always be my absolut reference as a drummer and a showman. My heart goes out to Dave, Pat and the rest of the band, to his family and friends and to all reading this. RIP Taylor! 🕊

Daniel

Portugal

Taylor, you will be missed, your relentless style and infections enthusiasm was a perfect fit for The Foo Fighters heartbeat. Most importantly though, your human qualities friendships, and reputation for being a sweet guy mean the most in the end! RIP TAYLOR! You were love! ❤️

James

So very sad for everyone, Foo music has kept me going, air drumming along with Taylor. The world isn't as bright as it should be. 😢

Kay bartlett

St ives, Cornwall, UK

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