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.

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Your commitment to making great music with your best friends and all the while having the time of your lives. You enriched every soul on earth that watched and listened to your music. So thank you Taylor for gifting me this for the past 25 years. RIP 🙏 💔

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Brett McMahon

Mudgee, Australia

Deepest condolences to Taylor’s wife children family and Foo family
So sad that Taylor has left us so soon and with so much more life to live and talent to give RIP you will be missed 💜

Bev C

Sydney Australia

The world just seems a little less bright without you in it. Thank-you for the music and joy you’ve brought to so many people. You will be missed. RIP Taylor Hawkins.

Marty Porter

Atlanta

Sending love and light to his family and friends xx gone far too soon 💔

Sherie

Uk

Rest in peace Taylor, The best drummer

alexis

france

Forever in our hearts Taylor. We will miss you. Like many, Foo Fighters music is healing to my soul, and I am forever greatful. Gone but never forgotten ❤️🙏

Ryan Richter

Australia

My condolences to the Foo family and Taylor’s family . I was so saddened to hear of your passing . Thank you for the music . You will live on forever in your fans .We will miss you . Xo

Elena

New York

I’ve been a foo fan for as long as they’ve been playing and my now teenage, drummer, son idolizes Taylor, Dave
and The foo fighters. In 2021, we traveled 11 hours to St. Louis to finally see you guys live, and it was nothing short of an amazing experience. Taylor is a legend.

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Ashley

Georgia

The end of an era. The beat to the soundtrack of my life for the last 25 years. My wife and I saw you guys around the world a dozen times and now a part of our lives has ended to. We will miss you greatly. Have fun playing amongst your fellow legends Taylor… God speed x

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Richard Horsnell

UK

I have no words to describe the loss that we, your loving fans are feeling. Your energy was infectious, your smile so bright, and your talent was magnetic. I missed an opportunity to see you on tour in 2019, due to covid...Rest in Peace ✌️

Joanne

Niagara Falls Canada

Taylor thank you RIP. 😭😭

Nathan.

Perth Australia

Taylor, you were so full of light and love. Rest easy and fly with the angels. ❤️

Melissa Penta

Boston Massachusetts

RIP TAYLOR GONE TO SOON CONDOLENCES TO YOUR FAMILY, BAND AND FANS ROCK ON

Debbie

Australia

Thankyou for being the beat of the soundtrack of so many significant times of so many people’s lives, including mine, for so long.

Toni

Australia

Thank you Taylor and the rest of the Foo Fighters for making music that got me through hardship. Thank you for those happy song that have brought joy. Thank you for those soul healing live shows! Just know your fans are sending hug for all over the world. We love you all!

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Shasta

Indianapolis

Taylor,

It hurts so much to think that you’re not here anymore.
I’ll miss my favorite drummer forever.

RIP ❤️

Renata Delamano

Brazil

The beat is gone. Rest in peace, mate.

Lynene Melvin

Forrest Beach North Queensland Australia

RIP Taylor. You will be deeply missed by everyone ❤️

Jackie Bielby

Burton, South Australia, Australia

You were such a gifted and loving human being. My sincere sympathy to your family, friends, band mates and fans from all over the world. RIP Taylor Hawkins

Deborah Rupert

Massillon, Ohio

Taylor, you will be greatly missed! Over the years the foo fighters have become one of my most favorite bands. Rest easy sweet soul! ❤️

Katie

Tennessee

The world lost one of the most amazing musicians far too young .. my heart bleeds for his family, his bands and Dave. My baby who I play the Fooies music too and he lights up listening to it my son will grow up listening to Taylor Beating the shit out of those drums. RIP Taylor

Dimity Aherns

Kiama, Australia

I have been a Foo Fighters fan since the beginning when I was 16 years old driving to a tiny venue for their first tour. I was crushed when I heard the news. This world lost an extremely talented burst of energy and light way to soon. Healing love sent to all during this time

Mindy

Keedysville, MD

You always made me smile. You will be sorely missed and have left a giant void in this planet we call Earth. My prayers to your family. God Bless. Bye for now.

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Marjorie Myers

Michigan

I didn't know u but you played a part in every important moment of my life. Thankyou. See you on the other side.

Rick

Sydney (Aus)

Taylor! You were the sweetest,kindest,funniest, amazing at what you do kind of guy! This has hit the world hard. This one hurts my heart! The foos will forever be my favorite band! You will be greatly missed! 🖤🤘🏻

Melissa Miranda

Minnesota

My heart is broken. Those are my only words

Nikki

West Midlands UK

Got to meet you briefly when you guys were at Barclays Center in 2021. The sheer energy just as a person was amazing. Also got to pass your drumkit a few times backstage. The sheer energy you played with but most importantly the love for the music always shown! Will miss ya bud!

Doug Paquette

NYC

Wow! What a huge shock ! R.I.P Taylor I've been a huge fan for all of Foo Fights Years ! Deversated that you have gone ... sending so much Love to Dave and of guys of foos , and your wife and Kids ...

Meghann Strickland

Perth Western Australia

Remember to smile, remember to laugh, Foo Fighters Family. You will see Taylor again one day. No one is ever gone forever.

Mika Thorpe

Lanham, Md

Taylor was an amazing drummer and an even more amazing guy, we will miss hearing and seeing him perform behind the kit or on the mic.

Condolences, many hugs and love to all his friends, family and Foo family.

Rest In Power xx

We love you xx

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Kirsty

Sheffield, England

Taylor, you had a life well lived and a life well loved. You inspired so many with your infectious smile and zest for life. You will be missed dearly by all those you touched. May you rest easy and may your family, friends, band mates and friends find comfort and healing. 💔

Autumn

Indianapolis

I am still in shock- THIS CAN NOT BE HAPPENING! Taylor, you will be greatly missed. Your spirit will always be with us. My heart is broken. Much love to Dave, the band, and Taylors family xoxo

Gaye McNown

Kansas City, MO

RIP to a legend and amazing musician the fooeys won’t be the same without you, the world won’t be the same without you
, my heart is broken for Dave and your family !

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Angelique Lowe

Queensland Australia

Hearts are broken. You’ll be deeply missed, Taylor. Our love to your family, the band, friends and all those who’s lives you touched. 💔

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Rachel and Butch Jefgood

Boston, MA

IN YOUR HONOR, TAYLOR!
LET THERE BE DRUMS - IN HEAVEN!

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Michael Ryczko

Gittelde - Germany

Rest in Peace. You'll never be forgotten. May the band, your friends and family find peace.

Heather

South Australia

My heart hurts 💔 I still can't believe I will never watch Taylor again, but will be forever grateful for all the times that I did.
My thoughts go out to all his family, friends, bandmates and fans.
My hero.

Katy

UK

You were my hero and I didn’t realize it until it was too late. I will never forget seeing you guys in 2011 on tour with Motörhead and Biffy Clyro. My mom and I always bonded over you guys. I do not know what to do now that you’re gone.

Spencer Cox

Butte, MT

Sending so much love. I can not imagine the grief you must be feeling. My thoughts are with you and the entire Foo family and I know it is a family.
💔🙏💔

Lori

Toronto

What we love, we can't really lose. Thank you for your music, energy and being part of the journey of life . You will truly be missed.

Sjoeke

Belgium

Ja sentimos sua falta. Voce esta eternizado na musica e nos coracoes dos fãs. Força a toda familia Foo Fighters e a familia doTaylor nesse momento.

Jordana de Oliveira

Curitiba, Brasil

Will miss you Taylor you were amazing drummer and foo fighters will never be the same without you in it rock on up there

Shaun borowiec

Newcastle

I have been at a loss for words. My thoughts and prayers go out to everyone who knew and loved Taylor. Rest in peace. Much love.

Tina

Texas

Rest in peace legend 🎸🤟 Greatest drummer I’ve ever seen. I’ll never forget how they raised him on that giant tower for that drum solo back when I saw him live at Wrigley Field. I didn’t know that would be the first and only time. I drew this as a tribute 🎨

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Holly Bradly

Park Forest, IL

🙏May you Rest In Peace. Prayers for your family…

Kathy

Miami

I'm heartbroken. I'll forever miss you Taylor. To all the Foo Fighters family, my deepest condolences, I love you all.

Mariana

Brazil

Rock Out !!! We will miss you.

Joris

The Netherlands

Il y a quelques jours maintenant que tu es parti,
Une nouvelle étoile a rejoint le ciel, cette étoile brille et continuera de brillé. Tu es l'étoile qui éclaire notre chemin.
Tu es un grand homme personne ne t'oubliera jamais .
J'espère que tu es bien là où tu es ❤

Lilou

France

My favorite band of all time. It's strange how you can be so hearbroken over someone you never met. It is the love and light you emittted that we will miss and we hurt for those who loved you. RIP Mr. Taylor Hawkins. May your family and friends find peace in their hearts.

Lisa Walters

St. Louis

I can't believe, in less one week i saw you in one of the best concert in my life, you enjoying your muaic with dave and the others. I don't know what happened but i know today you are reast in peace, and thanks so much for be part of foo fighters.

Jo

Chile

Your music saved me. It writes the notes of my life every day. energetic pace like your heart. Special melody like your smile. A magic message, a vital joy. this was Taylor. Forever. And now I'm thinking about Dave, hold old on and carry it all in your heart. forever. I love you.

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Stefy

Milan Italy

The Foo Fighters as a whole have gotten me through some rough times and I thank them all, but Taylor’s huge, amazing smile and zest for life just got to me. Watching the interaction between him and Dave was the BEST!! My love to all who are feeling this immense loss.

Tami Maynard

Ohio

It's hard to take, a man with so much energy, spirit, presence and electricity has left this world, you lit up the stage. My heart is broken, you left too soon, I can only imagine the heart ache and pain that your family and dear friends are going through. R.I.P Taylor

Julie Taylor-Rose

Stockton-on-Tees UK

What a fucking legend !!!!

Ali W

England

We will miss Taylor he always seem to be fun and enjoying life

John Sullivan

Virginia

The Foos have been the soundtrack of my life, and now nothing will ever be the same, Taylor has left us. My condolences to his family, friends and all the fans. RIP Taylor Hawkins

Alex

Taylor , you are another gteat talent taken away from us way to soon .God bless you and your family . I want to say thank you , for all of the great music . Your music will always be a part of my life .

Rusty

Aruba

I’ve been listening to your music as long as I can remember and listen to your CDs. The music was and always will be a big part of my life. Wish I could have gotten around to watching a show. Rest In Peace Taylor

Nicole

Vermont, United States

Taylor, we miss you already!

Aimee F.

Tomball, TX

We are all heartbroken to be leaving these messages. My sincere sympathy to Taylor’s family, friends and band mates I wanted you to have this photo I took in Tampa in 2018 . To me, It sums up Dave and Taylor’s relationship. Let the music heal you when it’s time. ❤️💔

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Georgette McDonagh

Haverhill Massachusetts

We never met, but we have shared energy at many Foo Fighter shows. Your talent blew me away. I enjoyed seeing your friendship with the band play out over the years. My prayers are with your family, friends, and the Foos.

Heather

On the move

Make music with the Rock Gods now Taylor, and thanks for all the memories you’ve given us all. RIP x

Paula

UK

Thank you for being you. Your true self. I did not realize how awesome you were until we saw you live. Your passion shining through the drums. May you rest in peace.

Rose

What a loss 🖤 God's Speed Taylor

Jodi

Ohio

i can't find the words to say how important you're to all of us. your smile will light up the world FOREVER!
WE LOVE YOU! 🇧🇷

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Yasmin Cruz

Brazil

Your contribution to music and spirituality in this world will continue to live on. Thank you for all that you gave and will give to music, hope, life and love in this world. You are a legend! 🎶 🥁

Jennifer Clark

Binghamton, NY

You was truly the most talented drumer I ever known and the best i knew since I started liking foo fighters when first started and lit the stage when you started playing your drums

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J.t

Uk

Taylor, you were a force, an absolute energy and spirit like no other, you were so super talented and so passionate in everything you did, one of the most amazing drummers in the world with the most radiant smile , RIP Taylor, you were one of a kind ❤❤ so sadly missed by many xx

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Carole

Australia

It doesn't matter if you knew him personally, it was the music that made you love and respect him and his talent. Such a tragic loss for his family, Foos family and the fans. Only the good die young. 50 was too soon! Music will be forever changed! ❤️

Regina

Oklahoma

I'm still in disbelief. Such a gut punch and what a loss. I immediately fell in love with Taylor when I saw him do a video talking about Queen. A kinship of sorts was formed. Taylor had a huge personality and he's left a huge hole in my heart. 💔🥁💔

Debbie Anderson

Henderson Colorado

Our family band 50, 49, 24, 21 & 15 your music is shared by all in our house. We are shattered for all who loved Taylor
Our 15yro, who's 1st concert was Geelong would like to pass on his sympathy for Taylor's children.
There is no right way to grieve, please be kind to yourselves

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Rebecca

Geelong Australia

RIP Taylor you were one of a kind. Devastated for the FOOS and especially Dave who lost not only a incredible drummer but his best friend. Prayers to all his family, friends and Bandmates. Heaven has a hell of a jam band 🥁🎸🥲

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Neil

Manassas, Va

Taylor, your energy and amazing drum playing will be missed. My sincerest condolences to the Hawkins family and Foo family!

Cathy

Florida

My deepest condolences on the loss of your dear friend and bandmate. I will keep his memory alive with every beat that he played.

Roger

Almonte Ontario CANADA

I’m so heartbroken about the loss of Mr. Hawkins. I recently introduced the Foo Fighters to my 12 year old son. He That’s all he would listen too. It’s a special memory for us. He loves the song pretender because of how the drums come in the song. My condolences to your family

Nicole

Texas

I want to thank you for being a kind, humble and talented man for us all. You truly are an inspiration. Ýour smile and love for music lit up the world. Much love to everyone your music touched. May you rest easy in Heaven beautiful soul.

Melissa

North Vernon, IN

I i’m sorry for the loss you are a great drummer I’m sending prayers for the family I love your music now sending prayers stay well to David Grohl

Karen and howard

Annapolis md

My heart is with The Hawkins family, the Foos and all that loved Taylor. Sending you all my deepest condolences. He was absolutely amazing to watch on stage. Thank you Taylor for always bringing a smile to my face, you ROCKED like no other. RIP sweet soul ❤️ fan for life

Kelli Guecia

Fullerton, CA

Dear Taylor, thank you so much for spreading love and your beautiful energy wherever you were. Your musical legacy will forever leave and your beautiful figure seating behind the drum kit will always be in my heart.
I'm sure the angels will love to hear you play and sing!

Fabiana

Brazil

I hope the love we your fans all have for Taylor and you guys and the gratitude we have for the sheer powerful joy that you bring every time gives Taylor’s family and you … our awesome Foo’s some comfort . My heart truely hurts the world is a little less sparkly now 💔

Dara Cook

Adelaide ( Australia)

Thank you for the Music. You are my favorite drummer. Rock in Peace

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Chris Belir

Philippines

Rest in Paradise

Dawn Hilton

Lewiston NY

my heart is heavy. love & strength to the ff family. seeing taylor in concert was my motivation to push trough my exams and graduate this year. your immense talent, love for music and cheerful energy will keep me going. i’ll miss you forever. you‘re a rock legend and inspiration

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hannah

Germany

I feel like I have lost a friend. Taylor Hawkins’ ever-present smile will be sorely missed as much as his kick-ass drumming. Rest In Peace , dear Taylor. ❤️

Linda B.

New Jersey

The Foo Fighters are a favorite band of all time. Before 2020 our 5pc band covered FF songs . Having lost band mates fellow local musicians too, we're driven to reach out and send big love to all involved. Taylor was incredible, larger than life. He will be greatly missed.

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Robin and the HeartFire Band

Northern New England

Rest In Peace Taylor! The music you and the foos made have helped me through good times and bad. Im still in shock.., you were so much more than a drummer. Prayers to your family and the foo fighters that they will be able to heal from this… in time.. such a loss. Much luv foos

Holly

Traverse city MICHIGAN

The first time I saw the Foo Fighters okay live, I was 16. I was supposed to see them for a 4th time in May, at 38. I never knew Taylor personally, but you, and the rest of the Foos, have always had a special place in my heart. Nothing can compare to your comradery and energy. ♥️

Tricia Holland

Louisville, KY

03/23/08, my first Foo show, the one where I got hooked for life. Alex and Geddy came out and you played YYZ. Nailed it. Every snare, cymbal and tom, nailed it. I hope your learning to fly up there with Kurt. Rest in Power, Hawk.

Andrew

Toronto

too young to ascend to heaven, you will always remain in our memories. make a mess in heaven with the grown-ups who have left us. hi Taylor. claudio and family

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Claudio Cavallera

Torino italy

Singing with you and thousands of fans live was an unforgettable experience. Hope you're rocking hard up there 🤘

Jack

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Jay Apperley

United Kingdom

RIP Taylor such sad news still hard to comprehend- sending love and strength to your family and friends 🙏💔🥲

Jeanette

Sydney Australia

Taylor you were and absolute inspiration to the music industry you will be dearly missed rip tell kobain what’s up

Matthew

Phoenix az

The electricity we as fans felt from Taylor at shows was unparalleled. Taylor brought you into the music when he took the stage. For those few hours at a show, you truly felt like part of the music you love. There will never be another Taylor. Rest easy, bro.

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ThatGirlHealy

NYC

I was so devastated to hear of the loss of taylor ....watching his magic with dave on stage was always truly spectacular and to see and experience there friendship live in concert will always be within me EVERLONG ...love ya taylor missin ya deeply already

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Daniel Hyndman

Perth western Australia

Still doesn't feel real. You left too soon. Thanks for all the amazing shows.

B Ries

Pittsburgh

I can't seem to put into words what Taylor meant to me. His smile and energy were infectious. He was the heartbeat of the band. Foo was something my mom & I shared. After her loss, it was Foo that got me through. My love to Taylor's family, Dave, Pat, Nate, Chris, & Rami.

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Sarah F

Indianapolis, In

The drum beast ❤
I cant imagine Foo fighters without you.
You had so much good energy, and you were an incredible drummer.
Just watching you playing make me smile.
Im so sorry Foo fighters team and family for the loss 😢
RIP Taylor💔

Isabelle

Québec

There aren't words to say how devastating it is that you're gone. Watching you live or on screen was always like watching life itself. Your energy and smile always seem to captivate me and in return give me life. Everytime I hear Thunder I will think of you. Our God of Thunder

Candida Cooper

Indiana

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