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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There are not enough words to express our sadness right now
To say you have brought joy to our lives as a family would be an understatement.
We love you, we love the Foo Fighters family -always, everlong xxx

Laura Gillingham

England

Eternally grateful to Taylor and the guys in the band for all the times they made my days better with their music. There are no words to describe the emptiness you leave in the hearts of so many people.
Taylor, your soul and spirit are still in this material world.

juliana

mexico

A true legend in his own time. Your powerful drumming will continue to influence, inspire, and bring joy. We will never forget you Taylor! Thank you for everything. Rest easy. ❤️🤘🏼

Jennifer

United States

Our hearts go out to your family, friends and the band. I took my son to see Foo Fighters in 2018 for birthday.
The band was amazing but what really stuck with me was Taylor’s drum solo. Completely amazing the whole stadium went quite completely mesmerised, thank you!

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Sue

England

Amazing drummer will be missed by all Rip

Terence Van Dyk

Northern Ireland

Amazing drummer will be missed by all Rip

Terence Van Dyk

Northern Ireland

Thank you Taylor. For all the happiness you have brought to me and my grown children. I always request Cold Day in the Sun when you breeze through Oklahoma. I thank you and wish great thoughts for your family and brothers Foo.

Angie

Oklahoma

Thank you Taylor for all the warmth and light you brought to the world. You are such a huge inspiration to the music I make every day. I just hope you can now sing with Freddie who you loved so much. Fly high hawk!

Ida

Germany

Taylor, you're the reason why I love rock music and thanks to you I've discovered so many great bands that I adore. I've had the amazing opportunity to see you perform live, and also to hear you sing, and I couldn't be any more grateful for that. You will be missed. Keep rocking!

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Laura

Italy

so so sorry for the loss of your brother and band mate taylor
i’m stunned to say the least also my deepest condolences
go out to his family may he rest in peace. ❤️

mark mackett

isle of wight uk

R.i.p Taylor. Such a true talent. You will be greatly missed. Thoughts go out to your family+ the band .x

Diane

Leicester.England

I'm still shocked. This doesn't seem real. Your immense talent and boundless energy inspired all who knew you. I feel for everyone who loves you; I feel that loss. I pray for them and I pray for you, Taylor. You are and always will be greatly missed. Rest in Peace.

Marcia Staudt

PA, USA

You were an inspiration, a rhythm machine, a source of indefinite energy and so much more. It still hurts and makes me sad. Have fun in playing ,big bang‘ in heaven.

Armin

Berlin

Keep shining like the star you are Taylor ❤️
We Will never forget your music and that lovely smile of yours

Lisa

Sweden

Taylor, thank you for the music. Thank you for the beats that will be forever stuck in my head. Your contagious laughter and down to earth demeanor will be missed. You are deeply loved.

Trina

Philippines

RIP Taylor. A true legend. The songs you were part of helped me through a time when I saw no light! They kept me alive and helped me to where I am today!

Was lucky enough to see you and the foo's playing at Glastonbury!

Thoughts are with your family, friends and band mates!

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Shaun

Exmouth devon

Dear Taylor: Thank you for sharing your beautiful soul and smile with us, We are all better for it. Rest in peace. To your family, friends and the Foo Fighters, my heart breaks for you and I send my condolences and prayers.

Katie S.

Florida

My kids have grown with you in their lives since they were in the womb, for years we have enjoyed your insane drumming with the foos, my kids and I send all our love to all of those that were close to you , and the millions of fans around the world , such a sad loss ♥️♥️♥️♥️

Liane

Essex, England

Taylor was a huge inspiration to me and my fellow rockers everywhere. He is the man who inspired me to play music. Forever rock on Taylor❤️

Nino Baker

Illinois

For years now, the music you guys have made has changed my life and helped me through so many tough situations. I cannot imagine how this loss has taken its toll on your guys hearts and spirits but the Foo Fighters family is by your side and will support you no matter what.

Clara Meadows

Indiana

This is such tragic loss and I can´t seem to accept the fact that you are gone.
We´ve never met, but yet you are one of the heroes of my youth. We will never forget you, your energy and your smile. We will all miss you.
Rest in piece Taylor. I hope you have a drum up there.

Smien

Belgium

I've never had the chance to meet you Taylor, but by my side I always felt as I knew you. I'm a drummer, and you will always play a big part in the way I feel the beat and its sound.
Thank you for the art you left us, I'll never forget you.
Alessandro

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Alessandro Grassi

Milan, Italy

What a gift Taylor was to the world. The smile, the sound, the magnetic energy. Thank you all for filling our lives with such wonderful sound. sorry for your insurmountable loss. I wish peace, healing, and comfort to all. Taylor is a legend, and legends never die.

Jeff Spaulding

Seattle

You were always my favorite drummer! Foo Fighters were the very first band I was introduced to growing up. Total nostalgia!
Rest In Peace and tear those drums up in heaven!!

DAVAN

TEXAS

Absolutely heartbroken. RIP Taylor Hawkins - thank you for the music. Xx

Sarah

Kent, England

Was lucky to have worked along side you at a few gigs and to get a glimpse of your life outside of music. Not only were you one of the best to ever do it, but a true family man who loved his wife and kids. Rest in beats T 🖤

Graham

Gothenburg

My heartfelt condolences to Taylors family, friends and all those grieving the loss of a "True giant" of the music world and an amazing person. 🙏🙏🥁🥁😭😭♥️♥️🤟🤟

AJ Patton

Middlesbrough

Taylor, je me souviendrais toujours de ce concert à Paris ou tu a été l'étoile putain 'que c' était Rock'n roll,
toutes mes condeleances à ta famille et à ton groupe, RIP

Jean Denis Malarme

Paris

Taylor, you connected people with emotion, life, and to each other. You made music and feelings collide and they didn’t feel alone. I hope that maybe he found the beat of his own drum in life when he provided it for so many. Thank you for giving rhythm to life. 🖤🕊🥁 Rest in beats

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Cara

W. Mass

Taylor Hawkins wasn’t only the best drummer on the planet, he was also just the coolest guy in the world. Sadly I never got to meet him, but it was always on the bucket list. He was the reason I wanted to be a drummer one day. Taylor. Thank you for everything. You are iconic.

Jake Ginther

Ocean City Maryland, USA.

Life is a blink. Rest in peace 🖤

Lisa

Italy

So sad to hear of your untimely death. I’m sure you’re up in Heaven entertaining all! I pray that your soul is at peace.
I pray for you family and Dave and the FF Family.
Truly tragic and gone way to soon.
Rock that kit forever. 🙏🏻❤️🙏🏻❤️🙏🏻❤️🙏🏻

Janice

New York

Thank you for the last 25 years , Rest in peace , deepest condolences to all the band !

Neil

Scotland

Fly high Hawk and unlike Icarus our love will get you higher than the sun ❤️🥲

Scott Shergold

Hornchurch UK

I am devastated that your gone, you were a shining light, saw you 10 times and will always love you and the Foos, so sorry for Your Wife, kids, Dave and the band, Shine on you crazy diamond 💎 💔😭

Nicky

SWANSEA

Dear Taylor,

You have been an inspiration for me to drum my whole life. You are a true god behind the kit and your name will live on to be remembered as the legend you are.

Rip the hawk.

Harry age 17

Harry Gosling

Taylor, your music is forever in our hearts xx you’ve inspired so many, forever young with a spirit behind that kit like nothing seen before. We miss you, RIP xxx

Jayne

North Wales, UK

RIP Taylor. You will forever live on in your music
Sending love to your family and to the band
Xx

Lisa

Birmingham, England

Such a great loss. Love and prayers go out to Taylor his family, band mates and friends. You will be missed.

John Lynch

Long Island NY

Thankyou Taylor. Yourself and the rest of the foos were my wedding songs. Everlong,My hero and February stars. You have had such a huge impact on not just myself but the whole world. May you carry on rocking up in the stars. Say hello to Kurt. Rest easy 💔

Jo

Uk

Thanks for the insane effort behind your drum kit, the great memories I had with my friends each time I saw you play live with the FF, you were part of my youth and will still be present in my life with your music. You will be greatly missed... Keep on jamming in heaven, RIP Hawk

fedebelga

Belgium

I grew up listening to foo fighters. I'm 27 years old now and it feels like I'm grieving a family member. What a tragic and terrible loss. I am so sorry to his family, friends and all the fans. I am heartbroken. The Foos will never be the same. REST IN PEACE TAYLOR 😢❤

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Kelsey Whitehead .

Saskatchewan, Canada

You brought joy, happiness and were part of one the Best Groups on the planet, but no one knows what it was like to be you. So sorry you left us and I hope you have found peace mate xx

Trudi-Ann Burnside

Northern Ireland

Dear God,

Please take good care of our Taylor Hawkins. 🌌And Taylor, please watch over Dave. ❤

Thank you❤

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Sherie

Houston

We’re the same age. i feel like we grew up together. Rest in Power you beautiful man.

Luke Mallwalker

Going to miss you Taylor Hawkins and that massive smile on stage and what you bring . It’s been an amazing 25 years loving your music with the Foos.
Unbelievable loss 🥲
Lots of love to the family and band mates . ❤️

Lee Simcoe

Newcastle Austrslia

You and your music make my Life and my days much better. See you playing are part of the best day in my life.

I Will always miss you.
Rest in peace Taylor.
Love you

Matheus Andrade

Brasil

Taylor, I’ve been excitedly awaiting to see you and the Foos in London for my 50th birthday for many months now. I’m sad. We’re sad. Sending love to your family and the Foos.

Tabitha

Pennsylvania

Rest in Paradiddles.

Harry

Crawley, England

Thank you Taylor for the music, you truly are one of the best drummers of all time (other is Dave himself) I’m truly heartbroken for your family n band mates! I had tickets to see you guys in July in London this yr but your angel wings grew… r.i.p Taylor n shine bright xxx💔🖤

Sharon

Morayshire, Scotland

Dear Taylor, your energy and your talent have transmitted to me the love for music and drums! Thanks Taylor!🙏 Now you will fly even higher, you are The Hawk! Miss you!❤️

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Danny from Gunash

Couldn't believe it on Saturday morning when I woke up..Slane in the lashing rain Belfast in the sunshine...what a legend you never failed..rest eazy amigo..it was a pleasure to hear you...thanks for the memories and music...🤘🖤🤘

Jonny lyons

Northern Ireland

Devastated doesn’t even cover it. Taylor you were magic, a bright and shining light on stage, a funny and humble bloke off it. Thank you for the beats, the raw talent, and the surf shorts! Image I took of you in London at the Olympic Stadium. RIP you beautiful man.

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Peta

England

I’m heartsick you’re gone. Your death truly shook me to my core. You will forever be missed and I don’t even know how the Foos can go on without you. I hope you are happy where you’ve landed. Rest In Peace, Taylor.

Debbie

Florida

This loss is unfathomable and just too much to think about. As devastated as I feel, I know it pales in comparison to his band, his family, his friends, and those in his circle. You touched so many in so many ways. The tributes seem to be from every musician on the planet. RIP TH

Lisa

USA

I am absolutely lost for words, your music has been such key part of my life for the last 20+ years and helped me through bad times and helped me celebrate the good. Thank you Taylor for being such a big part of my life through your music you will greatly be missed

Carl

England

I shed a tear when I heard the news, it felt like I had lost a friend. You are an inspiration .I hope you're creating a superband with Lemmy,Chris Cornell and EVH . Rest in peace friend

Sarah

🇬🇧

We loved you so much we dressed as pilots for you guys! At 2 of your UK stadium gigs. We saw you at that amazing Wembley gig. Our hearts are broken at your loss, and our loss too. We send all our love to all you guys, friends,families and all the fans. Much loved Taylor

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Jade, Boz and Gemma

Yorkshire, UK

Still can't believe it. Such a loss to his family and to his fans around the world. I will miss him

Paul

Uk

Devastated.

Danny G

Emgland

One of the greatest performances, I will ever see Glasgow 2019. Took my partner who hadn’t really heard of foo fighters before and immediately fell in love with the passion , drumming and solo performance by you , forget in our hearts rest in peace

Daniel Strachan

Aberdeen , Scotland

Thank you Taylor for the music. You will be missed. I just can't realise that you're gone. I will forever cherish the memories I have from the show in Belfast 2019, the last time I saw you...
The world just lost a beautiful soul 🖤 Rest in Peace T. 🙏

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Céline

Lyon, France

Floored by the sudden loss of Taylor, a guy I’d never met but had such an impact on me. That drum solo was jaw dropping in London 2018. Much love to Taylor’s family & friends and all us fans 💔 xx

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Claire Whatton

England

Luckily got to see you and the guys twice. Where most can't listen to Foo music yet, I can't stop. Gonna miss seeing you this summer...RIP Taylor

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Clive Weston

Manchester UK

When I heard that Taylor had passed away ,I almost cried like 10 hours,I mean I never had a chance to meet him,but I really enjoyed his music.
We'll miss you forever Taylor.
Rest in peace and fly high.

l1veth0ughth1s

México

Totally Devastated. You boy have a lot to mourn and grieve. Don’t lose yourselves in it. This world need the beats to go on.... it will be a different beat, but somehow like the ticking of a clock it must do on...

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Kim Ford

California

Taylor, I don’t know what to say. The news of your passing was devastating. I can’t get my head around it. We never met, I didn’t know you, but your music is a huge part of my life.
My 12 year old Grandson is named after you.
We will never forget you.
Everlasting love to You.

Lynne Wood

Norwich, UK

I just wish you rest in peace Tay.
I send strength and love to all his family, friends and bandmates. There are no words to comfort the mistress when a loss is so immense. Taylor Hawkins you were unique and you will be eternal.
Fly high sweet Tay, we will love you forever ❤

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Rossana Samudio

Buenos Aires - ARGENTINA

Such a sad loss, both personally and to the world of music! I was lucky enough to experience your unrivalled talent and passion 7 times and will always cherish the amazing and unforgettable memories that you and the Foo family left with me. A true legend! Sleep well Taylor xx

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Mike Simpson

UK

A small but significant and important piece of our lives, celebrations, quiet times, long journeys, get togethers, intimate moments, big days out and memories is gone. You’ll be missed more than you know Taylor. Rest in peace brother x

Mark Ward

UK

Gonna miss u ! Strenght for the family and the band. Love from Holand 💙🙏🏻💙

Maggy

Rotterdam Holland

Thank you for the memories, keep rocking at those pearly gates…

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Alistair Gibson

North Wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

Mother fucker... 😥 I am so sad...
A very big hug to all the band!
A huge hug to Taylor's family.
You will always live in your drums and in your music!
And band and family have to move on... and all of us too.
Be strong Dave... Rest in peace Taylor 😥

Daniel

Portugal

RIP Taylor Hawkins as you will be surely missed. Prayers go out to your family and band mates. Fantastic show at Fenway Park which I will never forget.

Claudine

Kittery, Maine

I'm at a loss, as I am sure the rest of this world is. Thank you for your talent, love, and fucking epicness. You will be so missed.

Ashley Lieb

oly wa

Trueły devastated by the loss of Taylor.
Wishing his family, friends and band fam the biggest love right now to get them through this unthinkable time!
Rest easy Taylor x

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Hollie Baird

Kent, England

I still can not grasp the fact that my lil Animal is gone. Foo Fan for a long time...Taylor fan from day one!!
Sending healing prayers to Taylor's family, Allison and kids 🙏Sending healing prayers to the entire Foo Family and especially Dave🙏💔🙏

Lisa Wolfe

North Carolina

Much love to the band, family and friends. The light you brought to all our lives will continue to shine! We will miss you terribly 💕

Leslie

Virginia

Taylor Hawkins singing Under Pressure in Glasgow 2019-life highlight. My memories are tied to music, and an exceptional amount of them to Foo’s. They’ve been with me through thick and thin. IYKYK. Rest in beats, brother.

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Amy

London

RIP Taylor Hawkins as you will be surely missed. Prayers go out to your family and band mates. Fantastic show at Fenway Park which I will never forget.

Claudine

Kittery, Maine

See you in another life brother! We will miss you here! Godspeed and rest in peace!!

David

Washington DC

Taylor,
May the peace of the tallest mountain, and the peace of the smallest stone be your peace.
May the stillness of the stars watch over you.
May the everlasting music of the wave lull you to rest.
Suaimhneas síoraí dá anam

Foos, may you all find peace. We love you. Molly x

Molly

Belfast

Heartbroken for your family and the band. You are a legend to us and nothing will ever be the same again. We will miss you always 💔

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Luca and Lesley Bianchi

Stevenston Ayrshire Scotland

Foos have been my favourite band for 16 years. Taylor was the heart beat of the band, things will never be the same again! Such sad news!

Craig Lucas

Liverpool, UK

Forever in my ❤ Taylor 🥁
Stay strong FF, friends and family!

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Susana Jordão

Portugal

💔💔💔

Elisabetta

Taranto Italy

There are no words to describe that feeling, the world has lost maybe the last great rock drummer, Charismatic and talented Taylor´s voice and drum hits remain in our minds and hearts, RIP, My hero.

Ricardo Gómez

Bogotá Colombia

Legend gone too soon... my thoughts are with all of you.

John S

Westminster MD

My deepest sympathy to family and friends. He was an amazing musician who was a big part of uplifting and changing thousands of lives worldwide. To be part of something so big and bold is courageous and inspiring.

Margaret Thomas

Crowsnest Pass, Alberta, Canada

So sad, so young, so missed by those who personally knew you , and those like me- just fans from the other side of the world. So grateful to have seen and heard your awesome talent. The band will never be the same without you I am sure. March 25, 2022 A cold day in the sun. RIP

Lisa mills

Auckland, New Zealand

You will be missed so much Taylor. You’ve made me smile on so many down days, you’ve been my comfort blanket when the world is bleak. Things will never be the same. Now we have to learn to live again. Sending all my love to your family and Dave, Pat, Nate, Chris, Rami x

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Dawn

London

You were pure joy, and you gave so much to us all. This is why the grief is so deep. Your impact has been magnificent, we all have been touched by the powerful energy you ARE made of. You will remain here, in our hearts, forever. Thank you ❤️

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Gianna Chillà

Rome-Italy

Your drumming is embedded into our very being -FF songs are part of our collective DNA. We never got to tell you IRL how much you meant to our family- so we scream it into the virtual abyss and we know somehow, someway- you hear us and know loved you were. We love u, Taylor

Marika Delan

Planet Earth

You were simply the best. Gone way too soon. It's been 4 days now and my heart is still bleeding. Sending love to your family and your Foo family xoxo

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Nathalie Duval

Montreal, Canada

The most beautiful soul and incredible talent..the world is less bright without your smile TH ❤️

Sherri Webber

UK

So much hurt in this world at hearing of your sad and unexpected departure. I honestly believe the hole you have left will forever remain unfilled other than with the love in our hearts for your soul.
The world will literally never be the same without you, so sad.

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Dan Carruthers

Carlisle, UK

Its still not hit reality of Taylor being gone, that bouncy happy megawatt smile has gone supernova, when the thunder hits I'll think of him. My heart goes out to all family and friends who have lost an exceptional human, and to my fellow foo family ,RIP T HAWK

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Kerry ann

Canterbury UK

The Foo Fighters music always made me feel great to be alive and is always a thrill to listen to. If you come back after the loss of Taylor, I'll be there. If not, I'm going to cherish the memories. Your music has been part of the soundtrack to my life. Love to you all.

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David Egan

Lancashire, England

Was so shocked to hear of his passing. He will surely be missed. RIP

Rosemary Pick

Nova Scotia Canada

Rest In Peace!

Taryn

Cincinnati, Ohio

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