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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You gave me some of the greatest nights of my life that will stay with me forever and I’ll always be grateful for. 🥁 🙏🏻

Rob Cornell

Thank You Taylor for bringing me out of the silent darkness of grief with music. I'm sad Your gone and can only imagine how painful this is for Your loved one. Last summer I played FFunder the full moon until the wee hours, this summer lets hear You drumming away in the heavens.

Kathie

New Jersey

Aloha, Taylor ❤️xx we will miss you and the energy you brought.
condolences to his family and the band. ❤️

Lois

Hawaii

Taylor, you will be greatly missed. Thanking you for just your music doesn’t feel right because you and the band mean so much more to me. Thanks for every song, every friend and every memory. I enjoyed this rock ‘n roll ride - I hope you did, too.

Jamilia

Belgium

I’m at an absolute loss as what to say.
You made my world brighter man. Keep ‘em honest up there! I will always love what you brought to the world and I’ll be sure to keep your music alive.

Love ya mate x❤️

Tim McNeil

Newcastle, Australia.

My heart is Broken 💔 Taylor Hawkins you will be so missed such an impact on the world...May the big man upstairs be now rockin out with you 🤘Heaven just gained the maddest drummer and we all just lost the greatest😪Rest easy mate xx

Kazza

Australia

I would like to open a discussion about how this Incredible and talent drummer pass away ......

Bert

UK

Absolutely gutted. What a huge light to lose, you will be greatly missed Taylor. Light and love angel 💖 xxx

Joanne

Nottinghamshire, UK

To Foo Fighters Family:
I just wanna thank u infinitely for all the inspiration you have given me through music. The day I walked down the altar, the song Walking After You was playing, so you're kind of my groomsmen.
Taylor's charisma stood out from far away, besides his talent.

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Alejandro Reyes (Janogrunge)

Santiago, Chile

We will miss you, I couldn't see you with the foo.. RIP Taylor

Hugo BZ

Lima, Peru

Rip Taylor Rock god

Keith Butler

Uk

There will never be another Taylor Hawkins. take good care of him up there Kurt.This one hurts. Thank you Taylor i love you X

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Luke Shaw

Hove Brighton Uk

I’m feeling Taylor’s loss with everyone else. Love to all ❤️

Teresa

Iowa

Thank you for being a ray of sunshine in this world, and for being a happy part of my teens. You'll be missed and remembered. Rest in peace sunbeam

Stephanie Wasling

Fareham UK

Stay Strong Guys.❤️

Jimmy Lee

Australia

280 characters are not enough for me to write -describe- what I feel, I want to say THANK YOU for your love and passion for music, it is sad that you are gone. but your soul remains. Taylor forever

Camila @darkjolieok

Buenos Aires

Thank you 🤍🕊️
Always in my heart

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Dominique Amenábar

Chile 🇨🇱

I am still in complete disbelief. You will be forever missed, man. 🤘

Brianna

Indianapolis, IN, USA

Taylor will always be that silly full of life guy I remember making me laugh my butt off for 10 minutes straight when I found the hidden burp video on the TINLTL cd. Amazing drummer who will always be one of my top 5 drummers of all time.

James

Lawrence, Kansas

One of the greatest moments for me was to see the Foos live in Eugene Oregon.
Waiting in line to get in we looked up and there was Taylor, just resting on the huge glass window staring at the fans. Seemed like nobody even noticed it. I did 😥

Shonna Haight

Oregon

Rest in eternal peace, Taylor Hawkins. Your smile, your zest, your amazing musical talent will never be forgotten, and you will be in our hearts forever. 🙏🏻❤️🙏🏻

Denise Amato

Buffalo, NY

Saw Foo live twice. In the last few days I’ve reflected on how very lucky I am to have been able to experience your talent live, and see the genuine love & respect you and Dave had for each other. The world will miss your light. Watch over Dave and the boys in the band. 💔

Dawne

To watch Taylor play the drums was just mesmerizing to me. My heart goes out to everyone that has been affected by his passing. I will miss him greatly

Jennifer

Michigan

I was blessed to see you play live 4 times over the past 26 years, with the last being at the Rock and Roll HOF Induction. Thinking of you now jamming with Freddie, Kurt, and Bowie... Rest in Beats Taylor... There goes my hero!

Nickie

Ohio

No words will ever make things right, he’s not here and it’s not fair. God obviously needed Taylor more than we did but we should be so grateful for the 50 years God let us borrow him. Thank you for creating the Foo Fighters so we could grow to love him too!

Ashleigh Shock

Dayton, Ohio

A great musician that will be truly missed. R.I.P. Taylor and to his family and friends we send our love and prayers as you grieve. ❤

Michelle & Danny

Nevada

It is really difficult to realize that Taylor is gone. He was a true talent. The dynamic between Dave and Taylor was awesome to watch. My heart goes out to his family, friends, the foos and all who loved him. I wish Peace and Love to everyone. Rest Well, Taylor. ❤

Amy Lou

Memphis, TN USA

Losing Taylor is like losing a brother. 22 years of rock n roll, so many songs that got me through the hard times. I’ve traveled all over the Midwest to see them; I even got to meet Dave and Taylor way back at the beginning. It hurts so much. I have no words, really. Love you, T.

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Vickie Knueven

Cincinnati Ohio

The world lost a bit of color when your heart stopped beating that day. I feel physical pain from this heartbreak. Thank you for providing your heart and soul to make the kind of music that seemed to make everyone feel like you knew them personally. I feel like Ive lost a friend

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Jordan

Florence, Alabama

You have given me great times and given me music that has touched my soul. You have United people more than you’ll ever know.You have lifted me up when I couldn’t do it for myself. Time to Rest In Peace Taylor. I Thank you for it all❤️

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Kathy

Wisconsin USA

The world is in mourning. You have been my Hero for 25 years. I met you at a bar after a show, I went up to you saying what a great show you just had. We talk for a bit and then you kissed my cheek and told me to stay spunky. I'm heartbroken for all who knew you. Rest easy Taylo

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Kyra Peltekoff

Canada

Thank you for bringing so much joy into our lives. The world won’t be the same without you. ❤️❤️❤️

SaraT.

Wisconsin

You were the heartbeat of the band. The Cherry on top of it all. The music will forever be cherished and no one will be able to fill your seat. It’s wild how it’s like you all wrote songs to prepare you for just this…one of these days your heart will play it’s final beat….💔🎶

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Amy

New York

I cannot even begin to express how much your life mattered and the legacy you leave behind. You were such an incredibly talented, funny, and kind human being. The world is not the same because you were here and because you are gone. My heart is broken

Christina vincent

Lansdale, Pa

I am so saddened by this unspeakable loss of such a beautiful, talented man. My heart goes out to Dave and the band, and especially to Taylor’s wife and children. 💔

Andrea

Connecticut

I wanted to see/ meet Taylor so bad in the future. I woke up on the morning of march 26th, to my mom saying to me how taylor had passed. I didn’t even know him, but it still hurts. :(

chelsea

massachusetts

I had the privilege of seeing Taylor play many times. His love for his bandmates &his energy was palpable. I met him briefly backstage at the Troubadour after their NHC set. I was so embarrassed how much I fan girled out. Sing Queen to Me Taylor... RIP such a beautiful soul.

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Julie Patterson

Laguna Beach, California

Thanks for the music.
Any time I see a man in tights I think of you. We are heart broken,its in times like these we need The Foos❤❤❤❤❤

Teresa l

Australia

Taylor, this world was way better with you in it.
See you in the next

Vince Hodge

Moorpark, CA

Absolute legend. Rest easy ,

Jessica

Scott

Rest in peace, Taylor. You were an absolute joy to watch perform, and your humble wit and kindness was endearing. Sending solace to his family, his friends, and his band of brothers. Photo was from Pilgrimage Fest in Nashville. 💗🕊

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Sheryl Butler

Memphis, Tennessee

The best nights of my life were at Foo Fighters concerts. Thank you Taylor, for helping me make those memories.

Eric

Dallas

I'm not the best foo fighters fan, but i feel so bad abaout taylor, rest in peace

Monica ruiz

México

Rest in Peace! Kommer att sakna dig som bara den! So sad!

Veronica Sund

Sweden

Taylor, I only knew of you shortly but I will forever be grateful that I got to see you perform live. Probably the most memorable and best concert I have ever seen. Sending all my love and support to your family, Dave & the Foos family in this time. RIP

Sarah

Australia

Saw you in Fresno last year, and 4 years before that again in Fresno. Your energy and spirit came thru in every song. Truly an awesome preformer.. I can't imagine how devastated your band mates are..peace in heaven and strength ţo the Foo Fighters.all my love ❤️

Paulette D

Squaw Valley

My heart breaks for Taylor’s family, band mates, friends, and all his fans. There will never be another Hawk. Never. Not even close. Fly high, T. You are so greatly missed. 💔

Ginger Wagner

Lansing, NC

A chance meeting. So blessed.

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Aimee Crowell

Michigan USA

I always wanted to attend a concert in my teens/20’s and never could, until my daughter asked to goto your show, I couldn’t get tickets fast enough. I will NEVER forget that night and neither will she! Thank you for everything you shared with us! You will be missed greatly Taylor

Jason

Kansas City

dear taylor may your music your voice and cymbals continue to sound forever rest in peace. we love you.

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Paola

Argentina

You were my hero completely, your drumming and character has inspired me for years, saw you at reading festival, the most amazing drummer of all time, rest well Taylor. My hero ♥️♥️♥️♥️

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Gavin young

Kidderminster

Rest In Peace may you play in heaven with all the ones who passed before you! Your talent will live on and on fly high and Godspeed Taylor Hawkins🕊🥁

Evelyn Gandara

California

We were counting down to December to see you in action again, and suddenly you were gone forever 😭
Thank you for the memories Taylor, you will never be forgotten ❤️ xx
Love and condolences to your family and friends xx

Anissa

Australia

Taylor, Im so sad that you’re gone. It’s strange to feel such intense grief over the loss of someone you only feel like you knew, even though I’ve never met you. You’re irreplaceable, your energy on stage was infectious and it hurts my heart that you’re gone. Thanks for the music

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Sarah

North Carolina

Never been so shattered by the dead of a person I didn't know. Rest in peace Taylor, you are so greatly missed! You meant so much to so many people all over the world! My thoughts are with Taylors family, friends and of course Dave, Pat, Nate, Chris and Rami 💔

Stephanie

Cologne, Germany

Taylor, I still can’t believe you’re gone 💔Your infectious smile, talent & energy will live on forever through your music. You will never be forgotten!! To the Foo Fighters & Taylor’s family, my heartfelt condolences to you all at this very sad & difficult time ❤️

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Lyndall

Sydney, Australia

Still coming to terms with the loss of arguably the best drummer in rock
Breathe for me from now on
Breathe for me when I'm gone
RIP Taylor

Paul

Wolves UK

Rest in Peace Taylor. You being not here anymore hits like losing a really close to me person. Your music and your energy inspired me. I'm really grateful for witnessing your awesomeness just for once back in 2017 when you came to Greece and i wish there would be another time ❤

Akis

Greece

Kara

New Zealand

Totally floored by how we have so suddenly lost sweet Taylor. The music world and fans are utterly heartbroken. He is so dearly loved. I hope his family and Foo family can find a way to get through this tragedy. Sleep tight Taylor. Your drumming is forever x

Jane Toms

Cornwall, UK

You will be greatly missed by all x

LynnJohnson

County Durham England

Can’t believe your gone, so young, so full of life .
The Foo fighters family loved you more than you will ever know, you are an icon and hero to Millions
A great drummer like Dave trusted you with the seat in the and like us he was blown away by your talent
Rest in peace

Mike Gordon

Southport U.K,

I miss you man.

Kimi

Canada

I have home that you now enjoying singing and playing drums with Freddie and Kurt❤️❤️

Justyna

Polnad

I am so grateful that I was able to see you play live at Lolla last year in Chicago with one of my best friends and biggest FF fan 🥰 and then again in my home town. I have pictures and videos that I will cherish forever.May you Rest In Peace dear Taylor..love to Dave & his family

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Jeanine

New York

Taylor, still can’t believe you’re gone. We are all, the world completely heart broken & shattered. We love & solute you & you’ll be listened to for ever. RIP ❤️❤️

Kacey Shields

Australia

Taylor was my absolute favourite drummer. A powerhouse on the stage adding his magic to every song ever made. An incredible musician, an incredible person and an incredible soul. The world will forever miss you 🕊🥁 My heart goes out to his family, his friends and the Foo’s 💔

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Bettina

Montreal

Left us much to soon Taylor Hawkins may you rock among the greatest up in heaven..
Prayers and thoughts for your family and the people close to you and friends xx
RIP Taylor

Stephanie

Krommenie, The Netherlands

Such power and energy. Pure happiness! Thank you x

Michelle

Australia

Amanhã faz uma semana e não parece que é verdade ainda, Taylor. Você é e vai ser pra sempre muito muito amado. Sei que tá em um lugar melhor. We are going to take care of each other now. Obrigada por tudo ❤

Fer

Brasil

To Taylor, devastated to hear your left us too soon. You are so loved and sorely missed. Foo Fighters came into my life at a sad time and got me through the darkness. I'm gutted I didn't get to see you play live, but your light and music will live on. Sending my love to everyone

Sian

England

Run and tell all of the angels… Taylor, you and the band have been a huge part of my life. You mean so much to so many people whose lives you have touched with your music, your smile, your laugh, everything.
Shine Bright 🌟🌟

Jules

U.K.

We love you, Taylor! See you in the other side ❤️

Caro

Chile

Lamentando mucho su inesperada partida.

CARLOS ARIEL SAENZ REYES

COLOMBIA

You've enlightened my life for the last 25 years. Part of me left with you. My dream was to share a Foos gig with my 8-year-old son who's also a fan. We'll miss you so much.
Our tender love to your kids, wife, relatives and to Dave, Pat, Nate, Chris, Rami & all the Foos team.

Aurelien

France

My heart is broken for your family, bandmates, and fans. Love and peace to all as we learn to go on without your presence. God bless you and those who loved you the most.

Dee

North Carolina

I found this on Facebook and it explains my feelings about losing Taylor exactly. His music will live forever and will always bring me happiness. He will be missed immensely. The world has lost a bright light in this dark world. RIP Taylor.

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Heather V

Baltimore MD

Your drum lines are embedded into our very being like a heartbeat. FF songs are part of our collective DNA. We scream it into the virtual abyss and we know somehow, someway- you know how much you were loved and carry that on with you always. We love you Taylor

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Smokestack Lightning

Atlanta, GA

Still can't believe you are gone.
My prayers and condolences are with you, your family and of course your brothers in The Foo's especially Dave.
RIP to an amazing drummer 😘

Nikki

Lincoln UK

I still struggle to believe this has actually happened. I’m absolutely heart broken. You were such a inspiring musician and the world will be a much quieter place without you. All my love and condolences to your family and friends. Rest in peace Taylor. Heaven is a big bang now x

Tanja Earl

Reading/UK

Absolutely heartbroken. My thoughts are with Taylor's family and his band mates. I've seen Foo Fighters twice before and they were the best gigs that I've ever been to. I was due to see them again this year with my daughter as her first concert. Taken too soon. RIP Taylor.

Mark

Leicester (UK)

thank you so much taylor for all the music you’ve helped create for us words can not explain how much it meant to everyone i will forever be blasting sunday rain in your honor

matthew p

new jersey

A huge shock and loss to the Rock world. You were inspirational with an infectious smile. My heart goes out to your family and The Foos.
Keep on rocking...

Lynsey

UK

Thank you for the music, fun and memories. Gone too soon but will never be forgotten.

Helen and Andy Gudgin

England

Amazing man
Amazing talent
Thankyou for the music, energy and smiles.

Hele

Lancashire UK

Gone but never forgotten. Your were a beautiful soul, an amazing drummer and we have all been enriched by your music. You will live on in the hearts of all of us. Rest in beats Taylor. We love you ❤️

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Louisa

Ashford, Kent, UK

Taylor 🥁🥁💔 you were a musical genius ,your loss has left a hole that can never be filled ,next time i hear thunder im just gonna say taylors playing his drums 💔💔 RHERO.THERE GOES OUR HERO 💔

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Cheryl (shezza)

Perth scotland uk

I didn't get the pleasure of meeting Taylor.I loved his music, his smile, his laugh. I loved his sense of humour and how down to earth he was. I'm going to miss seeing him behind his drumkit or on the mic. I miss you Taylor. RIP.Never Forgotten xxx

Louise Casey

Worthing West Sussex U.K.

I have no words how I feel right now. My heart goes out to your kids, wife, band and family . I was lucky enough to see you live and I was so excited that you played Next to you by The Police my favourite childhood band. You are so loved and so missed and will never be forgotten❤

Alli Mcdonald

Sunderland UK

Fly high Taylor. You will be missed. Thank you to be with me during 25 years through your songs in the bad like the good moments. I hope you said "fuck off" wherever you are. We love you all, we never forget you. Thanks for your smile, your happiness. There goes my hero. 🤟🖤🤍

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Alexe

France

Just devastated, I'm a drummer in a Foo's tribute. I feel connected to Taylor and the band as I represent him with my band. It's surreal and I'm heartbroken. My love goes out to Taylor, his family, the Foo Fighters, family, friends and fans.
Rock in peace Taylor!

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Best of Foo

Boston MA

Foo’s/Taylor -

You are are a true testament of love. You demonstrate this through the most powerful force - music. I’m deeply sad Taylor is gone and I will never see you play live again. I will smile more and play your music forever to keep your memory alive. 🖤

Jessica Clabaugh

Frederick, MD

You were such a bright light in a dark world! Your smile and energy on stage was proof you found your calling in this life. You were a gift to us all and the stage will never be the same! Sending love to all who knew and loved you! we
Fly high T!

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Tara James

Rome, Georgia

Taylor is a legend and will live on in all of our hearts! Taylor and Dave are my favorite duo! He was so talented and his music touched so many people! He will be missed greatly! He was loved and adored all around the world! RIP

Carrie Noworolnik

Clinton Township, MI

Thank you for the music and the memories, my thoughts are with your family and friends. You will be missed ❤️

Lisa

UK

I’ll never forget you Taylor xxx

Alex Williams

Birmingham, England

We have lost another legend and beautiful soul. You will live on forever in our hearts and memories. Absolutely gutted 😭 Was due to see them for the very first time this year with my granddaughter.

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Siouxsie M

London

Forever in the hearts of millions.
Fly high Taylor xx

Leah

UK

Best drummer with the best energy on stage! Too soon will miss you forever
♥️

Nicole schwarz

Mexico city

Taylor, you will be missed, you brought your smile and charisma everytime you performed. You are loved by many and may you Rest in Peace

Teresa Main

Louisville Kentucky

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