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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I want to see your smile. I want to meet you. I miss you. I think every day.But thank you for all the music. Thank you for all the smiles. Thank you for all your love.
Every time I listen to the drums, it will come back to me as your heartbeat. Forever.
I Love You.Taylor…

shizue

Japan

My deepest condolences to the Hawkins family and to
Foo Fighters!

Jennifer Hendrix

Iowa

Thanks for sharing your talent, Taylor. Your drum will beat in my heart forever. Until we meet again. RIP.

EmmaG

Thank you for your music, Taylor. You’re so loved and missed right now. We’ve truly lost a beautiful soul. Condolences to Taylor’s friends and family, you guys are in my thoughts every day.

Tristan Navajo

Colorado

God might have been ready to accept you though we weren't ready to let go and still having a hard time coming to terms. I have countless memories of watching you play, sing, laugh, and bring joy to so many people. I first saw you in an Alanis Morissette video and I was smitten.

md

CA

Today is 4/25/22, and it's been a month since you left earth, to join the angels and musicians in Heaven.. I'm a huge FF fan, and I have thought of you every day since March 25. 💔😢 You are so missed, and loved very much. We will see you again someday, Taylor. Love & Light🕯

Beverly Garcia

Oklahoma, United States

A rock god, you will be forever loved

Ava

Australia

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Beverly Garcia

Oklahoma, United States

Taylor te extrañamos, fuiste el mejor músico y persona, no habrá nadie como tu mucha fuerza muchachos y Dave, es duro pero siempre es bueno pensar que el esta en un lugar mejor y que está bien. Los queremos ánimo 💪 💕

Ariana

Costa Rica

No amount of tattoo’s, heartfelt messages, pictures or memorials will ever be enough to express the inspiration and person Taylor Hawkins was. But the memories and feelings we share are what he leaves behind, I’m always gonna cherish that.
Rest in beats Taylor

Corey

England

It’s not often that you know more than the lead singers name, but Taylor made a name for himself and was the most genuine, humble, class act person! He just wanted to jam, and jam he did! Man Heaven must sound absolutely beautiful with Taylor banging on the ceiling! RIH Hawkins!

Jennifer Lawler

Wisconsin

Love you Taylor, you left a big legacy!!! Stay happy where ever you roam!!!

Roberto Gonzalez

Xalapa, Veracruz, Mexico

Taylor you will never be forgotten. You're incredible spirit, and even more incredible musical talent will live on.

RJ Arditti

Oakland, NJ

This one hurts so much, this is an immense loss. My most sincere condolences to Taylor's family and friends, I'm so sorry. Rock on forever, Taylor, you legend.

Jennifer

Pennsylvania

My heart always skipped a beat when I saw T on stage. Now I lose my breath, still not believing it’s real. Rest Peacefully❤️

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Brynda Howell

Oregon, MO

Amazing memories of Taylor. Feel blessed & lucky to have gotten hang out w/ him going back to 1997. Alanis, Chevy Metal, 33 Foos shows- it isn’t enough & I always though that I‘d see him again. See them all together again. Still processing, but this hurts. Blurry pic but ♥️ it.

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Rachel Rickwardt

Frankfurt, Germany

Sleep peacefully Taylor. Thank you for your many years of entertaining us. You have been an inspiration to many an upcoming young musicians. Fly high mate. Rest In Peace until we all meet up again. 💔🥲

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Karlene

Melbourne Australia

I’ve been a foo fighters fan for years and always listen to your music. I had the privilege of seeing Taylor doing his day job a few times and I like everyone else who gets it will miss him behind the kit. Hope your still banging the skins wherever you are ♥️

Paul Lycett

England

A month and a day since you left and every day we miss you so much, Taylor. You have enriched our lives. With your music and your wonderful laughter. We will miss you forever.

Mandy

Germany

It's impossible to express how much we miss you. I am forever grateful for your kindness and the amazing memories created over the years because of you. * Rest in Power *

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Tai

LBC CA

The things I will miss most about you T are your smile, your energy and your love of life and all music. I'm so happy to have experienced the Foos live in Tampa. The best Concert I have ever been too. You will be forever missed. RIP. T. ✌️❤️🤘

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Anita Gustaw

Florida

Taylor another legend has left us you will be greatly missed. I hope tricking it out with Friddie wherever you are ♥️

Tina

Ireland

You will deeply missed ❤️

Narendra

Indonesia

It's such a blow to everyone who loved you and your music. You made people's day by just being yourself. Fly high Taylor.

Aaron

United States

I will miss u, like we will all do. I will never forget all the pleasure you gave me, your joy, your smile. Thanks for all Taylor.

Ico

France

Hearing all of your stories, reading all of the tributes, you really were who we all thought you were, a special, humble, shinny, extraordinary guy. May you rest in peace, Taylor. You were amazing. My heart is forever touched by you. Love to your family, kids and the band.

Giovana

Sao Paulo, SP

I'm still in disbelief, losing such a great icon, rest in peace Taylor xx 💔 😢

Jessica

Bunbury WA

Taylor..our beautiful, sweet, amazing Taylor.I only got to see one live show, but it was the best in my life. I’ll forever grieve with the FF’s and fam. Shock and heartache doesn’t begin to touch it. You’ll be missed, always. It truly is A COLD DAY IN THE SUN 💙💔

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Marilyn Pennington

Central Louisiana

Still can’t believe this news. Thank you for all you gave to so many. You will be missed and never forgotten. Rest Well and keep watch.

Bobbie C

New Jersey, USA

We have lost Taylor ,a beautiful soul . I am so sorry guys. We r crying in Australia. His smile would light up a room. He was an amazing drummer and such a beautiful man. We r thinking of you all and I am so sorry Dave. Love to you all.💜☮ His smile and personality lit up my days

Kerrie Diaz

Australia

We lost our amazing Taylor. He was such a beautiful soul so full of fun. I am so sorry guys and please know we r crying in Australia. He was amazing and the greatest drummer. His smile lit up my days and we will so miss him.💜💜☮

Kerrie Diaz

Australia

We lost our amazing Taylor. He was such a beautiful soul so full of fun. I am so sorry guys and please know we r crying in Australia. He was amazing and the greatest drummer. His smile lit up my days and we will so miss him.💜💜☮

Kerrie Diaz

Australia

Sincere condolences to Taylor’s family and friends. It will never be the same without him...
It’s so sad to lose such a great drummer and such a nice guy...

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Gildas Briquet

Belgium

You held the best of the world’s greatest band. You held the energy while the rest of the band put the energy to use. A true tragedy but you have left an amazing legacy behind. Thank you, Taylor

Hayden

Brisbane

Rest easy Taylor. 🕯

Bassti

Germany

Your special light will be missed! You were always smiling and happy.

Vicki Schumacher

Texas

I was gonna see the foo fighters on the 27th of June this year and this band had help me through so much and I was looking forward to seeing my fav band play live but when I heard Taylor passed I was wounded but I’ll never stop waiting to see anyone one of the foo fighters. Rip T

Lennon

England

I'm still devastated and I didn't know him personally. The light he brought with him was captivating and will be missed for a lifetime. Rest in Peace, Taylor. ❤️💔🕊

Stefanie Decker

Knoxville

Forever in my heart; thanks for the great fun, memories and the beats your music & drumming gave me. Thanks for bringing me away from my demons, especially on my worst days. ❤️

Tara Reilly

Bethlehem PA

I just discovered/rediscovered the Foo’s during the pandemic and have been so grateful for the joy they poured out during a really difficult time. Thank you Taylor for showing that you’re never too cool to be excited and never too cool to tell you’re friends you love them.

Hannah

Lost my son Matthew 8-31-20. He was born 2-16-84. Losing Taylor was like a gut punch and felt like I lost Matt all over. Matt was a cool 9 year old kid who introduced me to Nirvana. Years later I introduced him to Foo Fighters. This loss is to close...my heart to all.

Michel cohen

St. Charles Missouri USA

Lost my son Matthew 8-31-20. He was born 2-16-84. Losing Taylor was like a gut punch and felt like I lost Matt all over. Matt was a cool 9 year old kid who introduced me to Nirvana. Years later I introduced him to Foo Fighters. This loss is to close...my heart to all.

Michel cohen

St. Charles Missouri USA

I saw you millions of time on my TV and only twice on live (in Germany and Switzerland).
You gave so much of you (the best I would say) each time!
Your smile is definitely written on my mind.
All my condolences to his family, to the Foo Foo Fighters, and to all his friends.

Hervé Kergroach

Strasbourg (France)

When I read the news my heart broke. It broke for his family, the foo fighters family and all the fans like me out there hurting for the loss of one of the greatest drummers. Sending all my Love ❤️

Cheryl

Canada

I could not believe you left us, we will the music and your perfect drumming! My son is 10 and just got to know you six months ago. You left us your music that forever will be in this house! We will see you again. We both are devastated R.I.P. our deepest condolences to your fam!

María Sol

Rhode Island

A drumming powerhouse brilliant singer and a beautiful soul. You’ll never be replaced. 🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻

Emlyn Patterson

Northern Ireland

This has been an extremely tough one. I am eternally grateful for the memories and the community foo family that you absolutely played a part in building for so many of us. Your legacy lives on, I wish I took more pics with you, but this holds a special place in my heart.

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Mary

NYC/CLT

Taylor,
Thank you for sharing your incredible talent, energy and kindness. You will forever be missed. Sending so much love to you as well as everyone that felt and appreciated the light that you brought… that you will always bring.
Love T x

Tracey

England

My condolences

Juan N. rivera

Hutto tx

My heart goes out to Taylor's family and friends, Dave and the Foos ❤ Sending you all so much strength. This hurts so bad. Taylor - Thank you for the magic. You were a true gift to this world and your music and energy will forever fill our home. Rock the heavens!

Lindsay

Toronto, Canada

Hey brother. Hope I am not interrupting a jam session. You're dearly missed here and we will not stop your music nor turn it down. Unless of course the power goes out. Take it easy and we'll see you when we see you again.

John Weimer

Chandler, Arizona

Un vacío inmenso en el Rock N Roll, pero tu paso por éstas tierras perdurará por siempre. Gracias por tanta buena música Taylor. Q.E.P.D.

Naka Etcheverry La Rockola Humana

Uruguay

Taylor was one of my favourite drummers. One of my influences as a drummer myself. Someone I talk about to my students to inspire the next generation. To cry over someone I’ve never met was a strange thing but I listened to Foo Fighters ALL day and cried. RIP, man x

Clark Howard

York, England

I met the Foos on Oct 3, 1997 walking down the street in Norfolk, VA. My friends and I were on the way to a party and I invited them to go with us. It was the night Taylor met his wife Alison. I will always regret not getting pictures with them. I'm on the far left. RIP Taylor❤️

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Heather Daigle

Vermont

Rest in peace Taylor, I’m devastated that you’re no longer with us, thank you for your talent, your energy and beautiful spirit. I wish to extend my love and condolences to your family and band mates and that it somehow helps to ease the unimaginable pain they’re going through.

Chrisitne

Gourock Scotland

We will miss you Taylor and Foo's

Geoffrey Abrams

Belgium

We will miss you Taylor and Foo's

Geoffrey Abrams

Belgium

Just sad

Jojo

Atlanta

To Taylor’s family, friends, his band family and fans around the world - my deepest condolences on the loss of a charismatic, entertaining, talented and joyful man. Taylor made everything fun, always with a smile on his face - that light will always still be with us. RIP Taylor

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Robert Disney

Hanover,Pa

My heart goes out to the Hawkins and Foo families, friends and fans. Taylor, you will be dearly missed. If only everyone could have the impact you did. Wow. With love and light💫"oh, my dear, Heaven is a big bang now"💥

Becki

San Clemente, California

Miss you.
You inspired me a lot when it came to drumming. You changed a lot of peoples lifes and i will forever love you for everything you’ve done.
Fly high ❤️❤️🛸

Lisa

Always loved seeing how hard Taylor played, how much he obviously enjoyed performing, how youthful he always looked even into his 50s. Saw him with my son just a few months ago in Tempe, AZ. Thanks for sharing your passion Every time you played Taylor! ❤️

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Steve

Texas

Amo a los Foo. Esperé con emoción la noche del 20 de marzo. Dieron un show increíble, entregaron todo. Lloré toda la noche, vi el amor entre Dave y Taylor, y ese último abrazo sobre el escenario antes de "Somebody to love" . Nunca imaginé este final. Gracias Taylor por tu luz !

Mara

Buenos Aires, Argentina

My heart still hurts. The Foo Fighters’ music has truly been a lifeline over the years & although I’m devastated you’re gone- I’m incredibly grateful that I was lucky enough to have shared in your music. Thank you.
If anything could ever be this good again… Fly Everlong, ❤️

Christine Morgan

Coeur d’Alene, Idaho

Taylor became my favorite drummer when he joined the Foo Fighters ! After seeing them several times and watching how Dave and Taylor played off each other , it made the shows so special for us fans. Watching interviews with Taylor brought us all closer to his light and awesome.

Greg Dewig

Everett. WA

Taylor became my favorite drummer when he joined the Foo Fighters ! After seeing them several times and watching how Dave and Taylor played off each other , it made the shows so special for us fans. Watching interviews with Taylor brought us all closer to his light and awesome.

Greg Dewig

Everett. WA

You were a light that shined through from behind the kit and lit the entire stage... Something most drummers only dream of. You were the heart and soul of everything you did and we will miss you and that signature smile/laugh of yours. Rest in Beats Taylor!

Cat Bliss

NY

Thank you for all you gave us. Grateful to have seen you all in Geelong, that night is even more special now. It's taken me a month to be able to do this. Sending so much love to the Hawkins family, and also to Dave and the boys. The stars got a little brighter 💔

Jo

Melbourne

Taylor, I have loved you from the first time I heard you play with FF. it was both a pleasure and a privilege and an honor to see you play and sing. Such a bittersweet memory. I will see you again someday in that Great Gig in the Sky. XXOO - Cindy

Cindy MacDonald

Been thinking about and praying for all of you. It's so hard to believe this has happened. I'm so grateful my kids & I saw you in Seattle last fall. It will be a night we will never forget. Much love to all.

Karnelle S

Washington

Man you are one of the reasons I can surrender to the sound of music - drumming. Taylor Hawkins created a sound of his own. Since the early break with Alannis reaping the share and adding cymbals to exalt the angst of the 90’s music. Foo is Foo because of the undeniable Taylor. 💜

Niceto

Santa Monica

Best drummer of all time and a great singer and songwriter. Rest in peace.

Jason Eddlemon

Trenton, TN, USA

Taylor Hawkins can only be described as a bright light, someone whose smile was both comforting and radiating, warm and friendly. I cannot believe he is gone, and all those he loved will be in my thoughts and prayers for as long as I live and breathe. Rest is Peace, Taylor.

Alison Greene

Nampa, ID

We'll miss you forever, Taylor. Thank you for being part of my favourite memories and experiences, and sending all my love to your family.

Jess

UK

We love you, Taylor. I don't care some body say something about your cause of deth.
We just deeply love all of you, Taylor!
Rest in peace, enjoy playing music in the heaven.

Grace

NC

Taylor is a huge loss for this earth. I send prayers to his family, band and his friends. Much love, Sherry

Sherry Bale

Chicago, now Omaha

I was shocked about it, hope you find a perfect place for you. I love you so much even your fans

Vincent (Vicente)

Portugal

Taylor Hawkins....Ever loved....Ever remembered by all .

CherylG

Newmarket, ON Canada

My heart broke when i heard about Taylor Hawkins passing, 50 years young and so much more to give in life. I send love to his wife, kids, and his Foo Fighter bandmates especially Dave ...his brother from another mother. Sleep well Taylor Hawkins... I love you forever ❤ xxxx

Karen Marsden

Preston UK

Thank you for sharing your music

Creighton

Pittsburgh

Nunca te olvidaremos !! alegra nuestras vidas desde arriba !! Shine On !

David

Viña del Mar, Chile

I was lucky enough to see this band 6 times and I always looked forward to Taylor’s drum solo. Incredible musician. The world and the foos lost an amazing talent. Way way way too soon. Rest easy Mr Hawkins.

Jason

Philadelphia

I had the incredible privilege of seeing the Foo fighters live twice, once in 2015 and once in 2018. Each time I saw them, I was amazed by not only Taylor’s technical prowess, but the joy he radiated on stage as well. Rest easy, Taylor. You changed the lives of so many.

Carter

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Dear Taylor,
I hope heaven’s great. We miss you so much. It hurts to even think about the fact that we lost such a great person. You’re the best drummer to ever exist, you’re a legend and legends never die. I know you’re in a good place.
You will always be my Hero.
Kaya

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Kaya

In love with the foo fighters

I watched them at LLSW Craig Kilborn. After the show Dave and Taylor were at the light next to us. We were two weirdos in a Volvo and they were two weirdos in a VW wagon. We passed words about the show and talked about our plans for the afternoon. That's my cool story bro.

Reggie Queen

Compton

Taylor Hawkins is one of the greatest drummers in the history of music. The gusto with which he drummed was always 110%. Everyone of the ten Foo Fighters shows I have been blessed to witness displayed Taylor leaving every ounce of his soul on the stage. Prayers for his family.

Patrick Reichert

Temple, PA

You were everything, T. I fucking miss you.

Claire

London

The best ..our Hero has gone. So much love music and laugh you gave us.We love you so much that no one never Will undetstand if you dont are a ff lover.

Yvonne linden

Sweden

Taylor you were my idol to me and many others you had such a good heart and you were a kind person I saw him in Australia in Geelong a couple of shows before he died I was shocked at the news and I hope you enjoy heaven man 😭😭

Cain

Australia

Taylor you were my idol to me and many others you had such a good heart and you were a kind person I saw him in Australia in Geelong a couple of shows before he died I was shocked at the news and I hope you enjoy heaven man 😭😭

Cain

Australia

Thank you Taylor, for being such an amazing drummer to such an amazing band. I truly enjoyed every time you played and performed for me and I wish you peace. You are an inspiration and I hope that I can bring to music what you have brought to music.

Alex

Love you forever the best special and fly Soul.....my hero Taylor

Mario Morales

ECUADOR

I was fortunate to see Foos live in 2000 and 2011. I loved you Taylor. I will absolutely miss you. You were a pure joy to watch. You loved, loved what you were doing. it was so obvious to us fans that this is what you were meant to be and do in your life.
Rest in peace xo

Gerri

Halifax, NS Canada

Loved your music. Saw Foo many times in the great years. Too bad you couldn’t control the demons.

Jon DeVries

💔🖤the world won’t be the same without you in it.

Melissa

Jacksonville

It's been over 2 months now and I still can't believe it happened. Taylor, Rock In Peace.

Jon

London, UK

Thank you Taylor for your energie on stage, your beautiful voice and your music. I will miss you so much. R.I.P Taylor Hawkins#FooFighters ♥️

Edith Geurts

Nederland

I'm so glad I had to chance to see Taylor live, he was incredible, both singing Under Pressure and his drum solos. I devastated to hear of his passing, he was go down in rock-'n'-roll history.

Fionn Lowry

Ireland

Thank you Taylor for the music & your joyful love of life. Your light will burn bright. Love to your family & those that loved you.. ❤️❤️❤️

Lucy

England

Foo fighters has been the soundtrack to my life. I have mourned Taylor as I would a friend. Taylor lived hard and loved harder! He made his 60 years COUNT! He has been an inspiration to me In his death to surround myself with those I love and to be good to people. Miss you Taylor

Misty Hedrick

St. Louis Missouri

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