Taylor Hawkins

Taylor Hawkins

Taylor Hawkins was the drummer for Foo Fighters, who he joined in 1997. He recorded eight studio albums with the band. Previously the drummer for Alanis Morissette's live band, he also played with supergroup NHC, plus Taylor Hawkins and the Coattail Riders and The Birds Of Satan. He passed away while on tour in March 2022.   

Articles by: Taylor Hawkins

Freddie Mercury and Taylor Hawkins

Why I ❤️ Freddie Mercury, by Taylor Hawkins

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In 2016 we asked late Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins to pay tribute to his favourite rock icon: Queen's Freddie Mercury

Taylor Hawkins sitting in a 60s chair

We wanted Taylor Hawkins to review a movie, and the loveliest thing happened

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Proof that Taylor Hawkins was not like other rock stars

Taylor Hawkins

Why I ❤️ Rush’s Permanent Waves, by Taylor Hawkins

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Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins on Permanent Waves, the Rush album that streamlined their songs and gave them their first radio hit

Why I love Queen’s News Of The World, by Taylor Hawkins

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Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins (and Slash!) celebrates Queen's unsung masterpiece