Taylor Hawkins

An eclectic lineup of musicians makes this a curious bombardment of music – but Dave Grohl, his voice cracking with emotion, is the real star of the show.

[Queen](https://www.theguardian.com/music/queen), the first band Hawkins saw live. [Dave Grohl](https://www.theguardian.com/music/dave-grohl) style: “Come on,” he bellows, “you motherfuckers.” It’s an emotional shift that keeps occurring during their performance, which swings from overwhelming sadness to catharsis. [Mark Ronson](https://www.theguardian.com/music/mark-ronson) performs a beautifully dreamy acoustic version of Valerie with Grohl’s daughter Violet on vocals. [Dave Grohl](https://www.theguardian.com/music/dave-grohl) expounded on his famous sense of goodwill and musical fraternity to the Guardian. [late drummer, Taylor Hawkins](https://www.theguardian.com/music/2022/mar/26/taylor-hawkins-foo-fighters-drummer-dies-age-50). It’s a curious and curiously entertaining bombardment of music, with Grohl the linking factor.

Taylor Hawkins' son Shane performed with Foo Fighters to deliver an emotional rendition of "My Hero" Saturday at the London tribute concert in honor of his ...

Darling,” [the reunion of Them Crooked Vultures](https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/them-crooked-vultures-reunion-taylor-hawkins-tribute-concert-homme-grohl-watch-1234586632/) and a parade of one-night-only supergroups, including Liam Gallagher leading the Foo Fighters through a pair of Oasis songs, Hawkins’ side projects Chevy Metal and Coattail Riders combining forces along with Kesha and the Darkness’ Justin Hawkins, AC/DC’s Brian Johnson and Metallica’s Lars Ulrich rocking out with the Foos, Grohl drumming for Rush’s Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson and more. Foo Fighters and an as-yet-unannounced lineup of all-star artists will return to the stage Sept. “And he needs to be here tonight with all of us, and I think it makes sense that he’s going to come up and play with us tonight.

On an emotional night, Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl performed hits including Times Like These, Best Of You and Everlong - as stars including Paul ...

Shortly before his death, he had starred with the band in their And in his pre-recorded message, Sir Elton John told the audience: "He played on my last album, which I was so thrilled about and honoured. Hawkins joined Foo Fighters in 1997, picking up the sticks behind former Nirvana drummer Grohl, after previously touring with Alanis Morissette. He loved to play music every day. "Because Taylor loved to jam and record with anybody and everybody. The Foo Fighters have paid an emotional tribute to their late bandmate and "brother" Taylor Hawkins with a "gigantic" gig celebrating his life.

Joe Walsh led a reunited James Gang at last night's Taylor Hawkins tribute concert, marking the group's first performance in 16 years.

[Paul McCartney](https://www.nme.com/artists/paul-mccartney) also joined the group on stage, delivering a performance of two Beatles songs. [Violet performed ‘Last Goodbye’ and ‘Grace’](https://www.nme.com/news/music/watch-dave-grohl-daughter-violet-cover-jeff-buckley-taylor-hawkins-tribute-concert-3303874), following an introduction by her father, who called her “the only person I know who can actually sing a Jeff Buckley song”. Comedian [Dave Chappelle](https://www.nme.com/artists/dave-chappelle) shared memories of [spending time with Hawkins](https://www.nme.com/news/music/dave-chappelle-recalls-spending-time-taylor-hawkins-son-3303858) and his son, Shane, who attended the concert and watched from the sidelines. [Liam Gallagher](https://www.nme.com/artists/liam-gallagher) kicked off the live music, performing two classic [Oasis](https://www.nme.com/artists/oasis) songs, [‘Rock’n’Roll Star’ and ‘Live Forever’](https://www.nme.com/news/music/watch-liam-gallagher-perform-surviving-members-foo-fighters-3303865), backed by Grohl on drums for both. “Taylor was like my little brother who was always asking questions,” the veteran rocker said. That's rock fucking history, kids. At Wembley fucking Stadium. [opened the event with a stirring speech](https://www.nme.com/news/music/dave-grohl-pays-tribute-taylor-hawkins-open-london-tribute-gig-3303853) that paid tribute to their late drummer. The fucking James Gang. Just Wow! Wow! [September 3, 2022]

The rock group played the first of two tribute concerts for their late drummer Taylor Hawkins, who died in March at the age of 50.

"When we're writing songs, you know, I might request something or I might try to steer in a direction, but for the most part, the guy — he doesn't need me to tell him what to do because he's an incredible drummer." In 2021, the group was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Hawkins died in Bogota, Colombia, where the band was scheduled to perform.

On Saturday, Sept. 3, thousands of fans gathered at London's Wembley Stadium for the first of two tribute concerts dedicated to the late Taylor Hawkins.

“Thank you all again for your love and sympathy. Taylor loved all of you & we love you too.” [“Last Goodbye”](https://twitter.com/jbuckleyarchive/status/1566121183908708353?s=20&t=iaWPpjVDKj3DYJjPaemu1A) and [“Grace”](https://twitter.com/jbuckleyarchive/status/1566132231533477891?s=20&t=iaWPpjVDKj3DYJjPaemu1A) by Jeff Buckley as well as The Zutons' [“Valerie.”](https://twitter.com/consequence/status/1566134962528591873?s=20&t=iaWPpjVDKj3DYJjPaemu1A) [death during a festival in Colombia](https://www.today.com/news/news/authorities-investigate-foo-fighters-taylor-hawkins-death-rcna21694), the Foo Fighters announced that all upcoming tour dates would be canceled. [tweeted](https://twitter.com/sunildvr/status/1566181376101171200?s=20&t=_dwjodGQEdQUdffOKkLcIQ). [calling attention to](https://twitter.com/Krush59/status/1566179435761393664?s=20&t=_dwjodGQEdQUdffOKkLcIQ) the look of “pure joy and happiness" on Grohl's face.

An emotional six-hour tribute concert for late Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins on Saturday included several emotional moments, as lead singer Dave Grohl ...

The group, known for songs such as “Best of You” and “Learn To Fly,” was inducted into the [Rock & Roll Hall of Fame](https://www.rockhall.com/inductees/foo-fighters) last year. [Them Crooked Vultures](https://pitchfork.com/news/them-crooked-vultures-reunite-for-first-time-in-12-years-at-taylor-hawkins-tribute-concert-watch/), which included Grohl, and rock band James Gang both reunited for the concert after more than a decade apart. The Foo Fighters frontman was choked up with emotion in the middle of singing the band’s classic song “Times Like These” during the tribute concert. The Grohls and Oliver were rounded out by a circle of musical legends who came to pay their respects to the drummer. He joined the Foo Fighters in 1997 on the band’s tour for “The Colour and The Shape” and contributed to the [15 Grammys](https://www.grammy.com/artists/foo-fighters/14694) the band has won since its inception. “For those of you who knew him personally, you know that no one else could make you smile or laugh or dance or sing like he could.

Foo Fighters, Paul McCartney, Travis Barker and Queen were just some of the artists who participated in a tribute concert for the late Taylor Hawkins.

[a second tribute concert to Hawkins](https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/story/2022-06-08/foo-fighters-taylor-hawkins-tribute-show-to-hit-the-kia-forum-in-september) at the Kia Forum. Proceeds from the concerts will benefit two charities, Music Support and MusiCares. Throughout the performance, Grohl repeatedly turned to face Hawkins while jamming on the guitar. Before the song began, a black-and-white photo of Taylor Hawkins and Shane Hawkins [appeared on the screens](https://youtu.be/P2KnD7sfpoA) at London’s Wembley Stadium. Additionally, English drumming prodigy Nandi Bushell — who famously challenged Grohl to an epic drum battle in 2020 and later According to the Colombian attorney general’s office, an initial forensic medical examination and urine toxicology report of the musician’s body revealed 10 substances in his system, including THC (marijuana), tricyclic antidepressants, benzodiazepines and opioids.

Shane Hawkins joined the Foo Fighters at a tribute concert for his late father, playing the drums during a performance of My Hero.

For more information about the tribute concerts including lineups and how to stream the show, Darling” for the first time ever; Queen’s Brian May and Rodger Taylor; and Liam Gallagher among many others who were there to pay tribute to the late drummer. Shane Hawkins on the drums.”

Paul McCartney and Queen were among the rock legends who joined the Foo Fighters at a tribute concert for their late drummer Taylor Hawkins.

[Best of You](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y0IZp9k57cM)") took the stage with the Foo Fighters for the longest set that wasn’t a part of Foo Fighters’ solo set. Darling](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7-DnPXqa-wU)” off of Abbey Road. Taylor’s 16-year-old son Shane Hawkins joined Foo Fighters for the penultimate song of the entire concert and an epic rendition of their hit, “My Hero.” Proceeds from the concerts will benefit MusiCares. Performances from the concert can also be found on YouTube. This star-studded night featured the likes of Paul McCartney, Liam Gallagher, Brian May and Rodger Taylor of Queen and many more who made up an epic night.

At the end of the Foo Fighters concert Friday night in London, frontman Dave Grohl ordered the crowd to make some noise — but not as a way to wrap up the ...

In 2021, the group was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. "When we're writing songs, you know, I might request something or I might try to steer in a direction, but for the most part, the guy — he doesn't need me to tell him what to do because he's an incredible drummer." Hawkins died in Bogota, Colombia, where the band was scheduled to perform. The drummer had been part of Foo Fighters since 1997. He picked up drumming at age 10 and quickly knew he wanted to play professionally. "Let's here it one more time for Taylor f****** Hawkins as loud as you can," Grohl shouted.

12-year-old drummer prodigy Nandi Bushell joined the Foo Fighters for an epic performance of Learn to Fly during the Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert.

Nandi took to the stage to play drums on the song "Learn to Fly." [The tribute concert for Hawkins](https://collider.com/taylor-hawkins-tribute-concert-foo-fighters-queen-paul-mccartney/) benefited the charities [Music Support](https://www.musicsupport.org/) and [MusiCares](https://www.musicares.org/). You can see the tribute concert on-demand on Paramount+ and Pluto TV starting September 5. This isn't the first time Bushell has played with the Foo Fighters, the young drummer was invited to play with the band in L.A. The Foo Fighters formed in Seattle in 1994 and are known for songs like "The Pretender," "Best of You," and "Learn to Fly." The show lasted for about six hours and took place on September 3.

Shane Hawkins showed off his drum skills for a performance of Foo Fighters' 1997 hit "My Hero."

[continues to investigate,](https://www.cbsnews.com/news/taylor-hawkins-foo-fighters-drummer-dead-substances-in-his-system-at-the-time-of-his-death-colombian-officials-say/) the attorney general said. Taylor Hawkins' son, Shane Hawkins, joined Foo Fighters onstage during a tribute concert for the late drummer Saturday at London's Wembley Stadium. [played drums](https://www.cbsnews.com/news/taylor-hawkins-son-shane-plays-drums-foo-fighters-song-my-hero-tribute-to-honor-dad-laguna-beach-with-the-alive/) for The Alive's performance of the same song in Laguna Beach, California, [Entertainment Tonight reported.](https://www.etonline.com/taylor-hawkins-son-pays-tribute-to-him-with-performance-of-my-hero-187063)

Foo Fighters, Paul McCartney, Queen and more music legends pay tribute to the late Taylor Hawkins at London's Wembley Stadium.

Dave Grohl, Paul McCartney and Pat Smear shred through live renditions of the Beatles’ “Oh! Photo : Scarlet Page Photo : Danny Clinch

The Foo Fighters returned to the stage for the first time since Hawkins' death in March.

Additionally, the shows will benefit charities in both the UK and the US chosen by the Hawkins family. Grohl's 16-year-old daughter Violet also took the stage to sing with the bad. At the end, Hawkin’s wife, Alison embraced Shane, after he walked off the stage. And laugh. And dance. Ahead of their headlining set during the almost six-hour tribute show, Grohl got emotional as he honored his longtime friend, and drummer, As he tried to compose himself, the crowd continued to cheer him on and sing the tune. And cry and f****ing scream and make some f---ing noise, so he can hear us right now," he said. And for those of you that admired him from afar, I'm sure you've all felt the same thing." He continued, "So tonight, we've gathered with family and his closest friends, his musical heroes and greatest inspirations, to bring you a gigantic f***ing night for a gigantic f***ing person. GRAMMYs 2022: Billie Eilish Pays Tribute to Taylor Hawkins Durin… Grohl, and bandmates, Pat Smear, Chris Sheflett, and Rami Jaffee took the stage with dim lights while the frontman began to belt out the classic song and the audience sang along.