Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins – see the full list of names below.Hawkins, the band’s drummer since 1997, died in Bogotá, Colombia on March 25. He was 50 years old.
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Taylor Hawkins’ son, Oliver Shane Hawkins, has performed Foo Fighters song My Hero on stage at Wembley Stadium in memory of his late father.The talented musician tragically passed away in March this year at the age of 50 in Bogota, Colombia, where the band were set to play at a festival. Nearly six months later, Taylor's son was welcomed to the stage by Dave Grohl as he took to the drums to perform with his father’s bandmates at the tribute concert in London on Saturday 3 September.
While introducing him to the crowd, Dave said: “Ladies and gentlemen, we have one more drummer that’s going to come up and play with us. “And let me tell you I don’t think I’ve ever seen anyone hit the drums as hard as this person, but beyond that, he’s a member of our family.
“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." He added: “Ladies and gentlemen, would you please welcome Mr Shane Hawkins on the drums.” Fans immediately took to Twitter to share their thoughts on the concert, with many left bawling their eyes out at seeing Taylor's son on stage. "Crying my eyes out watching Shane Hawkins drum at his dad's tribute [crying emoji] amazing performance and I'm sure a star was shining bright last night," one person wrote followed by a star emoji.
Another shared: "Taylors son shane absolutely killed it playing for the tribute tonight, I really think the band should take a 2 year break, let him finish School and join the band. Would be the most fitting thing." While a third added: "Imagine the weight on this kid’s shoulders and on his heart as he misses his dad.
Love seeing all the support from the band as they grieve Taylor. You’re incredible, Shane! — Keep
.Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins – see the full list of names below.Hawkins, the band’s drummer since 1997, died in Bogotá, Colombia on March 25. He was 50 years old.
Ozzy Osbourne recorded additional tracks with Taylor Hawkins that didn’t make the former’s new album ‘Patient Number 9’.The late Foo Fighters drummer is credited on three songs on Osbourne’s 13th solo record: ‘Parasite’, ‘Mr Darkness’, and ‘God Only Knows’. According to producer Andrew Watt, Hawkins contributed to more cuts that were held back for a future release.“There’s a bunch of other stuff with Ozzy and Taylor, as well, that’s going to be used for another thing,” Watt told Rolling Stone.‘Patient Number 9’ also features the likes of Chad Smith of Red Hot Chili Peppers, Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck, and Osbourne’s Black Sabbath bandmate Tony Iommi.Taylor Hawkins died in Bogotá, Colombia on March 25.
Mark Ronson has paid fresh tribute to Taylor Hawkins, saying that the “beloved” late drummer “should have played on thousands more recordings”.Ronson spoke to NME as part of this week’s special Big Read cover feature, which offers an in-depth and behind-the-scenes look at the recent star-studded Taylor Hawkins tribute concert in London.The producer made a guest appearance at this month’s Wembley Stadium event, teaming up with Dave Grohl‘s daughter Violet for a performance of The Zutons‘ ‘Valerie’ (made famous by Ronson’s 2007 hit cover with Amy Winehouse).Speaking to NME after the show, Ronson explained: “It was Taylor’s day but it felt like the theme of that day was very much about all the other rock ’n’ roll legends that are unfortunately not with us, whether that’s Bowie, Jeff Buckley or Amy.“Without taking the shine away from Taylor, I was just singing about everyone who should still be jamming with us.”He continued: “I knew Taylor a fraction as well as most of the other people performing, but it was amazing to be around all these other people who love Taylor, listening to stories about him, because it felt like spending a little more time with him.“We were texting three days before he passed about cutting some records.
Supergrass drummer Danny Goffey has paid fresh tribute to the “unstoppable” Taylor Hawkins while sharing some memories of touring with Foo Fighters.Goffey spoke to NME as part of this week’s special Big Read cover feature, which offers an in-depth and behind-the-scenes look at this month’s star-studded Taylor Hawkins tribute concert in London.Supergrass played a three-song set at the Wembley Stadium event, with the likes of Queen, Liam Gallagher, Them Crooked Vultures and Brian Johnson all performing ahead of a touching closing show from the Foos themselves.“As a musician, [Hawkins] was sort of unstoppable,” Goffey told NME a few days before the concert. “His playing for three hours at breakneck speed was something to behold.
Taylor Hawkins’s son Shane playing the drums at the Wembley tribute concert for his father is currently the number one trending video on YouTube. In the six-minute clip, 16-year-old Shane performs during the Foo Fighter song My Hero, taking up the spot where his Dad – the band’s drummer – used to sit. “Shane put a whole lotta heart and a whole lotta soul into that performance.
Honoring his dad. Shane Hawkins performed “My Hero” alongside Foo Fighters to honor his late father, Taylor Hawkins.
Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker had a night out at the rock show! star shared a series of pictures of her and her husband, backstage ahead of his performance during the Taylor Hawkins tribute show at the Wembley Stadium in London. Kourtney captioned the pictures with a simple bird emoji — representing the late drummer's nickname, The Hawk. Kourtney’s photo set included pictures of her and Travis walking hand in hand backstage.
Taylor Hawkins tribute show at Wembley Stadium in London has been on your radar. The show has prompted an outpouring of heartwarming celebration as fans have reacted to the unbelievable number of rock legends to have appeared on the night, as well as commemorate the memory of Taylor, who died in March aged 50.
Dave Grohl couldn’t hold back the tears as he and theFoo Fighters performed “Times Like These” on Saturday during the Taylor Hawkins tribute show at the Wembley Arena in London. 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. Grohl was able to keep it together until he got mid-way through the song when he began to tear up.
The teenage son of late Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins stepped behind the set on Saturday night to honor his father — and it gave fans in attendance at the band’s show an incredibly emotional moment.
Shane Hawkins, son of late Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins, brought down the house while sitting in on drums for a powerful performance during Saturday’s tribute concert at Wembley Stadium in London.
Proud wife. Travis Barker honored his late friend Taylor Hawkins by jamming alongside the Foo Fighters at their tribute concert in London — and Kourtney Kardashian was in awe of her man the entire time.
Foo Fighters were joined by Sir Paul McCartney at a special tribute concert for the band’s late drummer, Taylor Hawkins, at London’s Wembley Stadium on Saturday. There were tears, cheers and heartfelt tributes from a host of rock legends as thousands of fans gathered in honour of Hawkins, who was found dead in his hotel room in Colombia in March. Sir Paul’s appearance was a surprise, causing the crowd to go wild as Foo Fighters singer Dave Grohl introduced him, along with The Pretenders’ Chrissie Hynde.
“Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert.” in London. Images of father and son were displayed on screens for the stadium to see as the song began, revealing the teen behind the drumset.Musicians from around the world gathered in support of Hawkins, with various artists playing songs from Foo Fighters’ vast catalog.
Wolfgang Van Halen «killed it» during his performance with Dave Grohl at the Taylor Hawkins tribute concert.The succinct analysis comes from none other than Wolfie's mom Valerie Bertinelli, who took to Twitter on Saturday and subtweeted a video showing Wolfgang rocking out onstage at Wembley Stadium in London. Bertinelli wrote, «WOLFIE KILLED IT.
Things got very emotional during the Foo Fighters‘ Taylor Hawkins tribute concert.
An emotional night. Dave Grohl broke down in tears while playing “Times Like These” with the remaining members of the Foo Fighters at the Taylor Hawkins’ Tribute concert on Saturday, September 3.
Wolfgang Van Halen «killed it» during his performance with Dave Grohl at the Taylor Hawkins tribute concert.The succinct analysis comes from none other than Wolfie's mom Valerie Bertinelli, who took to Twitter on Saturday and subtweeted a video showing Wolfgang rocking out onstage at Wembley Stadium in London. Bertinelli wrote, «WOLFIE KILLED IT.