A new documentary titled Let There Be Drums!, out on Oct. 28, features the last filmed interview from late Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins. A trailer was just released yesterday in which there’s a clip of Hawkins saying that the “second I sat on the drums, it was like a bolt of lightning went through […]
Bigger has traditionally been better when it comes to the Foo Fighters, so it was no surprise the group outdid itself again on Tuesday (Sept. 27) at Los Angeles’ Kia Forum during the second of two tribute concerts for drummer Taylor Hawkins, who died suddenly on March 25. Having just staged a massive celebration of […]
Miley Cyrus rocked out with Def Leppard and members of the Foo Fighters tonight (Sept. 27) at the Taylor Hawkins tribute concert at Los Angeles’ Kia Forum, performing “Photograph” as a duet with Leppard’s Joe Elliott. Beforehand, Def Leppard was joined by Grohl, Weezer drummer Pat Wilson and Foos guitarists Pat Smear and Chris Shiflett […]
Dave Grohl’s 16-year-old daughter Violet kicked off a star-studded tribute to late Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins tonight (Sept. 27) at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles with a moving rendition of Leonard Cohen’s “Hallelujah” backed by guitarist Alain Johannes. “This is the hometown shit tonight, so you’ve gotta make it loud for Taylor,” Dave […]
On the eve of the second Taylor Hawkins tribute concert in Los Angeles, Heart co-founder Nancy Wilson has shared a song about the late Foo Fighters drummer, “Amigo Amiga,” which she began writing the day of his March 25 passing. [embedded content][embedded content] At the request of the Foo Fighters, Wilson will perform the track […]
Next Tuesday, the second Taylor Hawkins tribute concert will take place at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles. Today, the final group of special guests was revealed, and it’s a strong cast of musicians. Soundgarden’s Matt Cameron and Kim Thayil, Danny Carey of Tool, Tommy Lee, The Darkness singer Justin Hawkins, The Pretty Reckless’ Taylor […]
After hours of emceeing and playing various instruments for other acts, Dave Grohl closed out the Taylor Hawkins tribute in London with the surviving members of Foo Fighters and surprise guest Paul McCartney. Though no one can replace Hawkins behind the kit, the Foos were joined by a number of drummers during their set, including […]
Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins was a rock’n’roll fanatic through and through, and many of his most formative influences assembled tonight (Sept. 3) at London’s Wembley Stadium in tribute to the artist, who died suddenly in March at age 50.The latter portion of the concert began with The Pretenders, a band Dave Grohl said he […]
Rock supergroup Them Crooked Vultures reunited tonight (Sept. 3) during the Taylor Hawkins tribute concert at London’s Wembley Stadium for its first live performance since 2010. Following a pre-recorded introduction by Elton John, the trio — comprised of Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl on drums, Led Zeppelin’s John Paul Jones on bass and Queens Of […]
Wolfgang Van Halen did his late father Eddie proud tonight (Sept. 3) during the Taylor Hawkins tribute at London’s Wembley Stadium, shredding on lead guitar during renditions of Van Halen’s “On Fire” and “Hot for Teacher.” The younger Van Halen was backed by Dave Grohl on bass and Josh Freese on drums, while The Darkness’ […]