After promising to return without drummer Taylor Hawkins, who tragically died in 2022, Foo Fighters officially announced its first headlining concerts this year. Taylor Hawkins never forgot why he was there in the first place - for the love of jumping behind a drum kit and playing the music you love. The 31-year-old also joined his dad Roger Taylor and Brian May on stage during the Queen segment of the star-studded concerts. The group had served as house band for much of the event . I remember sitting him on my drum riser when he was about 12 - when the Foo Fighters . Taylor is Rufus godfather, I love this take and i needed it, thank you. Even the color green tank top he wore is the same color his father's shirt was in that performance. In 1997, Dave Grohl's up-and-coming post-Nirvana band Foo Fighters were in need of a drummer following the departure of drummer William Goldsmith during the sessions for their second album, "The Colour And The Shape" (via Drum!). 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Rufus Tiger Taylor is the son of Queen drummer Roger Taylor. But it almost never happened, as Hawkins recalled in Foo Fighters Back and Forth documentary, Dave Grohl asked Hawkins "if he knew anyone" who might be interested in filling the vacant drum chair, thinking that Hawkins himself wouldn't be interested due to the fact he was currently occupying the most sought-after pop/rock session stool on the planet. Hawkins' connection to Queen went far beyond his immense fandom. He forged a friendship with Dave Grohl via coinciding festival performances, the two drummers hitting it off immediately - musically and with a Ryu/Ken twins-separated-at-birth likeness and similarity. So that kind of thought got me through it. Dave Grohl breaks down in tears during set opener 'Times Like These', An emotional Dave Grohl during 'Times Like These'. In 2011, Taylor would perform alongside his father, when he joined the Queen + Adam Lambert collaboration as a touring musician, providing drums and percussion for the stage show. So now I suddenly have to go in and play a nine-minute solo in front of them! Sad to write this or to never see you again. Liam Gallagher with Foo . A subscription makes a thoughtful gift for both family and friends. Travis barker, Roger Taylor's son Rufus, and other musicians performed in the tribute concert. Taylor Hawkins of Foo Fighters performs onstage during the One Love Malibu Festival at King Gillette Ranch on Dec. 2, 2018 in Malibu, Calif. Scott Dudelson/GI for ABA. Currently, he is 16 years old. Keep up with the latest Showbiz exclusives by followingMetro Showbiz on Snapchat. What would he say? He would just be egging me on, I know it. Starting his career playing with Sass Jordan, before moving on to Alanis Morissettes band, he might not have known it at the time (or perhaps maybe he did) that the distinctive "goofy" guy behind the drums, arms flailing with a shaggy shock of surfer-blonde hair would go on to become not only one of the most influential drummers of his time, but a cornerstone of one of the most successful rock bands of the 21st century. In a new interview with Music Radar, Rufus Taylor has spoken about his incredibly close friendship with Taylor Hawkins and what it was like stepping into his shoes at the tribute concerts four months ago. Later, Foo Fighters revealed they planned to continue on as a band after Taylor Hawkins death. The Darkness drummer Rufus Taylor has commented on drumming with Foo Fighters at the Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concerts in September. He was always really sweet to me. So now I suddenly have to go in and play a nine-minute solo in front of them! It's clear Queen are massive influences on the Foo Fighters, with 'Somebody to Love' being . I was instantly just in love with the guy, I just thought he was the coolest person Id ever met. Foo Fighters' Taylor Hawkins tribute show has been removed from . (Shutterstock) While Alison and the children have yet to make a public statement on the tragic passing, the love . Just like any American teenager of the era, Hawkins raised himself as a devotee of classic rock, culminating in a drumming style that had the power of John Bonham, the technicality of Neil Peart, the frenetic intricacies of Stewart Copeland, the showmanship of Alex Van Halen and Tommy Lee, and the hooks of Roger Taylor. Guitarist Brian May and drummer Roger Taylor appeared at Wembley to perform a five-song set including We Will Rock You, Under Pressure and Somebody To Love. The artist, 50, was found dead in a luxury hotel in Colombia on Friday - days before the rock band was set to headline the Lollapalooza festival in So Paulo, Brazil. As the news of Taylor Hawkins' untimely passing hits, we pay tribute to the man who repositioned drummers as rock stars. "Rufus Taylor . FOO Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins pledged to take care of himself in a chilling voice message sent the night before his death. Rufus Taylor played drums on 'Best of You' and 'These Days' with Foo Fighters at Wembley Stadium, and the latter track at the Los Angeles concert 24 days later. His drumming was at the core of this concept. Rufus is the son of Queens drummer Roger Taylor OBE. 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"Queen were my first concert and every concert since has been a bit of a letdown," Hawkins said that night. Taylor was the backbone of that band. It was very weird. I don't believe for a second any of the other members of the Foos, nor the Hawkins family see Rufus drumming as a painful thing, they will see him as a member of their family taking over the reins. He is the spitting image of his father Roger. The setlist from London's Wembley Stadium on 3 September 2022 was: Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert Setlist: Liam Gallagher with Foo Fighters - Rock 'N' Roll Star. Tina Campbell. Foo Fighters fans will fondly remember Hawkins often adding Somebody To Love to the bands sets, taking over as the lead vocalist from Dave Grohl to belt out the Queen classic. I live streamed Wembly and have watched it several times. I think you are forgetting that the Taylor family and the Hawkins (and foo fighters) families were proper tight, Rufus essentially grew up around the foos and saw Taylor as an uncle, he idolised him and treated him the same as blood family (as did his dad). It feels right. And of course the most ridiculous drummer on the planet. Inside Taylor Hawkins' Relationship With Queen Drummer Roger Taylor. But Hawkins had many other strings to his bow outside of the performances at Wembley and the Glastonbury and Coachella headline sets, where the view for most is limited to the big screen. Bath But Taylors vocals also earned him some additional credits. Visit our corporate site (opens in new tab). But he wasnt just looking back. As well as writing and releasing three albums with his side-project, Taylor Hawkins and The Coattail Riders, he also founded The Birds of Satan. The dude was absolutely amazing during the tribute show, fucking killed it with the energy and and just an all round amazing drummer, The downside is he looks so much like Hawkins, right down to the clothing and hawk tattoo that it would fucking hurt every time he played, I'm sure whoever they choose (if they do decided to continue on) will be an amazing choice. Queen's Roger Taylor dedicated his OBE to the late Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins following his investiture ceremony at Windsor Castle on Wednesday. More than an uncle. The Wembley leg of the Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert sent fans of the late Foo Fighters drummer into an emotional roller coaster. Rufus Tiger Taylor is the current drummer of The Darkness, and a touring drummer of "Queen + Adam Lambert." Other big influences on Hawkins' musicianship included Rush drummer Neil Peart, The Police drummer Stewart Copeland, and Genesis drummer and vocalist Phil Collins. Taylors 31-year-old son Rufus is the drummer for English rock band The Darkness. Live at Wembley Stadium, London, UK. I didnt know what was gonna happen. I was instantly just in love with the guy, I just thought he was the coolest person I'd ever met. Josh Freese joined the band for Times Like These and All My Life. But consider that Foo Fighters emerged during the height of mid/late-90s dance musics popularity, became even bigger while nu-metal was at its peak, saw off a period of dubstep and remained in parallel with EDM right through to the present day. This is all good. I dont have the words. Its too much. In 2001, Hawkins and his Foo Fighters bandmate, Dave Grohl, were on hand to induct the legendary band's four members guitarist Brian May, drummer Roger Taylor, bassist John Deacon, and late vocalist Freddie Mercury into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. The Darkness drummer Rufus Taylor has commented on drumming with Foo Fighters at the Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concerts in September. The Darkness drummer Rufus Taylor joined Foo Fighters on stage for an emotional rendition of Best Of You and These Days. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Its not just his peers, though. Taylor has joined the band on both of their world tours, and remains a mainstay of their live show. Only the hair is the same with Taylor. Across his career he has interviewed legends including Ozzy Osbourne, Lemmy, Metallica, Iron Maiden (including getting a trip on Ed Force One courtesy of Bruce Dickinson), Guns N' Roses, KISS, Slipknot, System Of A Down and Meat Loaf. In 2006, when Chris Pennie was unable to perform on Coheed and Cambrias No World For Tomorrow, Taylor Hawkins flew under the radar to cut the drum tracks, as well as touring with the band. When Queen was mentioned, Grohl's reply was, "Don't get him started please." Taylor Hawkins, wife Alison and daughter Annabelle attend film premiere in 2022. I had a lot of people slating me at the time because Id just started playing drums professionally. A frequent part of Foo Fighters' live shows involved playing covers. Speaking alongside his wife Sarina after the ceremony, Taylor shared: Were still so upset about it and completely devastated. Rufus Taylor joined Foo Fighters at the show's end for a performance of the band's 2005 hit "Best of You." Drumming as if he was a man possessed, Taylor delivered an incredible drum fill . in 1999, Basically the more mellow or mid-tempo ones I played really well. Born in 2006, Oliver Shane Hawkins is the first son of Alison Hawkins and the late Taylor Hawkins. MusicRadar is part of Future plc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. Photo by Sergione Infuso/Corbis via Getty Images. Funk #49 (with Dave . 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