Taylor Hawkins
Oliver Taylor Hawkins (February 17, 1972 – March 25, 2022) was an American musician who was best known as the drummer of the rock band Foo Fighters. Joining the band in 1997, Hawkins quickly became one of the group's most recognizable faces. He remained the Foo Fighters' drummer for over 25 years until his sudden death in 2022. He recorded eight studio albums with the band between 1999 and 2021. Before joining the band, he was a touring drummer for Sass Jordan and Alanis Morissette, as well as the drummer of the progressive experimental band Sylvia.
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Hawkins performing with Foo Fighters in 2017 | |
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| Birth name | Oliver Taylor Hawkins |
| Born | February 17, 1972 Fort Worth, Texas, U.S. |
| Origin | Laguna Beach, California, U.S. |
| Died | March 25, 2022 (aged 50) Bogotá, Colombia |
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| Occupation(s) | Musician |
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| Years active | 1990–2022 |
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| Website | taylorhawkins |
In 2004, Hawkins formed his own side project, Taylor Hawkins and the Coattail Riders, in which he played drums and sang, releasing three studio albums between 2006 and 2019. He formed the supergroup NHC with Jane's Addiction members Dave Navarro and Chris Chaney in 2020, where he also took on lead vocal and drumming duties.
Hawkins was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2021 as a member of Foo Fighters. He was voted "Best Rock Drummer" in 2005 by the British drumming magazine Rhythm. Known for his sheer power and stage presence, Hawkins is consistently ranked as one of the greatest drummers of all time.