History of Taylor Hawkins in Timeline
"Oliver Taylor Hawkins, best known as the drummer for the rock band Foo Fighters, had a significant impact on the music world. Joining the band in 1997, he contributed to eight studio albums until his passing in 2022. Prior to Foo Fighters, he honed his skills touring with Sass Jordan, Alanis Morissette, and as part of the band Sylvia, showcasing his versatility and talent."
February 17, 1972: Birth of Taylor Hawkins
Oliver Taylor Hawkins was born on February 17, 1972.
1976: Hawkins Family Moves to California
Taylor Hawkins' family moved to Laguna Beach, California in 1976.
1990: Graduation from High School
Taylor Hawkins graduated from Laguna Beach High School in 1990.
June 1995: Hawkins Joins Alanis Morissette's Band
Taylor Hawkins became Alanis Morissette's drummer in June 1995 for her "Jagged Little Pill" tour.
1996: Foo Fighters Recording Session Conflicts
The Foo Fighters experienced conflicts during the recording of their second album in 1996, leading to the departure of drummer William Goldsmith.
March 1997: Hawkins Leaves Morissette's Band
Taylor Hawkins left Alanis Morissette's Band in March 1997.
March 18, 1997: Hawkins Announced as Foo Fighters Drummer
The Foo Fighters announced Taylor Hawkins as their new drummer on March 18, 1997.
May 20, 1997: Release of "The Colour and the Shape"
The Foo Fighters released the album "The Colour and the Shape" on May 20, 1997.
1997: Hawkins Joins the Foo Fighters
In 1997, Taylor Hawkins joined the Foo Fighters as the drummer after the departure of William Goldsmith.
1998: Contribution to Brian May's "Another World"
Taylor Hawkins played drums on the track "Cyborg" from Brian May's solo album "Another World" in 1998.
1999: First Album with Foo Fighters
Taylor Hawkins recorded his first studio album with the Foo Fighters in 1999.
2000: Hawkins Approached by Guns N' Roses
Taylor Hawkins was approached by Guns N' Roses to be their drummer in 2000, but ultimately declined.
August 2001: Heroin Overdose
In August 2001, Taylor Hawkins overdosed on heroin and was in a coma for two weeks.
2004: Formation of Taylor Hawkins and the Coattail Riders
In 2004, Taylor Hawkins started his own side project called Taylor Hawkins and the Coattail Riders.
2005: Hawkins Marries Alison
Taylor Hawkins married his wife, Alison, in 2005.
2005: Best Rock Drummer Award
Taylor Hawkins was voted "Best Rock Drummer" in 2005 by the British drumming magazine Rhythm.
2005: Foo Fighters Release "On the Mend"
The Foo Fighters released the song "On the Mend," written about Hawkins' overdose, on their 2005 album "In Your Honor."
2005: Gretsch Drums Endorsement
In 2005, Taylor Hawkins began endorsing and playing Gretsch Drums.
2006: Release of First Taylor Hawkins and the Coattail Riders Album
Taylor Hawkins and the Coattail Riders released their first studio album in 2006.
2006: Release of Self-Titled Taylor Hawkins and the Coattail Riders Album
Taylor Hawkins and the Coattail Riders released their self-titled LP in 2006.
2006: Performance with Queen at VH1 Rock Honors
Taylor Hawkins performed with Queen at VH1 Rock Honors in 2006.
2007: Performance at Live Earth
Taylor Hawkins performed as part of the SOS Allstars at Live Earth in 2007.
2010: Release of "Red Light Fever"
Taylor Hawkins and the Coattail Riders released their second studio album, "Red Light Fever", in 2010.
2010: Contribution to Slash's Solo Album
Taylor Hawkins provided backing vocals on Slash's self-titled album, released in 2010.
2011: Foo Fighters: Back and Forth
The documentary "Foo Fighters: Back and Forth," which included details about Hawkins' overdose, was released in 2011.
2012: Move to Hidden Hills
In 2012, Taylor Hawkins and his family moved from Topanga Canyon to Hidden Hills, California.
January 21, 2013: Release of Vasco Rossi's "L'uomo più semplice"
Vasco Rossi's song "L'uomo più semplice", featuring Taylor Hawkins on drums, was released on January 21, 2013.
2013: Formation of Chevy Metal
During a break from the Foo Fighters in 2013, Taylor Hawkins formed the rock cover band Chevy Metal.
March 2014: Formation of the Birds of Satan
Taylor Hawkins announced his new side project, the Birds of Satan, in March 2014.
April 2014: Release of The Birds of Satan's Debut Album
The Birds of Satan released their self-titled debut album in April 2014.
2017: Release of "Concrete and Gold"
The Foo Fighters released the album "Concrete and Gold", which features Taylor Hawkins on lead vocals for the song "Sunday Rain", in 2017.
2018: Hawkins Discusses Overdose
Hawkins spoke about his 2001 overdose and his recovery in a 2018 interview with Beats 1 host Matt Wilkinson.
2019: Release of "Get the Money" and Critical Acclaim
Taylor Hawkins and the Coattail Riders released "Get the Money", which featured collaborations with various artists, in 2019. Loudwire named it one of the 50 best rock albums of the year.
2019: Release of "Get the Money"
Taylor Hawkins and the Coattail Riders released their third studio album, "Get the Money", in 2019.
2019: Release of Third Taylor Hawkins and the Coattail Riders Album
Taylor Hawkins and the Coattail Riders released their third studio album, "Get the Money", in 2019.
2019: Release of "Holy Man"
Taylor Hawkins completed an unfinished Dennis Wilson song titled "Holy Man", which was released in 2019.
2020: Formation of NHC
In 2020, Taylor Hawkins formed the supergroup NHC with Dave Navarro and Chris Chaney of Jane's Addiction.
June 2021: Health Interview
Hawkins discussed his health, including his sinus infections, exercise routine, and sleep apnea, in a June 2021 interview with Rolling Stone.
September 2021: NHC's Live Debut
NHC, Taylor Hawkins' supergroup, made their live debut in September 2021 at Eddie Vedder's Ohana festival.
October 2021: Release of Elton John's "The Lockdown Sessions"
Elton John released "The Lockdown Sessions" in October 2021, featuring Taylor Hawkins on drums for the song "E-Ticket".
2021: Induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Taylor Hawkins was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of the Foo Fighters in 2021.
2021: Last Album with Foo Fighters
Taylor Hawkins recorded his eighth and final studio album with the Foo Fighters in 2021.
February 25, 2022: Studio 666
On February 25, 2022, the comedy horror film "Studio 666," starring Taylor Hawkins and the Foo Fighters, was released.
March 2022: Announcement of Foo Fighters Tribute Shows
Following Taylor Hawkins' death, the Foo Fighters and his family announced two tribute shows in March 2022.
March 20, 2022: Hawkins' Final Performance
Taylor Hawkins played his last show with the Foo Fighters on March 20, 2022 at the Lollapalooza Argentina festival.
March 25, 2022: Death of Taylor Hawkins
Taylor Hawkins passed away on March 25, 2022.
April 3, 2022: Posthumous Grammy Awards
Taylor Hawkins posthumously won three Grammys with the Foo Fighters on April 3, 2022.
May 2022: Rolling Stone Article
In May 2022, Rolling Stone published an article suggesting that Hawkins was suffering from exhaustion before his death.
June 8, 2022: Tribute Concerts Announced
On June 8, 2022, the Foo Fighters and Hawkins' family announced two tribute concerts in his honor.
September 3, 2022: London Tribute Concert
The first tribute concert for Taylor Hawkins took place at Wembley Stadium in London on September 3, 2022, featuring performances by numerous artists.
September 2022: Foo Fighters Tribute Shows
The Foo Fighters held two tribute shows dedicated to Taylor Hawkins in September 2022.
September 27, 2022: Los Angeles Tribute Concert
The second Taylor Hawkins tribute concert was held at the Kia Forum in Inglewood, California, on September 27, 2022, with another lineup of guest artists.
2022: Release of NHC Album
NHC released their debut album in 2022.