History of Taylor Hawkins in Timeline
Oliver Taylor Hawkins (Taylor Hawkins) was an American musician best known as the drummer for the rock band Foo Fighters, a position he held from 1997 until his death in 2022. He shared vocal duties with Dave Grohl and recorded eight studio albums with the band. Prior to joining Foo Fighters, Hawkins toured as a drummer for Sass Jordan and Alanis Morissette and played with the experimental band Sylvia. His energetic performances and musical talent made him a beloved figure in the rock music community.
February 17, 1972: Oliver Taylor Hawkins Born
On February 17, 1972, Oliver Taylor Hawkins, who later became known as Taylor Hawkins, was born in Fort Worth, Texas. He would later become the drummer for the rock band Foo Fighters.
1976: Family Moved to Laguna Beach
In 1976, Taylor Hawkins' family moved to Laguna Beach, California, where he grew up.
1977: Genesis Seconds Out Album Release
In 1977, the Genesis live album Seconds Out was released, which inspired Taylor Hawkins after he listened to Neil Peart of Rush.
1990: Graduated from Laguna Beach High School
In 1990, Taylor Hawkins graduated from Laguna Beach High School, where he had been friends with future Yes lead vocalist Jon Davison.
June 1995: Joined Alanis Morissette's Tour
From June 1995, Taylor Hawkins was Alanis Morissette's drummer on the tour supporting the album Jagged Little Pill.
1996: Conflict During Recording of Second Album
In 1996, after touring through the spring, the Foo Fighters entered a Seattle studio to record their second album. Conflict during recording reportedly erupted between Dave Grohl and drummer William Goldsmith, eventually causing Goldsmith to leave the band.
March 1997: End of Morissette Tour
In March 1997 Taylor Hawkins concluded touring as Alanis Morissette's drummer supporting Jagged Little Pill and her Can't Not tour.
March 18, 1997: Hawkins Announced as New Foo Fighters Drummer
On March 18, 1997, Taylor Hawkins was announced as the new drummer for the Foo Fighters. He first appeared with the band in the music video for "Monkey Wrench".
May 20, 1997: The Colour and the Shape Released
On May 20, 1997, The Colour and the Shape, the second album by the Foo Fighters, was released. The album was almost completely re-recorded with Dave Grohl on drums after the departure of William Goldsmith. Taylor Hawkins was then contacted to join the band.
1997: Joined Foo Fighters
In 1997, Taylor Hawkins joined the rock band Foo Fighters as their drummer and vocalist, sharing vocals with Dave Grohl. He remained the band's drummer until his death in March 2022.
1998: Played on Brian May's Solo Album
In 1998, Taylor Hawkins played on the track "Cyborg" from Queen guitarist Brian May's solo album, Another World.
1999: First Album with Foo Fighters
In 1999, Taylor Hawkins recorded his first studio album with the Foo Fighters. He went on to record eight studio albums with the band between 1999 and 2021.
2000: Contacted by Guns N' Roses
In 2000, Taylor Hawkins was contacted by Guns N' Roses to replace Josh Freese on drums. He considered the offer before Roger Taylor convinced him to remain in Foo Fighters.
August 2001: Heroin Overdose and Coma
In August 2001, Taylor Hawkins overdosed on heroin, which left him in a coma for two weeks. Dave Grohl was beside his hospital bed in London until he woke up.
2004: Forms Taylor Hawkins and the Coattail Riders
In 2004, Taylor Hawkins formed his own side project, Taylor Hawkins and the Coattail Riders. In this band, he played drums and sang, and they released three studio albums between 2006 and 2019.
2005: Endorsed Gretsch Drums
From 2005 until his death, Taylor Hawkins endorsed and played Gretsch Drums.
2005: Married Alison
In 2005, Taylor Hawkins married Alison. Together they had three children.
2005: Named Best Rock Drummer
In 2005, Taylor Hawkins was voted "Best Rock Drummer" by the British drumming magazine Rhythm.
2005: Album 'In Your Honor' Released
In 2005, The Foo Fighters released the album 'In Your Honor', containing the song 'On the Mend' written by Dave Grohl about Taylor Hawkins' coma in 2001.
2006: Performed with Queen at VH1 Rock Honors
In 2006, Taylor Hawkins played drums at VH1's Rock Honors while Queen performed "We Will Rock You".
2006: Released Self-Titled LP
In 2006, Taylor Hawkins released a self-titled LP with his side project, Taylor Hawkins and the Coattail Riders.
2006: Released first studio album with Taylor Hawkins and the Coattail Riders
In 2006, Taylor Hawkins released his first studio album with his side project Taylor Hawkins and the Coattail Riders, in which he played drums and sang. They went on to release two more albums between 2006 and 2019.
2007: Part of SOS Allstars at Live Earth
In 2007, at Live Earth, Taylor Hawkins was part of SOS Allstars with Roger Taylor of Queen and Chad Smith of Red Hot Chili Peppers.
2010: Red Light Fever Released
In 2010, Taylor Hawkins and the Coattail Riders released their second studio album, Red Light Fever.
2010: Appeared on Slash's Solo Album
In 2010, Taylor Hawkins appeared on Slash's solo album Slash, providing backing vocals on the track "Crucify the Dead", featuring Ozzy Osbourne.
2011: Grohl Wrote Song About Hawkins' Coma
In the 2011 documentary Foo Fighters: Back and Forth, Dave Grohl revealed that he wrote the song "On the Mend" from the band's 2005 album In Your Honor about Taylor Hawkins while he was in a coma.
2012: Moved to Hidden Hills
In 2012, Taylor Hawkins and his family moved to Hidden Hills, California, after moving from Topanga Canyon.
January 21, 2013: Release of "L'uomo più semplice"
On January 21, 2013, Vasco Rossi's song, "L'uomo più semplice", was released in Italy, featuring Taylor Hawkins on drums.
2013: Forms Chevy Metal Cover Band
In 2013, while the Foo Fighters were on break, Taylor Hawkins formed a rock cover band called Chevy Metal.
March 2014: Announced Birds of Satan Side Project
In March 2014, Taylor Hawkins announced his new side project called the Birds of Satan. It features Hawkins's drum technician and bandmate from Chevy Metal, Wiley Hodgden, and guitarist Mick Murphy also of Chevy Metal.
April 2014: Birds of Satan Debut Album Release
In April 2014, The Birds of Satan released their self-titled debut album, with a release party at 'Rock n Roll Pizza' featuring the Foo Fighters guesting on some of the cover tracks.
2017: Sang Lead Vocals on "Sunday Rain"
In 2017, Taylor Hawkins sang lead vocals for "Sunday Rain", a track on the Foo Fighters' album Concrete and Gold.
2018: Hawkins Speaks About Overdose
In 2018, Taylor Hawkins spoke about his 2001 overdose incident, saying that he was partying a lot and that it was a real changing point for him. He also said he was sober.
2019: Release of 'Get the Money'
In 2019, Taylor Hawkins and the Coattail Riders released the album 'Get the Money'. Stars such as LeAnn Rimes sang on his songs, and Loudwire named it one of the 50 best rock efforts of 2019.
2019: Last Album with the Coattail Riders
In 2019, Taylor Hawkins and the Coattail Riders released their last studio album. Taylor Hawkins formed the project in 2004, and released three studio albums between 2006 and 2019.
2019: Get the Money Released
In 2019, Taylor Hawkins and the Coattail Riders released their third studio album, Get the Money.
2019: Released "Holy Man" Single
In 2019, Taylor Hawkins completed an unfinished recording of a song by Beach Boys' drummer Dennis Wilson titled "Holy Man" by writing and singing new lyrics. The recording was issued as a single for Record Store Day.
2020: Forms NHC Supergroup
In 2020, Taylor Hawkins formed the supergroup NHC with Dave Navarro and Chris Chaney of Jane's Addiction. In this group, Hawkins took on lead vocal and drumming duties.
June 2021: Discussed Health in Rolling Stone Interview
In a June 2021 interview with Rolling Stone magazine, Taylor Hawkins discussed his health, mentioning he gets sinus infections really bad, is in amazing shape, and likely has sleep apnea.
September 2021: NHC Live Debut
In September 2021, the supergroup NHC, formed by Taylor Hawkins, Dave Navarro, and Chris Chaney, made its live debut at Eddie Vedder's Ohana festival.
October 2021: Featured on Elton John's Album
In October 2021, Elton John released The Lockdown Sessions, which featured Taylor Hawkins playing drums on the song "E-Ticket".
2021: Final Album with Foo Fighters
In 2021, Taylor Hawkins recorded his last studio album with the Foo Fighters. He recorded eight studio albums with the band between 1999 and 2021.
2021: Inducted into Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
In 2021, one year before his death, Taylor Hawkins was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of the Foo Fighters.
February 25, 2022: Studio 666 Release
On February 25, 2022, Taylor Hawkins starred as himself along with the other members of Foo Fighters in the comedy horror film Studio 666.
March 2022: Hawkins' Death
In March 2022, Taylor Hawkins, the drummer for the Foo Fighters, passed away. He had recorded eight studio albums with the band between 1999 and 2021.
March 20, 2022: Final Performance with Foo Fighters
On March 20, 2022, Taylor Hawkins' final performance with the Foo Fighters before his death was at the Lollapalooza Argentina festival.
March 25, 2022: Taylor Hawkins' Death
On March 25, 2022, Taylor Hawkins, the drummer for the Foo Fighters, passed away. He had been the band's drummer since 1997.
April 3, 2022: Posthumous Grammy Wins
On April 3, 2022, Taylor Hawkins posthumously won three Grammys with the Foo Fighters.
May 2022: Rolling Stone Article on Exhaustion Before Death
In May 2022, an article in Rolling Stone suggested that Taylor Hawkins was suffering from extreme exhaustion before his death and asked for no more tour dates. However, interviewees later disavowed the article's representations of their comments.
June 8, 2022: Announcement of Taylor Hawkins Tribute Shows
On June 8, 2022, the Foo Fighters and the family of Taylor Hawkins announced two tribute shows to honor him.
September 3, 2022: Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert at Wembley Stadium
On September 3, 2022, the first tribute concert for Taylor Hawkins was held at Wembley Stadium in London. The Foo Fighters were joined by numerous artists, including Travis Barker, Nandi Bushell, Liam Gallagher, Brian May, Paul McCartney and Hawkins' son Oliver Shane Hawkins who performed "My Hero". The concert was streamed live on YouTube and Paramount+, and broadcast on CBS.
September 2022: Tribute Shows Announced
In September 2022, after his death, the Foo Fighters and Taylor Hawkins' family announced two tribute shows in his honor.
September 27, 2022: Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert at the Kia Forum
On September 27, 2022, the second tribute concert for Taylor Hawkins took place at the Kia Forum in Inglewood, California. It featured Hawkins' bandmates and guest artists including Jack Black, Miley Cyrus, Alanis Morissette, and Pink. Shane Hawkins also played with Chevy Metal.
2022: NHC Album Release
In 2022, the album recorded by the supergroup NHC, which was formed by Taylor Hawkins, Dave Navarro and Chris Chaney in 2021, was released.
2023: Posthumous appearance on Iggy Pop's album
In 2023, Taylor Hawkins posthumously appeared on select tracks on Iggy Pop's album Every Loser.
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