Foo Fighters And The Hawkins Family Announce Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concerts

by | Jun 8, 2022

Following the devastating and untimely loss of Taylor Hawkins at the age of just 50, Foo Fighters understandably cancelled all upcoming events and took the time to process, reflect and mourn. And while that process will be a lifelong one, celebrating the life of Hawkins, who was far more than simply a drummer in one of the world’s biggest bands, was simply something that had to be done.

Foo Fighters @ Glastonbury

Today, Foo Fighters and the Hawkins family have announced a pair of tribute shows. Dave Grohl, Nate Mendel, Chris Shiflett, Pat Smear and Rami Jaffee will come together with the Hawkins family to celebrate the life, music and love of their husband, father, brother and bandmate with The Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concerts.

Foo Fighters @ Roundhouse

As one of the most respected and beloved figures in modern music, Taylor’s monolithic talent and magnetic personality endeared him to millions of fans, peers, friends and fellow musical legends the world over. Millions mourned his untimely passing on 25th March this year, with passionate and sincere tributes coming from fans as well as musicians Taylor idolised. The Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concerts will unite several of those artists, the Hawkins family and of course his Foo Fighters brothers in celebration of Taylor’s memory and his legacy as a global rock icon—his bandmates and his inspirations playing the songs that he fell in love with, and the ones he brought to life.

Foo Fighters @ Glastonbury

The all-star rock and roll shows will take place on 3rd September at London’s Wembley Stadium and 27th September at The Kia Forum in Los Angeles.

Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert

The lineups for each show will be announced shortly. Sign up to receive information on timings, ticketing links and on sale dates here.

Taylor Hawkins & the Coattail Riders @ Scala

Taylor Hawkins joined Foo Fighters in 1997, first appearing with the band on the tour supporting sophomore album The Colour & The Shape. He made his recorded debut with Foo Fighters with 1999’s There Is Nothing Left To Lose, playing on every subsequent FF album, including One By OneIn Your Honor (the first FF album to feature him assuming lead vocal duties on his song Cold Day In The Sun), Echoes, Silence, Patience & GraceWasting LightSonic HighwaysConcrete & Gold (also featuring him as lead singer on Sunday Rain along with Beatles legend Paul McCartney on drums) and Medicine at Midnight. As a member of Foo Fighters, Taylor was a 15-time GRAMMY Award winner and member of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. He lived and loved music to an insatiable degree, with Foo Fighters as well as his numerous solo and side projects and collaborations including releasing three records as lead singer with Taylor Hawkins and the Coattail Riders.

Sound City Players @ The Forum

Taylor has been described by those that know him as a lifelong music fan first and foremost. His personal relationships, collaborations and jam sessions with some of his childhood heroes, such as Queen’s Roger Taylor and The Police sticksman Stewart Copeland will go down as one of the key aspects that made him keep smiling, keep drumming and fueling his desire to excel in his field and be open to trying new things.

Foo Fighters @ Roundhouse

As a long-time fan of Foo Fighters, it’s incredibly difficult to imagine them playing without Taylor on drums or upfront on vocals, singing one of the groups own Hawkins-led tunes or a rendition of a Queen classic. So it must be taking more strength than this writer can imagine for the Foo Fighters and Hawkins family to put on these shows, another reminder of what has been taken away from them far too soon.

Running In Place

Photos by Kalpesh Patel
 
John Butler (Kane Hibberd)

John Butler Reignites As A Solo Powerhouse With New Album PRISM & UK Tour Dates

Australian roots-rock icon John Butler is set to make a bold international return with his brand-new solo album PRISM, arriving on 5th September via Because Music. The record marks a pivotal moment in Butler’s career—his first full-length release since moving away from the John Butler Trio banner. Alongside the announcement, Butler has dropped the album’s soaring lead single, So Sorry, and confirmed a string of UK tour dates this autumn.

Rise Against (Mynxii White)

Rise Against Announce Fiery New Album ‘Ricochet’ With Lead Single ‘I Want It All’

Four years after their last full-length release, punk veterans Rise Against return with a vengeance. Their upcoming...
Poptones (Rune Gro-Nielsen)

Poptones Announce Second Album ‘Pure’ & Share Expansive New Single ‘Skin Of Sea’

Danish experimental rock trio Poptones have announced the arrival of their sophomore album Pure, due out September 26, 2025, via Happy Metal Records. The news lands alongside the release of the album’s first single, “Skin of Sea”—a sweeping and atmospheric track that marks a bold evolution in the band’s sound.

Lizzie Esau for Rockshot Magazine (Kalpesh Patel)

“Always Dreaming Of Something, And Not On This Planet” — Lizzie Esau Has Sky-High Ambitions

It’s a grey day in Newcastle, but Lizzie Esau is all colour. Not just in her sound — an intoxicating blend of indie...
The Royston Club (Sam Crowston)

The Royston Club Announce New Album ‘Songs For The Spine’ And Biggest Tour Yet Ciematic

After the Top 20 success of their debut album, The Royston Club are pushing into bold new territory with the announcement of their second full-length record, Songs For The Spine, due out 8th August. Alongside the album reveal comes the emotionally charged new single Glued To The Bed, premiered by Huw Stephens on BBC 6 Music, and news of their biggest UK headline tour to date—culminating in a major London show at the O2 Forum Kentish Town.

Lissie (Madison Speer)

Rockshot Favourite Lissie Returns With Tender New EP Promises, Sharing Heartfelt Cover Of ‘I’ll Stand By You’

A long-time favourite here at Rockshot Magazine, American singer-songwriter Lissie makes a welcome return with her...
Skerryvore (Press)

Skerryvore Unveil Uplifting New Single ‘The Sea That Sings’ Ahead of Biggest Show Yet At Floors Castle

Scottish folk-rock trailblazers Skerryvore are celebrating 20 years of music, memories, and massive live moments with...
Will Linley (Press)

Will Linley Channels Heartache Into Euphoria On New Single ‘Cinematic’

South African-born artist Will Linley is keeping his foot on the gas. The 23-year-old singer-songwriter has returned with his brand-new single Cinematic via Island Records—a sweeping, emotional anthem that perfectly captures the push-pull between heartbreak and hope. Known for his self-coined “sad-pop” style, Linley once again proves his ability to transform personal pain into songs that make you want to dance through the tears.

Pin It on Pinterest

Share This

Share Thing