Remembering Taylor Hawkins
The Foo Fighters drummer passed away suddenly at the age of 50
One of the most talented groups in recent history is now unfortunately no longer fully intact. The world woke up today to the tragic news of Taylor Hawkins’ passing at the young age of 50. The band was on a South American tour and Hawkins’ death was sudden.
While we do not yet know the circumstances behind Hawkins’ sudden passing and should not speculate, let’s instead look into the illustrious life and career of the late, great Taylor Hawkins.
Early Life
Oliver Taylor Hawkins was born on 17 February 1972 in Fort Worth, Texas. At the age of four, Hawkins, his parents and his two siblings moved to Laguna Beach, California. It was there that Hawkins grew up, studied, and developed his passion for music.
As a child, Hawkins enjoyed the Beach Boys and was particularly drawn to their drummer, Dennis Wilson. Aside from being a capable musician, Wilson had a mystique about him brought about mainly by his rugged image and rock n roll lifestyle.
