Foo Fighters ft. Shane Hawkins Perform "My Hero" | MTV

Shane Hawkins joined Foo Fighters as drummer to perform "My Hero" at the Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert.
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[@davidpeck4594]

Played with the rage of a 16 year old who lost his father. Inspiring and heartbreaking.

[@wendys7285]

Wow, amazing and touching.

[@SS-gx7tg]

Kid sat down at a drum set and walked away from a pile of sawdust

[@Tao_Tology]

Getting to be with thousands and thousands of people saying 'Yes, we miss him too. He was wonderful and now it sucks he's gone' while you honor the person you lost will probably cover about 2 years of therapy.

[@joer2513]

I was there, and when I just turned 17 I lost my father to substance abuse, god bless this guy, he kicked ass, it was one night to remember

[@SS-gx7tg]

@@joer2513 RIP man. I just lost a friend to h several weeks ago. (trigger warning ahead) He was found in his car in a motel parking lot, had been there for 3 days (in the sweltering summer heat). Just brutal. It's an epidemic affecting all demographics and backgrounds. Hoping for a better tomorrow.

[@callumbacciocchi]

His father would be unimaginably proud of Shane, didn’t miss a single beat, phenomenal performance

[@mmoore385]

4:03 Agreed.. And, is it just me? But this is where Shane absolutely Exploded (in a good way). . Imo too say that this was an epic performance is simply an understatement

[@ethanvanacker]

This kid is definitely going places. Just seeing his expression and the energy he puts out while jamming out on the that set

[@IceSpoon]

He even broke his right drumstick and gave two fucks about it, he just kept punishing the tom drums. Keep on rocking, Shane. Keep on

[@michaelbuettner1487]

@@ethanvanacker Even though it’s a mega easy song to play, he’s still very good for a kid and what a performance from him emotionally and mentally, just a beautiful moment love to watch it every now and again.

[@michaelbuettner1487]

@@MrPaulsauer The guy who used to sit in that seat

[@IdeaPants365]

Every band member on stage saw the best thing that their friend ever did in his life behind those drums: Shane.

[@DanielDanielsonComedy]

Got me crying with this comment. Truth.

[@sugarx6687]

let s mention the mother too, since they do an hard job and they are barely mentioned all the times.

[@klaws3522]

⁠@@sugarx6687well the father died. so that’s why they only mentioned him.

[@TheWorldListens]

​@@sugarx6687 Just why...

[@mattlawson714]

This has become one of my favorite drum performances of all time. You cannot possibly get more passionate than a kid who just lost his dad. You can see the pain on his face and he’s channeling it into something positive.

[@CandyPerkins1864]

I have watched this video at least 10 times and it gives me chills each time. Yes, Shane is very passionate.

[@mattlawson714]

@@CandyPerkins1864 he is really just laying it all out there. All of his emotions! I’m glad that somebody else recognized this. I just lost my best friend on Sunday. I don’t know you but thank you for your kind comment.

[@mattrobinson22]

He hit those drums so hard as if he was trying to make sure his dad heard him. Absolutely amazing.

[@evelyngandara6874]

Agree 💯🥁

[@sebastianlindon8992]

Couldn't have put it better myself

[@shannonjohnson6629]

🙌🏽

[@GriefHammer]

Oh he heard him alright. Taylor was in that room that night, pretty sure everyone felt it.

[@stephanielauren987]

Just made me cry again thank you haha but yes he did!

[@henry8150]

The tormenting irony of Dave being a drummer who lost his singer, and now a singer who lost his drummer💔

[@southernladyish]

Damn that’s deep.

[@Cassiee102]

Heavy

[@kurtisdeakin]

Now THIS comment hit me, as a bassist who's lost people.... damn.... well put. That put it on a different level. Doubly sad now :(

[@dr_ohgeekush2207]

at least his drummer left backup ❤

[@lyrixmaples]

Damn bro made me tear up

[@Localgoof88]

You can see all the emotions in Shane’s face. The sorrow The anger The passion Kid’s got potential, man

[@rabinwilliams1186]

Yea he does ❤its Amazing 👏

[@Saku19]

He's got trauma

[@hurricanesydney3777]

​@@Saku19damn right he does. but I don't think he will allow that to define him. having lost a parent at a young age myself, I feel for him. but this kid has a support system most people couldn't even dream of having. he's going to be fine - no, better than fine, he'll be fantastic.

[@PaintSplashProductions]

Kinda hope he continues drumming in the band, obviously not all the time but it’d be cool for him on future concerts

[@Houstinho23]

For sure! That performance was everything… with THAT song! 🔥

[@DaneMazzaro]

When the camera angles show everyone (5:09), even the other band members, looking at Shane that's when you realize he was the show. What an emotional performance!

[@stevemcqueen9539]

I’m a grown ass man and I cry like a baby every time I watch this. Not going to lie. Amazing.

[@kiduchiha5098]

Same here

[@pedrogomezh]

No you don’t

[@gamingmostly7244]

@@pedrogomezh are you in the with him room when he watches it?

[@philipalmen5116]

Nah dude, real men in touch with their emotions DO CRY. It's 2024.

[@adamb2619]

Me too man!

[@ManadaCan]

Dave wasn’t kidding. That kid was swinging for the fences. Unbelievably touching.

[@jeffhendrix2166]

He did his father so proud. I cried through the whole thing.

[@robertdentato9394]

That kid had some pretty big shoes to fill. And fill them he did.

[@ronaldwozniak7529]

Giving my heart shakes!

[@Chatterbox-94]

Shane is truly his father’s son. Seeing this was like seeing Taylor come back to life. I’m sure he’s smiling and cheering in heaven above. RIP Taylor.

[@jeffhendrix2166]

@@Chatterbox-94 I couldn’t agree more. When they first showed his son I couldn’t see the resemblance. Then they showed pictures of Taylor at that age and they look identical to each other.

[@melissapayne7396]

As someone who lost their drummer dad, I feel this with every cell in my body.

[@rabinwilliams1186]

Peace be onto you 🙏 that passes all understanding 🙏 I pray every time you hear the beat of a drum 🥁 your soul floats and glide on the most Positive Frequency EVER ✨️🪄 Abracadabra ✨️🪄✨️

[@jonathanduncan2044]

I stumbled upon this video on my Instagram and being a grown ass brother from the hood that has seen a lot and done a lot, this song had me in my feelings. I didn't know I could cry like this, Shane your father would be proud of you, that was truly amazing. This is the first Foo Fighter's song I have ever heard and now I'm a fan. RIP Taylor Hawkins

[@Avfira44]

Omg my feelings exactly ❤

[@whereishbk]

Literally just experienced this..instagram led me here and tears fell harder.. I’ve always knew of the foo fighters but this is the first song I’ve heard ..I love it

[@DrBeauHightower]

Beautiful and heartbreaking at the same time

[@asadopasionyrock]

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[@jethrox827]

Love you doc

[@specialk5150]

when I watched it for the first time I almost cried

[@HeatherNico25]

You summed it up perfectly!

[@karengogan5627]

Wow amazing he made his dad 👏 proud!

[@jasonghering4389]

They are all staring at him like proud uncles. There was so much love and happiness and emotional relief up there during that song. That kid is so strong and talented.

[@Badmungo]

You know that kid is adopted into the Foo family. Like Jason Bonham was into Led Zep. They disbanded after John passed. Only reformed if Jason was on drums.. The family don't forget. the love will always be there.

[@AL-fl4jk]

@@Badmungodamn dude your comment hit me 😭

[@kerimackinnon6278]

Every time I watch this goosebumps!!!!

[@gabrielgyorffy1373]

doesnt take talent to play any foo fighter song.

[@Reedolio]

@@gabrielgyorffy1373 yeah, i can tell with all the videos you uploaded of yourself playing them!

[@tonydeangelo1616]

You could see that poor kids pain in his eyes... ugh heartbreaking... touching... inspiring... sad.... yet a beautiful moment. He played so hard he staved off deaths finality for just a moment and with a broken stick tore open the veil between now and eternity to be with his dad one more time.

[@DevInvest]

For my boy Odin. He has cancer. He’s been with me since he was 9 weeks old. He’s MY service animal, my best friend, my light. He’s myHERO. 🙇🏻‍♂️❤️‍🔥🐺💐

[@crystallevan1680]

😢😢

[@ericanderson8500]

How's he doing?

[@smila351]

How s your Odin? 🙏

[@Foxbodyguy91]

I'm sorry to hear this. I will pray for you and Odin.

[@thecountsaintgermaine7937]

I'm not ashamed to admit, this brought me to tears and I've never been as proud of someone else's child in all my life.

[@tjboylan20]

I teared up watching it live

[@RogerMrk]

Mee too😭

[@lilyod9351]

I thought I'm the only one who teared up.

[@drewg3087]

Same man. One of the best live performances in rock history. Chills every time.

[@nicoletipton5026]

G8 comment yeah xx❤

[@LordRahl1975]

So much talent, passion and composure for a 16 year old on what must have been such an emotional occasion. Shane did his father proud!

[@scottwoods2621]

Nothing to say .......freaking bad ass !!!!!!!! He needs to take his dad's spot in foo !!! Do his education on the road like Wolfgang van Halen did ...that kid is music 🎶

[@LordRahl1975]

@@scottwoods2621 can’t say I disagree. I suspect the natural urge will be to be protective of him. Foos could take a 2 year hiatus and then have him offically join at 18 years old and maybe with a new album.

[@vannaty7]

Beautifully said, my friend 🙏♥️

[@bengragg8145]

I agree

[@delretadonaldson]

@@scottwoods2621 absolutely....this is Shane's calling...

[@drchrisfiorentino1936]

Thanks Shane, I lost my Dad at 38 and it’s been the hardest thing ever, God Bless u kid!

[@angelguerrero7655]

His father must've been so proud to see this. This young man carries the torch of those who are no longer here. He carries a legacy, and I don't think there's been anyone more fitting to carry that flame.

[@jakecornett5083]

This may go down as one of the most powerful moments in rock n roll history.

[@justmyself1000]

Thank You for posting this! I feel the same!

[@philsantafe7877]

no way dude... Kurt would not like this

[@jakecornett5083]

@@philsantafe7877 Nirvana was great. Just not legends

[@davidparkes7741]

If not music history in general.

[@philsantafe7877]

@Kiara Kurt is a lot cooler than this?

[@jamescatalfamo3644]

The way Dave looked at Shane knowing his best friends legacy will live through Shane is the most touching /genuine experience you can see on stage

[@bratchny82]

Seeing how elated Dave and Pat were to soo Shane smack those skins so hard, as hard as his dad did! Beautiful. I'm looking forward to seeing Shane succeed in his band, or even being a part of the Foos when he is older. Stunningly sad and powerfully strong footage of a young boy mourning his papa.

[@dan003]

@@bratchny82 Hear hear, couldn't have put it better myself.

[@robluxipiech4033]

I wish I was as tall as this young man. I'd stand above everest, heaven my garden.

[@kadeelacayo4806]

Not his best friend . But a very close one

[@CandyPerkins1864]

Absolutely! Dave looks at Shane with such love in his eyes. I love this video.

[@jillybeancadney6229]

I love Daves face when the kid hits us with a drum solo. Epic

[@ShatteredAutomaton]

"its times like these you learn to love again."

[@lewiheikman1316]

This is one of the most beautiful moments in Rock N Roll history

[@Alfie02]

*history - period

[@alistaircharters9271]

Carti better

[@lordkrumb9054]

Amen. Absolutely.

[@cobrasmooth]

And I was there

[@Alfie02]

@@cobrasmooth lucky bastard 😂

[@kytothejelley]

The way Dave keeps checking in on Shane gets me EVERY TIME.

[@WhydTheyChangeOurNames]

While I'm sure that is most of it, he also is letting Shane lead them the whole time. He's taking all their queues from him and seeing if he wants to throw in a fill at any point or just keep going etc.

[@kytothejelley]

Yes I agree. Kids got it in his DNA.

[@McLeod2022]

Dave is a True Papa.

[@karapastour]

same!

[@damienbowey7340]

I think he's loving watching him kill it more than anyone else in the crowd. He's all smiles when he looks back

[@falinra10]

Someone please like my comment so I can go back and feel that emotions again

[@martinblnd]

That drum kit will never recover from the beating they took that night. The end solo that was reminiscent of a Taylor solo while just looking at Dave, was a very powerful moment. Could watch this 100 more times and get the same feeling from it every time.

[@Bluebozzy]

Shane put a whole lotta heart and a whole lotta soul into that performance. There's no doubt who his hero is, and he sure as heck heard it!

[@mindykatt3577]

Shane I can just imagine how proud your Dad Taylor would be if he would have been able to hear you and the rest of the band The Foo Fighters play.

[@cjxj2202]

Well said

[@righthand7965]

Foo peddling forced medical procedures got him killed

[@djentyboii]

Howard Stern: Yeah, I know that your hero is Kurt Cobain.

[@kimberlywray1682]

@dadullahkhan 50 Ppppppp

[@mchenryjeremy]

Probably the most emotionally driven performances I've seen to date. He didn't care about the audience. Just played for his dad with so much passion. There was no doubt he was beating the hell out of those drums because he misses his dad. Never misses a beat, a cue, and nailed his embellishments, and played dynamically. He did this song right. Served its purpose. Rock on kid

[@gibroni22]

This song has a whole new meaning now

[@lara88r]

@@gibroni22 For real. 😢💔🤘🏼

[@allisoncrawford1799]

My thoughts exactly. Unreal performance...🙏🙏🙏

[@fernandozapiain5703]

Well said homie.

[@Seashells2331]

And the band’s support

[@ted1168]

The way that kid is hitting the drums. You can sense his pain...but the passion he has for the art of music and love for his father makes him motivated to keep going and make his father proud. Absolutely touching. I lost my father 10 years ago and i still think about him. When i go through hard times in my life i always wonder what advice he would have for me. RIP dad i love you.

[@michaelpinkston768]

The kid can play!! Damn. What a tear jerker that was! But damn can he play! Doesn’t even look at drums and just doesn’t miss a beat! Fast, clean! Just wow! Good for him! Love that

[@WhithamPickup]

Undeniably one of the greatest drumming performances in rock. The motive, the talent, the absolute SOUL poured into the performance is absolutely bone chilling

[@rowanlidbury]

No Joke.!

[@nannerz1994]

You're absolutely right even if he isn't a professional drummer even if it's not Neil Peart or John Bonham, this is one of the most beautiful things I've ever seen in rock and roll and should go down in the books

[@vannomanno1]

110% correct

[@stephenspringer2203]

Not quite

[@goose3768]

theres something wrong with you dude@@stephenspringer2203

[@anadiaz2993]

The way he walks away when the song is over.. like he didn't want the applause or anything else, he just played as a tribute to his dad. Just beautiful

[@jessa312]

Yes

[@jessa312]

I don't think I've ever agreed with someone more on the planet Humble just like his father

[@jpx1122]

Kissing the drum set at 5:14 is touching.

[@Slapyousilly1]

totally agree. well put, i loved the way he walked off

[@tholowmewplague]

Right? He didn't play for the crowd, he played for his dad and his legacy with the Foo Fighters

[@fogtownfilms]

Fun fact . Taylor wore a Saint Cecilia shirt sometimes. My 12 year twins were like how cool it is that the Taylor is repping St Cecilia cuz that’s where they go to school. I told em probably b cuz St Cecilia is the patron saint of music. We all love that!

[@jessica53186]

You can feel that babies pain. Breaks my heart. He did so good and made his dad proud.

[@TiffanyLeClair]

Damn dude… he KILLED it! His dad would be so proud of him. I’m not crying, YOU’RE crying. ❤

[@journeylvr]

I’m crying. I cry each and every time I watch this. I CANNOT stop watching!!

[@bear2507]

Damn onions 🔪 🧅 😭

[@kpmariner1998]

Poor kid. Thank god Dave is such a great guy.

[@joshuadumont2731]

I'm definitely crying

[@DfryOfficial]

@@bear2507 💀

[@kymcharles1179]

The way they all look at him like proud uncles is just so pure. Especially Dave just beaming when he did his little solo at the end. They were just there to support him at that moment.

[@isofade925]

@@DepD2234 you deserve hell for even saying this about his kid or Kurt, you need help and I promise tayler OR Kurt would kill you. To disrespect someone habits or mental health is beyond evil. You have nothing

[@danthepanda1621]

Yea it was beautiful

[@jdvolschenk6658]

Definitely Proud Proud Uncles. Its so Beautiful and Heartwarming. I LOVE IT!!!!

[@robinpaisley6311]

❤

[@cherryrottn]

That part. I'm literally sobbing.

[@bongsup5079]

Still cry everytime such a beatiful performance

[@crackbadger5906]

To this day I don’t know how he held it together to perform like that. Lost my dad 3 years ago and I was just nothing for months. Incredible young man ❤️❤️

[@jasondonato5515]

You can not teach that passion… he sounded just as good if not better than his father… those solos are amazing

[@JEN-1234]

This came from kiddos deep heart and you can tell the passion and energy from him giving it his all. It's beautiful

[@davidray4437]

Every BEAT for his DAD XX He hasnt been around long enough to b taught that ITS HIS SOUL precious love n peace huge RESPECT xxx

[@rickbrown2461]

This is awesome!!!!!!!!!

[@koreyseeba3835]

It was really good but let's not get carried away! No one sounded like Taylor, he was simply the best rock drummer alive!

[@AmberCarroll-fo4ei]

Was thinking the same thing!!! Insanely talented!!!!!!!!❤❤❤❤

[@muggitbrain4589]

Shane hit his drums so hard im sure his father heard him

[@ImJaFr11]

💯

[@gemmastaines5706]

He hit them into the middle of next year!! Go on Shane 🥁

[@Gzoratto]

@@gemmastaines5706 T is somewhere grinning ear to ear.

[@alexandergeer2426]

Taylor would definitely say: "thats my boy!" with a bright smile

[@yesno9834]

How? His dad’s dead.

[@wardengentles53]

Just...Wow. Another reason why this is one of the most wholesome rock bands in the world! A real connection with people, and a band that resonates as a real family! God bless the Hawkins family. Wish this little gentleman a world of success! See you when you come through Virginia again guys!

[@user-qw4iq8vq9q]

I’ve never seen anyone hit it with so much force, passion & pride !!

[@janmichelchartrand8513]

Foo fan or not, this is one of the most moving moments in music history… Goosebumps the whole way through! It hurts as much as it alleviates some of the pain.

[@rogers6635]

Losing taylor was a blow... But knowing we have a Shane eases the pain a little bit

[@shibumiserum]

This is the first of me hearing of foo fighters. That is a surreal performance, this kids got an ace up his sleeve

[@sofaphobic]

i've never listened to the foo fighters on a regular basis, but man this video made me cry. it's just so touching and amazing to me how big of an effect music has on people. how much is brings people together. seeing the crowd made me think of Queen at live aid. just incredible stuff

[@Nhilzer]

The energy Shane is putting in his drumming is fantastic, so much passion. Taylor's probably watching from not too far away.

[@DepD2234]

heaven or hell?

[@etherealsamael3211]

​@DepD2234 ironically, most bible verses about subtance use are about alcohol. Guess a majority of the world is fucked on that one.

[@DepD2234]

@etherealsamael3211 There’s a difference between use and abuse. Abuse can be about the same as suicide. Might as well be a shotgun.

[@jgrj52]

​@@DepD2234nowhere is it written in the Bible that if you commit suicide that you will go to hell.

[@LexFerraro]

God loves all his children and welcomes them home regardless of the sins their heart have committed because Jesus was the ultimate sacrifice for salvation. But thanks for playing 🤍

[@laymanstermsoutdoors5123]

As a father to a son I had tears in my eyes watching this. The way Dave looked at him throughout the song was powerful. Watching his friend through his son.

[@Desertrat87]

One thing that strikes me is how in tune with the emotion of this moment the crowd is. I've never watched a live recording that picked up the audience so clearly as they sang along. That's incredible!

[@emmahammond9670]

He's hitting those drums like he's hitting death itself for taking his father away. Your passion and anger are so inspiring, please keep going, your father is so proud of you. Way to go man💚

[@krystennawomack9724]

That is true. The passion and pain. Look at his face. You can tell he's angry at the loss.

[@jfayiii]

Lost my dad at 16 as well. Lots of mixed feelings. Very hard. Can feel him hitting the drums.

[@davehackett8253]

Tbh his father took himself away

[@callanightshade8079]

That's the beauty of music. It allows us to feel things and let the inner pain out in a healthy and creative way ❤

[@merk9569]

Catharsis! Great job…

[@marcoszambrano7287]

When someone dies, but it's also partially alive in someone else, that's what this is... goosebumps.

[@hharts83]

Perfectly said!

[@jubankta1627]

Great comment Marcos!!

[@sheldoncooper8199]

@Marcos Zambrano We continue to Live through our children. Its the Same with Frank Zappa s Son he looks and Talks like his Dad.

[@tamtran-lx6zr]

ok

[@alejandroar9174]

yes

[@pp16115]

You should absolutely play with that young man. He is amazing, and he is family. Absolutely amazing. Really wanna see you guys in Norway/germany. ❤❤❤

[@cellrdwellr4298]

An amazing moment in music history, little man killed it!

[@nate87465]

The look of pure joy and pride on Dave’s face during that solo. That boy smashed those drums so loud his dad would have been so proud of him

[@moonpie3821]

Pride as much as when Violet sings with him!!

[@GenericYTusername]

his dad is proud of him*. Fixed that for you for, parents alive or since passed will always be proud of their kids, and kids should never doubt that :)

[@ellastockwell7426]

Definitely heard him from heaven 👼🏼

[@nate87465]

@@GenericYTusername fair point. My mistake

[@prdeereman]

​@@nate87465we knew what you mean even if appeared to be some dis or else even . When you see ,"fixed it for you" in a response, that person just wants to find something to dig at

[@jtettjt]

This whole performance is just painfully beautiful and moving. From a drummer who lost his front man, to a front man who lost his drummer, to a son who lost his father. Shane sure is playing with all the pain and love he feels. Absolutely stunning....

[@korbendallas7324]

He’s also playing with a truckload of talent because somewhere Bonzo is impressed

[@cnut11]

Also of course he should finish school and whatnot, but what if he played only this song at every show he attended…at least until they found a permanent drummer but even maybe after that? I think that’d be so awesome!

[@magusofthelibrary]

Perfectly said, Josh 💕

[@jenessadoherty5364]

This comment is so beautifully written, I'm in tears

[@MarkyMarkGG]

That cut real deep. Very well worded.

[@leenorburn4465]

love the aggression in the way he played. awesome

[@TheNautilusProject479]

That kid played his heart out. I know his dad is proud. I hope he's okay, and I wish him strength in his loss. I hope he never forgets that moment, playing in front of thousands of fans, and he chases it for the rest of his life.

[@lahaza6515]

He won't have to chase anything very far.

[@SuzanneRoberts]

I really hope it was cathartic for him. I also hope Rufus Taylor is the older brother to him that Taylor was to Rufus that Roger was to Taylor.

[@Gzoratto]

@@SuzanneRoberts Did anybody else get the chills when Shane started crashing the opening beats?

[@blazingstar9638]

He was incredible

[@garyde-vanche6203]

Well said. Couldn’t have said it any better myself.

[@nickbarker1905]

Such a tribute to his father.. I've watched this so much.. plus the pride in Dave's face.. I wish him a memorable childhood and a successful adulthood be it music or something else.. he is definitely talented

[@jamesschaidt1096]

Shane could be a success at anything he'd set his mind to... But I have a feeling... he's going to stick with music. 🥁🎼🤟

[@jayfuller5390]

Just came back here to watch it again… kept seeing clips.. wanted to see the whole thing 😁👍🏼

[@biftillbunny6563]

Well said, heartbreaking and uplifting at the same time.

[@valentimrodrigues2924]

Great young MAN

[@dionn13]

Ĺ

[@ethangawlak641]

Still get those goosebumps from listening to this, and seeing Shane do his father proud 🤘🤘🤘

[@jeimmyobando1393]

Foo fighters it's not a band ...it's a real family 😢RIP Taylor 🙏your boy it's truly talented ❤

[@tntut7864]

Straight chills...you see the pain in him and trying to release the best way he knows

[@technicalactivity]

Kids love to give it their all

[@randomstufdude]

i watch this once a month i still get chills everytime

[@kimwood747]

I watch this MFer about 5-10 times a day! LOL! I just love Dave’s face encouraging Shane when he begins the zone, and looking impressed and proud of this young man. Shane does play with such passion and intensity. To be so young, I think he is the best and most appropriate competition and legacy at the same time, as his Soooo gifted father was!

[@edwardprice6601]

​@@randomstufdude it breaks my heart every time because im 17 like man i couldn't even imagine let alone it being such a massive focus globally

[@sigigle]

The balance he has between being open to channeling the emotions of it, and at the same time being in control of the moment, is astonishing. Especially for someone of his age.

[@alexloyola4695]

Shane was going to make damn sure his dad heard him that night. One of the most amazing performances I’ve ever witnessed.

[@ronaldseale]

Agreed

[@rinaticson390]

❤ he heard him , positively

[@AV-RC]

Oh he heard it ALL and was DAMN proud

[@pathologicaldoubt]

Beautifully said

[@philosophy_bot4171]

Beep, bop... I'm the Philosophy Bot. Here, have a quote: "All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given to us" ~ Gandalf

[@thequeenofthedreamx]

I’ve never felt exhilaration & sadness so much at the same time.. We’ll be watching this for years and years..

[@pooterscooter8363]

Young man let it all out and didnt hold back at all. You know his dad is proud

[@daughter_of_hades5312]

His face expression is saying a lot.... Amazing performance. His father would be so proud.

[@thoakim673]

ok

[@bsquinney]

He's got a lot of Dave's facial expressions when he is cranking it out. Goosebumps!

[@jeffhendrix2166]

I noticed he squints when he hits the drums just like his dad did and hits the drum heads hard AF like Dave does.

[@INRamos13]

He is

[@jeffhendrix2166]

He drums as hard as Dave and as intensely as his dad. The fact that he could get up in front of 75,000 people in the stadium and millions at home and still absolutely nail this song says all you need to know about this amazing kid. All while still mourning the loss of his father.

[@JustAMoky]

I honestly don’t think he was thinking about the people I think he was just trying to honor his dad

[@bassclefconnoisseur]

@@JustAMoky 100 percent agreed. Nicely said

[@JustAMoky]

@@bassclefconnoisseur thank you!! 😁

[@LiamDilley]

This was the thing for me, you can see exactly who he has learned from.

[@bassclefconnoisseur]

Agreed to you as well, @ Jeff Hendrix...as I was born in '72, I couldn't imagine my son playing bass for his father as professionally...and wouldn't want to. Peace and love to this young but definate man.

[@julesmclena9874]

This reminds me of Led Zeppelin and John Bonham who was the drumner of the band and after his passing his son performed with the band in a tribute ceremony. The performance of John Bonham' s son as well as seeing the performance of Taylor Hawkins son in this video just shows the love that these two sons have for continuing the drumming torch of their dads. God bless them 🙏🏾

[@rtornquist]

I love that the band lets him play the drums. Hes got a group of fathers to help giide him through life.

[@TheMrMused]

Shane hits the drums with the fury of a million suns, raging at a universe who took his dad way too soon. He's got Taylor's passion, accuracy, and energy .. all amped up.

[@anopoabednego6173]

Bro, do you even know what kind of rage a million sun's burns with? NO, you don't! Cause we only have one and you don't even know the Fury THAT one burns with!

[@travisbeam2693]

@@anopoabednego6173 you just gotta be that one particular technical A-hole, don't you? Why can't you just appreciate a passionate comment?

[@travisbeam2693]

What an Absolutely Underrated Comment!

[@itsjsems]

@@anopoabednego6173 it’s not that deep

[@morgan5141]

@@anopoabednego6173you fucked up a wholesome comment. Congrats.

[@stefc1582]

Doesn't matter how many times I watch it, it always gets me teary eyed

[@HoNeYzaBEAST]

im the same

[@damongarner2820]

Same, he had a great role model

[@chelitopalermo]

Same here

[@kawaiibunnbunn]

same :(

[@timringdal8573]

Ja....words!! A event that JUST happened. A beautiful one 🫶

[@bettinakina]

I like to come back and watch this video every so often to be reminded of what it looks like to feel everyone's hearts outside their bodies. Devastatingly beautiful.

[@abigaildahl]

Everytime I watch this I am overcome with emotions

[@jakeferreira1211]

That kid has a bright future behind the drums. He looked incredible, and at such a young age. I guess it helps being so close to 2 of the best drummers of the past 30+ years. RIP Taylor

[@bjw9529]

A bright future? I think his bright future has already happened

[@benedict9508]

@@bjw9529 it only gets brighter from here

[@sursy3438]

@@benedict9508 lars looks really proud in here 4:55

[@cameronwhitehead5002]

RIP

[@Dave-tc3dq]

Not actually the best drummers … coming from a non drummer it seems I’ll say I understand saying that but NO not even close

[@melissawalker8490]

You can literally see Shane go through every emotion while playing the drums. He's legendary just like his father.

[@jamesc178]

what a pathetic load of crap, the kids just playing drums. you don't even know the kids father, he died of a drug overdose?? the most pathetic person in the world is the one that believes they matter when they don't. get some mental health help!

[@bernlin2000]

This song is older than him...such a beautiful, and melancholy passing of the torch.

[@CyrikDub]

There are very few videos that bring tears to my eyes. This is one of them.

[@Admiral_John]

I don't know that I've ever seen such raw, unfiltered emotion and energy as Shane put out there in this performance.

[@sameenshakya5188]

I love how the band keeps looking back at Shane to make sure he’s doing alright

[@tammybell5227]

You can tell Dave was so proud of him!

[@shannonliska8577]

They're a family❤️❤️

[@capnbdub423]

@@Hellyamanshut up

[@DrOwl-ek1pv]

@@Hellyaman its to get them back on beat guitarist don't usually do this its typically bassist to make sure they're on the same beat or something especially on live sets.

[@markwinstanley19]

Legend

[@angelisa368]

It’s hard not to sob witnessing this young man kick ass on the drums on such a special song sitting in his dad’s place. RIP Taylor, you sure are missed.🙏💕🥁

[@Eric-469]

Well said.

[@veroni4kak]

I never loved foo fighters, but this…this is something else. I keep rewatching. Sir Jn. Hawkin has done absolute justice to daddy.😢

[@ewanpalmer6464]

played with his dads spirit. i couldnt help but cry a bit

[@Sirtop13]

On his dad's drum kit also

[@suminshizzles6951]

With me it started before a word was said.

[@dragonrider4339]

His father is looking down and probably so proud of Shane 😢🥁🤘🏻😎🤘🏻🥁 Shane you're my hero

[@davidmclellan465]

Absolute chills watching this young man play. ❤

[@jacobadkins7221]

This is probably the hundredth time I’ve watched this performance and I’m just in awe every single time. The way Shane is damn near beating the skin off those drums seems incredibly cathartic for him, and I just love how Dave and Pat and Nate are all looking at him with total adoration and making sure he’s okay during the song. I see a bright future ahead for Shane.

[@laurenrobinson9219]

Absolutely astounding performance on the drums! You couldn't tell it wasn't his father! Amazing

[@GustavoSaFortes]

And it's kind crazy how in the middle of the song he spins the drumstick like his father used to do...woow

[@NGJ05]

They took excellent care of Taylor’s son during this performance, what Brother’s do.

[@estengel67121]

He's playing like a teenager that just lost his Dad.

[@chrisg5712]

Too bad there weren't any talks or anything about drug abuse.....Perfect Platform this is going to encourage others to use.......

[@alirowe73]

Honestly, one of the most raw, gritty moments in the history of rock. This kid laid it all out on the table months after his epic father died. This video will haunt and sustain me for life ❤️

[@jasoncinema]

ABSOLUTELY. Just phenomenal and truly emotional.

[@davidboden6311]

well said ❤️

[@betocheh007]

Same here brother 🤘🤘🤘🖤💔🤘👍

[@johnlabry325]

Touché

[@gilhaidau]

So we’ll and beautifully said!!! Thank you Alison there isn’t much to add to your comment. Sums it all up! He made his father and everyone else proud! Taylor must’ve smiled ear to ear his luminous smile to see his son drumming like that!!! Like father like son! Just one add up May God bless Dave Grohl what a special and beautiful human being he is! The love,pride and encouragement he had during Shane’s performance just the same as during his own daughter… if only earth would be full of Daves Grohls…

[@marleelee21]

I just lost my dad over a month ago. This moved me to tears prior to his passing and, especially after. I also love the moment of love where the entire band is watching Shane wail on the drums during the end of song fill/solo. The love and joy as essentially his musical uncles watch on with pride.

[@elenagreen1123]

That boy misses his daddy and you can tell with every movement he makes. He idolizes his daddy this was something very beautiful to watch

[@KhalDrogo76]

As someone who's drummed for 35 years I can say the restraint he showed was amazing...situation like this you tend to get overwhelmed with adrenaline which causes you to A. speed up which isn't great for band and B. run out of gas and forget to breathe etc. He managed it like a pro, not easy

[@Mrbungleface0u818]

First thing I noticed....how well balanced he was. He was banging the hell out of those drums from the heart. But maintained composure thru it all... And to be able to do that at his age. And probably one of the biggest rock concerts in history!!! Kid definitely has a future in this world. Taylor and everyone is proud of you kid

[@nikkit887]

I bet he didn't breath. Bless him amazing

[@TheAlbiCollier]

Was thinking this exact thing.

[@MrAdamloring1985]

He was a bit quick at the start, which I’m sure was because of adrenaline. But I noticed on the turn around riff, before the first verse starts, that the boys slowed him down a bit. So it speaks to them overall as a band, to be able to communicate through their playing, what he needs to do. And it speaks to his maturity on the drums to realize it and adjust.

[@EulbYvi]

@@MrAdamloring1985 this is something I didn't notice, but it speaks volumes if they can communicate as a band even though this is hard for all of them, but especially for him... And they are not a band. They didn't play this a million times over the years... So to be able to do that is even more amazing.

[@WidowedWTF]

May every kid who loses their dad have a Dave Grohl who steps into their lives, looks on at their accomplishments with such pride in their eyes, and who supports them without fail. Shane killed it and really honored his father with such a passionate performance. Well done, kid.

[@ryanknutsen2456]

@Hunter Vonnegut Bruh

[@adambutters1218]

May every kid kick their dads ass at what they are best at, and therefore make this world a better place

[@Jennifer72ification]

Sadly, this isn’t the first kid to lose a dad in Dave’s circle. Damn tough.

[@michellemartin1937]

Amen 🙏🏼

[@jackmaniacmusic]

Absolutely. May every kid who loses someone like that have a Dave Grohl in their life. Also bless Shane, it takes some serious kahones to go out there and beat up the drums like that in honor of his father. He put everything he had into it and his father would be incredibly proud

[@dreadgarr]

watched it again just now... still tears up my eyes what a tribute to his dad.. you go Shane!!..

[@Headstash1080]

"And now, We've got the little guy." Will forever break my heart. RIP Taylor

[@LeaveLifeAlive]

The look on Dave's face near the end as he watches Shane....his smile. Brings a tear to my eye

[@BRUNHILDofficial]

That "proud uncle" smile is heart warming and heart breaking at the same time.

[@rapschick7688]

It’s great isn’t it you can tell he loves that kid

[@LiPo5000]

@@rapschick7688 I believe they all loved him!

[@rapschick7688]

@@LiPo5000 very true

[@MyTwilightlova]

feels 😭

[@josuediaz3123]

You could feel Shane's emotions in every stroke of his drumsticks. A moving performance. Godspeed to the Hawkins family.

[@someguy5035]

Let's not be ridiculous man.

[@Rippersauc3]

@@someguy5035 this actually ain't ridiculous. You can clearly see this kid is feeling it this performance. I almost shed a tear.

[@grilledcheesehater44]

@Hunter Vonnegut no

[@someguy5035]

@@Rippersauc3 Ok, so that is something you observe and that is what you should say. "You could feel Shane's emotions..." This is ridiculous and embarrassing.

[@Lulu_Lime]

@@someguy5035 you're crying over youtube comments YOU'RE the one acting like a child

[@callme_Sweetpea]

Still can't watch this without breaking down crying. I bet Shane will tell his kids one day "yeah, your grandpa and his best friend just happen to be two of the best drummers the World has ever seen, but Daddy is proud to say I held my own that day!"

[@gabriellangevin4471]

i come back to this video every month at least. he has his dad’s talent but in his own unique way love him he makes his dad proud guaranteed

[@Leehiem]

The most powerful version of this song ever performed, IMO. Tears and goosebumps at the same time...

[@whtmgckgrl]

The song he plays on is not lost to us, either. It was the perfect one for him

[@omflyer1535]

I've listened to this at least 10xs and can't stop balling😢, it's CRAZY the passion with the pain in every hit...❤❤❤😊

[@hughjass3434]

So sad

[@kingoffongpei]

@@omflyer1535 I normally don't comment on typos but in this case, I have to, because the mental image is too funny. I hope you can eventually stop balling so hard but I hope you at least enjoy it in the meantime.

[@elilyn235]

This moment is such an unfiltered, raw, vulnerable piece of Rock History. Taylor is gone but he lives within Shane. A very powerful moment for him and I hope he heals from his past.

[@wendelsilva1459]

concordo linda

[@Andre-lukacheski]

@@wendelsilva1459 KKKKKKKK

[@Rob-rx3jw]

Kid got every human emotion out in just one performance. The boy needed it. I understand how he feels losing a father at a young age.

[@toddphillippe2440]

The uncles always looking back. Wow awesome!

[@chammiequeen7838]

I hope he gets the Drumeo performance of the year. That had to have been unknown number of people that felt the emotion and significance of Shane’s moment.

[@KZCchop]

This is truly so beautiful. Dave keeps a close eye on and is so proud of his friend’s son. Undeniable and powerful. Also, Shane kills it.

[@theempresstarot374]

This is literally one of my favorite videos on KZbin. You can literally feel this boy spirit and his father living through him so beautiful.

[@Edith_Puthie96]

Like a scene straight out of a movie, Shane absolutely killed it. That ending was something else too.

[@pinkyandthebrain99]

💯💯💯

[@vSmoKv]

Think i saw a nod to his Dad with the double kick fills at the end, Taylor did that during the Stacked Actors solo last time they were in Wembley. Thought it was a really nice touch :)

[@spamwagon]

@Hunter Vonnegut Just stop it, man. Have a little class.Go spam someone else's tribute concert.

[@Hollysorter]

I can’t quit coming back to this video! That kid played with his entire being and the look between him and Dave was pure!

[@jackierineer7521]

Me either!

[@oregongir1]

Same. I keep watching it over and over. Truly amazing!

[@noeliagomez5158]

same

[@dhochheiser2900]

Same

[@lindazee732]

Same.

[@mhenders3773]

My girlfriends lil brother who is 10 years old has cancer. a rare form... everytime i watch this i get inspired by his strength an courage through something he isnt even old eough to understand. Xander, you are my hero! Thak you.

[@ispymarz]

Shane... ya did PHENOMENAL!!!...Your Dad from above is cryin proud happy tears!!...Man! so great...RIP Taylor💔 gone too soon⭐️🥁🙏🏻🥁⭐️

[@angeldust2981]

This performance literally gave me chills, this kid throws down just as hard as his dad, his father was definitely tearing up and banging his head in heaven😭😭😭

[@glp046]

His father was right beside him