Taylor Hawkins Drumming Masterclass

As drummer for the Foo Fighters for over 20 years, Taylor Hawkins has drummed his way through everything from Reading & Leeds Festival, to Radio 1 Live Lounges to sell out stadium shows.
But what does it take to become a drummer? What inspires someone to pick up a pair of drumsticks in the first place? And just how important is the drummer to a band?
In this programme, Taylor gives us a guided tour of his drum kit, talking to Radio 6 Music's Steve Lamacq about his childhood, his influences, his favourite drum loops, and what it’s like drumming with both Alanis Morissette & Dave Grohl.
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[@dustinwhite5074]

We’ve lost so many phenomenal musicians… but this one really hurts. Godspeed, Taylor. And thank you for the many rocking tracks over the last 25 years.

[@cooperfitz9720]

So tragic

[@IntrepidSpaceman]

Videos like this will just become an unwitting eulogy.

[@mruncletheredge]

RIP Taylor...

[@dunsterman356]

Man I feel for his family and for Dave. So tragic. Hope he’s killin it with Peart right now. RIP.

[@Claps_at_Cats]

Glad I’m not the only one here balling my fucking eyes out.

[@jasonnn2284]

48 minutes ago I thought to myself, "I'm not watching *all* of that."

[@cpcnw]

Time is a quality the brain paints onto our lives. Its possible that it does not in fact exist at all. See the Donald Hoffman stuff.

[@charlesfarley8401]

an then you did, I'm not surprised, quality start to finish I loved it

[@jasonnn2284]

@@charlesfarley8401 def

[@cenitri]

Lol same

[@tracystephens5014]

Same here lol! This was awesome.. love the Foo Fighters!

[@jcabram9002]

This is why I’m so grateful for KZbin. Allowing people to come back and appreciate legends like Taylor anytime we want and hopefully for generations to come. Rest In Peace Taylor Hawkins

[@LogLady82]

I've had that same thought myself over the last 12 days.

[@lopezfam7317]

God bless you and God bless anyone reading this! Hope you have an awesome day! Seek him while you can! Jesus is the way and the only way and he is returning soon! Whenever you think you aren't loved... Remember the ultimate sacrifice was for love! ENDING YOUR LIFE IS NEVER THE ANSWER! For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. John 3:16 KJV The wages of sin is death (hell) but Jesus paid our debt on the cross, for our salvation! We must turn to God and away from our sinful ways, Confess Jesus is Lord and believe with our hearts that he was risen from the dead by God, and we must be baptized in the name of the Father, the Son and The Holy Spirit and live by His word and Commandments! Trust that God will help with the rest! Seek God today before it's too late! Today could be your last day on earth! Have a blessed day! ❤️❤️❤️

[@lopezfam7317]

Dios te bendiga y Dios bendiga a Todos los que estan leyendo esto! Deseo que tengan un hermoso dia! Buscad a Dios mientras pueda ser hallado! Jesus es el camino y el unico camino y regresa pronto! Recuerda cuando te sientas que no eres amado... el mayor sacrificio se hizo por amor! EL SUICIDIO NUNCA ES LA RESPUESTA! Porque de tal manera amó Dios al mundo, que ha dado a su Hijo unigénito, para que todo aquel que en él cree, no se pierda, mas tenga vida eterna. S. Juan 3:16 RVR1960 La paga del pecado es muerte (infierno) pero Cristo pagó nuestra deuda en la cruz para nuestra salvacion! Debemos volvernos a Dios y apartarnos de nuestros caminos pecaminosos, confesar que Jesús es el Señor y creer con nuestro corazón que fue resucitado de entre los muertos por Dios, y debemos de ser bautizados en el nombre del Padre, del Hijo y del Espíritu Santo y vivir por Su palabra y mandamientos! Confia que Dios ayudara con el resto! Busca a Dios, antes de que sea muy tarde! Hoy podria ser tu ultimo dia en la tierra! Que tengas un hermoso dia! ❤️❤️❤️

[@darrenjohnson7857]

Bravo

[@kelvinwebber90]

Foo.fighters.suck

[@michaelsaggio8026]

This interview makes you feel like Taylor is sitting in your basement talking to you. Such a genuine likeable guy on top of being a monster musician. This loss is going to sting for a long time. R.I.P.

[@ellegee5179]

Yeah I'll be honest I had little awareness of the guy or his technical talents before this, but this approach to his conversation style and his obvious skill here when I saw this a year ago instantly converted me into a fan, and made me like Fooeys on a deeper level. Started really going back and listening to their songs with a bigger appreciation. Before that as mentioned I didn't even know who their drummer (Tay) was. Just knew their songs and Dave.

[@TheKitchenerLeslie]

It would have been worse if he wasn't vaxed. I'm glad Dave insisted on it.

[@sandpiper9288]

I hardly know him but I love his passion. Sad he is gone, although I think we go to a better place. (Better than heaven)

[@JessicaRenee84]

That's because he's such a down to Earth regular humble dude 🥰

[@kelvinwebber90]

Not.in.my.basment

[@Lord_Fishy]

I absolutely love Taylor’s honesty here. Can’t play double bass, struggles with playing grooves, anxiety about recording and playing live. Shows true humility.

[@GediSpock]

Peter Clark: Yes. 👍 He’s just some fella. Even still. Too many drummers these days overdo everything. Ego. And playing. Taylor is ace. Doesn’t have ego issues Despite the success. And he can play hard for hours and hours. His stamina is legendary.

[@mattderosier9771]

Agreed

[@bobyost42]

@@GediSpock hes just some fella... that knows what he can & can't do & works like crazy to rid himself of the " 'ts"

[@jfeal]

Totally

[@petermackinnon6546]

did i grow up with you?

[@JonSudano]

So unbelievable... Love you Taylor

[@markb8467]

PLEASE PLEASE DO A TRIBUTE TO HIM JON…. Heartbroken doesn’t even come close to the word.. 💔RIP Taylor

[@bippityboppityboo552]

RIP a legend and a true one

[@julianestebanosoriogarcia6947]

look man, I'm putting this everywhere because I need you to know the truth!!!! I live near their hotel, and some drug dealer here is getting famous because he sell some basuca/basuco (drug of the homeless here, it is brick powder with cigarette ashes and coca paste (the coca paste is the cocaine before you can sniff it, pure coca paste) and some tobacco or weed) and that gives you a 5 minute trip that you don't wanna forget and he overdosed feeling tht trip. The drug dealer is getting famous because he sell it for like a thousand to Taylor, and the real price is less than a dolar for a single dose. It's believed that the dealer selled him 10 doses of that, and that's too strong so he overdosed, BUT THE MEDIA IS GOING TO LIE AND SAY THAT WAS HEROIN OR SOMETHING TO NOT SAY HE WAS HITTING COLOMBIAN HOMELESS DRUGS. THESE PEOPLE IS GOING TO LIE TO YOU ABOUT HIS DEATH

[@ClaudiaGonzales13]

unbelievable? he was junky! I'm not surprised that he died!. drugs kill

[@TomCoppell]

I’m so shocked at his passing. He was so full of life, and regardless of past drugs misuse he looked really healthy. Heartbroken for Dave Grohl

[@bigpresh]

Taylor talking about his then 12 year old son at around 10:23 - "he's good at drums, but he doesn't really care that much about it... he can play... but I'm like if you wanna learn how to play you have to play a song"... having just watched the now-16 Shane absolutely rock "My Hero" at Taylor's memorial concert on stage at Wembley... I think it's safe to say he did, and I'm sure Taylor would have been super proud.

[@leokimvideo]

Even the greatest drummers struggle with Bonzo's drumming on Fool In The Rain. Nice thing about Taylor is he explains his weaknesses and how he built up his strengths. Great to see his son has the drumming DNA of his father.

[@kingbuckyduck5669]

Rest In Peace Taylor, your contribution to rock music will never be forgotten. “Sunday Rain” is still one of my favorite Foo Fighters tracks. Thanks for the incredible music dude. Fly high.

[@familyengineering5591]

Dave Grohl killed him

[@Luke_riviera]

@@familyengineering5591 ... ah

[@Booyaabuilt]

exactly I bummed to think Ill never hear him play live, I had a chance but I didn't take it... rest in peace Taylor

[@denise0881]

@@familyengineering5591 where’s your proof

[@denise0881]

@@familyengineering5591 do your research and plus there were 10 different types of hard drugs found in Taylor Hawkins body. RIP to a legend😪

[@Rokgen44]

RIP Taylor Hawkins. So incredibly talented, it's tragic that he was lost so soon.

[@jackDaniels-su6mw]

Can you take this down? I know you’re trying to get likes and get subs on your channel by commenting on recently deceased celebs but I was here first and commented on his death first so you’re stealing me likes. Thanks

[@Rokgen44]

@@jackDaniels-su6mw I'm not here for any likes or subs. I'm just a fan of his and wanted to say something about someone who I admire that had recently passed.

[@julianestebanosoriogarcia6947]

look man, I'm putting this everywhere because I need you to know the truth!!!! I live near their hotel, and some drug dealer here is getting famous because he sell some basuca/basuco (drug of the homeless here, it is brick powder with cigarette ashes and coca paste (the coca paste is the cocaine before you can sniff it, pure coca paste) and some tobacco or weed) and that gives you a 5 minute trip that you don't wanna forget and he overdosed feeling tht trip. The drug dealer is getting famous because he sell it for like a thousand to Taylor, and the real price is less than a dolar for a single dose. It's believed that the dealer selled him 10 doses of that, and that's too strong so he overdosed, BUT THE MEDIA IS GOING TO LIE AND SAY THAT WAS HEROIN OR SOMETHING TO NOT SAY HE WAS HITTING COLOMBIAN HOMELESS DRUGS. THESE PEOPLE IS GOING TO LIE TO YOU ABOUT HIS DEATH

[@_supremeviral_821]

@@jackDaniels-su6mw Dude seriously? You're going to argue with someone in the comments section of a youtube video at a harsh time right now? About likes?? Cmon man be better.

[@VictorNickel]

SAFE AND EFFECTIVE

[@damar10202010]

I never expected that you can feel grief for someone who never knew you. I bawled like a child watching this. Thank you for the music 😔

[@joeydavid155]

Same

[@597Mendoza]

6 months later and here I am still bawling. 😭😭😭

[@kevinmiller8265]

Im not even a good fan . But always thought he is a awesome drummer . I get teared up every time I come across anything about him .. Peace humans

[@drummer78]

He was obviously a great rock n roll drummer but he seemed like such a nice/friendly guy. What sad loss on a human level.

[@rilsoe]

Can we just appreciate the amazing interviewer as well? He knows exactly how to get Taylor to talk and shut up.

[@ianruck1908]

Steve Lamaq has been doing this on BBC radio stations in the UK for around 20 years. He knows his craft

[@rilsoe]

@@ianruck1908 he is obviously a legend. Not a lot of journalists left with this sort of respect and understanding of the craft.

[@brentbecroft2890]

Ian Ruck, and he’s not American, where most interviewers love the sound of their own voice and just don’t shut up.

[@cottontop99]

@@ianruck1908 25 plus years!!! Having said that he forgot that Taylor's first performance for Foo Fighters was on one of his sessions !!

[@ch4580]

I spent my teens listening to Steve Lemaq and Jo Whiley every week day on the ‘evening session’. He’s a legend and is part of the British music sound (as a whole) from the early 90’s (maybe earlier) to now. I don’t think anything has been better since those days

[@ellenabramsblankenship4455]

Loved every minute of this! As a 10 year old girl in 1957 who wanted to play drums, I was told no, you can have a piano. So I studied piano for years. But all I ever heard in songs and in concerts was the drums. In 2014, after finishing radiation treatment for breast cancer, I decided if not now, when. As luck would have it, a School of Rock was opening in my neighborhood and was taking adult students. In a week, I bought a DDrum kit for $400 and had lessons lined up. I found out that I was naturally in the pocket. Within months, I was in the adult performance group and in the following 4+ years played at venues around the city. It took me 57 years to do this. It is never too late. I will not be what I could have been had I started earlier, but it is still a hell of a lot of fun. I am now 72 and still playing as much as I can, even though I am no longer in a band. (Fell last year, broke my hand, took a long time to heal, played with one hand for awhile, got replaced, blah blah blah.) Thank you for this great interview, masterclass, whatever you call it! It has energized me! Play as much as you can, play songs, rock on!

[@RockandRollWoman]

Great story, rock on!

[@mikepostdrums]

Thanks for sharing that story!

[@beatlemania54]

I bow to you. Your an inspiration. Here's something for you. I'm a drummer and I had a friend that was a drummer also, his last name was Blankenship. He was very talented .He played bass in a religious band. The Blackwood Brothers. Maybe you guys are related. It's hard to get music out of your system. There is something different about us. You will always be a drummer at heart. Keep on playing. Sorry I was all over in this note, I was thinking at the same time I was writing and I typed whatever came into my head.

[@MaxStax1]

Thanks for sharing your story, good luck to you.

[@hamsandwichson]

Rock on, Ellen! ✌️🤟

[@gregmartinez5836]

Damn. Just came to hear you talk for a while bro. Miss you bro. ❤.

[@ronjeremy8189]

"He had a cowbell, I need a cowbell". Brother, we all need more cowbell.

[@shawnwaters7296]

ron jeremy let’s start a cowbell movement

[@MrCooCoo4crack]

I have a fever, and the only prescription is more cowbell

[@cpcnw]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/mYfWgn-ioJKHZtU

[@cpcnw]

@@MrCooCoo4crack kzbin.info/www/bejne/ipzPfmVjobiVr5Y

[@stuartmorris2803]

House of pain' did duet with Helmut. Best cowbell use in history

[@Harri_]

R.I.P Taylor Hawkings. An epic drummer, a legendary Guy.

[@patricesage331]

@nasser wiz dude Taylor JUSt died! AND o.p. Never said he was The Best or no one was better! Only that he was epic cuz he just died! Have some respect, please. Not the time...

[@kadenpile-riley2170]

@nasser wiz shut the fuck up dude Taylor Hawkins was an amazing drummer and was a fucking legend. You don’t have to fucking compare when people are mourning about somebody’s death.

[@_supremeviral_821]

@nasser wiz Again? Are you really just going around replying to people giving their mourns to Taylor just to say a bunch of nonsense? Be better man, like for real.

[@benquadinaros5069]

@nasser wiz bro died and you're trying to compare him? Shut up

[@halharrower8565]

Great interview, great stories, sad for him to leave so soon. He was our neighbor when my son Ian Harrower was in grade school. We lived on Mountain View Drive in Laguna Beach. Every day after school, my son would walk home, and Taylor would be in his garage playing drums (circa 1985-86), and he would stop and listen for awhile. Ian also went on to become quite a drummer as well. Music is the best way to express yourself and connect.

[@raysills6666]

Thank you Hal‼️ What an inspirational Comment👏👊👍

[@kathleen4376]

Thanks for sharing a great moment with us

[@msg3tr1ght]

Thank you for sharing this sweet memory 💜

[@lopezfam7317]

God bless you and God bless anyone reading this! Hope you have an awesome day! Seek him while you can! Jesus is the way and the only way and he is returning soon! Whenever you think you aren't loved... Remember the ultimate sacrifice was for love! ENDING YOUR LIFE IS NEVER THE ANSWER! For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. John 3:16 KJV The wages of sin is death (hell) but Jesus paid our debt on the cross, for our salvation! We must turn to God and away from our sinful ways, Confess Jesus is Lord and believe with our hearts that he was risen from the dead by God, and we must be baptized in the name of the Father, the Son and The Holy Spirit and live by His word and Commandments! Trust that God will help with the rest! Seek God today before it's too late! Today could be your last day on earth! Have a blessed day! ❤️❤️❤️

[@lopezfam7317]

Dios te bendiga y Dios bendiga a Todos los que estan leyendo esto! Deseo que tengan un hermoso dia! Buscad a Dios mientras pueda ser hallado! Jesus es el camino y el unico camino y regresa pronto! Recuerda cuando te sientas que no eres amado... el mayor sacrificio se hizo por amor! EL SUICIDIO NUNCA ES LA RESPUESTA! Porque de tal manera amó Dios al mundo, que ha dado a su Hijo unigénito, para que todo aquel que en él cree, no se pierda, mas tenga vida eterna. S. Juan 3:16 RVR1960 La paga del pecado es muerte (infierno) pero Cristo pagó nuestra deuda en la cruz para nuestra salvacion! Debemos volvernos a Dios y apartarnos de nuestros caminos pecaminosos, confesar que Jesús es el Señor y creer con nuestro corazón que fue resucitado de entre los muertos por Dios, y debemos de ser bautizados en el nombre del Padre, del Hijo y del Espíritu Santo y vivir por Su palabra y mandamientos! Confia que Dios ayudara con el resto! Busca a Dios, antes de que sea muy tarde! Hoy podria ser tu ultimo dia en la tierra! Que tengas un hermoso dia! ❤️❤️❤️

[@garyhopkinson1360]

What a fukin shock that was!! Top guy, forget the music, that spoke for itself, he was just a top,top, geezer and sorely missed!!!

[@modernmusicstudio303]

People don't realize how hard drums are to learn. So much multi-tasking and the band relies on you to keep the beat. Great Masterclass!

[@evanabbott2737]

Absolutely!👍

[@oobernoober7617]

You have no idea how happy I feel when people acknowledge that it takes actual skill to really play the drums, THANK YOU!

[@attractedtothemetallikemag9385]

@NewJackRustler drums more physically demanding tho:p

[@Tenchigumi]

@@oobernoober7617 You have no idea how jealous I am when I see drummers play. Not only due to the skill, but from just how happy drummers look when they're ravaging their kits. I've yet to find anything that makes me as happy as Taylor Hawkins when he's drumming.

[@RandomBoi-mc3ob]

When I first started learning how to play the drums my teacher told me the drums are one of the easiest instruments to pick up but one of the hardest to master and that's just playing on your own. If you are playing in a band it becomes far more difficult. Unless people play instruments themselves most people overlook the drummer because they are often overlooked by the guitarists or whatever.

[@nxblack1324]

I haven't felt this way for a musician since Freddie Mercury passed away. Lost and heavy hearted. I started to listen to them only last year, in the second half of March during a hard time for my family, Walk was always in my ears... "Learning to walk again, I believe I've waited long enough"... I truly had some relief watching their videos and even had fun given the circumstances. I also tried to play drums, totally spellbound by Taylor's drumming style but had to quit. Watching his smile now hurts... Thank you Taylor for healing my soul with the power of your drumming. I feel lost like many others today, i guess we'll find a way to walk again.

[@tiestokygoericprydz3963]

Kurt Cobain, Michael Jackson, George Michael, David Bowie, van Halen?

[@VictorNickel]

SAFE AND EFFECTIVE

[@andreasmith6528]

I'm with you. There are very few musicians I feel a sort of kinship with... Freddie, Roger Taylor, Dave Grohl, Taylor Hawkins, Eminem are some of them, and to lose one is like a knife in the gut. I call Nov 24, 1991 the REAL day the music died and I cried on the 30th anniversary of Freddie's death. I don't feel like this with very many, so you when you lose one, it's a big hit.

[@amos5583]

I've watched this masterclass twice and you come to a conclusion that Taylor is a phenomenal drummer, singer and most importantly he's a good human. Only good things last! ❤️

[@chrism9362]

Absolutely the wolrd lost a amazing human 😭

[@MrSpawley]

was* yeah . But we could honestly make a superband of legends who passed my only problem is too many vocalists staley, cornell, Bennington, , drums obvs taylor, guitar and vocals Kurt.

[@Autumn_Forest_]

@@MrSpawley And don't forget EVH on guitar and vocalist George Michael

[@XoXo475]

This is heartbreaking to watch now but also I think it’s essential. Taylor was such an amazing guy and musician. What a loss.

[@jessferrell1715]

I still can’t believe he’s gone. When the news came across my phone I was stunned, I just stared at the screen. Such an insurmountable loss to the Foo Fighters & the world. Taylor’s smile, sense of humor and endless talent will forever be missed!!

[@redhaegar]

What is it with these Foo Fighters guys? Every single one is a gem

[@bg357wg]

It’s because Dave Grohl knows the right people to get...it takes an awesome guy to know others

[@deltav864]

It's that (punk) rock background dude; you'll be a menace to your parents and a little mischievous prick in your teens, but end up as a pretty decent empathic human being.

[@watdahel]

Watch The Dirt on netflix

[@onesong2001]

redhaegar that's what happens when a competent musician hires musicians.

[@jefffawcett]

Their personality makes up for their bland music

[@oriverasoto]

So sad about the passing of Taylor. Such a great human being and a great drummer.

[@KayElle75]

Love you Taylor. You were one of a kind. We miss you so much.

[@zaybug]

ugh it still rips my heart to pieces that he’s gone

[@NotDecided420]

It's so cool that Dave Grohl was the drummer for Nirvana, and Taylor grew up playing Nirvana.

[@raineytag]

dave grohl learned Taylor the drums without knowing...

[@AshishSatpathy]

Here after the Tragic Loss of Taylor Hawkins, the world just lost one of it's precious musicians. Can't imagine the pain Dave Grohl must be going through!

[@darrenjohnson7857]

Heartbreaking

[@GeorgetteBu]

If he's doping himself up like this guy he feels no pain at all. Just emotions.

[@FrankPTool]

He will probably be getting the same Pfizer heart pain too,

[@DonzaMama]

I’ve been thinking of him and Taylor’s family so much. I can’t get them off my mind. 💔

[@usernametaken7971]

@@GeorgetteBu Seriously? People like you, make the world shit. Your not so subtle, evil/sarcastic comment is only a reflection of yourself. This man, feels more than you could.

[@CDiepenbroek]

Taylor, you're an absolute fucking rockstar

[@ellison_xd0922]

We all love you Taylor and hated to see you go. You were an inspiration to thousands of people and you will be dearly missed 😭we love u Taylor ❤RIP x

[@Billy-cs4cc]

Man could fly around the kit. Foo Fighters Rock

[@bwrinn8]

This guy is a good interviewer.

[@Gregorskorino]

Steve Lamacq! Check out his radio show on BBC 6 Music!

[@popskiptea8707]

Me: sat at work bored out my mind "I'll just watch five minutes" Me 48 minutes later: "Taylor is my new favourite drummer"

[@schylerjohnson9216]

I feel that energy. After my dad played Everlong for me when it came out I was hooked

[@dar44445]

You've got exquisite taste! ... He can #move Drummer #goals

[@BassByTheBay]

Ha, I had the same thought. Taylor is so engaging, I ended up watching till the end despite having work I should've been doing. 🤫

[@ApakukiNayacakalou]

Hahahaha!! SAME!!

[@lordstryrofoam1213]

Taylor might be the most charming but humble greats I've ever seen. I'd love to meet the dude, just sit and shoot the shit.

[@ChristopherFawbert]

Rest in Peace Taylor. The world of music has a massive void to fill now you’ve gone to play for higher powers in the sky

[@DaveMartinAU]

I had never truly enjoyed playing any instrument, but this guy made me want to try playing the drums, at 40, and now I f*ing love it. RIP and 💓forever Taylor

[@Xs2865]

Do it!! It's pure joy 💯

[@sticktoyourdrums8177]

“I wish I could play double bass.” You gotta love big deal drummers not hiding their weaknesses.

[@morbidmanmusic]

Why do we have to love someone for being honest?

[@didybopintitys]

@@morbidmanmusic I mean you can take it one of two ways, the way you just did, “ you gotta love Taylor for him not hiding his weakness” or in the way which I think he meant (maybe not I’m not him Obviously) “you gotta love the fact that he doesn’t hide his weakness.” You don’t HAvE to love anything it’s just a way of showing appreciation of someone in Taylor’s position being honest, because to someone who’s just starting out or even not it’s an influential/refreshing thing to hear.

[@joandrumz3176]

@@morbidmanmusic Cause enough people aren‘t and are afraid of showing their weaknesses, including myself

[@donkremer6019]

@@morbidmanmusic because the internet is all about showing off one's perfect fake online life.

[@340rps]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/a6nVeYtmpNaJm6s ...she is an 11 yr old beast.

[@joehannan6966]

Drummers are the heart of a band, yet they are so underrated!!

[@kevingohdcantgo12-09]

Ye

[@joehannan6966]

@@kevingohdcantgo12-09 where you from?

[@redskywalker3374]

imagine the shows bands do ..it's not easy ...and his arms after entertaining swinging them around ..that's not for some lazy dude..poor guy played his heart out and well...passed on ..left us with some moments of crash bam boom & a smile ..

[@ChristiaanEngelsma]

I never cry, but seeing this again.......

[@camerontodd9435]

Taylor was my Roger Taylor. Favorite drummer forever.

[@hearshrits8923]

This hurts me inside, The Foo Fighters have helped me through so many hard times in my life. Taylor Hawkins inspired me to start drumming, and now i play small shows with my band, this is a kick in the gut to anyone he has touched mentally. Condolences, from every single one of his fans. Love You Taylor.

[@mza2195]

He was (I hate writing was) one of the greatest drummers ever. He could hold a crowd in his hand like Freddy Mercury when he sang. I’m going to miss him so very much and I’m just so sad that that he’s gone.

[@victismo]

Incredible drummer, singer and person. I’m completely shocked with his death

[@israels98]

100% RIP man

[@WPOD354]

Why he was a heiron addict 😳

[@GeorgetteBu]

You are shocked that 10 different drugs found in a person's system killed them? Get Real.

[@AutomateYourMind]

I watched this the day he died before I found out he passed. Instant inspiration to continue to learn the drums. I know now that I also found that one thing that im good at. Apparently my dad was a drummer and I didn't know before he passed either. Now I've got two reasons to never stop playing.

[@kevinkiffe]

I think you should go for it! My dad, Karl, was a Jazz drummer/musician. He let me play around on his drums but would never teach me anything serious. I regret not putting 100% into it.

[@sonus289]

Never stop!!! Keep playing till your body can't then still push!

[@troubler2115]

Rock on!

[@chrisgordon86]

Give up now and get a real job.

[@DrVeerjay]

Its in your blood. The learning will never stop. Apply what you know in music you like to play. Just play!!!

[@andrewsernoskie2730]

If only Taylor could've known that I view him the way he views Roger Taylor and Stewart Copland. He's one of the reasons I really began drumming and continue to do so. I'm so glad I got to see him with the foos in 2018

[@oscarglz88]

He nails the tempo of every song he plays by memory.

[@bravepart]

That's the most essential part of being a professional drummer tho. Groove is life.

[@LDN76]

So?

[@oscarglz88]

Thats what i meant, hes an amazing drummer for doing so. He has every tempo perfect just by memory.

[@ronineditor9920]

My kids went to school with his and I'm telling you, he's one of the most chill, normal dads there was there... would just be there at events like everyone else and nobody bothered him. Really good dude. What you see here is exactly who he is all the time.

[@Emersonbmx16]

Ronin Editor that makes me so happy to hear

[@stanknugget]

Ronin Editor Yeah, I used to see him there a lot.

[@drewjohnson4794]

Not public school I hope.

[@lauracuellar293]

Stank Nugget r

[@FakingANerve]

I'm not going to pretend like I wouldn't have tried to scheme my way into friendship if I were in your shoes. 😁

[@jakyl_j]

Rest in Peace - What a beautiful and effortlessly musical person...

[@danagoodman1982]

I never followed Taylor's career. But, it's evident from this interview that he'd done his homework to attain his level of musicianship. There are some tunes I heard in this interview, which he recorded in the studio, that I really appreciated for their creative energetic feel. R.I.P. brother drummer. Gone but still alive in between the notes and rests. Dana G.

[@darrenjohnson7857]

I never knew he played Baker street / he was so Good !

[@TheKitchenerLeslie]

He should have researched mRNA vaccines as diligently.

[@ChrisM-hs5tx]

If you could drum behind dave grohl you were truly something else. Rip Taylor ❤️❤️❤️

[@randpherigo9724]

yeah exactly.. kzbin.info/www/bejne/q2ikcmepfdKIfc0

[@surfrby8876]

Taylor Hawkins easily one of the best drummers in rock he can sing and he's down to earth and genuine,great interview

[@Emanon905]

id say hes up therre with bonham and peart. each is incredible in different ways but i would say generally they are equal

[@user-hk7hz9cn7v]

@@Emanon905 And those guys aren’t even close to Weckl, Donati or Jimbo

[@KarlstadDrums]

@@user-hk7hz9cn7v Well those drummers are completely different. Weckl is a fusion drummer with wicked fast doubles and can play really advanced stuff but I would regard Bonham and Taylor Hawkins equally, they just are great at totally different styles of drumming

[@carlosdruiz07]

💔

[@allymayful]

I feel so happy for Dave that he met this incredible work mate, who shared his enthusiasm for music and life, and mutual respect - for about 2 decades!!! A really awesome friendship. But it makes it doubly tragic and immensely sad, that Dave has lost his equally passionate, musical brother. 😢

[@kmcong0357]

Rest In Peace. Us in the drumming community will make sure your mentality, dedication, and kindness within the music/drumming community lives on.

[@dbc105]

To be sure, one of the greatest drummers hired him to play drums, that alone says a lot about his ability.

[@stanisawm2304]

Who?

[@cameronreay7154]

@@stanisawm2304 dave grohl

[@ER_aka_RAM]

@@cameronreay7154 😅 …hardly one of the ‘greatest’!

[@dbc105]

@@stanisawm2304 David Grohl was the drummer for Nirvana and Rolling Stones has him ranked 27 of all time.

[@dbc105]

@@ER_aka_RAM Rolling Stones says Grohl is 27th of top 100. That's up there.

[@PatriotSteve]

Great interview. Unrushed, no talking over each other. Taylor seems as nice as his reputation.

[@sydpix]

A real drummer feels the beat in his soul and it’s not hard to kick in to other beats. When Tayler did a few of his favorite beats, and they played the sample tune afterwards, he was virtually spot on. Such a bummer this dude is gone. Legendary….

[@leengon]

Love it! I started playing drums in October, right before turning 50. I'm hooked!

[@simply-living8523]

I’m 19 and think about doing it! My brother plays the drums and I mess around sometimes with his set and I sometimes get hooked too. Drumming is such a crave idk it’s magical

[@kegsfullofbeer]

Just started playing myself at 55

[@bodhi9464]

so pumped to hear of so many starting at age 50 - before / after .. I started playing at age 3, played in a few bands in my teens and 20s and then “life” took over .. kids are all grown up; and I too am playing again and loving it (later in life), jamming with mates half my age - definitely the Charlie Watts of the crew 🥁 having a ball 🇦🇺 well done Ellen 🤙🏽

[@finnmusic8163]

just started about a month ago im ten

[@CallMe_DrWorm]

Hell yea! I love it Eileen!

[@BenHaslerDrums]

I am absolutely heartbroken waking up and finding out that my inspiration growing up as a drummer in Taylor Hawkins has died at aged 50. I don’t think I would’ve progressed as far as I have in the 8 and a half years I’ve been drumming for (since I was 7) if it wasn’t for him. An absolute die hard drummer. Rock legend. Will definitely be saying something in memory of him at my gig next week. Condolences to family and friends of Taylor. RIP legend ♥️♥️🙏🏼 1972-2022 🕊

[@jacksonl9759]

I've always loved the intro drum beat to "Sunday Bloody Sunday" so I was so glad he played a little bit of it.

[@metafuel]

What a gentleman. I feel really sorry for Dave Grohl. The man must be heartbroken. RIP Taylor

[@hw982]

hahahahaha so funny when i found out serves him right for shilling the v

[@MrSpawley]

totally first Kurt now Taylor must be heart breaking

[@jamesdunlevie3362]

What a sweet, thoughtful, unpretentious, talented man. Gone far too soon. RIP

[@Javier23gol]

Coming here after seeing that he passed away. True genuine guy. May he Rest In Peace forever.

[@jamie-mt9fy]

what a remarkable man... i could listen to him talk and play for hours. his smile, his kindness and his enthusiasm for music will live on forever. what a great loss for music. rip legend.

[@SweetDreams9618]

Ahhh man i know it's abeen a while but i still can't believe you're gone!! God bless you brother!!!!! Huge loss!!!☹😤

[@theeightbitdad]

Watching his posture as he sits hurts my back.

[@1981troyboy]

looks like a hunch back

[@lanehogger1532]

All the best groovers have bad posture. All the boring educators with no feel sit properly 😆

[@tobiashummel3396]

I always try to sit straight while playing - 30 seconds in I find myself sitting exactly like he does. It's a drummers bad habit I think😂

[@derekfranklin9992]

I am a drummer with bad posture and scoliosis lol 😆

[@michaelcarter8620]

Welcome to drumming.

[@bbqisfreshfromgod1316]

I’m so horrified and sorry to hear the tragic lost of this full of spirit, energetic , and lively dude who knows how to touch all drummers hearts! ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ Taylor just know you are in heaven now and we appreciate your charming and Mannered attitude and will never forget what an. Influencer you are!! Thank you for making my times much better in this mild state I am going through. Take care now 👼

[@familyengineering5591]

Dave Grohl killed him

[@_supremeviral_821]

@@familyengineering5591 Dude what? There's literally no evidence saying that bs, and besides don't start accusations during a cruel moment, be better.

[@DonzaMama]

What?!?

[@tia4370]

Always thinking of you taylor 🫶🏻

[@Shane-iy6xf]

It's ironic how he said "It ain't easy living in those shoes" when referring to being a drummer in a big band on the road. Broke my heart hearing him say that.

[@Shane-iy6xf]

He said "the tempo is going to be different every night at a Foo fighters concert depending on how hungover, I meant how jet-led" lol! 😂😂😂😂😂👍👍🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@kirkgrimmer]

"That's when you know Bonham was the greasiest." Greatest drummer quote ever.

[@int53185]

I wasn't a Foo Fighters fan. But, damn, he could play those drums. RIP Taylor.

[@nephroid]

Still recovering from Taylor’s tribute concerts and I really wished I had seen this beforehand. Such a great window into his “drumming mind” and it also gives me much more appreciation for how meaningful each guest was.

[@gentmusic3554]

Where Taylor said ‘playing into your late fourties.... and beyond’ that line got me :/ Thought he would go on forever

[@artiedmusic]

I just watched this again yesterday. Never could’ve imagined this. We will all miss you Taylor. You are a legend. Rock on. ❤️

[@rhondaharrison2764]

This must be why Taylor and Dave get along so well. Both are very nice, normal men. Loved this interview.

[@senatorseymour9808]

Contrary to popular belief, they are human beings

[@georgiataylor4316]

@@senatorseymour9808 lmao

[@elliottlewis9969]

he was amazing ty Taylor. you inspired me and both my twins

[@sabrinaresmini1804]

Wow Taylor we love you! 🤗

[@wyomingptt]

When you click a video with the intention of watching a few minutes and you watch all 48 minutes of it...

[@williams6586]

WyomingPTT I feel ya

[@robinduyns80]

Staying awake til 2am cause I can't stop watching this. So addicted to Taylor

[@phoenixstone4208]

I like how literally since the beginning of being in Foo Fighters, Taylor has always rolled his eyes when Dave says things like "you couldn't find a better drummer". Without fail lmao

[@demetrisloukas8586]

Such a humble guy

[@NicoleKrawczyk]

They both do it :D When Taylor compliments Dave ,Dave rolls his eyes. Brothers from another mother, those two.

[@csmelen]

What a great interview. You'll never be forgotten Taylor. RIP.

[@evanwb0673]

A year to the day miss you taylor one of the best

[@carlincledon4794]

I love that Steve Lamaq, who has an encyclopedic knowledge of music, never feels the need (unlike most interviewers) to show it off.

[@LogieT2K]

Hes just a much a legend as all the great musicians he has interviewed

[@dylan3488]

The Foo was the first concert I ever went to and it was the concert that got me hooked on going to them. I will forever remember that rainy night from Dave jamming out in his guitar chair to Taylor going hard on the drums. The Foo as well as Taylor will always hold a special place as being my first ever concert.

[@mulhollanddriven4520]

Fucking gut punch. The essence of drumming. His drumming with Alanis on her tours was crazy. He was pretty young, and just already was crushing it. He will be missed.

[@benwilletts6862]

I’m really going to miss you dude. Big big love. 🙏🏻🤘🏻

[@bradylasserre9320]

Devastated to hear the news. Watching this with a heavy heart and already missing this incredible person.

[@brandonsargent6610]

So incredibly heartbroken. Favorite drummer of all time. Foo Fighters was my first concert, and he had his own dedicated drum solo for about 10 minutes, absolutely jaw dropping. So sad I won't be able to see him again.

[@BenHaslerDrums]

Always wanted to see them since I was 7 and now I won’t get that chance to see Taylor especially

[@satyrme1230]

RIP Taylor Hawkins

[@Allistar]

Excellent masterclass. Hawkins was not only a performance icon, but what defines a studio session drummer as well. He shines on

[@analitikgeometri4986]

this is a killer stuff. but not a masterclass, this is a beautiful interview.

[@deaterk]

analitik geometri - YES!!!! Thank You! I was going to say the same thing. So glad I’m not the only one that noticed...

[@killemall69]

For non drummers and radio 1 listeners only

[@AlexMPruteanu]

Thank you for this. Cool dude in a cool band. Not a master class. Cool interview too.

[@G60syncro]

The masterclass bit starts at 46:00

[@GingerDrums]

he's a master in being class?

[@TheStarBlack]

I love how hard he's working to avoid swearing - pauses every few words to choose appropriate language! Thanks Taylor, that means I can show this to my 7 year old!

[@pinkjay1015]

Pfft I’d show this to my 7 year old even if he swore

[@TheStarBlack]

@@pinkjay1015 pfft to yourself. Your life choices are your own. Personally I'd rather not have my child get into into trouble at school etc for using language that most people think is unacceptable for children.

[@pinkjay1015]

Man jokes sure are funny some times

[@jamiegilbert52]

@@TheStarBlack shut up

[@DG-sf9ei]

Drop the bs with this school boy on drums and have your kid learn from Buddy Rich drumming. Buddy Rich may have been unedited and a jerk at times, but at least he was trained to hit the drums correctly and is innovative.

[@cherylbooker5777]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️NEVER FORGOTTEN ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ TAYLOR

[@jonathanfrench5323]

Do you remember where you were? At 52 I have maybe a dozen type moments that are burned into my brain but one was learning the passing of Taylor. Thank God I was able to see the Foo Fighters one time at the Vax Live concert at SOFI Stadium. They blew the place away and stole the show. Bummer they locked up our phones for it but in a way being in the moment is always better. But wish I had one photo. The broadcast only showed one song when they played a face melting 7 song power run of amazing songs. RIP Taylor we miss you.

[@shannonp9871]

I cannot stop thinking about him and what his family is going through. Give them strength.

[@nmikloiche]

Girl Drummer here. I’d like to share my drum love story. It’s September 1982 & the first day of school just came to an end. My backpack is jammed with all the first day of school papers that my Mom needs to fill out. One of the forms was a flyer explaining that 3rd graders could sign up for school music lessons. Now, in 1982, 8 year old girls were welcomed to sign up for flute or clarinet lessons. I had no intentions of playing either as I was 100 percent personally committed to the drums. For 2 weeks I lobbied my parents explaining all the reasons I should take drum lessons. I fell short of my goal, and rather than being a rad badass drummer, I became the saddest 8 year old to ever play a clarinet. Thankfully I was a terrible clarinetist and after 6 unbearable months I was granted permission to trade in the clarinet for a pair of drumsticks, a 1st year drumming music book, and a wood block practice pad. I progressed quickly, even taking time to practice the rudiments. Nobody could out flam-tap me! I learned to play a basic beat on the drum kit in 6th grade and now I’m 47 and I still have a flam-tap that slays. I”m so thankful that I had semi progressive parents who didn’t get fully hung up on having a daughter who refused to follow gender roles - and - I’m so happy to see that in 2021 a girl drummer is just a drummer. Much love to my fellow beat makers and time keepers. - NikiMik, GirlDrummer

[@LittleLove1975]

My 4 and 5 year old daughters and 7 year old son told me they want to learn the guitar and the drums. My first thought was, "Hell yeah! Let's do it!"

[@hautewire]

flam tap? good story… i wanna drum

[@DG-sf9ei]

Girl drummer, lame. Leave the gender identity out of music and go back to watching CNN news . Nobody cares unless you've done something innovative with your craft.

[@nmikloiche]

@@DG-sf9ei In the 1980s, when I was in elementary school, girls were literally steered in the direction of choosing to play flute, clarinet, or piano. The percussionists were all boys, so my comment should be read in historical context if that time. In 2021, I imagine a girl or boy is welcome to play any instrument they so choose.

[@ellenabramsblankenship4455]

@@DG-sf9ei You really like to rain on anyone's parade, don't you? So negative and sad.

[@julienolle1140]

Thank you KZbin we can still see his genius even though he’s gone. Although it still makes me cry. rip

[@NancysInsiderTradingTips]

He’s so humble, great to hear about his whole back story.

[@Riley99]

The first time I saw Taylor play was at an Alanis Morissette concert in 96. Even back then I was drawn to watching him more than I was paying attention to Alanis. He was a great drummer and true rock star.

[@derekwhite9338]

Steve Lamacq, you're an absolute pro! So many interviewers love the sound of their own voices and don't really listen to their guest. Thank you, this was a complete pleasure to watch.

[@ismelllikeburnttoast1290]

R.I.P the legend

[@jeanninelewis4741]

Taylor's light will shine forever.

[@frogg1981]

Great interview. Very respectful interviewer who asks interesting questions and most of all lets the guest talk without interrupting, which sadly is not that common anymore! And Taylor’s such a cool dude!