Taylor Hawkins Holds His Own "School Of Rock"

The Foo Fighters star drummed away the afternoon with students at Riverside Central Elementary in Rochester, Minnesota.
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[@JF-kv1gm]

So, so saddened that Taylor passed unexpectedly. What a beautiful person he was; sensitive, creative, goofy, multi-talented, generous, down to earth. Look at him here, probably having a really great time sharing his knowledge and encouraging these lucky youngsters.

[@flor9389]

I agree. It’s what makes me so angry about people like Ted Nugent and the trolls condemning him. Even ministers because he was a rocker. He was a good man. Plain and simple.

[@brianheffington4080]

So many of us knew Taylor was a phenomenal musician, yet so few of us knew he was such an extraordinary human being. We will forever love and miss you, Taylor! 💔😭🕊

[@LianneHutcheson]

He is so amazingly patient and validating with the kids. He learns their names, he individually highlights their solos and spends time telling them what they did that was positive and interesting. He was a great teacher. I cannot begin to imagine the loss his wife and kids are going. ❤️

[@piaxgft5799]

perfect comment i couldn't agree more

[@bodhi9464]

Taylor Hawkins was a gift from God .. RIP dear friend. 🥁🇦🇺

[@morbidmanmusic]

Did god give him the gift of depression and sadness so that he became a drug addict and died too? Can't have it both ways. No gods exist.

[@Mr_Swoop]

Man. That guy was someone everyone would love to meet. What a great loss to our planet.

[@kiwi.panada2423]

I love the fact that Taylor's clearly more comfortable with children than with interviewers

[@Fire_Marshall_Bill]

I think it is probably because kids aren't looking for the scoop and do not judge. But the reporters and interviewers do.

[@rodriguezelfeliz4623]

@@Fire_Marshall_Bill as someone who works with kids at this age, they judge A LOT and are very vocal about it.

[@oobernoober7617]

@@rodriguezelfeliz4623 it's why they say if you want an honnest opinion ask a child

[@sj_-_]

Well they're a lot more mature than a lot of interviewers.

[@cfisher2447]

the fact that hes probably high as a kite hanging around 10 year olds is a little disturbing

[@zkat13]

I know both he and Dave have kids of their own, but the patience for your own doesn't always travel to others. These guys are fantastic. So encouraging, giving each one of those kids a chance (gently reminding the other of "turns"). Explaining different terms and styles. Good on them...just one more reason to love the Foos....stand up guys...all of them, for sure.

[@testadrome]

RIP Taylor, amazing guy and rock'nroll legend

[@kieranmccrory3960]

A rock star playing drums using buckets, what's not to like, love him ❤️🙌🏻☀️

[@nickpruett8022]

I always thought he seemed genuine, this video is a good example of this man’s heart. God rest his soul.

[@morbidmanmusic]

This happens every day in schools, just not rich rock stars doing it. It's not special, it's just reality.

[@nickpruett8022]

@@morbidmanmusic I agree with your opinion.

[@majathomas4748]

@@morbidmanmusic ofc, but it’s still special, that „rich rockstars“ take time to do that, since I guess they have a full time schedule

[@donnateet1120]

he wasn't on drugs!! A druggie wouldn't want to give their precious time to work with children ❤

[@yasalenlasestrellas5913]

But rich rock stars tend to have big egos @@morbidmanmusic

[@chammiequeen7838]

I am a retired elementary teacher, and I have to say he is a natural with kids. Ignore the kid that is trying to hog the attention, tune out the disrupters, model the attention to each child to show respect. Excellent.

[@bigginzack]

So sad he passed

[@justjade2791]

What kid would that be

[@sj_-_]

@@justjade2791 The kid in blue on the left, who's also the most natural drummer in the group: good sense of rhythm, can't keep still, wants constant attention. Those are the three main attributes of most drummers I know!

[@Chinachik]

@@sj_-_ Sounds a lot like Dave Grohl, so Taylor knew just how to handle him. 😉 RIP Taylor. 💔

[@DizGuys]

He was obviously a genuine, good soul...so sorry that he left so soon. RIP dude x

[@CaIiforniaL0VE]

Rest in Paradise Taylor Hawkins 03/25/2022 🥺❤️ These kids will remember this Forever

[@jadejj7948]

I hope so..🙏

[@jenniferlyberth9347]

Wow he’s so nice with every kid and give them good feedback

[@elijackson117]

those kids are sooooo lucky

[@j.daviddawson8779]

The more I see the more I love Taylor 🙏🍀

[@CKC411]

Infinite patience. The man is very good with kids. I do not know how a band as big (and as talented) as Foo Fighters be filled with such seemingly good people. You can't fake that kind of "decent." A bright spot in an increasingly negative, violent, selfish, and angry world.

[@rodriguezelfeliz4623]

Most people are decent, and sucessfull people are people so...

[@doglovrsnowflake5263]

So true. They are an inspiration for all of us. Miss Taylor so.

[@inahitz]

Best sentence ever: You can't fake that kind of decent! That's how I will always picture him

[@drunkflamingolive]

Such a dude and seemed like a sweetheart glad I got to see him do his thing a couple times

[@mayemcdonald9111]

Taylor, what a wonderful thing to do for those kids! You are patient.

[@ihatedill2447]

RIP King.This is pretty sweet video.Thanks for sharing.Bless you.Greetings from Turkey xoxo

[@TsukasaElkKite]

He was sunshine in human form.

[@sf5912]

So grounded and unassuming. It's what I liked about you most. RIP T!

[@aerch1968]

Taylor, we’ll always love you. You are a pure soul!!!

[@Pedr0MR0dr1gue5]

Mr. Hawkins, you are a very nice guy!

[@sunflower-eb3jd]

R.I.P. TAYLOR H. A friend to the entire world, is how he carried his self. And, on the flip-side.. he considered the entire world to be HIS friend. As a big fan of their music & vids, everything about the Foo Fighters will carry on, because i listen with my heart, to the endless collection of music, meant for everyone, everywhere to enjoy and love, like a brand new gift to unwrap every time their songs are played. Their awesome music & vids, interviews, plus, their look on life, is a go-to for me that's pretty comfortable, and it's only gotten better with age. Truth

[@pabloiglesias220]

What a beautiful soul! RIP Taylor❤️

[@mtrotter325]

awesome. one day they should look back and go "No way, I played that for Taylor?!"

[@jorgesuarez41]

Sos un grande taylor. Tuve la fortuna de estar en tu último recital bro .. quedará guardado muy profundo en mi corazón. Argentina te ama y te recordara por siempre. 💙🇦🇷🖤

[@patriciagonzales2148]

I hope these kids really appreciate who he was as a drummer & person. This was so great to see. ❤️💔

[@morbidmanmusic]

Should we tell them how many drugs he used? I say yes.

[@patriciagonzales2148]

@@morbidmanmusic why are you so negative.

[@pope_13]

Such a loss for music and the world! Rock In Peace, Taylor.

[@matthewmitchell9700]

The teaching and learning moment at 2:00 minutes in, beautiful

[@rad0947]

Would have been absolutely epic to have him as a teacher for drums he makes it to where the kids are having fun and not boring. I’m a drummer and definitely would have loved to be taught by him he shows soo much compassion and patience. Him Danny Carey and Stewart Copeland are my 3 top drummers who inspire me.

[@NicoleKrawczyk]

That kid on the left in the blue - ignoring the orders, but left to his own devices comes up with a solid rhythm. Hope he kept on drumming. :)

[@iluvjake1000]

Far left kid? He’s a natural. Maybe he needs a little bit of work on not showboating, but he definitely was a standout. He’s confident. Not at all nervous. I hope he kept on drumming too.

[@s3any1977]

Man, I would of loved that at school. Taylor was a drummer fan boy and did not know how good his own skill was.

[@canaldereviews-osmelhores.2267]

Nossa!!! Que carinho e amor ele tinha pelas crianças. Saudades de voce para sempre Taylor. Coração humilde esse cara tinha. Vai deixar muitas saudades.😥

[@drumtravelfun]

What a solid dude. RIP.

[@midnightrose2127]

And of course, what else would he start them off with, other than some Queen...he was a huge Queen fan and a great friend of Roger Taylor and his son Rufus.

[@hollienn2006]

How is he so patient wow

[@LucasAlvesMusic]

So nice of him to do that! still.. frustrating to watch tho

[@zanjkai]

haha same

[@briancdexter]

🙏 Thank you Taylor for giving these kids attention and encouragement. Beautiful

[@brandimccarty2588]

I am only at 1:35 and already want to pull my hair out!!! Taylor must have patience of an angel! Very impressive! ♥️🌺♥️

[@chrishere4272]

I think drummers have more patience than the average person.

[@brandonmshrock]

Yep! As a drummer I can say its because we require more patience of others too haha!

[@beanzburriton4263]

they are time keepers. master's of everything time related

[@NicoleStandley]

I love this.

[@Optimiist]

rest in peace to this wholesome man.

[@morbidmanmusic]

Wholesome... really? Didn't he die with 10 drugs in his system? I like him, but really get real with your admiration.

[@Optimiist]

@@morbidmanmusic antidepressants, weed, and opioids, not everyone I'd perfect but he was a really nice guy, cared about other people, from an outer perspective you could be hooked on drugs for several reasons and still be a better person than many sober people. people's life's are different, and idc about my admiration because we're all human and this man just like everyone else deserves love.

[@katesmith3966]

A beautiful human being above all .. love you Taylor

[@barbarapybus4049]

Soo patient!

[@HamzaWaked]

I used to do the same when I was their age, even though I end up being guitarist I used to play some basic stuff on those buckets, these kids don't know what they just missed.

[@SusanH4626]

How sweet!

[@jameshickey100]

I wish I could get chance to meet taylor Hawkins in person

[@jacestephenweatherall1732]

Same

[@michael-m]

Truly a good man. Rest in beats my friend.

[@msg3tr1ght]

This is how I want to remember him! Teaching children and spreading the gospel of Queen of course! 🤣

[@gianmichelevescera2786]

Non ho parole , che tristezza , era veramente un grande Taylor 🤟 qui si è dimostrato un'insegnante preparato che riusciva a coinvolgere tutto il gruppo classe oltre ad essere una gran professionista , se ne vanno sempre i migliori, RIP Taylor 🤟🤟🤟

[@Cards-In-The-Closet]

Taylor seemed to be such a kind soul. What a loss.

[@SchoolofRockNRoll]

i know he joked about managing the drum department of a guitar center if drumming didnt work out. but he would have made an excellent teacher

[@veronicahayes2635]

He was so good with kids. Such a big loss to the World

[@Chris-oc1ik]

RIP Taylor 😥

[@geowillia6325]

If these kids only knew they were being taught by the best

[@ModernLove100]

R.I.P. Taylor, you'll be missed

[@kaesnow2380]

this brings me so much happy.... and sad at the same time❤😢

[@1996pola]

Goodbye Taylor Hawkins Rest in Peace

[@maakeklein4073]

Like the saying goes you don't know what you've got til it's gone!

[@jadejj7948]

Sad but true 🥺

[@jamesdio2948]

The color of those buckets tho. No REALLY they just made us clack wooden sticks together when I was a drummer.

[@dutchoboe]

Some lucky lucky kids - Taylor in your honor I’m gonna try to keep encouraging those around me - thank you for the inspiration- we miss you

[@darthvader6845]

He is a nice guy, but my ears are bleeding just by watching this XD

[@rinaticson390]

❤❤❤

[@deblopez2571]

One of the COOLEST CAT's ever! So very much missed!

[@aaronramirezrodriguez4719]

Should have named the video Taylor Hawkins teaches real music

[@meetmeinjamaica]

💗

[@bureku]

"You should try everything, but never try an onion with a strawberry" - words of wisdom!

[@eazyridin7283]

I didn’t think I had any more tears left after last weekend , but after watching Taylor interacting with that first.girl it started back n then with everything after . N did that girl say “ you shouldn’t try strawberries with onions” ?

[@cheongsoon]

RIP， Taylor。

[@TheRealSweetcherryo]

💙💔

[@jacestephenweatherall1732]

Rip Taylor

[@High-der]

💔😭😭😭

[@aissa938]

I'm in that video I'm the kid in black sweater with the green symbol my name is Kelvin

[@danielfernandez9055]

aissa938 your Lying

[@aissa938]

Daniel Fernandez if you don't know me personally mind your own business

[@danielfernandez9055]

aissa938 hey I'm just saying r u still fat no affence

[@aissa938]

Daniel Fernandez your mom is fat!!!

[@jadejj7948]

He might not be lying

[@islamsandro2525]

forever Taylor

[@louisdeangelis2535]

You should try everything..but don't try an "onion with a strawberry".. har.. name of her band.. Taylor the class act.. thanks. For a ton of teaching ideas.

[@shannonp9871]

😢

[@FraggleRocker]

How does something like this happen? Is taylor in the area and contacts the school? Did they win a concest? This is very neat.

[@kevinkennedy6832]

My thoughts exactly. What an awesome dude. RIP Taylor

[@Bessie66]

What a waste of such a beautiful person 😔such incredible patience

[@murd777]

Taylor! keep playing your drums in Heaven, but don't eat onion with strawberries. RIP man!

[@piaxgft5799]

xxxxxxxxxxx

[@basiliobetancourt8584]

They all look so scared with all those cameras in a room

[@cochese95]

Love the foo fighters and Taylor's drumming but that's not the definition of a cadence. (2:12 ). It's more like an ostinato. Still admire him for doing something like this though.

[@Sk8buzz]

That lil girl at the end give him an advice too He told her to dream big and she told him to stay away from drugs :/

[@donnateet1120]

lie

[@OTDanny]

Nope, you can hear her advice at the end ... its: Dont try Onions on Strawberrys

[@donnateet1120]

she told him to not try onions and strawberries together!!Clean your ears out and replay the video 😂