Should The Foo Fighters Continue? Meltdown
LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 20: Dave Grohl
of the Foo Fighters performs onstage at the 2018 Children's Hospital Los Angeles "From Paris With Love" Gala at LA Live on October 20, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for Children's Hospital Los Angeles)
The question I’ve heard the most from rock fans is – should the Foo Fighters go on without Taylor Hawkins? That’s a tough question, but I’d say, “yes.”
Recently, guitarist Chris Shiflett talked up about it, saying that he does expect the band to make another album. He went onto say “Most people that I’ve encountered have been respectful about it or try to avoid it. It probably will be [more of a thing] when we ever get around to putting out another Foo Fighters record and go back into the promo boogie woogie,” when asked if interviewers had brought it up to him.
The reason I’d say yes is, in my opinion, this is Dave Grohl’s band. I mean, he started it from ground zero and built it into one of the premiere rock bands on the planet. One of the reasons I really respect Dave is because of what he did, and how he did it. He was in the biggest band of the ’90s, and when it went away, he started out playing bars and working his way up.
Was there a bond between him and Taylor? Of course! Maybe that’s another reason it should continue. My guess, and it’s just a guess, is that Taylor would have wanted it to keep going. Maybe put his son behind the kit! After watching what he did at the first tribute concert, that could happen.
I don’t know. It’s all speculation now, but seeing that Chris at least pointed a little in that direction is a good sign.
-Meltdown-
Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert: Photos from the London Show
In memory of the first anniversary of the passing of Taylor Hawkins on March 25, we’re looking back on the two tribute concerts organized by the Foo Fighters. The London and Los Angeles shows were incredible events full of light and love. They were reflections of Hawkins, himself. Foo fans the world over will forever miss and remember one incredible drummer and ambassador for rock music.
We send our thoughts to the family and friends of Taylor Hawkins on this anniversary and every day they miss the unique force he was.
The Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert at London’s Wembley Stadium on Saturday, September 3 will likely go down as one of the most emotional and cathartic moments in rock in 2022.
The stacked bill featured some of the late Foo Fighters drummer’s best friends, biggest influences and peers. Combined, those artists delivered an incredible six-hour show. It’s one the thousands in attendance and those watching around the world won’t soon forget. The Foo Fighters, themselves, delivered an incredible set where they were joined by a number of different drummers. Among them were Josh Freese, Travis Barker, Nandi Bushell, Rufus Taylor and Shane Hawkins, Taylor’s 16-year-old son. If that weren’t enough, Paul McCartney made a surprise appearance, too.
Preceding the Foos’ set was an all-star lineup of performers that included Queen, Rush’s Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson, Stewart Copeland, Brian Johnson, Lars Ulrich, Mark Ronson, Violet Grohl, The James Gang, The Pretenders, Them Crooked Vultures, Supergrass and more.
Photos from the beautiful celebration that was the Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert can be viewed below.
Meltdown started on the mighty WRIF on the evening of Halloween, 1995. Technically, his first on-air shift was the morning of November 1st. Moving to the Motor City from Buffalo, N.Y., he has built a career and family. Over his almost three-decade stint at RIFF, he's had the privilege to work with some of the biggest personalities in Detroit radio history. He boasts of being just the second-afternoon drive jock in the station's illustrious 53-year history.
Along with his love for rock music and attending concerts, he's also an avid Harley-Davidson enthusiast and hockey player. He plays year-round and manages to squeeze in a few charity games throughout the year. Meltdown writes about the Detroit Red Wings, rock music, and Detroit concert venues.
