Oliver Taylor Hawkins (born on February 17, 1972 in Fort Worth, Texas) is an American musician, best known as the drummer of the rock band Foo Fighters. Image File history File links Size of this preview: 371 × 600 pixelsFull resolution (495 × 800 pixel, file size: 756 KB, MIME type: image/png) Taylor Hawkins, outside Dingwalls on July 5th 2007 I, the copyright holder of this work, hereby release it into the public domain. ... This article is about the band. ... is the 48th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1972 (MCMLXXII) was a leap year starting on Saturday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Fort Worth is the sixth-largest city in the state of Texas, located about 30 miles west of Dallas on the West Fork Trinity River and forming part of the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex. ... For other uses, see Texas (disambiguation). ... For other uses of terms redirecting here, see US (disambiguation), USA (disambiguation), and United States (disambiguation) Motto In God We Trust(since 1956) (From Many, One; Latin, traditional) Anthem The Star-Spangled Banner Capital Washington, D.C. Largest city New York City National language English (de facto)1 Demonym American... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... For other uses, see Rock music (disambiguation). ... Alternative music redirects here. ... “Instrumentalist” redirects here. ... A musical instrument is a device constructed or modified with the purpose of making music. ... For other kinds of drums, see drum (disambiguation). ... For other uses, see Guitar (disambiguation). ... In music a singer or vocalist is a type of musician who sings, i. ... This is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid which lists other pages that might otherwise share the same title. ... Taylor Hawkins and the Coattail Riders is a band founded by Taylor Hawkins (of the band Foo Fighters). ... This article is about the band. ... Coheed and Cambria is an American progressive rock[1][2] band formed in Nyack, New York. ... Alanis redirects here. ... Eagles of Death Metal (EofDM) is an American garage rock band formed by Jesse Hughes and Josh Homme. ... is the 48th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1972 (MCMLXXII) was a leap year starting on Saturday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Fort Worth is the sixth-largest city in the state of Texas, located about 30 miles west of Dallas on the West Fork Trinity River and forming part of the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex. ... For other uses, see Texas (disambiguation). ... Motto: (traditional) In God We Trust (official, 1956–present) Anthem: The Star-Spangled Banner Capital Washington, D.C. Largest city New York City Official language(s) None at the federal level; English de facto Government Federal Republic  - President George W. Bush (R)  - Vice President Dick Cheney (R) Independence - Declared - Recognized... For other uses, see Rock music (disambiguation). ... This article is about the band. ...

Prior to joining the band in 1997, he was the touring drummer for Alanis Morissette on her Jagged Little Pill tour, as well as the drummer in a short-lived experimental band called Sylvia. He started a band named Taylor Hawkins and the Coattail Riders, in which he plays drums and sings. His spare time is spent creating more music in the 1970s' cover band Chevy Metal with Achim Dangerfield and Wiley Hodgden. Alanis redirects here. ... Jagged Little Pill is the third studio album and the first internationally released album by Canadian singer-songwriter Alanis Morissette. ... Sylvia was formed by Riz Story and Taylor Hawkins. ... Taylor Hawkins and the Coattail Riders is a band founded by Taylor Hawkins (of the band Foo Fighters). ...

Hawkins has said that his drumming has been influenced by Roger Taylor of Queen and Stewart Copeland of The Police. He was voted "Best Rock Drummer" in 2005 by UK drumming magazine, Rhythm. This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Queen are an English rock band formed in 1970 in London by guitarist Brian May, lead vocalist Freddie Mercury, and drummer Roger Taylor, with bassist John Deacon joining the following year. ... Stewart Armstrong Copeland (born July 16, 1952) is an American musician, best known as the drummer for the band The Police and is an influential drum stylist. ... This article is about the rock band. ...

At Live Earth in 2007, Hawkins was part of SOS Allstars with Roger Taylor of Queen and Chad Smith of Red Hot Chili Peppers. Hawkins also recorded the drums on Coheed and Cambria's 4th album, Good Apollo, I'm Burning Star IV, Volume Two: No World for Tomorrow. Live Earth was a series of worldwide concerts held on 7 July 2007, that initiated a three-year campaign to combat climate change. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Queen are an English rock band formed in 1970 in London by guitarist Brian May, lead vocalist Freddie Mercury, and drummer Roger Taylor, with bassist John Deacon joining the following year. ... For other persons named Chad Smith, see Chad Smith (disambiguation). ... Red Hot Chili Peppers are an American alternative rock band formed in Los Angeles, California in 1983. ... Coheed and Cambria is an American progressive rock[1][2] band formed in Nyack, New York. ...

Foo Fighters

After touring through the spring of 1996, the band entered a Seattle studio with producer Gil Norton to record its second album. Conflict erupted between Dave Grohl and then drummer, William Goldsmith, eventually causing Goldsmith to leave the band.^[1] The band regrouped in Los Angeles and almost completely re-recorded the album with Grohl on drums. The album, The Colour and the Shape, was released on May 20, 1997. In need of a drummer, Grohl contacted Alanis Morissette's touring drummer Taylor Hawkins to see if he could recommend anybody. Grohl was surprised when Hawkins volunteered himself. Hawkins made his Foo debut in time for the album's release. He has remained the band's drummer since then. City nickname Emerald City City bird Great Blue Heron City flower Dahlia City mottos The City of Flowers The City of Goodwill City song Seattle, the Peerless City Mayor Greg Nickels County King County Area   - Total   - Land   - Water   - % water 369. ... Gil Norton is a British record producer known for his work with such bands as Feeder, Counting Crows, Pixies, Terrorvision, Echo and the Bunnymen, The Triffids, Del Amitri, Foo Fighters, Jimmy Eat World, James, The Feelers, Dashboard Confessional and Span. ... David Eric Grohl (b. ... William Goldsmith (b. ... Flag Seal Nickname: City of Angels Location Location within Los Angeles County in the state of California Coordinates , Government State County California Los Angeles County Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa (D) Geographical characteristics Area     City 1,290. ... The Colour and the Shape is the Foo Fighters second album. ... is the 140th day of the year (141st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... For the band, see 1997 (band). ... Alanis redirects here. ...

In addition to his drumming duties with the Foo Fighters, Hawkins co-wrote and sang on the band's double-album, In Your Honor. Live, he occasionally provides backing vocals and at times lead vocals while Dave Grohl plays drums. Singles from In Your Honor Released: May 30, 2005 Released: September 5, 2005 Released: November 22, 2005 Released: March 13, 2006 Released: September 18, 2006 In Your Honor is the fifth album by Foo Fighters, first released on June 13, 2005 internationally (as In Your Honour in the UK) and...

Hawkins is also an accomplished rock singer, guitarist and pianist and has sung lead vocals on the track "Cold Day in the Sun" on the acoustic side of In Your Honor. Cold Day in the Sun is a song on the Foo Fighters fifth album In Your Honor. ...

Hawkins also recorded the drum tracks for the Coheed and Cambria album "Good Apollo, I'm Burning Star IV, Volume Two: No World for Tomorrow", as Coheed and Cambria's drummer Chris Pennie was not able to record due to contractual reasons. Coheed and Cambria is an American progressive rock[1][2] band formed in Nyack, New York. ... Chris Pennie is the current drummer for the progressive rock band Coheed and Cambria and former drummer and co-founder of mathcore band Dillinger Escape Plan. ...

Equipment

• Taylor's Current Tour Kit:
  • Gretsch Drums and Zildjian Cymbals

Hawkins also uses DW, Tama or Yamaha Hardware, Remo drum heads, Shure drum microphones and Zildjian Taylor Hawkins Signature sticks. He is a former endorser of Tama drums. That Great Gretsch Sound! // In 1872, Friedrich Gretsch immigrated from Germany, and came to USA. In 1883, he set up his musical instrument business. ... Zildjian is a surname of Armenian origin and means cymbalsmith. It is notable for being the name of two cymbal manufacturers: Avedis Zildjian Company K. Zildjian This is a disambiguation page: a list of articles associated with the same title. ... DW can stand for: Data Warehouse Deutsche Welle Drum Workshop, more commonly known as DW Drums Doctor Who Dreamweaver, as in Macromedia Dreamweaver Darkwing, as in Darkwing Duck Discworld Dont worry, used in Instant Messaging culture Doomworld, a Doom-related website Dora Winifred, a character in the Arthur TV... Tama may mean: Person or being: Sam Fatu, a professional wrestler, uses this name amongst others Hazel Tama a Bosnian actress. ... Yamaha may refer to: Yamaha Corporation – A manufacturer of a diverse range of musical instruments and electronics. ... Remo is the most prominent drumhead company in the United States, and their product is the most widely used. ... Shure Incorporated is a consumer and professional audio electronics corporation. ... Zildjian is a surname of Armenian origin and means cymbalsmith. It is notable for being the name of two cymbal manufacturers: Avedis Zildjian Company K. Zildjian This is a disambiguation page: a list of articles associated with the same title. ... Tama may mean: Person or being: Sam Fatu, a professional wrestler, uses this name amongst others Hazel Tama a Bosnian actress. ...

Trivia

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• He is a fan of the band Queen, and its late lead singer, Freddie Mercury. Hawkins also played on a track called "Cyborg", from Queen guitarist Brian May's 1998 solo album, Another World, and also at VH1's Rock Honors 2006 While Queen performed We Will Rock You. He and Dave Grohl both played drums for the song. They also performed Tie Your Mother Down at a Hyde Park concert in which Taylor sang the vocal.
• Sang lead vocals on the Foo Fighters' songs "Cold Day In The Sun," the band's covers of Joe Walsh's "Life of Illusion," Pink Floyd's "Have a Cigar," and Cream's "I Feel Free".
• After leaving the Orange County-based band Altered State, joined up as drummer for Sass Jordan.
• Left Sass Jordan to act as drummer for Alanis Morissette.
• Worked as a retail salesman/cashier for the Guitar Center located in Lake Forest, California.
• Once dated Good Will Hunting actress Minnie Driver.
• Once dated model Celia (Clea) Irvine.
• Appeared as the drummer in the Alanis Morissette video ""You Oughta Know".
• Appeared briefly in Alanis Morissette's video for "You Learn" during the pie fight scene.
• He is a close friend of Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith.
• In the demo version of Alanis Morissette's song Unsent from the 1998 album, Supposed Former Infatuation Junkie, a verse is dedicated to the friendship and rumored relationship between Hawkins and Morissette.

"Dear Taylor I missed you a lot there was a period of time when I was too mad to even bring up your name and it killed me to hear you discount the time we spent together I knew all along that we had different tastes in moderations and we couldn't hang out forever and while it lasted it was hilarious."

• While spending time with a few other bands in 1997 at an amusement park he was "accidentally" shot by Tre Cool with a BB gun.
• His 2001 collapse after the V festival was not a result of heroin as rumored. It was in fact due to an overdose of prescribed painkillers combined with alcohol.
• Is a smoker
• Married his wife Alison in 2005. They had a baby boy named Oliver Shane Hawkins in August 2007.
• Has insulted Sylvester Stallone for his involvement in the Rambo series, referring to the Rambo series as a fine display of "Hawt Hawt Pu Secks"^{[citation needed]}
• His name is incorrectly displayed as "Tyler Hawkins" in a "bubble" on the Pop-up Video edition of Alanis Morissette's music video for "Jagged Little Pill"
• Recorded the drums in the new Coheed & Cambria album Good Apollo, I'm Burning Star IV, Volume 2: No World for Tomorrow
• Sometimes plays with a Police cover band called "The Cops" when he's playing, "Fallout" otherwise.
• Ranked #93 in worlds top drummers, behind fellow band mate/best friend dave grohl(#86)
• Taylor is a very kind person and is famous in Egypt for his gesture with local boy Youssef Bishara. Youssef was a drummer and his hero was Taylor. Taylor found out that the 16 year old Egyptian drummer was diagnosed with AIDS and got on the first plane to Alexandria. He payed him a visit, signed his drum set, and gave him a significant amount of money. Youssef recovered from AIDS and is still in touch with Taylor.
• Taylor played YYZ with Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson of Rush on stage at a concert in Toronto on March 22 2008.

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See also

• Foo Fighters

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References

External links

• taylorhawkins.com
• Hawkin's Poor Brain - a collection of Taylor's interviews
• Grohl and Hawkins Interview on The Hour with George Stroumboulopoulos