DeathMarch 252022

Taylor Hawkins

Taylor Hawkins, American drummer and singer (born 1972)

In context

When
Friday, March 25 20224 years ago
Category
DeathA notable person who died on this day.
Era
21st century · 2020s
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Who they were

Oliver Taylor Hawkins was an American musician who was the drummer and a vocalist of the rock band Foo Fighters, sharing vocals with Dave Grohl. He joined the band in 1997, and remained the band's drummer until his death in March 2022. He recorded eight studio albums with Foo Fighters between 1999 and 2021. Before joining the band, he was a touring drummer for Sass Jordan and Alanis Morissette, as well as the drummer of the progressive experimental band Sylvia.

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Taylor Hawkins appears on our March 25 calendar for 2022 as a death entry.

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March 25 2022 — 4 years ago, on a Friday.

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