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[L-R] Nancy Wilson and Taylor Hawkins
Nancy Wilson releases touching Taylor Hawkins tribute song, Amigo Amiga

By Sam Roche Published

The Heart singer says she wrote the acoustic guitar-driven ballad in the days following the Foo Fighter drummer's death

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Dave Grohl plays a 1990 Gretsch White Falcon in the Foo Fighters' Monkey Wrench video (left), the same 1990 Gretsch White Falcon
The Gretsch White Falcon Dave Grohl used in the Foo Fighters' Monkey Wrench video has sold at auction for over $53,000

By Jackson Maxwell Published

Once owned by Foo Fighters guitarist Pat Smear, and used extensively with the band both onstage and in the studio, the Gretsch was heavily modded

Electric Guitars
[L-R] Wolfgang Van Halen and Justin Hawkins
Watch Wolfgang Van Halen nail classic Van Halen tracks at Foo Fighters' Taylor Hawkins tribute show

By Sam Roche Last updated

Accompanied by Dave Grohl on bass, The Darkness's Justin Hawkins on vocals and session ace Josh Freese on drums, Wolfgang paid homage to his father Eddie with killer renditions of Hot For Teacher and On Fire

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Dave Grohl performs onstage with the Foo Fighters in 1998
Foo Fighters' Dave Grohl: "Through Kurt, I saw the beauty of minimalism and the importance of music that's stripped down. That's more powerful"

By Alan di Perna Published

In this 1997 GW interview, Grohl discusses how Nirvana shaped his songwriting approach, the impact of Taylor Hawkins, and a then-new song of his called Everlong

Guitars
The 1990 Gretsch White Falcon formerly owned by Pat Smear
A 1990 Gretsch White Falcon used by Dave Grohl in the Monkey Wrench video is going up for auction

By Matt Parker Last updated

The gleaming hollowbody was formerly owned by Pat Smear and featured heavily on The Colour and the Shape

Electric Guitars
Taylor Hawkins performs with the Foo Fighters at Parque Fundidora on November 12, 2021 in Monterrey, Mexico
How to watch the all-star Taylor Hawkins tribute concert at Wembley Stadium

By Jackson Maxwell Published

Streaming and broadcast details of the September 3 tribute show – which will feature members of AC/DC, Rush, Queen, Metallica and Led Zeppelin – have been announced

Concert, Gigs & Tours
[L-R] Krist Novoselic, Nile Rodgers, John Paul Jones and Nandi Bushell
Krist Novoselic, Nile Rodgers, John Paul Jones and Nandi Bushell join lineup for Foo Fighters’ Taylor Hawkins tribute shows

By Sam Roche Published

The September 27 concert in LA will also feature Greg Kurstin and P!nk, while Alain Johannes and Chris Rock will make appearances at Wembley Stadium on September 3

Concert, Gigs & Tours
(from left) Dave Grohl, Brian May, Wolfgang Van Halen and Alex Lifeson
Foo Fighters to be joined by Brian May, Wolfgang Van Halen, Geddy Lee, Alex Lifeson and more at Taylor Hawkins tribute concerts

By Jackson Maxwell Published

Josh Homme, Stewart Copeland, Chris Chaney, Omar Hakim, Mark Ronson, Hawkins' side band Chevy Metal, and many more are also slated to appear at both concerts

Concert, Gigs & Tours
[L-R] Dave Grohl and Taylor Hawkins of Foo Fighters
Foo Fighters announce Taylor Hawkins tribute concerts for September

By Sam Roche Published

Two shows will take place at London's Wembley Stadium and the Kia Forum in Los Angeles

Concert, Gigs & Tours
Rockin' 1000
Watch 1,000 musicians perform heartfelt cover of Foo Fighters' My Hero in honor of Taylor Hawkins

By Sam Roche Published

Musical collective the Rockin' 1000 filled the stadium floor at Paris's Stade de France for a massive tribute to the legendary drummer

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