That Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert, which the Foo Fighters put on at London’s Wembley Stadium on September 3rd for their deceased bandmate, was a spectacle full of highlights. One particularly memorable moment, however, was when Shane, Taylor Hawkins’ 16-year-old son, came onstage to take a seat on drums for “My Hero.”
It was the first time that the youngster presented himself in public in this way – and since then it has been known that Taylor Hawkins not only taught his eldest child how to play the drums, but also passed on his powerful drumming style to him. The impressive performance now prompts many fans to speculate and wish: Couldn’t Shane Hawkins join the Foo Fighters?
It’s only right that Shane Hawkins is the next Foo Fighters drummer
— Oli (@olifisher) September 3, 2022
Foo Fighters without Taylor Hawkins – is it going on?
Unfortunately, as we all know, life is not a request concert. The question of what the future holds without Taylor Hawkins and whether and how the Foo Fighters can find each other again as a band concerns not only the fans, but also Dave Grohl, as you could clearly see him on “Times Like These”. For this and other reasons, it seems utopian to now speak of Shane Hawkins as an option. But let’s play the mind game for fun.
The biggest obstacle would probably be his age: at just 16, Shane Hawkins naturally has his own ideas about what he wants to achieve in life. Replacing his father in his band may not be part of it, despite the family relationship. In addition, special requirements for the protection of minors must be observed on tour. Powering through a set of more than two hours, like Taylor Hawkins did night after night, is always an immense feat that Shane Hawkins has probably never done before. Finally, it would also be an emotional question: First, Shane Hawkins and the Foo Fighters have to process the traumatic experience. And later it also takes a lot of strength, because every live gig brings back memories of the deceased father and friend.
Rufus Taylor is considered another fan favorite
Rufus Taylor, the son of Queen drummer Roger Taylor, was also able to win over Foo Fighters fans – not only because he looks so much like Hawkins, but also because his drumming could keep up. Nevertheless, patience is still required as to whether the Foo Fighters will make a statement about the band’s future during or after the tribute show in Los Angeles.