Taylor Hawkins Quotes

United States, Drummer
February 17, 1972 – March, 25, 2022.

Oliver Taylor Hawkins was an American musician, best known as the drummer of the rock band Foo Fighters. Prior to joining the band in 1997, he was the touring drummer for Alanis Morissette as well as the drummer in a progressive experimental band called Sylvia. In 2004, Hawkins formed his own side project, Taylor Hawkins and the Coattail Riders, in which he plays drums and sings. He was voted "Best Rock Drummer" in 2005 by the UK drumming magazine Rhythm.

Also known as Musician

I think that debut albums are supposed to sound sort of raw. You don't want to record 'Sgt. Pepper's' as your first album, because where do you go from there?

Taylor Hawkins Foo Fighters
- Think
- Want
- First
The drummer is stereotypically the dumb guy. Maybe that's why I always respect drummers who do more than drum.

Taylor Hawkins Foo Fighters
- Why
- Guy
- Respect

I've worked hard, but this business can be tough, and I just consider myself incredibly lucky to have had the career that I have, and to still be having so much fun playing drums and making music.

Taylor Hawkins Foo Fighters
- Music
- Business
- Fun
I don't really know how to play drums, so I play them wrong. But the pro guys, they never sweat. You know if someone's gone to music school, because they don't sweat when they play drums if they have.

Taylor Hawkins Foo Fighters
- Play
- Drums
- Music School
I like stuff that sounds big and full and makes your head trip and your body react.

Taylor Hawkins Foo Fighters
- Stuff
- Sounds
- Trip