Dave Grohl recalls becoming "best friends" with Taylor Hawkins
Far Out Magazine • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Dave Grohl recalled the moment he first met Taylor Hawkins backstage during a festival when Hawkins was drumming for Alanis Morissette, immediately sensing they would become lifelong best friends.
- Their close friendship and musical partnership became a defining element of the Foo Fighters until Hawkins' sudden death in March 2022 at age 50.
- Grohl shared this memory on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, where the Foo Fighters were performing a residency, highlighting the positive beginnings of their bond despite the tragedy.
- Alanis Morissette recognized the connection between Grohl and Hawkins early on, predicting Hawkins would join the Foo Fighters when asked.
- Hawkins left Morissette’s band in March 1997 and officially joined the Foo Fighters the same month, marking the start of their enduring collaboration.
