TAYLOR Hawkins was known for his electric performances on stage when he was a drummer for the Foo Fighters.
His son's performance at the Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert showed that he could easily follow in his footsteps.
Who is Taylor Hawkins' son Shane Hawkins?
Born in 2006, Oliver Shane Hawkins is the first son of Alison Hawkins and the late Taylor Hawkins.
Currently, he is 16 years old.
Shane has two other siblings - Annabelle, 13, and Everleigh, 8.
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He recently gained media attention after he played drums on stage at the Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert in London on September 3, 2022.
In a moving tribute, Shane Hawkins played the drums for a heartfelt rendition of My Hero.
Dave Grohl welcomed Shane to the stage following a series of A-list drummers including Travis Barker and Roger Taylor.
Speaking to the audience, he said: “Ladies and gentlemen, we have one more drummer that’s going to come up and play with us.
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“And let me tell you I don’t think I’ve ever seen anyone hit the drums as hard as this person, but beyond that, he’s a member of our family.
“And he needs to be here tonight with all of us, and I think it makes sense that he’s going to come up and play with us tonight.
“Ladies and gentlemen, would you please welcome Mr. Shane Hawkins on the drums.”
Who was Taylor Hawkins?
Born Oliver Taylor Hawkins in Fort Worth, Texas in 1972, however, he was raised in Laguna Beach, California.
Hawkins was the youngest of three, with an older brother and sister, Jason and Heather.
He graduated from Laguna Beach High School in 1990, where he had been friends with Yes lead vocalist Jon Davison.
The American musician was best known as the drummer of the rock band Foo Fighters.
Before joining the Foo Fighters in 1997, Hawkins played for the small band Sylvia before landing his first major job as a drummer for Canadian singer Sass Jordan.
In the mid-90s, he was the drummer on Alanis Morrissette's tour before Dave Grohl asked him to join The Foo Fighters.
What was Talor Hawkins' net worth?
According to Celebrity Net Worth, Taylor Hawkins had an estimated net worth of approximately $40million prior to his death.
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His main source of wealth was said to be from his career in the music industry.
He also earned income from brand endorsements and sponsoships.
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