In the Wake of Taylor Hawkins’ Death, How Radio Rose to the Occasion
variety.comMichele Amabile Angermiller The sudden passing of the Foo Fighters’ Taylor Hawkins sent shock waves around the rock world, and radio immediately rose to the occasion in paying tribute to the beloved drummer by playing music, sharing old interviews and airing calls from grieving fans.SiriusXM host Howard Stern honored Hawkins on his channel Monday morning by playing old interviews and clips not only of Hawkins’ live drum solos, but his vocal performances, particularly his recent rendition of Queen’s “Somebody to Love.” Stern took calls from listeners remembering Hawkins performing in his solo band and looked back on interviews that brought Foo Fighters front man Dave Grohl and Hawkins’ friendship into focus, which he called one of the great partnerships in music. “He was a supportive guy,” Stern remembered. “He wasn’t a jealous guy… He looked like a rock star.
He had everything. He had the talent, he was an excellent drummer [and] had that long blonde hair like a surfer.”“He’s gone and I’m sad.
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