TRIBUTE EPISODE: Taylor Hawkins of the Foo Fighters (1972-2022)

In today's episode I look back on the life and career of the Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins who recently passed away.  I also give my thoughts and opinions on his death, mental health and substance abuse. 00:00 - Intro00:55 - Early Life 02:18 - First Big Gig- Sass Jordan 03:08 - Steve Perry of Journey to Alanis Morrisette 04:12 - Meeting Dave Grohl & Joining Foo Fighters 05:32 - Meeting Axl Rose & Grohl's Standards 06:11 - Dave Grohl's Loyalty to Hawkins 06:28 - Side Projects 06:52 - Meeting & Playing with Heroes07:40 - Taylor's Infectious Energy 08:37 - Lowpoints & Emptiness 10:05 - First Drug Overdose 11:22 - Second O.D. , Death & Legacy 12:40 - My Thoughts & What We Can Do Mental Health Charity:https://nami.org/HomeSupport the showThanks for Listening & Shute for the Moon!