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Shane Hawkins Reveals Taylor’s Favorite Foo Fighters Song to Play

SHANE HAWKINS of Chevy Metal during the BottleRock Music Festival in Napa, California BottleRock Music Festival 2024, Napa, California, u.s - 24 May 2024
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Shane Hawkins, the son of late Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins, has made a notable revelation regarding his father's favorite song to perform live. During a drum clinic in Newquay, England, Shane clarified a long-standing misconception about his father's preferred Foo Fighters track. For years, the band's song “Aurora” was believed to be Taylor Hawkins' favorite to play during performances, especially as Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl often dedicated it to him at concerts. However, Shane disclosed that the song “Low” from the album *One by One* was actually his father's favorite to perform, much to the surprise of fans.

Despite “Aurora” commonly becoming associated with Taylor Hawkins, Shane explained that performing it was not as straightforward as many thought. He shared that this misconception may have arisen because “Aurora” was a song frequently included in tribute performances following Taylor's passing, creating a narrative that it was his beloved choice. Shane humorously noted that Grohl himself found “Low” challenging to play on the guitar, which could have influenced its rare appearances in the band's setlist. After sharing these insights, Shane went on to demonstrate his drumming prowess by performing “Low,” capturing the crowd with a near-perfect rendition of the energetic track.

Since Taylor Hawkins' untimely death, the Foo Fighters have navigated through several transitions, notably replacing their former drummer with Josh Freese. However, Freese's departure in May has left the band without a permanent drummer, adding to the speculation surrounding Shane's potential involvement as his father's successor. While Shane has not been officially named as Foo Fighters' new drummer, his recent performances and upcoming tour with Taylor's cover band, Chevy Metal, have attracted significant attention and speculated about his future role with the band.

Shane's participation with Chevy Metal is set to start in Denver, Colorado, and wrap up in Agoura Hills, California, providing fans the opportunity to see Taylor's son continue his father's legacy on stage. Meanwhile, Shane's potential stint with Foo Fighters on their upcoming trip to Asia — with a scheduled performance at the Singapore Grand Prix — remains the center of much anticipation, despite no formal announcement regarding a new drummer. The buzz surrounding Shane's possible contribution to the band correlates with an ongoing admiration for the charismatic presence that Taylor brought to his performances.

As the Foo Fighters prepare for their Asian tour, which includes stops in Indonesia, Singapore, and Japan, fans are eagerly awaiting news on the band's permanent drummer. Until then, the focus remains on Shane's profound connection to his father's legacy and his capabilities as a musician in his own right. His insights into his father's favorite song not only offer a deeper understanding of Taylor Hawkins' musical journey but also illustrate Shane's desire to honor his father's memory through active engagement with music.

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