In a revealing moment during a drum clinic in Newquay, England, Shane Hawkins, son of the late Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins, set the record straight about his father’s actual favorite track to perform — and it’s not what most fans think.
While “Aurora” has often been cited by Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl as Taylor’s favorite song — and regularly dedicated to him during live shows — Shane shared a different story from behind the kit at The Dead Famous cocktail bar on Thursday evening.
“People say that ‘Aurora’ was his favorite to play, but that’s not true,” Shane told the crowd. “That’s a lie.”
According to Shane, Taylor’s real favorite song to drum live was “Low” from the band’s 2002 album One by One — a hard-hitting, riff-heavy track that, despite its intensity, rarely made it onto Foo Fighters’ recent setlists. Shane noted that Grohl often left the song out, despite how much his father loved playing it.
To back up his point, Shane jumped into an electrifying performance of “Low,” showcasing the same fierce energy and drumming precision his father was known for — a moment captured and widely shared via TikTok.
Since Taylor Hawkins’ tragic passing in 2022, “Aurora” has become an emotional centerpiece in Foo Fighters concerts, offered by Grohl as a tribute to his longtime bandmate. However, Shane’s candid comments suggest that while the song may hold deep emotional value, it wasn’t necessarily Taylor’s top pick when it came to performing live.
Shane’s surprise appearances with the Foo Fighters over the last few years have only fueled speculation that he may one day take over his father’s role permanently — especially after the band unexpectedly parted ways with drummer Josh Freese last month. Although no official statement has been made, many fans believe Shane could be next in line to join the band full time.
For now, he continues to carry his father’s legacy with passion, skill, and a willingness to share the lesser-known truths behind the music that defined Taylor Hawkins’ legendary career.
Watch Shane Hawkins play Foo Fighters’ “Low” in honor of his dad in the TikTok video below.
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