| Celebrated Name: | Taylor Hawkins |
| Real Name/Full Name: | Oliver Taylor Hawkins |
| Gender: | Male |
| Age: | 52 years old |
| Birth Date: | February 17, 1972 |
| Birth Place: | Fort Worth, Texas, US |
| Nationality: | American |
| Height: | 5 ft 9 inches |
| Weight: | 70kg |
| Sexual Orientation: | Straight |
| Marital Status: | Married |
| Wife/Spouse (Name): | Alison Hawkins |
| Children/Kids (Son and Daughter): | Oliver Shane, Annabelle, and Everleigh |
| Dating/Girlfriend (Name): | No |
| Is Taylor Hawkins Gay?: | No |
| Profession: | Musician, singer, songwriter |
| Salary: | NA |
| Net Worth in 2024: | $50 million |
| Last Updated: | November 2024 |
Oliver Taylor Hawkins is a famous US musician who is mostly recognized as a drummer. He started as a touring drummer in the progressive experimental rock band “Sylvia.” He got associated with the rock band “Foo Fighters” in 1997. He formed his project as “Taylor Hawkins and the Coattail Riders” in 2004, where he sings and plays drums. In 2005, he was elected as the “Best Rock Drummer” by the UK drumming magazine named “Rhythm.”
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Early Life & Biography
Taylor was born in Fort Worth, Texas. In 1976, he, along with his family, went to Laguna Beach, California. He was brought up over there. He has a brother, named Jason, and a sister named Heather. Taylor did his schooling from Thurston Jr. High School, and Laguna Beach High School. He had an interest in drumming when he was a child. He joined an Orange County-based band rock Sylvia led by Sass Jordan. He used to perform as a drummer in the band. He left this band to partner with Alanis Morissette as a drummer.
Personal Life
Taylor got married to Alison Hawkins. The couple has three children. Their first baby Oliver Shane was born in 2006. In 2009, their daughter “Annabelle” was born. In 2014, their second daughter named Everleigh came into this world. Taylor and his family currently live in Hidden Hills, California.
The year 2001 was a challenging period in the life of Taylor. He overconsumed heroin that led him to the state of coma. For two weeks, he was in this condition. Taylor said that in earlier days, he used to do a lot of parties with his friends. On one night, it got him a little heavy, and he was hospitalized. It was a life-changing incident in his life. It made him a completely new person who did not touch heroin again after that incident.
Age, Height, and Weight
Being born on February 17 1972, Taylor Hawkins is 52 years old as of today’s date 24th November 2024. His height is 5 ft 9 inches tall, and his weight is 70 kg.
Career
Taylor is a US musician who started his career as a touring drummer. He worked on the Jagged Little Pill tour for Alanis Morissette. He has also worked as a drummer in a small experimental band as “Sylvia.” Later, when he got a good experience in this field, he started his band named “Taylor Hawkins and the Coattail Riders.” In this band, he works as both a vocalist and drummer. In his free time, he creates more music. In 1970, he associated with a cover band “Chevy Metal” with Wiley Hodgden, and Achim Dangerfield.
In an interview with the media, Taylor disclosed that he was much inspired by Stewart Copeland of The Police, and Roger Taylor of Queen. It is from their influence that he began to pursue his career as a drummer. For his remarkable performances, he was chosen as the “Best Rock Drummer” by UK drumming magazine, Rhythm in 2005.
In 2007, at Live Earth concert, Taylor had been a part of SOS “All-Stars with Chad Smith of Red Hot Chili Peppers, and Roger Taylor of Queen.” He performed as a drummer in various albums that includes the fourth album of Coheed and Cambria; I’m Burning Star IV, Good Apollo, and Volume Two: No World for Tomorrow.
In 1996, after he toured through the spring, he recorded his second album with producer Gil Norton. However, things were not smooth between Dave Grohl and William Goldsmith. Due to the constant conflict, Goldsmith has to leave this rock band. The band was structured again and re-recorded the entire album with Grohl. Their album named “The Colour and the Shape” got launched on May 20, 1997.
As Goldsmith had left the band, there was a need for another drummer, and so they contacted Taylor Hawkins, who was a touring drummer for Allan at that time. Grohl chose him in his band. Taylor made his debut in the Foo Fighters band and has been associated with this same band to date. Along with being a drummer, Taylor also sang and co-wrote the double-album of the band titled” In Your Honor.”
Awards & Achievements
He has no awards in his name. But he does have earned a considerable fan following for his work. His music is contagious, and one can hear them on loop. In the near future, he would surely win several awards and accolades.
Net Worth & Salary of Taylor Hawkins in 2024
Taylor Hawkins is a popular American musician who is seen in several music albums. Looking at the earnings he makes from his albums so far, his estimated net worth is calculated as $50 million as of November 2024.
Oliver Taylor Hawkins is one of the celebrated personalities in the American music industry. He is best known for his association with the Foo Fighters and commendable performances.