Taylor Hawkins‘ 16-year-old son Shane has gained a prestigious drumming award for his efficiency of the Foo Fighters track ‘My Hero’.
Shane’s flip behind the equipment was thought-about one of many standout moments of the live performance held for his father in Wembley Stadium final September. In recognition of his efficiency, the Drumeo Awards gave him the coveted prize of Drum Efficiency of the 12 months.
Explaining why Shane gained the distinguished honour, Drumeo wrote: ‘The winner of this award placed on a legendary, must-watch efficiency throughout 2022, both with a full band at an occasion or in a solo studio video.
“16-year-old Shane Hawkins did simply that, pouring his coronary heart and soul right into a stay efficiency of ‘My Hero’ at a tribute live performance devoted to his late father and Foo Fighters drummer, Taylor Hawkins.
“It touched tens of millions of individuals and confirmed how a lot love, vitality, and spirit can come out on the drum equipment.”
In NME’s Massive Learn story concerning the live performance, we mentioned: “Shane was targeted and phenomenal, hitting the skins with such vigour he snapped a stick however carried on regardless. Understandably, clips of his passionate efficiency have been watched on-line tens of millions of occasions since; it walked the road completely between tragic, bittersweet and triumphant.”
In the meantime, Mark Ronson informed NME of his inclusion within the present: “The spirit of it felt pretty and acceptable, however what’s wonderful is that they actually did personal it. It wasn’t simply, ‘Oh, isn’t this candy. The children are onstage’. I’ve watched that video of Shane not less than 15 occasions since Saturday.”
Former Police drummer Stewart Copeland mentioned that he “began crying” when he noticed Shane carry out in rehearsals. “He’s received it. He’s received such energy, enthusiasm. He’s received his father’s stance, musical language. That was actually emotional to see younger Shane up there.”
Hawkins was discovered useless in a lodge room in Colombia whereas on tour with Foo Fighters in March 2022. He was 50 years previous.
The band confirmed on New Years Day that they’d be carrying on with out Hawkins. “With out Taylor, we by no means would have grow to be the band that we have been – and with out Taylor, we all know that we’re going to be a distinct band going ahead,” they mentioned.
The band have a number of European and US competition slots booked. Final week, they confirmed they’d be changing Pantera at German festivals Rock Am Ring and Rock Im Park.
