I always thought if I had a band it would have the energy and feel of early Police, since that's where my roots are, and then the harmonies of the Eagles, and the technique of King Crimson or something like… — Taylor Hawkins Copy Share Image
The records that I grew up listening to had feel, and the drummers that inspired me - like Stewart Copeland, Neil Peart, Phil Collins and Roger Taylor - all had their own voice and individual style. — Taylor Hawkins Copy Share Image
I love Donna Summer, and I love ABBA. I love late '70s disco. I love the Bee Gees. I just love that period of… — Taylor Hawkins Copy Share Image
I used to dress like Roger Taylor when I was ten because I thought he was cool. In high school, I used to dress… — Taylor Hawkins Copy Share Image
I don't take breaks, man. In the past, I used to spend my free time getting in trouble, and now I spend it working… — Taylor Hawkins Copy Share Image
In the Foo Fighters, my main job is to be the drummer, and that's enough. — Taylor Hawkins Copy Share Image
I've worked hard, but this business can be tough, and I just consider myself incredibly lucky to have had the career that I have,… — Taylor Hawkins Copy Share Image
I know I'm not Freddie Mercury or Ann Wilson, and that's okay. You don't have to be a great singer to sing rock and… — Taylor Hawkins Copy Share Image
I only started playing piano because I had chickenpox when I was about 14 and wasn't allowed to play my drums for a whole… — Taylor Hawkins Copy Share Image
I like stuff that sounds big and full and makes your head trip and your body react. — Taylor Hawkins Copy Share Image
When I was a kid, of course I wanted to be the fastest, the loudest and the one with the biggest drum set, but… — Taylor Hawkins Copy Share Image
I don't like guitar solos that are like, 'Look at me, look at me!' I like guitar solos that are little songs within the… — Taylor Hawkins Copy Share Image
