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Taylor Hawkins

Documented by Chris @ Drum Faster

Foo Fighters' beloved powerhouse from 1997 until his passing in 2022 — a Roger Taylor disciple with a surf-rock grin, equal parts finesse and fury. His blue-sparkle Gretsch became one of rock's most recognisable kits.

2021 — Medicine at Midnight tour

The final touring rig: blue-sparkle Gretsch USA Custom, his signature Gretsch snare, and a Zildjian setup crowned by a massive ride. A modern classic-rock kit through and through.

Bass drum — Gretsch USA Custom kit 26"Floor tom — Gretsch USA Custom kit Rack tom — Gretsch USA Custom kit Rack tom — Gretsch USA Custom kit Snare — Gretsch Taylor Hawkins Signature snare 14"Hi-hats — Zildjian A 15" New Beat Hi-hats 15"Crash — Zildjian A 19" Medium Thin Crash 19"Crash — Zildjian A 19" Medium Thin Crash 19"Ride — Zildjian A 24" Medium Ride 24"
The 2021 kit at a glance. Tap a piece to find it below; sticks, pedals and hardware aren't drawn.
Gretsch USA Custom kit blue sparkle nitron — 26" kick, matching rack and floors ⤷ who plays this
Gretsch Taylor Hawkins Signature snare 14"x6.5" black nickel over steel ⤷ who plays this
Zildjian A 15" New Beat Hi-hats ⤷ who plays this
Zildjian A 19" Medium Thin Crash left and right ⤷ who plays this
Zildjian A 24" Medium Ride ⤷ who plays this
DW 9000 pedal ⤷ who plays this
DW 9000 series stands ⤷ who plays this
Remo Coated Emperor toms ⤷ who plays this
Roto-toms rack the Roger Taylor tribute up top ⤷ who plays this

1999 — There Is Nothing Left to Lose era

Early Foos touring years: big rock setup, open-handed grooves, and the beginnings of the classic-rock-worship sound he'd perfect over two decades.

Bass drum — DW Collector's Series kit Floor tom — DW Collector's Series kit Rack tom — DW Collector's Series kit Rack tom — DW Collector's Series kit Snare — Ludwig 14"x6.5" Supraphonic LM402 14"Hi-hats — Zildjian A 15" New Beat Hi-hats 15"Crash — Zildjian A 19" Medium Thin Crash 19"Ride — Zildjian A 24" Medium Ride 24"
The 1999 kit at a glance. Tap a piece to find it below; sticks, pedals and hardware aren't drawn.
DW Collector's Series kit his pre-Gretsch touring shells ⤷ who plays this
Ludwig 14"x6.5" Supraphonic LM402 the rock snare, always within reach ⤷ who plays this
Zildjian A 15" New Beat Hi-hats ⤷ who plays this
Zildjian A 19" Medium Thin Crash ⤷ who plays this
Zildjian A 24" Medium Ride Bonham-sized ⤷ who plays this
DW 5000 pedal ⤷ who plays this
Remo Coated Emperor ⤷ who plays this

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