So I was listening to Taylor fronted stuff but decided to listen to his drumming with Foo and boy is 1x1 feeling like a record written for this to me for some reason.
I've not been on here for a week or so as I've been dealing with losing a friend in similar circumstances, just taken out of the blue with a heart attack. So similar to Taylor, age, build, looks even... Then just coming to terms with that and then I saw the Tweet come in and my stomach sank. I couldn't do or say anything as I had my friend (his gf) here so I just had to absorb it. My husband looked at me and said are you ok as I'd obviously gone a bit white.... We went into the kitchen and I said Taylor's died, he looked at me and said what? I said Taylor's gone, he couldn't believe it either. We are both massive fans and had planned this year around so many gigs as healing for us after the last two shitty years with lockdowns and parent losses.
We are just devastated this week for our friend, his family and now for Taylor's family, the guys and theirs, crew, management etc. It really is like losing a friend even though I never had the pleasure of meeting Taylor.
It's so hard when the one thing that props you up during troubled times then has its own tragedy. ..... but thankfully we have the internet and each other... hugs to you all.
I saw the band live 13 times. I went with high school friends in 1997. I went with college friends in 2000. I went with my wife in 2008. I took my daughter to her first concert in 2021. This band has been a huge part of my life for a long time. I feel like I just lost a friend.
I wish I could just give Dave a big hug right now. No autographs, not to geek out and be a fan boy, not to tell him what his music means to me. Just a hug.
People on the postboard seemed to dislike that album at the time but I’ve always had a big soft spot for it. That was my favorite FF tour—partly because Taylor was back and I probably put a lot of my own emotions in watching how great he played every night. And how Dave responded to Taylor. And what a mishmash of fans at those shows! Plus for my money that was the best line up of the band—I loved the foursome. ❤️ So anyhow I’ve been thinking a lot about that album and tour since Friday night and was glad you mentioned it.
Foos have only been part of my life for the last 4 and a bit years but it's been an awesome 4 and a bit years, made so many friends through concerts and online. Got me through a lot this last couple of years. I too want to give them all a huge hug....especially Dave, I saw the photo and then Nate looked so small and pale, it's heartbreaking.
Thank you - that was incredibly draining to do (post)... there was clearly a huge part of me that was still refusing to accept it was true, as I'm more shattered now than I was all weekend. So it obviously badly needed to be done.
I haven’t made a post on the postboard/forum in a long time. I was Probot on the old board too. I’m quite torn up over Taylor’s passing. I haven’t seen Foo Fighters live since 2005 but I still cherish the memories of past shows dearly and how much this band meant to me in my youth. I will forever be grateful for the energy that Taylor gave to this world and was a giant part of the music I grew up loving and I will forever be grateful. I’m tearing up imagining what his family and friends are going through. My love goes out to them all and all of the amazing fans I have connected with over these past 22 years. I remember so vividly how excited I was when I got to see the guys play in 2000 opening for the Chili Peppers in Vancouver and then again 2 months later at Summersault.”, I immediately came home jumped on the postboard and uploaded the setlist. I feel this is the end of an era and I am heartbroken. Much love To all who loved Taylor 💜
It was the first album of theirs I bought and it was that tour I saw them they were my first concert. I loved it. Wish I'd been to more shows in recent years.
Thank you for this. I have left a message. I feel so helpless and a bit lost, so being able to put my thoughts down where others are feeling the same feels the right thing to do. I never met him, I didn’t know him yet I feel such a sense of loss and grief. 💔
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Great work bud, I have contributed.
Thanks Simon.
So I was listening to Taylor fronted stuff but decided to listen to his drumming with Foo and boy is 1x1 feeling like a record written for this to me for some reason.
Hi! 💔
Thankful to you for doing this 🖤
Thanks @Simon for setting up the page.
I've not been on here for a week or so as I've been dealing with losing a friend in similar circumstances, just taken out of the blue with a heart attack. So similar to Taylor, age, build, looks even... Then just coming to terms with that and then I saw the Tweet come in and my stomach sank. I couldn't do or say anything as I had my friend (his gf) here so I just had to absorb it. My husband looked at me and said are you ok as I'd obviously gone a bit white.... We went into the kitchen and I said Taylor's died, he looked at me and said what? I said Taylor's gone, he couldn't believe it either. We are both massive fans and had planned this year around so many gigs as healing for us after the last two shitty years with lockdowns and parent losses.
We are just devastated this week for our friend, his family and now for Taylor's family, the guys and theirs, crew, management etc. It really is like losing a friend even though I never had the pleasure of meeting Taylor.
It's so hard when the one thing that props you up during troubled times then has its own tragedy. ..... but thankfully we have the internet and each other... hugs to you all.
oh gosh @Koala Foo im so so so sorry about this
I saw the band live 13 times. I went with high school friends in 1997. I went with college friends in 2000. I went with my wife in 2008. I took my daughter to her first concert in 2021. This band has been a huge part of my life for a long time. I feel like I just lost a friend.
I wish I could just give Dave a big hug right now. No autographs, not to geek out and be a fan boy, not to tell him what his music means to me. Just a hug.
Thank you Simon. If there is a due date ultimately, let us know. I might need a bit of time to collect my thoughts on what to say. :(
People on the postboard seemed to dislike that album at the time but I’ve always had a big soft spot for it. That was my favorite FF tour—partly because Taylor was back and I probably put a lot of my own emotions in watching how great he played every night. And how Dave responded to Taylor. And what a mishmash of fans at those shows! Plus for my money that was the best line up of the band—I loved the foursome. ❤️ So anyhow I’ve been thinking a lot about that album and tour since Friday night and was glad you mentioned it.
so beautifully written. Agreed - having them for every stage of our lives has been so special.
Foos have only been part of my life for the last 4 and a bit years but it's been an awesome 4 and a bit years, made so many friends through concerts and online. Got me through a lot this last couple of years. I too want to give them all a huge hug....especially Dave, I saw the photo and then Nate looked so small and pale, it's heartbreaking.
Thank you...
Thank you - that was incredibly draining to do (post)... there was clearly a huge part of me that was still refusing to accept it was true, as I'm more shattered now than I was all weekend. So it obviously badly needed to be done.
Definitely won't be for a while, take your time.
Thank you for this, I needed to find a place where others felt the same way I did.
I haven’t made a post on the postboard/forum in a long time. I was Probot on the old board too. I’m quite torn up over Taylor’s passing. I haven’t seen Foo Fighters live since 2005 but I still cherish the memories of past shows dearly and how much this band meant to me in my youth. I will forever be grateful for the energy that Taylor gave to this world and was a giant part of the music I grew up loving and I will forever be grateful. I’m tearing up imagining what his family and friends are going through. My love goes out to them all and all of the amazing fans I have connected with over these past 22 years. I remember so vividly how excited I was when I got to see the guys play in 2000 opening for the Chili Peppers in Vancouver and then again 2 months later at Summersault.”, I immediately came home jumped on the postboard and uploaded the setlist. I feel this is the end of an era and I am heartbroken. Much love To all who loved Taylor 💜
I am so sorry for your loss. 💔
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It was the first album of theirs I bought and it was that tour I saw them they were my first concert. I loved it. Wish I'd been to more shows in recent years.
Thank you Simon! ❤️
I need to collect my thoughts but this is a wonderful idea x
Thank you for this. I have left a message. I feel so helpless and a bit lost, so being able to put my thoughts down where others are feeling the same feels the right thing to do. I never met him, I didn’t know him yet I feel such a sense of loss and grief. 💔
Thank you Simon 🖤
Thank you... what a week 😥
Thank you for sharing
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thats a really nice read. Thanks Dan.
I love the image of Taylor eating his way through a plate of scones.
yeah that's super heartwarming