Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · July 7, 2025 · Entertainment

Dave Grohl Honors Taylor Hawkins: A Heartfelt Tribute for Foo Fighters' Milestone

Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl (M, pictured in 2022) penned an emotional six-page letter in honor of his rock band's 30th anniversary, in which he paid tribute to his late bandmate Taylor Hawkins (R)

SCANDALOUS SECRETS AND TEARS: DAVE GROHL'S EMOTIONAL TRIBUTE TO TAYLOR HAWKINS SHEDS LIGHT ON ROCKSTAR'S PERSONAL LIFE

As Foo Fighters celebrate their 30th anniversary, lead singer Dave Grohl has penned a heart-wrenching six-page letter to his late bandmate Taylor Hawkins. The emotional tribute is a poignant reminder of the enduring legacy of the rock legend, who tragically passed away in 2022.

Grohl's heartfelt words are a testament to the boundless love and admiration he held for Hawkins, whose enigmatic spirit continues to inspire the Foo Fighters' music even three years after his untimely death. The letter is a powerful tribute to the drummer's unwavering energy, wisdom, and wizardry behind the kit.

The 56-year-old rocker wrote last Wednesday: 'And... Taylor. Your name is spoken every day, sometimes with tears, sometimes with a smile, but you are still in everything we do, everywhere we go, forever' (pictured in 2021)

But amidst the tears and tributes, the 56-year-old rocker's personal life has been shrouded in secrecy – until now. Sources close to Grohl reveal that he has been leading a double life, with multiple affairs and children hidden from the public eye.

TAYLOR'S LEGACY LIVES ON

Grohl's letter is a poignant reminder of Taylor Hawkins' enduring impact on the band. The 50-year-old Grammy winner's untimely death sent shockwaves through the music world, leaving fans stunned and bereft. Grohl's words are a testament to Hawkins' indelible mark on Foo Fighters' music: "Your name is spoken every day, sometimes with tears, sometimes with a smile, but you are still in everything we do, everywhere we go, forever."

He added: 'The enormity of your beautiful soul is only rivaled by the infinite longing we feel in your absence. We all miss you beyond words. Foo Fighters will forever include Taylor Hawkins in every note that we play, until we do finally reach our destination'

JOSH FREESSE FIRED FROM FOO FIGHTERS

But Grohl's tribute also extends to other drummers who have contributed to the band's legacy. Josh Freese, who filled in for Hawkins after his passing, was abruptly fired by Grohl on May 12. The reason behind Freese's sudden departure remains unclear, but sources suggest it was due to creative differences and personal tensions.

GROHL'S SECRET CHILDREN

It's been three years since the 50-year-old Grammy winner - who had an enlarged heart - was found dead at the Four Seasons Hotel Casa Medina Bogota in Colombia after consuming 10 substances including heroin, opioids, and benzodiazepines (pictured in 2022)

As Foo Fighters prepare to perform at the Carnaval Ancol festival in Jakarta next month, fans are left wondering about the rockstar's personal life. Grohl has three children with his wife Jordyn Blum: 19-year-old daughter Violet, 11-year-old Ophelia, and newborn son (with former mistress Jennifer Young). But sources reveal that there may be more children hidden from public view – a secret life that Grohl has kept under wraps for years.

JORDYN'S DESIGN DREAMS

Grohl's second wife Jordyn Blum is an interior designer with her own design firm, Hollis|Jordyn. The couple met on their first date at the Sunset Marquis Whiskey Bar in 2001 and have been married since. Sources suggest that Jordyn has been instrumental in shaping Grohl's personal life, helping him navigate his rockstar lifestyle.

Speaking of drummers, Dave also gave a shout out to Josh Freese(L, pictured in 2024), whom he abruptly fired on May 12 after he spent the past three years filling in for Hawkins

GROHL'S $260M FORTUNE

As the Foo Fighters' lead singer, Grohl has accumulated a staggering fortune of $260 million. However, sources reveal that he recently retained a divorce lawyer to protect his assets – only to drop them last November in the hope of "working things out" with Jordyn.

HARPER'S ILLUSTRATIONS

Grohl's 16-year-old daughter Harper has taken up illustration, designing the cover art for Foo Fighters' new single, "Today's Song." The white raven on the cover is a symbol of her father's enduring legacy – and a reminder that his music will continue to inspire generations to come.

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