We are all born at different times on different dates so with that in mind whatever was on the go as you were growing up or just getting into Queen is obviously going to stick with you the most. I know myself that it was when they started to use the synthesizer I was getting interested. Songs like I want to break free, Radio Gaga. Only really in more recent years that I have really learned to appreciate more of their earlier tracks.
Robert Scott that’s my point it’s a very commonly used term but for Freddie Mercury it’s the perfect thing to say as he is the personification of a ‘one-off’.
Brendon Urie the singer for Panic At The Disco in my honest opinion is what I’d genuinely say is the closest voice to sound like Freddie. He has so much range it’s crazy (also the guy is a massive Queen fan)
I admired Taylor for his undeniable talent as a drummer, but loved him for his unapologetic admiration and appreciation of Queen. Rest in beats, legend 💜
I love how this guy actually knows his queen stuff, you can tell he’s an actual fan as opposed to just someone sitting him down and giving him a script.
This guys is like "There will never be another Freddie Mercury..." and I've seen Taylor Hawkins live and that's what I say about him. Amazingly talented musician!
It’s so obvious that he’s a huge Queen fan. He can’t hide his enthusiasm and passion about this band and I love it! He lists so many lesser known and underrated songs as his favorites and he sings the guitar riffs. I wasn’t interested in Foo Fighters or Hawkins before, but after watching this video I applaud him.
If you're interested in a very cool intro to Taylor and the Foos definitely watch Sonic Highways. It's an HBO miniseries that has an accompanying album and they go across the country to the 8 most influential American cities in music history and interview legendary musicians at each location and then record a song inspired by those interviews in the most famous/historic studio in the city! I grew up hearing the Foo Fighters on the radio but that series is what made me a real fan!
It was nice as a fan hearing a very famous fan talk about Queen in such an enthusiastic way just like a regular fan, I like that about him that’s he’s just a fan who happens to be in a massively famous band, He’s not so uptight that he won’t enthuse about another band a thing you rarely hear band members from other bands do.
I love the whole community the Foos seem to be in. All of them love their craft and really respect their peers and predecessors and speak very candidly and highly of one another! Dave and Taylor especially are always fangirling, whether it be ABBA, Queen, Bowie, Prince, or any of the bands they've played with before. They are all just apart of this big dysfunctional family of musicians and I've never really heard them talk bad about anyone either! The whole band also has a reputation for being very professional and down to earth and have never really been part of a scandal either. I really think that's a huge part of why they have been so successful for the last 25 years and hopefully another 25 to come!
Your comment so completely describes my feelings. I knew I was having a great time listening to Taylor , but I didn't fully understand why I was so enamored until I read your thoughts. (Similarly, I have always liked Roger Daltrey, but my admiration grew even more when I heard him speak about Freddie Mercury.)
"He’s not so uptight that he won’t enthuse about another band a thing you rarely hear band members from other bands do." That's not true at all actually.
I really enjoy a lot of their 80s music but their most special songs were from the 70s and that was largely because of Freddie's songwriting back then. Totally unique.
Yes, they do. Queen has been touring with Adam Lambert for a decade now, worldwide, continuing this May in the UK. They're phenomenal. Watch The Show Must Go On: the Queen + Adam Lambert Story on Netflix. Taylor Hawkins is in it. Great documentary.
They're still amazing. Saw them in concert in 2014 with Adam Lambert, phenomenal show. Rufus and Roger Taylor did a drum battle. They're touring the UK starting May 2022! 💖
I could listen to Taylor sing Queen riffs and drum parts all day long. I watch every Taylor Hawkins interview I see, because I KNOW he will mention Queen. 😝 Every time. It’s like he can’t NOT talk about them.
Queen is popular because they're all excellent musicians and cared about their fans. Freddie's voice, Brian's guitars, Roger on drums and John on bass. They're the grestest.♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️
There's something about the first three Queen albums that had fire, fancy and beauty in abundance. The brightest sparks of musical genius obviously followed on subsequent albums, but they're is still something special to this day about their work between 1972 and 74. When someone such as Taylor here rhyming off Liar and Ogre Battle, you know they're genuine Queen fans. Update 26/3/22 Rest In Peace Taylor. Now In the Lap of the Gods...
What I first saw this I was so impressed by Taylor’s knowledge about Queen. It’s always wonderful to hear mutual respect for other bands. 💛 Taylor will be tremendously missed. RIP, sir. 🕊
I’m just shocked and numb over the news of Taylor’s passing. 😥 I wasn’t a huge Foo Fighters follower but I love the band and their music. Taylor was so full of life and such an amazing drummer, singer and musician. 🎤🥁 Such a tragedy and a huge loss for not only the music but also this world. 😢 My heart, thoughts and prayers go out to his wife, children, friends and especially his bandmates. 💔💔💔 RIP Taylor. You’ll be missed!! 🕊
If he likes Bicycle Race bc it's crazy, he must love all of Queen II. That album is nuts lol. So great, no one else could come up with that. Queen rules forever!!! And Brian May is the Guv'na!!!
I liked this within the first 30 seconds. Taylor is just cool. I really enjoy hearing him talk about Queen because he totally lights up. So easy to see how much he loves them.
Yeh!... cool Taylor Hawkins... love expert comments on Queen... so true... Queen is just but the best musical school in the world... I still wish Taylor, that Freddie was alive today... to see you and other's that have their true quality, and standard as music artists.
His energetic, hard-hitting will stay with us forever. Rest in peace brother! We love you Taylor, gone too soon and thinking about it always broke my heart :( Until we met again...
Brian May didn't just build his own guitar, he created his own tone. As for my favorite track and what I think their best over-all song is; One Vision. No question.
I'm in tears because Oliver Taylor Hawkins ascended to rock heaven on March 25th, 2022 - My condolences to all the bereaved of FF-FOO FIGHTERS and family
My first CD was Queen's Greatest hits I, i would go to sleep with it on repeat every night. I know every note of every song on that album. They're the greatest band of all time. Then Fleetwood, then Pink Floyd.
'Liar' , first track , first album. What an introduction to the world. Absolute beast of a song and criminally overlooked. Except by this guy. Kudos to him for that.
Man, you are so right on. News of the World was one of my favorite albums and everything else you said. An amazing band and Freddy was one of a kind, a true great.
this is why I love Taylor he is a real musician and knows real music as with Queen most Americans never really took them to heart like the Brits, so to hear a American knowing their brilliance is a sign he's the real deal
I think Foos are like a modern day Queen. Was never in to Queen's music, but something pulls me towards them as a band. Have never been into Foos either, but the same applies. I saw them live once at Glastonbury and their performance blew me away. I think they actually covered 1 or 2 Queen songs.
Well put into a pretty package with a beautiful bow, Taylor. All of your favorite Queen songs are amazing,and are in my to 25, hard to choose just one favorite is it? They are and will always be a band everyone aspires to be. They are all legends, and I’m so glad I grew up listening to them and they are my favorite band!
That's exactly my first memory of Bohemiam Rhapsody: I was around 8 or 9, some older kid played it on a cassette player and I remember that I thought that the "Galileo" part was funny.
Finally a real Queen fan that knows more than Bohemian Rhapsody and We Will Rock You.
Hey I too am right here...😁
The real fans know!!!…🤘
Yes.hes a true Queen fan.hes knows Ogre Battle,It's Late,and Dragon Attack.
We are all born at different times on different dates so with that in mind whatever was on the go as you were growing up or just getting into Queen is obviously going to stick with you the most.
I know myself that it was when they started to use the synthesizer I was getting interested. Songs like I want to break free, Radio Gaga.
Only really in more recent years that I have really learned to appreciate more of their earlier tracks.
Amen. Two of my greatest loves gone Freddie Mercury and now Taylor Hawkins
This guy knew his music. Every single word he said about Queen was SPOT ON. RIP, Taylor. You were a great man.
Not fake. He knows what he's talking about.
Peter Ponjaert thanks guy on the internet, who’s obviously more reputable than him
@@goldilocks9687 You're right, Mr Aaron' Music. I should stop giving positive comments on TH-cam. It is clearly out of place here. My apologies.
Peter Ponjaert thanks for seeing your fault Peter, writing positive comments is DISGUSTING and should NEVER be done. Peace ouuuutttt, I’m Aaron music
He's a gen xer, not a millennial. Of course he's not fake.
Yup. He convinced me when he clarified 'the second version' of In the Lap of the Gods.
"I wanted to learn Radio Gaga for the Reading Festival... just to see everyone clap like that". What a way to revere Queen.
One of the best things to bring back.
‘A one-off’ is the best way to describe Freddie. Well said Taylor.
Robert Scott that’s my point it’s a very commonly used term but for Freddie Mercury it’s the perfect thing to say as he is the personification of a ‘one-off’.
Brendon Urie the singer for Panic At The Disco in my honest opinion is what I’d genuinely say is the closest voice to sound like Freddie. He has so much range it’s crazy (also the guy is a massive Queen fan)
@@charliesmith4951 I'd say Brendon Urie is closest to Patrick Stump off of Fall Out Boy. They are virtually voice twins.
I think Taylor’s a Queen fan
rubberneckk I don’t know. He seems like he’d be more of a modern music fan. Like K Pop
Tenement Funster ya reckon? 😅..doubt it
@@rubberneckk it was a joke. :)
lalala it wasn’t that funny
who isn't?
I admired Taylor for his undeniable talent as a drummer, but loved him for his unapologetic admiration and appreciation of Queen. Rest in beats, legend 💜
So glad he mentioned Ogre Battle. Its a very underrated track that is truly one of their heaviest songs.
Queen 2 is their best album imo,track for track it's brilliant
@@bloodsling "White man" From a day at the races. One of their heaviest.
So glad he mentioned Its Late, probably one of my favorite songs of all time
Fun Fact: If you play Ogre Battle backwards it sounds the same
@@Yungblut ?
I love how this guy actually knows his queen stuff, you can tell he’s an actual fan as opposed to just someone sitting him down and giving him a script.
Also, he's not just talking about the top 10 most famous Queen songs, he's going for deep cuts and songs that many people haven't heard of before.
This guys is like "There will never be another Freddie Mercury..." and I've seen Taylor Hawkins live and that's what I say about him. Amazingly talented musician!
It’s so obvious that he’s a huge Queen fan. He can’t hide his enthusiasm and passion about this band and I love it! He lists so many lesser known and underrated songs as his favorites and he sings the guitar riffs. I wasn’t interested in Foo Fighters or Hawkins before, but after watching this video I applaud him.
If you're interested in a very cool intro to Taylor and the Foos definitely watch Sonic Highways. It's an HBO miniseries that has an accompanying album and they go across the country to the 8 most influential American cities in music history and interview legendary musicians at each location and then record a song inspired by those interviews in the most famous/historic studio in the city! I grew up hearing the Foo Fighters on the radio but that series is what made me a real fan!
it's nice to know that he actually knows queen unlike a lot of people
It was nice as a fan hearing a very famous fan talk about Queen in such an enthusiastic way just like a regular fan, I like that about him that’s he’s just a fan who happens to be in a massively famous band, He’s not so uptight that he won’t enthuse about another band a thing you rarely hear band members from other bands do.
Yep I agree. He seems very down to earth. Just like Dave Grohl as well.
Exactly ❤❤
I love the whole community the Foos seem to be in. All of them love their craft and really respect their peers and predecessors and speak very candidly and highly of one another! Dave and Taylor especially are always fangirling, whether it be ABBA, Queen, Bowie, Prince, or any of the bands they've played with before. They are all just apart of this big dysfunctional family of musicians and I've never really heard them talk bad about anyone either! The whole band also has a reputation for being very professional and down to earth and have never really been part of a scandal either. I really think that's a huge part of why they have been so successful for the last 25 years and hopefully another 25 to come!
Your comment so completely describes my feelings. I knew I was having a great time listening to Taylor , but I didn't fully understand why I was so enamored until I read your thoughts. (Similarly, I have always liked Roger Daltrey, but my admiration grew even more when I heard him speak about Freddie Mercury.)
"He’s not so uptight that he won’t enthuse about another band a thing you rarely hear band members from other bands do."
That's not true at all actually.
A true queen fan who recognises that their early stuff is best
A Queen fan who has a subjective opinion on what is Queen's "best" music.
I really enjoy a lot of their 80s music but their most special songs were from the 70s and that was largely because of Freddie's songwriting back then. Totally unique.
Taylor is featured in The Show Must Go On: the Queen + Adam Lambert Story. It's still on Netflix, it's an outstanding documentary.
I love how much Taylor loves Queen
It's funny because Dave doesn't want people to mention Queen because he knows that Taylor will never want to leave the subject lol
"The gong at the end. To make sure everybody knows it was the 70s" 😂
“Then there was that gong at the end. Just to let everyone know it was the 70’s” 🤣🤣
Brilliant comment.
he'll be up there on drums right now rocking with Freddie
Yeah Lemmy and EVH too
Great to hear a true fan of Queen. Almost none of the old rock stars ever refer to Queen.
Yes, they do. Queen has been touring with Adam Lambert for a decade now, worldwide, continuing this May in the UK. They're phenomenal. Watch The Show Must Go On: the Queen + Adam Lambert Story on Netflix. Taylor Hawkins is in it. Great documentary.
I'm always surprised how heavy some of those old Queen riffs were. What an amazing band.
They're still amazing. Saw them in concert in 2014 with Adam Lambert, phenomenal show. Rufus and Roger Taylor did a drum battle. They're touring the UK starting May 2022! 💖
@@valmacclinchy I saw them that same year. Fantastic show!
@@mark7166 I hope they come back to the US for a few more shows!
@@valmacclinchy Ditto for Canada :)
absolutely, early Queen was so heavy.
I could listen to Taylor sing Queen riffs and drum parts all day long. I watch every Taylor Hawkins interview I see, because I KNOW he will mention Queen. 😝 Every time. It’s like he can’t NOT talk about them.
Queen is popular because they're all excellent musicians and cared about their fans. Freddie's voice, Brian's guitars, Roger on drums and John on bass. They're the grestest.♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️
There's something about the first three Queen albums that had fire, fancy and beauty in abundance. The brightest sparks of musical genius obviously followed on subsequent albums, but they're is still something special to this day about their work between 1972 and 74.
When someone such as Taylor here rhyming off Liar and Ogre Battle, you know they're genuine Queen fans.
Update 26/3/22 Rest In Peace Taylor. Now In the Lap of the Gods...
I love how he mentioned Tenement funster!!
‘My new purple shoes ...’
I love it when a man can tell you who are his favorite band and then give you legitimate reasons why.
Fitting that Taylor’s final on stage moments was his regular Queen tribute. Killed it everytime. RIP
What I first saw this I was so impressed by Taylor’s knowledge about Queen. It’s always wonderful to hear mutual respect for other bands. 💛
Taylor will be tremendously missed.
RIP, sir. 🕊
I’m just shocked and numb over the news of Taylor’s passing. 😥 I wasn’t a huge Foo Fighters follower but I love the band and their music. Taylor was so full of life and such an amazing drummer, singer and musician. 🎤🥁
Such a tragedy and a huge loss for not only the music but also this world. 😢
My heart, thoughts and prayers go out to his wife, children, friends and especially his bandmates. 💔💔💔
RIP Taylor. You’ll be missed!! 🕊
Love when he sings Queen at Foo's concerts!
Personally I hate it.
@@glennoc8585pls alt f4
"Then... there was a gong at the end to make sure everyone knew it was the 70s" - that's the takeaway quote!
Truly dripping tears watching this after hearing this beautiful man's passing. Hope you are there with the gods rock & roll band. X
If he likes Bicycle Race bc it's crazy, he must love all of Queen II. That album is nuts lol. So great, no one else could come up with that. Queen rules forever!!! And Brian May is the Guv'na!!!
Bull’s eye
Some Queen songs are not known by many people, but never underrated!
"Then of course there's the gong at the end, just to make sure everyone knows it was the Seventies". 😆😆😆 Best rationale I"ve heard yet!
I lol'ed
So glad he mentioned Dragon Attack. Never got much airplay, but it's my favorite Queen Song. It shows off every member of the band.
RIP professor Hawkins. A lesson about Queen from a great drummer and musician
dragon attack very underrated
Liil Dios I very agree
Same with Ogre Battle
And It's Late.
and “Liar”
Nevermore
Brian May built the Red Special with his father, an Engineer.
I love how well informed this dude is. Makes me smile with glee.
Queen my number one band ever!! Foo fighters a very close second.
RIP dude!!
I liked this within the first 30 seconds. Taylor is just cool. I really enjoy hearing him talk about Queen because he totally lights up. So easy to see how much he loves them.
The editor of this did a great job
This interview format rocks! Taylor always talks about Queen, but i heard some new stuff in here. Congrats!
Yeh!... cool Taylor Hawkins... love expert comments on Queen... so true... Queen is just but the best musical school in the world... I still wish Taylor, that Freddie was alive today... to see you and other's that have their true quality, and standard as music artists.
I love the passion with which he speaks. A True Fan.
Now that's a fan.
Taylor is such a delight and I love hearing him talk about Queen! Amazing editing too, great watch!
His energetic, hard-hitting will stay with us forever. Rest in peace brother! We love you Taylor, gone too soon and thinking about it always broke my heart :( Until we met again...
I just discovered Queen in 2020, and Foo Fighters in 2021. Both saved me from depression. I can't believe Taylor is gone. You will be missed🕊
Brian May didn't just build his own guitar, he created his own tone.
As for my favorite track and what I think their best over-all song is;
One Vision.
No question.
I'm in tears because Oliver Taylor Hawkins ascended to rock heaven on March 25th, 2022 - My condolences to all the bereaved of FF-FOO FIGHTERS and family
*Rest* *In* *Peace* Taylor Hawkins. 🙏❤️🖤🥺🥁
We love you.
*QUEEN* 🎼
Queen was a great band. Very original. Not one of my personal favs but obviously the favorite of many fans.
It’s been months,and I’m still brought to tears seeing Taylor. Rest well, you beautiful soul💔
So amazing to get Taylor’s direct and simple answers to these questions.
i miss you taylor
As a huge fan of Queen, Its so nice to hear another fan talk about the band, Freddie and their music with such knowledge and insight
My first CD was Queen's Greatest hits I, i would go to sleep with it on repeat every night. I know every note of every song on that album. They're the greatest band of all time. Then Fleetwood, then Pink Floyd.
Could listen to this man talk music all day.
What an absolutely lovely man. Saw him in the Ringo appreciation video where he was as equally charming.
Saw Queen at The Boston Garden with Billy Squire opening in 1982 for $15.
I wonder what it would cost today with the same line-up if Freddy had lived.
Taylor has been coming up on my "should watch" lists... and I love the guy.
Taylor will always be so loved
RIP Taylor! Thanks for giving mad props to my favorite band of all-time!
He’s up there with Freddie singing
I love Taylor cos he loves Queen,
'Liar' , first track , first album. What an introduction to the world. Absolute beast of a song and criminally overlooked. Except by this guy. Kudos to him for that.
The boy knows he's Queen, the early stuff, Yeah!
Great content.
Grand drummer.
Awesome human.
Rock on Taylor sir!
I agree,Tay! There will NEVER be another FREDDIE MERCURY!
Definitely the 1st greatest hits to introduce people to Queen. That was the soundtrack to any long car journey in the 80s/90s.
Amen to all of that Taylor. cept... Night at the Opera is the essential Queen Primer.
Freddie was the last beethoven. We are so glad we saw him and hear him .
nice to hear "Live Killers" mentioned it is often totally ignored.
Love how he mentioned the early ones first as his favourites...and can't disagree with him.
Taylor Hawkins is magic. Just pops drum sticks out of thin air, then a guitar. o.o
Taylor looks like Dave surprisingly and even talks like him 😱😱😱😱😱😱❤
Clearly they have spent too much time together lol
I was just thinking the same thing. At least the looks part. Like separated at birth fraternal twins.
Twin flames according to Dave. RIP Taylor.
Man, you are so right on. News of the World was one of my favorite albums and everything else you said. An amazing band and Freddy was one of a kind, a true great.
You know, first time I heard "Rope", I said sweet, drums solo straight out of the 70a
We ALL love Queen 😍
this is why I love Taylor he is a real musician and knows real music as with Queen most Americans never really took them to heart like the Brits, so to hear a American knowing their brilliance is a sign he's the real deal
I think Foos are like a modern day Queen.
Was never in to Queen's music, but something pulls me towards them as a band. Have never been into Foos either, but the same applies. I saw them live once at Glastonbury and their performance blew me away. I think they actually covered 1 or 2 Queen songs.
LOVE YOU TAYLOR! ✌
How does this video not have a million+ views ?
I think what some people maybe forget is just how intelligent the whole band is. But Freddie Mercury is incredibly gifted.
Love The Beatles, Queen and of course Foo Fighters, what a bunch of great musicians, Taylor is the Goat too !
Well put into a pretty package with a beautiful bow, Taylor. All of your favorite Queen songs are amazing,and are in my to 25, hard to choose just one favorite is it? They are and will always be a band everyone aspires to be. They are all legends, and I’m so glad I grew up listening to them and they are my favorite band!
Thanks Taylor!!! Love you too!
Thanks Taylor Hawkins. You rock!
That's exactly my first memory of Bohemiam Rhapsody: I was around 8 or 9, some older kid played it on a cassette player and I remember that I thought that the "Galileo" part was funny.
This is why Taylor is such a great musician, because he truly loves music.
Perfectly said!! Thank you!!
i really love keep yourself alive, i hum it so much, plus liar, play the game
he mentioned "It's late", one of my preferred out of mainstream Queen's songs
The perfect rock n roll band in a way
Ogre Battle and It’s Late - Great choices
he made me smile
Fly high, Hawk 🤍
0:00-0:07 Keep yourself Alive,Dragon Attack,Ogre Battle and It's Late..all great Queen songs
Brilliant .. 👏👏👏👏👏
I love their highlander soundtrack.