This is simultaneously the coolest and saddest thing, what an overwhelming amount of emotion. You wouldn't even have to be a fan of the band, this hits everyone on a core human level. Incredible.
100% agreed. I was never the biggest fan of this song when it was first released, but holy shit this hits hard. This is a kid pouring everything that he has into this, and a group of eminently talented musicians that are in an equally fragile state all getting through it together.
16, sold out Wembley Stadium, video cameras all over the place, playing your dad’s song 5 months after his passing, being on stage with the Foo Fighters…. Tell me anyone who could of done that better… he absolutely killed it. The solo at the end was obviously not in the plan, Dave looks surprised, like “oh ok you are going there?” He probably rehearsed it but it was pulled in practice and this kid said nope, I’m doing it. 🤟🏻
Not forgetting all the drummers that were watching him, Travis Barker, Omar Hakim, Josh freese, rufus Taylor, Roger Taylor, Dave grohl the list went on and on. Was such a magical night and one I will never forget
@@IAM_Reedy yes that's not correct. I know for a fact that's wrong, at some point someone put that out there and the media that doesn't fact check gets it wrong. Go back and look at old articles or even recent posts from people who know him.. You'll see...I know personally this is incorrect.
You said, “Yeah, take a breath son,” but did you notice after he takes that breath he kisses the skin of the snare, right before his solo? I missed it the first few times I watched it until someone pointed it out to me. Shane was playing his father’s kit, after all, and he kisses his dad’s kit before he lets loose. Damn. Incredible.
I for 1 missed it till you called it. And as if all this isit hard enough, this detail right here made me bawl. Son loves his dad. Thanx for pointing it out.
@@FFWeeWoo a mate of mine had the idea of in a few years time when Shane’s that little bit older FF would have him as their full time drummer and honestly I’d love to see that. Shane plays just like his dad did but there’s something that he puts to it that makes it his own
I mean Dave has known this kid since birth! I wouldn't be surprised if Dave was his Godfather, nonetheless they are so tight Dave looks at him as a son...
Something lost is how this was a whole 6-hour show with an intense buildup to this cathartic release. Most of the performers there had also lost bandmates, something I didn't put together until later, but between that and the kids that were involved- from Violet Grohl singing Jeff Buckley (!) and Amy Winehouse, Roger Taylors' son Rufus somehow looking and sounding like Taylor, of course Wolfgang Van Halen absolutely slaughtering, and then to Shane... even Josh Homme's 5-year-old running out and grabbing his leg was a reminder of how fragile and precious life is even to these seemingly immortal rock gods. People also might forget that Foo Fighters itself was a cathartic exercise after the death of Kurt Cobain. And now 27 years later, coincidentally almost the same amount of time Cobain was on this planet, Dave himself is back there again and not only lost his best friend and brother in Taylor but lost his mom about six weeks earlier to this performance. So, the whole thing felt very "familiar" in the greater sense of the word. Obvious echoes of 1992 with the Freddie Mercury tribute on that very spot, echoes of 1994, but also very much family oriented. Sons, fathers, brothers, and heroes of musical and parental variety abound. It was all painfully beautiful.
Well stated. It felt exactly like that. Like it was one giant release of emotion for everyone..The musicians, the audience, the fans at home. After the last few years and all the people I've lost it finally felt ok to scream and lose my shit. It was so cathartic and I thought immediately of what that land absorbed in that moment. Like a collective tension breaker.
I fucking LOVE the emotion that Michael has while watching this. You can 100% tell that he's putting himself and HIS kids in Dave and Shane's shoes in the sense of how connected they are to each other while they're playing. He's not reacting like a musician at all throughout the video. He's absolutely reacting like a dad would at a concert his kids are playing in, and absolutely nailing ever facet of the song they're playing. The timing, the creativity, the emotion. Absolutely PERFECTLY captured video, Michael.
I was in the stadium right below the hawk in the back. After almost 6 hours of very emotional moments, this was the highlight. The moment 80000 people started singing the chorus to this song, I broke down. I don't think there was a dry eye in the stadium. I have never seen that many people crying before. And Shane was an absolute beast behind those drums.
I was at Wembley that night , the whole place was crying and so happy for Shane if you watched shane coming off stage getting a hugs from everyone and his mom was holding it together
@@tellmemorethx I saw something between the band and Rufus during "The best of you". The solo it was as Taylor was playing. Goosebump. I was there and I bless God to be allowed to be there. So intense, so human being.
@@ludovicbrossy1720 Just reading your words gave me goosebumps. I can't even imagine....I'm going to go back and watch it again. Yes, God bless you were able to be there. Are you in the UK? I'm on the East Coast of the US and was trying to work out a 24 hour/no sleep/flight/concert combo for the show in CA. Never worked out....disappointed it wasn't broadcasted. Still unbelievable.
@@tellmemorethx Nope, I from France (Toulouse). I guess the CA Show will be available in box for Christmas or later. The CA show seems to be more "metal rock" than the Uk one. Forever, the UK one will remains the first "after", and we were there :)
Shane is 16 and is a phenomenal drummer. You can tell he's Taylor's son. He plays "Heavy Handed" and I love it. Dave and Taylor play "Heavy Handed". That a rock drummer style straight up. It's pure adrenaline with heart and soul.
Dave said in his book he was a "Neandrathal drummer". because he hits so hard. Taylor was like that as well yes. Shane is also one hell of a drummer.. I can't wait to see if he starts his own band or if he just plays to enjoy playing.
He’s 16. I’m sure he has a slew of band “uncles” that will be there for him. Amazing performance. He was wearing his dad’s iconic shorts and some people are saying he kissed the drum when he bent down right before his solo at the end. I don’t know if that’s what he did, but… my heart!! 🥹
Oh my _GOD_ that kid was goddam _murder rockin_ that! It was all there in the sound, but did you see the look on Shane's face? The whole way he was just on Predator Hunt Mode, just pounding that music straight outta his bone marrow! _That_ is rock n roll baby!
He is just 16. I have 4 boys and a girl. My husband died suddenly at only 45 a few years ago, and my mom died the same year. One of our older children was 16 and devastated. We were in a state of shock and fog the first 2 years. Just functioning was a struggle. That kind of grief shatters every part of you. The fact this kid can be so good and do this in front of a crowd that giant, who are singing for his dad, is beyond comprehension. Just performing in that setting most kids would choke. With the emotion that would take down most grown adults, I've never been so impressed in my life. He has made his dad so proud, and as my teen sons have said, "He will be able to date any girl in any high school in the world after this." lol. The term amazing is too often overused, but he earned it. This one hit me hard.
I’m not even a massive Foo Fighters fan, but the first time I saw this performance I was in the fetal position I was crying so hard. This kid put every bit of his anger, rage, and grief into that performance. But oh my goodness that last fill, to be played in front of a stadium full of people, and with men who would walk through fire for you, how cathartic must that have been for him? He’s got a huge future if he wants it!
I have seen more Shane Hawkins reaction videos than I care to admit, and this is by far the best one. You picked up on every detail of the performance, not just musically but perhaps more importantly on the emotional and human side of it. I agree, this performance is already a pretty historic performance. I cannot recall the last time I saw a drummer leave every single bit of their heart in a single song to this extent. You could hear and see the emotion driving him along... the restless left foot... the expression on his face... the sheer savagery of how he hit those drums. And at the same time, just CRUSHING the delivery. What a performance and what a reaction video. I am now a subscriber.
He has absolutely incorporated both of his fathers drumming styles (yes, I'm including Dave... y'all know damn well that he calls Dave his 2nd dad.) And has made his own style that will pay tribute to Dave and Taylor long after they're gone.
I love that Omar Hakim is right there at the side of the stage supporting Shane. You can see his bald head when the camera cuts to the back of stage. It's that kind of subtle support and unity that proves how special this moment was. Great video Michael - that was raw dude
Watching this live, I immediately noticed how the band was taking care of Shane in this moment, making sure he was locked it. I was impressed with them, but more impressed with his ability to recognize it and make his adjustments. I can’t imagine playing in front of 80k thousand people, let alone at a memorial concert for my dad, who passed just months earlier. If he keeps it up, we might have a superstar on our hands.
I think we already do. he knows drums, and he has the emotion and talent to get it all out there. one of the rock moments of all time for sure, this performance.
The best part of this whole thing was Dave guiding Shane to the tempo. I noticed it the first time I watched it and it gives me goosebumps. Shane freaking rocks. Did his dad proud.
Shane took everything has been feeling for the last 4 months and just poured it into those drums. What a moment! That was the best part of the night, definitely the healing we all needed.
Hey Michael. That was one of the best reactions I’ve seen … to anything. New subscriber here. I’m not a guitarist or musician and I hadn’t known about your channel previously. But I’m a huge Foo Fighters fan and I caught a lot of the tribute concert online and have been watching reactions to this particular video throughout the week. Your musician’s eye caught a lot of the nuances that many miss and made this even more enjoyable. Plus, your ability to relate as a father yourself was terrific. I finished Dave’s book a while ago and have a lot of respect for him as a person. As a parent and accomplished musician, I don’t know if you’ve ever heard of The Warning - a trio of young sisters who play hard rock music. They opened for Foo Fighters in Mexico City just a week before Taylor passed in March 2022 and he and Dave had a ton of praise for them. Since you just honored Taylor (and Shane and Dave) with your terrific reaction, I think you might be interested in this. Here is a link to a song they premiered that night called “Money” … th-cam.com/video/vm78KpEw3uw/w-d-xo.html. And here’s another headbanger called “Evolve” … th-cam.com/video/3_RB0tRI624/w-d-xo.html. Looking forward to exploring more of your videos!
Yes Shane is great This was a good reaction and I hope he sees this and maybe reacts to The Warning. Something off the ERROR album it would also be cool if he commented on Paulina's Everlong performance she was only 13 then and destroys it on drums.
The short (behind the scenes) video of The Warning opening for the Foo Fighters is here: th-cam.com/video/I1AsVaY6k6o/w-d-xo.html At the end of the video, Taylor Hawkins gave them a shout out. Ten days later he passed away. Also, the bass player for The Warning is only one year older than Shane.
I saw someone say this on the original video, but worth mentioning here, all that nervous energy, and the pain, he grieved on that drum set, and I'm sure it was such a relief for him to play it out for his dad like that. He will remember this day for the rest of his life. He absolutely killed it.
Michael, I know how much this moved you. I know you aren’t one to typically spices up your dialogue. In this case, you were freaking real and it’s heartfelt and appreciated. Hope this kid goes on and becomes all he can be. While I have watched the video dozens of times, I truly appreciate your emotional response. Rock on, my friend!
whenever i see shane playing my hero i cry. The energy he uses in the movements, at that moment he's like a front man in the band. He ran the show with great mastery.
😭💭 At 10:50 when Shane kisses his dad's drums..I tear up instantly❤ And the way Dave looks at Shane throughout the whole song as if to say.. It's ok buddy, I'm right with you..is so precious and heartwarming❤❤❤💔💔💔
I'm not the biggest Foo Fighters fan, but My Hero is one of my favourite songs of all time. There is something absolutely special about seeing drummers just play their heart out like that, strangely moved after seeing Shane absolutely own that.
This is the most precious, sweetest, heartbreaking, badass thing I’ve ever seen.. definitely up there with the Freddie Mercury tribute of 1992 same stadium and that is saying a lot.. I feel like a proud auntie. I just wanna hug him and feed him soul food lol
I was one of those lucky enough to see this live. So much emotion from 7+ hours of rock royalty paying tribute to one of the greatest rock drummers of our time, and the son of Oliver "Taylor" Hawkins, Oliver "Shane" Hawkins is not only in his dad's seat, but also wearing his late father's shorts. What an honour ❤
I was there and it was incredibly moving and still is. I’m not sure I’ll ever really get over what I experienced that day. I love music so much more than I ever did and didn’t think that was possible
Love this Michael! As a dad of a 14 year old drummer, this is amazing to see and so emotional-Shane is a beast- def tapping into his dad’s energy and spirit. 🔥🔥🔥
Love your reaction and how you dissected the performance and pointed out the little things Shane and Dave were doing that made the performance even more amazing and special. For someone like me who doesn’t play an instrument, it was cool to hear you point out those things and basically educate me. I am now a subscriber!
I have seen a lot of reaction vids in my day but this was the one that got to me the most. Maybe because I am a father too, I don' t know, but it goes directly to my heart. I see this kid drumming the hell out of everything. Shane, I feel it. Thank you.
Your reaction is EXACTLY why I have LOVED this channel for years!! I love how much you love the music… just like we do brother!! We’re all in this big shindig TOGETHER!! Peace ✌️
I saw someone point out in the official posting of this performance that towards the end of the song during the breakdown, you can see he broke his right stick! He really put his all into this performance!
Unbelievable performance by Shane. His dad would be more than proud! Biggest moment in rock this year. Michael, your reaction was all of us watching this performance. Thank you for filming this! Best reactions on TH-cam!
If you’re a fan of the band or even just music, then moments like this are a special kind magic. That night , he was everybody’s kid , everyone in that stadium and everyone watching at home was proud of him. We all felt it.
For a very fleeting moment in time, everyone had Taylor back through his son! You can tell as much as everyone needed that he needed that even more, even the emotion of anger was so obvious, not anger anger but damn dad you’re gone and I’m here and you’re not.. like life isn’t ever going to be the same without you dad and I’m mad but for 4-5 minutes you’re energy is in me and I’m giving everything you’re giving me back to your fans and to your family The Foo Fighters!! So incredible!
Long time watcher, first time comment (I think). This might be my favourite video you've ever uploaded. There's something about being shown something by a connoisseur. When someone who is completely invested in something can show you their excitement, it's something else. Watching Michael get so pumped was amazing. What a performance by Shane!
I believe I witnessed greatness live in the UK on September 3! Taylor was playing through Shane that night and Shane's talent will move him forward to anywhere he wants to go! Well done Shane! Your Dad is so proud! 🤍 And can I say, I love your reaction the best!!!🥰🤍 New subscriber here!
He has absolutely incorporated both of his fathers drumming styles (yes, I'm including Dave... y'all know damn well that he calls Dave his 2nd dad.) And has made his own style that will pay tribute to Dave and Taylor long after they're gone.
This was phenomenal and heartbreaking. I knew I could come here and you would react to it in a way that only you could. Such an amazing moment! Such a way to honor your father. Taylor would have loved this. Because a couple of years ago he was saying his son was very good at drums. But his son didn't really care about the drums. He wasn't commited. He knew beats, but couldn't play full songs. He told him he's not a drummer until he can play songs. Shane wasn't really interested in getting into it like that. Now the kid cares so much and wants to be a drummer just like his dad. Which is amazing! So many powerful things wrapped up in this preformance. Thanks Michael!
My favorite reaction of yours by far.. omg, I cried not because I haven't seen this but your energy made me realize exactly what a powerful moment this was. Thank you for being Raw.
Best reaction I’ve seen to this video. I was very very lucky to be there at Wembley for the show and everyone was on their feet for this and singing at the top of our lungs. Not just for the Taylor or the Foos but for Shane too. Felt like the whole crowd was behind him. Something I’ll never forget
I remember Dave constantly looking back at Taylor throughout the concerts, half the time like they were the only two there playing for each other and watching this whole concert he rarely looked back at the drummer that was sitting in with them (probably the one he looked back at the most was Rufus Taylor but even then it was only a few times) but he checked back with Shane just as much as he would his father. He was clearly just as swept away with it as we were watching. He was just as proud as Taylor would have been in that moment!
Unbelievable performance and all the emotions coming out. As already so many ppl below have written, you can hear Taylor's drumming and love of music in his son's play. Thank you music for your healing power! And Mike, your reaction = priceless!
I watched the whole show live and with both Foo Fighters & Taylor as my favorites, I could not have asked to feel…really FEEL anything more cathartic than this songs performance. I cried, I sang along and I swelled with every emotion under the sun. Thank you for covering this, you’re spot on the whole way. All my love brother. -Aaron
I have watched this so many times and I cry each time, both in sadness and joy. This 16 year old brave man put everything he had playing this for his dad, himself, his family, the bad, and the fans. What an amazing performance and person. I hope he knows his dad was watching and is so proud of him. Shane, thank you for this….we needed this just as much as you did.
Your excitement matched mine when I saw this, it's the best thing I've seen in a while. The way Dave watches him, the way Shane kissed the drum before his solo, this performance was everything.
I don't know if I love the performance or your reaction more! Watching you get so excited you just let your emotions and the f-bombs fly is THE BEST kind of reaction. And when you talked about the band being family-like and in tune with each other to stay together you were so spot on. When a group has that chemistry it is magical, I've been there in Jazz combo's before.
I've watched dozens of reactions to this performance, and yours is the best. It's so so good to know there are people like you out there Michael. From a perspective of a rock & Roll dad who connects musically with his own sons. You can truly understand what Shane must have been going through. God bless you.
As a drummer myself, I can validate this unquestionable fusion of energy and emotions that a great rock song (like this one) does to the state of mind and the emotional healing process when you play it. I have found myself lost it in the waves of emotion crying while hitting my system with such incomparable power many times...I simply love it!
I had no idea that there had been a tribute concert when the video of Shane playing showed up in my playlist. For the next 5 minutes, I had tears streaming down my face. Then when I saw that WVH had played earlier? It connected so many dots for me.
Someone on another video said that right before Shane's mini solo, he leaned over and kissed his dad's drum kit. I have watched this video a billion times now and i thought he was catching his breath the whole time. It really just adds a layer to something that's already so beautiful!
He DID! I know I saw it, but I was really surprised at the people that didn't notice that! It wasn't him just leaning over the tom like he was tired...you could see him lift his head a little and be completely face-to-face with his Dad's drum....did you notice it too???
I loved watching the passion and emotion on your face watching the most incredible, mesmerising song played I have ever seen and heard. Shane was amazing
I never listened to The Foo Fighters before, but watching this tribute....I felt it in my soul! Brought tears to my eyes watching his son play his heart out. I know a great performance when I hear it. I'm a Foo Fighters fan now. Taylors legacy lives on and his son saw to it in spades. Respect
Thanks for this. I've watched his set over and over again, but your reaction is the best, particularly because you're a musician and uderstand the techicacl stuff and the performance stuff. Shane will also be playing at the 2nd tribute show in LA in a few weeks, I'm really looking forward to that. Thank you!
I can't even imagine the emotions Shane felt not only playing but that explosion of adrenaline that hit him as soon as he stood up and left stage, unreal.
Your reaction was amazing. It was exactly how I felt when I saw this. Shane is only 16 years old. I'm not even a huge FF fan, but I have huge respect for them. If you don't feel any reaction to this performance you are not a music lover and most likely not human.
Been a minute since I’ve popped in for a video but man did I choose a great one to come back to! Watched this performance when it came out but it’s great to watch it through your eyes as a musician. Well done!
This was my favourite moment of the whole show, and I love this video as well, I cannot wait for my little dude to get older and discover the joy and power of rock music
So many moments in this show...but this was the best. How this 16 year old didn't destroy the kit is beyond me. About the 20th time I've seen it and the emotion still gets me.
Grief is such a beast. I watched this so many times that weekend and it felt huge and overwhelming and so cathartic. Your reaction video is so great; thanks for giving me another experience of this moment in music history.
Saw them last night at Wembley and Shane played one of the songs, he is insane and such an incredible drummer. His energy on the drums is un matched by anyone anywhere near his age. Absolute rockstar in the making. Just like his dad
This is why I love your videos. You are as passionate about your music as you are about real life happenings such as this young man who played his heart and soul out for his family and late father. Your words were beautiful. You made me feel the way you were feeling. I just lately found out that one of your sons goes to school with my grandson at CMES. small world.
So glad I've found your channel Michael, your videos are everything that Rock music is about, passion and energy. I was at this gig and I've seen the Foos before but, this one was different, infinitely more poignant and emotional. When Dave opened on Times Like These and couldn't hold back his tears and closed out on Everlong by himself, not a dry eye in Wembley
I don't think there is any better feeling as a parent than seeing your child devolp and grow. Shane shows an appriciation for his father in the best possible way and also shows that family is far more than blood.
As awesome as the whole tribute show was that is the highlight , having Taylor's son finish the show on his Dad's Drum kit and absolutely killing it is one of the most beautiful things a music lover can witness! I can't imagine what Shane was feeling but he did his Dad proud. Beautiful......
It’s not just energy, it’s rage. He is using the rage of being a 16 year old who just lost his father, and he is taking it out on the drums. I don’t have musical talent, but I wish I had had a way to take my rage out when my father took his own life when I was 17. It must have been a cathartic and therapeutic experience.
Best reaction I’ve seen! I can’t quit watching this for so many reasons, Shane Hawkins losing his dad. I may be wrong, but, he’s 16 ? Comes out in front of 90k people, playing his dad’s tour kit, to “ My Hero” leans down and kisses the Snare just before his solo, and sends this song into the stratosphere! I’m a big FF Taylor Hawkins ~RIP~🥁♥️ fan, and DEFINITELY A SHANE HAWKINS FAN FOREVER. Shane you’re a superstar man! 🎶🎶🥁🎶🎶💪💪👏👏👏🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟☮️💟
I watched him live on the TV and my reaction was the same as yours, but i did ball my face off. What an absolute talent that young guy is. So much to be proud of himself for. An emotional performance on so many levels.
This is simultaneously the coolest and saddest thing, what an overwhelming amount of emotion. You wouldn't even have to be a fan of the band, this hits everyone on a core human level. Incredible.
Totally agree!
100%, really not a FF fan, don't hate them just really don't listen to them. This had me choking up hard.
100%
I'm not really a big fan, but this hit hard. 💔😢😭
More of a fan now, especially if Shane becomes the new drummer. He absolutely rocks those skins.
100% agreed. I was never the biggest fan of this song when it was first released, but holy shit this hits hard.
This is a kid pouring everything that he has into this, and a group of eminently talented musicians that are in an equally fragile state all getting through it together.
16, sold out Wembley Stadium, video cameras all over the place, playing your dad’s song 5 months after his passing, being on stage with the Foo Fighters…. Tell me anyone who could of done that better… he absolutely killed it. The solo at the end was obviously not in the plan, Dave looks surprised, like “oh ok you are going there?” He probably rehearsed it but it was pulled in practice and this kid said nope, I’m doing it. 🤟🏻
Not forgetting all the drummers that were watching him, Travis Barker, Omar Hakim, Josh freese, rufus Taylor, Roger Taylor, Dave grohl the list went on and on. Was such a magical night and one I will never forget
He's actually 15, for some reason the media thinks he's 16, but that's not correct.
@@rachelf8454 he was born August 4th 2006, that makes him 16.
@@IAM_Reedy yes that's not correct. I know for a fact that's wrong, at some point someone put that out there and the media that doesn't fact check gets it wrong. Go back and look at old articles or even recent posts from people who know him.. You'll see...I know personally this is incorrect.
@@rachelf8454 ok well 15 then. 😊
You said, “Yeah, take a breath son,” but did you notice after he takes that breath he kisses the skin of the snare, right before his solo? I missed it the first few times I watched it until someone pointed it out to me. Shane was playing his father’s kit, after all, and he kisses his dad’s kit before he lets loose. Damn. Incredible.
I for 1 missed it till you called it. And as if all this isit hard enough, this detail right here made me bawl. Son loves his dad. Thanx for pointing it out.
Wow great catch. I’m going;to have to watch this again.
That made me lose it.
Spotted it right away during the live stream, needless to say I cried.
Same here, I caught on the live steam...Beautiful n sad at the same time...
The look of pride on Dave’s face is fantastic. You just know he’ll be there for that boy.
Something tells me that this was the premier of the Foo's new drummer.
@@FFWeeWoo or at least in the top 3 possibilities, the other being Rufus Taylor, and yes, the third has to be Nandi lol
@@FFWeeWoo a mate of mine had the idea of in a few years time when Shane’s that little bit older FF would have him as their full time drummer and honestly I’d love to see that. Shane plays just like his dad did but there’s something that he puts to it that makes it his own
Dave obviously loves that boy with every fiber in his body.
I mean Dave has known this kid since birth! I wouldn't be surprised if Dave was his Godfather, nonetheless they are so tight Dave looks at him as a son...
Something lost is how this was a whole 6-hour show with an intense buildup to this cathartic release. Most of the performers there had also lost bandmates, something I didn't put together until later, but between that and the kids that were involved- from Violet Grohl singing Jeff Buckley (!) and Amy Winehouse, Roger Taylors' son Rufus somehow looking and sounding like Taylor, of course Wolfgang Van Halen absolutely slaughtering, and then to Shane... even Josh Homme's 5-year-old running out and grabbing his leg was a reminder of how fragile and precious life is even to these seemingly immortal rock gods.
People also might forget that Foo Fighters itself was a cathartic exercise after the death of Kurt Cobain. And now 27 years later, coincidentally almost the same amount of time Cobain was on this planet, Dave himself is back there again and not only lost his best friend and brother in Taylor but lost his mom about six weeks earlier to this performance. So, the whole thing felt very "familiar" in the greater sense of the word. Obvious echoes of 1992 with the Freddie Mercury tribute on that very spot, echoes of 1994, but also very much family oriented. Sons, fathers, brothers, and heroes of musical and parental variety abound. It was all painfully beautiful.
Wow, that was well said.
Well stated. It felt exactly like that. Like it was one giant release of emotion for everyone..The musicians, the audience, the fans at home. After the last few years and all the people I've lost it finally felt ok to scream and lose my shit. It was so cathartic and I thought immediately of what that land absorbed in that moment. Like a collective tension breaker.
Don't forget Nandi
Josh, why are you taking in third person?
@Carlo This was beautiful. ❤
I fucking LOVE the emotion that Michael has while watching this. You can 100% tell that he's putting himself and HIS kids in Dave and Shane's shoes in the sense of how connected they are to each other while they're playing. He's not reacting like a musician at all throughout the video. He's absolutely reacting like a dad would at a concert his kids are playing in, and absolutely nailing ever facet of the song they're playing. The timing, the creativity, the emotion. Absolutely PERFECTLY captured video, Michael.
I was in the stadium right below the hawk in the back. After almost 6 hours of very emotional moments, this was the highlight. The moment 80000 people started singing the chorus to this song, I broke down. I don't think there was a dry eye in the stadium. I have never seen that many people crying before. And Shane was an absolute beast behind those drums.
Must have been a one-in-a-lifetime moment right there!
Watching in Minnesota, I fucking SOBBED through most of the show.
Ive watched Shane play My Hero about 50 times now. Its one of those Rock N Roll moments for all history. So good.
After seeing Wolfgang and Shane, there is a glimmer of hope for Rock n Roll
Oh, there is so much more than a glimmer!
I was at Wembley that night , the whole place was crying and so happy for Shane if you watched shane coming off stage getting a hugs from everyone and his mom was holding it together
was there too. It is incredible as we felt all the same feelings. It was a very special moment, a rollecoaster of emotions.
Couldn’t keep it together… especially Dave crying during times like these, instant tears.. the power of this show was IMMENSE. Music heals
Me too...bawling the whole time. When Rufus Taylor gave him a hug afterwards, he looked just like Taylor from behind, and my heart jumped.
@@tellmemorethx SAME!!!!!
@@tellmemorethx I saw something between the band and Rufus during "The best of you". The solo it was as Taylor was playing. Goosebump. I was there and I bless God to be allowed to be there. So intense, so human being.
@@ludovicbrossy1720 Just reading your words gave me goosebumps. I can't even imagine....I'm going to go back and watch it again. Yes, God bless you were able to be there. Are you in the UK? I'm on the East Coast of the US and was trying to work out a 24 hour/no sleep/flight/concert combo for the show in CA. Never worked out....disappointed it wasn't broadcasted. Still unbelievable.
@@tellmemorethx Nope, I from France (Toulouse). I guess the CA Show will be available in box for Christmas or later. The CA show seems to be more "metal rock" than the Uk one. Forever, the UK one will remains the first "after", and we were there :)
Shane is 16 and is a phenomenal drummer. You can tell he's Taylor's son. He plays "Heavy Handed" and I love it. Dave and Taylor play "Heavy Handed". That a rock drummer style straight up. It's pure adrenaline with heart and soul.
Dave said in his book he was a "Neandrathal drummer". because he hits so hard. Taylor was like that as well yes. Shane is also one hell of a drummer.. I can't wait to see if he starts his own band or if he just plays to enjoy playing.
He’s 16. I’m sure he has a slew of band “uncles” that will be there for him. Amazing performance. He was wearing his dad’s iconic shorts and some people are saying he kissed the drum when he bent down right before his solo at the end. I don’t know if that’s what he did, but… my heart!! 🥹
Around 10:50 His head goes down. I think you're right. 😎✌
He's wearing EVH shorts, not Taylor's. ❤🤍🖤
@@hollylewis5302 I know the design is EVH, but his dad wore them too. That’s what I meant.
@@jphoenixfan Oh ok. gotcha! Thanks for the clarification. :)
Oh my _GOD_ that kid was goddam _murder rockin_ that! It was all there in the sound, but did you see the look on Shane's face? The whole way he was just on Predator Hunt Mode, just pounding that music straight outta his bone marrow!
_That_ is rock n roll baby!
Even more than just a pallid ceremony, I believe this to be their true grieving. This song was raw.
He is just 16. I have 4 boys and a girl. My husband died suddenly at only 45 a few years ago, and my mom died the same year. One of our older children was 16 and devastated. We were in a state of shock and fog the first 2 years. Just functioning was a struggle. That kind of grief shatters every part of you. The fact this kid can be so good and do this in front of a crowd that giant, who are singing for his dad, is beyond comprehension. Just performing in that setting most kids would choke. With the emotion that would take down most grown adults, I've never been so impressed in my life. He has made his dad so proud, and as my teen sons have said, "He will be able to date any girl in any high school in the world after this." lol. The term amazing is too often overused, but he earned it. This one hit me hard.
Sorry to hear of the loss your family has had. Blessings for continued healing and some happier times ahead. Love feom Melbourne Australia🙏🌏💙
I’m not even a massive Foo Fighters fan, but the first time I saw this performance I was in the fetal position I was crying so hard. This kid put every bit of his anger, rage, and grief into that performance. But oh my goodness that last fill, to be played in front of a stadium full of people, and with men who would walk through fire for you, how cathartic must that have been for him? He’s got a huge future if he wants it!
I have seen more Shane Hawkins reaction videos than I care to admit, and this is by far the best one. You picked up on every detail of the performance, not just musically but perhaps more importantly on the emotional and human side of it. I agree, this performance is already a pretty historic performance. I cannot recall the last time I saw a drummer leave every single bit of their heart in a single song to this extent. You could hear and see the emotion driving him along... the restless left foot... the expression on his face... the sheer savagery of how he hit those drums. And at the same time, just CRUSHING the delivery. What a performance and what a reaction video. I am now a subscriber.
Never heard Michael curse but perfect this brings it out. Pure energy and emotion.
I was about to comment the same thing 😅 Fits the video though with all the feels.
Taylor's playing style was the reason I started playing music. That kid plays EXACTLY like him.
I thing he is playing more like Dave than like Taylor...
@@simpromovie I agree. He drums like Dave
@@DanielTorres-pw8il legit. That's what I heard when he first started that song. It was like," dayum. He got some weight in his arms don't he?!"
@@simpromovie Spot on! That was my first thought. It hit me like nostalgia
He has absolutely incorporated both of his fathers drumming styles (yes, I'm including Dave... y'all know damn well that he calls Dave his 2nd dad.) And has made his own style that will pay tribute to Dave and Taylor long after they're gone.
Watching Shane just pour it all out onto that kit gets me every time. I can't watch this performance without crying.
I love that Omar Hakim is right there at the side of the stage supporting Shane. You can see his bald head when the camera cuts to the back of stage.
It's that kind of subtle support and unity that proves how special this moment was.
Great video Michael - that was raw dude
Dude's 16.. He's gonna kick ASS in the rock world if he wants to. His high school experience is going to be LEGENDARY after this show!!
Love this for Shane, Taylor, FF and us fans … did you notice Shane kissed the drum head before he started
Watching this live, I immediately noticed how the band was taking care of Shane in this moment, making sure he was locked it. I was impressed with them, but more impressed with his ability to recognize it and make his adjustments. I can’t imagine playing in front of 80k thousand people, let alone at a memorial concert for my dad, who passed just months earlier. If he keeps it up, we might have a superstar on our hands.
I think we already do. he knows drums, and he has the emotion and talent to get it all out there.
one of the rock moments of all time for sure, this performance.
A year later I still come back occasionally and watch this again. Best reaction you’ve done…the whole world is proud of him during this performance
Very powerful performance. Shane Hawkins just KILLED IT! It was a very special and huge moment!
The best part of this whole thing was Dave guiding Shane to the tempo. I noticed it the first time I watched it and it gives me goosebumps. Shane freaking rocks. Did his dad proud.
Shane took everything has been feeling for the last 4 months and just poured it into those drums. What a moment! That was the best part of the night, definitely the healing we all needed.
Hey Michael. That was one of the best reactions I’ve seen … to anything. New subscriber here. I’m not a guitarist or musician and I hadn’t known about your channel previously. But I’m a huge Foo Fighters fan and I caught a lot of the tribute concert online and have been watching reactions to this particular video throughout the week. Your musician’s eye caught a lot of the nuances that many miss and made this even more enjoyable. Plus, your ability to relate as a father yourself was terrific.
I finished Dave’s book a while ago and have a lot of respect for him as a person.
As a parent and accomplished musician, I don’t know if you’ve ever heard of The Warning - a trio of young sisters who play hard rock music. They opened for Foo Fighters in Mexico City just a week before Taylor passed in March 2022 and he and Dave had a ton of praise for them. Since you just honored Taylor (and Shane and Dave) with your terrific reaction, I think you might be interested in this. Here is a link to a song they premiered that night called “Money” … th-cam.com/video/vm78KpEw3uw/w-d-xo.html. And here’s another headbanger called “Evolve” … th-cam.com/video/3_RB0tRI624/w-d-xo.html. Looking forward to exploring more of your videos!
Yes Shane is great This was a good reaction and I hope he sees this and maybe reacts to The Warning. Something off the ERROR album it would also be cool if he commented on Paulina's Everlong performance she was only 13 then and destroys it on drums.
Yes, another vote for *The Warning* - 3 amazing young sisters!
Honestly, the way he attacked those drums reminded me of Paulina Villarreal.
The short (behind the scenes) video of The Warning opening for the Foo Fighters is here: th-cam.com/video/I1AsVaY6k6o/w-d-xo.html At the end of the video, Taylor Hawkins gave them a shout out. Ten days later he passed away. Also, the bass player for The Warning is only one year older than Shane.
Yeahh, it would be cool to see a reaction to TW!!
These sisters are incredibly talented!
Viva The Warning!! ⚡⚡⚡
I have watched this so many times now, goosebumps everytime
I saw someone say this on the original video, but worth mentioning here, all that nervous energy, and the pain, he grieved on that drum set, and I'm sure it was such a relief for him to play it out for his dad like that. He will remember this day for the rest of his life. He absolutely killed it.
Michael, I know how much this moved you. I know you aren’t one to typically spices up your dialogue. In this case, you were freaking real and it’s heartfelt and appreciated. Hope this kid goes on and becomes all he can be. While I have watched the video dozens of times, I truly appreciate your emotional response. Rock on, my friend!
Shane is a natural and nailed it. His Dad's was with him in that moment, it gives me chills.
whenever i see shane playing my hero i cry. The energy he uses in the movements, at that moment he's like a front man in the band. He ran the show with great mastery.
😭💭
At 10:50 when Shane kisses his dad's drums..I tear up instantly❤ And the way Dave looks at Shane throughout the whole song as if to say.. It's ok buddy, I'm right with you..is so precious and heartwarming❤❤❤💔💔💔
I'm not the biggest Foo Fighters fan, but My Hero is one of my favourite songs of all time.
There is something absolutely special about seeing drummers just play their heart out like that, strangely moved after seeing Shane absolutely own that.
This is the most precious, sweetest, heartbreaking, badass thing I’ve ever seen.. definitely up there with the Freddie Mercury tribute of 1992 same stadium and that is saying a lot..
I feel like a proud auntie. I just wanna hug him and feed him soul food lol
I was one of those lucky enough to see this live. So much emotion from 7+ hours of rock royalty paying tribute to one of the greatest rock drummers of our time, and the son of Oliver "Taylor" Hawkins, Oliver "Shane" Hawkins is not only in his dad's seat, but also wearing his late father's shorts. What an honour ❤
I was there and it was incredibly moving and still is. I’m not sure I’ll ever really get over what I experienced that day. I love music so much more than I ever did and didn’t think that was possible
Love this Michael! As a dad of a 14 year old drummer, this is amazing to see and so emotional-Shane is a beast- def tapping into his dad’s energy and spirit. 🔥🔥🔥
I love your passion, and willingness to share your family experiences. That's what lif's all about, brother!
It is clear that you are a musician who loves to play, but also someone who loves being a dad.
Love your reaction and how you dissected the performance and pointed out the little things Shane and Dave were doing that made the performance even more amazing and special. For someone like me who doesn’t play an instrument, it was cool to hear you point out those things and basically educate me. I am now a subscriber!
I have seen a lot of reaction vids in my day but this was the one that got to me the most. Maybe because I am a father too, I don' t know, but it goes directly to my heart. I see this kid drumming the hell out of everything. Shane, I feel it. Thank you.
Your reaction is EXACTLY why I have LOVED this channel for years!! I love how much you love the music… just like we do brother!! We’re all in this big shindig TOGETHER!!
Peace ✌️
As a dad and a rocker this moved me... Just amazing.
Brilliant breakdown, watched the clip a few times but you pointing out the little things Dave and band do to help Shane throughout is really helpful.
I saw someone point out in the official posting of this performance that towards the end of the song during the breakdown, you can see he broke his right stick! He really put his all into this performance!
Unbelievable performance by Shane. His dad would be more than proud! Biggest moment in rock this year. Michael, your reaction was all of us watching this performance. Thank you for filming this! Best reactions on TH-cam!
If you’re a fan of the band or even just music, then moments like this are a special kind magic. That night , he was everybody’s kid , everyone in that stadium and everyone watching at home was proud of him. We all felt it.
For a very fleeting moment in time, everyone had Taylor back through his son! You can tell as much as everyone needed that he needed that even more, even the emotion of anger was so obvious, not anger anger but damn dad you’re gone and I’m here and you’re not.. like life isn’t ever going to be the same without you dad and I’m mad but for 4-5 minutes you’re energy is in me and I’m giving everything you’re giving me back to your fans and to your family The Foo Fighters!! So incredible!
Long time watcher, first time comment (I think). This might be my favourite video you've ever uploaded.
There's something about being shown something by a connoisseur. When someone who is completely invested in something can show you their excitement, it's something else. Watching Michael get so pumped was amazing. What a performance by Shane!
Thx !!! Yes Shane was amazing.
I believe I witnessed greatness live in the UK on September 3! Taylor was playing through Shane that night and Shane's talent will move him forward to anywhere he wants to go! Well done Shane! Your Dad is so proud! 🤍 And can I say, I love your reaction the best!!!🥰🤍 New subscriber here!
He has absolutely incorporated both of his fathers drumming styles (yes, I'm including Dave... y'all know damn well that he calls Dave his 2nd dad.) And has made his own style that will pay tribute to Dave and Taylor long after they're gone.
This was phenomenal and heartbreaking. I knew I could come here and you would react to it in a way that only you could. Such an amazing moment! Such a way to honor your father. Taylor would have loved this. Because a couple of years ago he was saying his son was very good at drums. But his son didn't really care about the drums. He wasn't commited. He knew beats, but couldn't play full songs. He told him he's not a drummer until he can play songs. Shane wasn't really interested in getting into it like that. Now the kid cares so much and wants to be a drummer just like his dad. Which is amazing! So many powerful things wrapped up in this preformance. Thanks Michael!
Love the back story. THX BROTHER!
My favorite reaction of yours by far.. omg, I cried not because I haven't seen this but your energy made me realize exactly what a powerful moment this was. Thank you for being Raw.
The crowd was doing its level best to fill Shane's heart with love and support.
Best reaction I’ve seen to this video. I was very very lucky to be there at Wembley for the show and everyone was on their feet for this and singing at the top of our lungs. Not just for the Taylor or the Foos but for Shane too. Felt like the whole crowd was behind him. Something I’ll never forget
I remember Dave constantly looking back at Taylor throughout the concerts, half the time like they were the only two there playing for each other and watching this whole concert he rarely looked back at the drummer that was sitting in with them (probably the one he looked back at the most was Rufus Taylor but even then it was only a few times) but he checked back with Shane just as much as he would his father. He was clearly just as swept away with it as we were watching. He was just as proud as Taylor would have been in that moment!
Unbelievable performance and all the emotions coming out. As already so many ppl below have written, you can hear Taylor's drumming and love of music in his son's play. Thank you music for your healing power! And Mike, your reaction = priceless!
I’ve seen this clip several times already and it still makes me tear up. What a moment, what a young man, gotta love rock and roll.
This is how you gain a subscriber one year later. Awesome reaction and honest about highs and lows.
I watched the whole show live and with both Foo Fighters & Taylor as my favorites, I could not have asked to feel…really FEEL anything more cathartic than this songs performance. I cried, I sang along and I swelled with every emotion under the sun. Thank you for covering this, you’re spot on the whole way. All my love brother.
-Aaron
I have watched this so many times and I cry each time, both in sadness and joy. This 16 year old brave man put everything he had playing this for his dad, himself, his family, the bad, and the fans. What an amazing performance and person. I hope he knows his dad was watching and is so proud of him. Shane, thank you for this….we needed this just as much as you did.
Easy to miss, but at 10:49 he kisses the snaredrum before going out with a bang. Such a touching moment.
Glad to watch this for the first time with you.
I loved seeing your reaction as a dad. In that moment we all felt a sense of paternal pride, reflecting a fraction of what Taylor must have felt.
Everyone needs to see this. Shane Hawkins was so impressive and truly made my day. His Dad was truly honored by this son's tribute.
Okay this was awesome.. and your reaction was absolutely amazing to watch! This kid was unbelievable.. he made his Dad so proud.
Your excitement matched mine when I saw this, it's the best thing I've seen in a while. The way Dave watches him, the way Shane kissed the drum before his solo, this performance was everything.
I don't know if I love the performance or your reaction more! Watching you get so excited you just let your emotions and the f-bombs fly is THE BEST kind of reaction. And when you talked about the band being family-like and in tune with each other to stay together you were so spot on. When a group has that chemistry it is magical, I've been there in Jazz combo's before.
Speechless and full of so much emotion at the same time. This is what music and rock and roll is all about. Glen
All his drumming uncles, sitting right behind his kit.... that was so cathartic for everyone. The kid is amazing and the band is family.
I've watched dozens of reactions to this performance, and yours is the best. It's so so good to know there are people like you out there Michael. From a perspective of a rock & Roll dad who connects musically with his own sons. You can truly understand what Shane must have been going through. God bless you.
As a drummer myself, I can validate this unquestionable fusion of energy and emotions that a great rock song (like this one) does to the state of mind and the emotional healing process when you play it. I have found myself lost it in the waves of emotion crying while hitting my system with such incomparable power many times...I simply love it!
This was easily one of the most emotional moments in music I have ever watched. As a musician and a father of a young musician.
I had no idea that there had been a tribute concert when the video of Shane playing showed up in my playlist.
For the next 5 minutes, I had tears streaming down my face.
Then when I saw that WVH had played earlier? It connected so many dots for me.
Someone on another video said that right before Shane's mini solo, he leaned over and kissed his dad's drum kit. I have watched this video a billion times now and i thought he was catching his breath the whole time. It really just adds a layer to something that's already so beautiful!
He DID! I know I saw it, but I was really surprised at the people that didn't notice that! It wasn't him just leaning over the tom like he was tired...you could see him lift his head a little and be completely face-to-face with his Dad's drum....did you notice it too???
@@pokpokthepok2146 I did. It's one of the most awesome things I've seen.
I can't tell you how many times I've watched this, and I cry every time.
Have watched that performance a couple of times now... choked up every time. Awesome
I loved watching the passion and emotion on your face watching the most incredible, mesmerising song played I have ever seen and heard. Shane was amazing
I never listened to The Foo Fighters before, but watching this tribute....I felt it in my soul! Brought tears to my eyes watching his son play his heart out. I know a great performance when I hear it. I'm a Foo Fighters fan now. Taylors legacy lives on and his son saw to it in spades. Respect
Thanks for this. I've watched his set over and over again, but your reaction is the best, particularly because you're a musician and uderstand the techicacl stuff and the performance stuff. Shane will also be playing at the 2nd tribute show in LA in a few weeks, I'm really looking forward to that. Thank you!
I can't even imagine the emotions Shane felt not only playing but that explosion of adrenaline that hit him as soon as he stood up and left stage, unreal.
Your reaction was amazing. It was exactly how I felt when I saw this. Shane is only 16 years old. I'm not even a huge FF fan, but I have huge respect for them. If you don't feel any reaction to this performance you are not a music lover and most likely not human.
Been a minute since I’ve popped in for a video but man did I choose a great one to come back to! Watched this performance when it came out but it’s great to watch it through your eyes as a musician. Well done!
This was my favourite moment of the whole show, and I love this video as well, I cannot wait for my little dude to get older and discover the joy and power of rock music
So many moments in this show...but this was the best. How this 16 year old didn't destroy the kit is beyond me. About the 20th time I've seen it and the emotion still gets me.
Grief is such a beast. I watched this so many times that weekend and it felt huge and overwhelming and so cathartic. Your reaction video is so great; thanks for giving me another experience of this moment in music history.
Saw them last night at Wembley and Shane played one of the songs, he is insane and such an incredible drummer. His energy on the drums is un matched by anyone anywhere near his age. Absolute rockstar in the making. Just like his dad
This is why I love your videos. You are as passionate about your music as you are about real life happenings such as this young man who played his heart and soul out for his family and late father. Your words were beautiful. You made me feel the way you were feeling. I just lately found out that one of your sons goes to school with my grandson at CMES. small world.
Without getting scary I love to see your emotion and reaction. Shane did a fantastic job.
I watched it live and here I am still teary eyed and still cheered for him…again and I always will.
What a great family. Dave, your awesome for helping Shane…
So glad I've found your channel Michael, your videos are everything that Rock music is about, passion and energy. I was at this gig and I've seen the Foos before but, this one was different, infinitely more poignant and emotional. When Dave opened on Times Like These and couldn't hold back his tears and closed out on Everlong by himself, not a dry eye in Wembley
I don't think there is any better feeling as a parent than seeing your child devolp and grow. Shane shows an appriciation for his father in the best possible way and also shows that family is far more than blood.
As awesome as the whole tribute show was that is the highlight , having Taylor's son finish the show on his Dad's Drum kit and absolutely killing it is one of the most beautiful things a music lover can witness!
I can't imagine what Shane was feeling but he did his Dad proud.
Beautiful......
It’s not just energy, it’s rage. He is using the rage of being a 16 year old who just lost his father, and he is taking it out on the drums. I don’t have musical talent, but I wish I had had a way to take my rage out when my father took his own life when I was 17. It must have been a cathartic and therapeutic experience.
Best reaction I’ve seen! I can’t quit watching this for so many reasons, Shane Hawkins losing his dad. I may be wrong, but, he’s 16 ? Comes out in front of 90k people, playing his dad’s tour kit, to “ My Hero” leans down and kisses the Snare just before his solo, and sends this song into the stratosphere! I’m a big FF Taylor Hawkins ~RIP~🥁♥️ fan, and DEFINITELY A SHANE HAWKINS FAN FOREVER. Shane you’re a superstar man! 🎶🎶🥁🎶🎶💪💪👏👏👏🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟☮️💟
I watched him live on the TV and my reaction was the same as yours, but i did ball my face off.
What an absolute talent that young guy is. So much to be proud of himself for. An emotional performance on so many levels.