This made me cry. Foo Fighters "My Hero" analysis with Taylor Hawkin's son on drums!

Dave Grohl is simultaneously a grunge rock legend (Nirvana), a modern rock icon (Foo Fighters), as well as one of the most honest, giving, down-to-earth human beings in the entire musical landscape. ☮❤🎶

Shane gave his dad the ultimate tribute by unleashing all his angst, anger, grief, and love in the same language of his dad. That drum kit was a direct channel to the beating heart of a hurting kid who loved his dad and missed him terribly, but still wanted to show him that he could carry on his legacy. Beautiful, heart wrenching stuff. Then there is Dave, who was a drummer who lost his front-man, then became the front-man who lost his drummer. There is just so much emotion in this clip. That moment at the end when Shane hits the solo before the last note... you can just see the pride and joy in Dave's face... as if to say with a sense of empathy, "This kid is going to be alright."

Beating his father's kit with the rage, pain, and heartbreak of a teenage boy with a man who is ostensibly his uncle guiding him amongst family. You can see the kid giving it his all, and you can hear the raw pain in Dave's voice pushing through. Catharsis comes in all forms.

You know what made me cry? Watching Dave Grohl cry while trying to sing Times Like These, at a Taylor Hawkins tribute

It is not about being disappointed that his hero is ordinary, but that the ordinary folk who work hard in ordinary jobs to support their families are his heroes.

Right before Shane does his solo he leans over and kisses the drums. It crushes me every time! 😭

And on top of all of that, the kid is a HELL of a drummer. It would have been totally acceptable, expected even, for this to be a more stripped back version of the track so Taylors son could get a moment. But instead he can play the song just as well as his dad and with just as much passion. If he's this good at that age he's going to be world class in a few years.

Let's not forget that Taylor himself had a fantastic voice. His Queen covers gave me goosebumps.

Welp, going to have to get the tissues out for this one because I can't watch without crying. Can you even imagine having lost your dad at such at young age so suddenly, then having the poise, skill, and emotional strength to do this??? This is such a special moment and the way the whole band looks after Shane... yeah, going to be a tearjerker.

You need to interview Dave Grohl, you won't be disappointed. He really is the nicest man in rock.

I lost my dad at 11. I’m 35 now. This performance makes me cry every time. He played those drums with everything he had. His dad heard it, I’m convinced.

As a drummer, Dave lost his lead singer. As a lead singer, he lost his drummer.

Dave guided him through that performance like his Father would. Made sure he stayed somewhat under control, let him go when it was appropriate and made sure the band kept up with him. He was playing on adrenaline and emotion, rightfully so and it was an all time concert moment.

One detail about this performance that warms my heart is catching the little looks Shane gets from the guys in the band. Not just Dave, but during his drum fills at the end you can catch some deeply... prideful?... looks from Nate and Pat, and I think you can catch Pat giving him a hug after he leaves the stage. I like to think that the band, at this point, are basically a bunch of really cool uncles for all of the Foo Kids to have.

Taylor died on my birthday, March 25th. A happy day turned sad. 😭 Thank you for your raw reaction, Lizzie. I cried with you watching this again. Shane pounded those drums with every single pent-up emotion inside him. He made the Foos and his papa proud! ⭐💜🥁

I lost my dad on Jan 5, 2024. This is very emotional for me to watch. My dad was my hero and I hope one day I can live up to his legacy. This is just beautiful on so many different levels

If you notice too, Shane breaks his right stick in the last chorus, so the final rift he does on a badly broken stick. Aside from all the emotion tied up in this moment, he just has some serious drumming chops on his own.

I was there at Wembley and good lord the emotions in that stadium were palpable. I’ll never forget that night ever. The way you could see Shane just wailing on the kit, the way the band kept eyes on him throughout the song, 88,000 people singing right back to them just. Ugh. So many emotions.

This kid just put on a freakin’ clinic!!! 🥁 The emotion is unmatched. I couldn’t be any prouder for him.

Mid 60 year old classic rock guy here and over the years have heard most of Foo fighters hits here and there. A few months ago, saw Elizabeth's first review of them and was blown away. They are one of the best I have ever seen or heard. This performance takes the cake. This old guy who has seen nearly all the greats, now thinks that entire Wembley 2008 show was THE best concert performance that I have ever seen . Elizabeth..... please, please review more of that show. Now.....on to getting tickets to see this incredible band as soon as I can! WOW.