Taylor Hawkins, Rick Nielsen And Foo Fighters Perform 'Stiff Competition' | Letterman

The Foo Fighters drummer takes the lead for a Cheap Trick classic. RIP, Taylor. (From "Late Show," air date: 10/16/14)

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[timcleeter]

There aren't many bands where you can switch the drummer and lead singer and get just as great of a performance. RIP Taylor Hawkins 🖤

[josueamericanistarv]

Everyone talking about Dave and Taylor, but let's take a moment to honor the great Rick Nielsen creator of this gem and so much more.

[CoastPropertyBuyers]

Love that Taylor pays homage to Cheap Trick vocalist Robin Zander dressed in the full white suit. Respect 🙏🏼

[mauriceortiz]

Often! I have discovered that drummers are, either, unbelievable, multi instrumentalists or even better showmen.

[johngaller]

Fifty years later almost, and Rick playing Stiff Competition still brings the goosebumps.
We work hard everyday of our lives.... 👍🎸🎵🏁✨🇺🇸😛🎉
Mad feels for Dave G. R.I.P. Taylor.

[bobopa]

I love watching Dave watch Taylor shine. You’d think there would be competitiveness, but they so clearly admire each other. Truly a friendship of souls.

RIP Taylor Hawkins. The world is better for you having lived.

[BryanSteacy]

RIP Taylor. A powerhouse with everything he did. He'll never be forgotten.

[chriskriskovic]

RIP Taylor. My favorite part of this is how he dressed the paper of Robin Zander.

[cindyimhoff]

Fantastic remake!!Love his white suit... RZ style🤘

[tinajaax]

Taylor… The most beautiful and talented man ever to have walked the planet… 😭💔🙏🏼😍😍😍

[vgo]

#RIPTaylorHawkins a true homage to Robin Zander & Cheap Trick down to the fricking suit like At Budokan. So great. Taylor was such a fanboy and a student of music.

[VinnyDrysdale]

Taylor Hawkins and the Foo Fighters showing Cheap Trick so well-deserved love. Taylor's love for great music is infectious. RIP, Taylor.

[fdrstan]

RIP to a legend, father, and friend to many.

[leehale]

These guys nailed it, Taylor showed why he was one of the best.

[keithgrillo]

What a great jam! RIP Taylor and godspeed to his family and band mates.

[mikeobrien]

Classic Foos change up. Dave goes on drums and Hawkins goes on vocals. RIP dude. You are a legend.🤟

[pauldickhaut]

This is the most formal attire I ever watched Taylor perform in.
RIP & Prayers to his, the Grohls, & the entire Foo family & fans around the globe & beyond

[robertw]

Thats a rock n roll song right there! RIP Taylor.

[SilverShion]

I'm still devastated.
I just saw it on Lollapalooza Chile a week ago !! And he looked perfectly fine !!
This feels unreal !!

[gordgrob]

I remember watching this the night it aired, and have it on a VHS tape. I know how much you loved these guys Dave, and trust me brother so did I. Thanks for posting this, he will be truly missed!