Last night Roger and Brian performed for their late, great friend Taylor Hawkins at the second and final tribute show in his honour, this time in his hometown of Los Angeles at an emotionally charged and sold-out Kia Forum.
They were joined by the Foo Fighters, Rufus Taylor, Pink and Justin Hawkins, and ripped through the following set, before Brian and the audience sang ‘Love Of My Life’ at the request of Taylor’s wife, Alison.
We Will Rock You (Slow and Fast Version) – with Justin Hawkins
I’m in Love With My Car – Roger on vocals, Rufus Taylor on drums
Under Pressure – with Justin Hawkins and Roger on vocals
Somebody to Love – with Pink
Love of My Life – Brian May [At the request of Taylors widow, Alison, later joining hin on stage, with her children]
THE KIA FORUM
Brian May – love of my – life – Taylor Hawkins tribute show
– https://youtu.be/ua58GsIfcnM
REPORTS:
BBC – Pink, Queen and Alanis Morissette honour Taylor Hawkins in Los Angeles tribute concert
LA Times – Dave Chappelle sings Radiohead, plus everything else that happened at the Taylor Hawkins tribute
NME – Check out the full 53-song setlist from the Los Angeles Taylor Hawkins tribute concert
Classic Rock Magazine – Here’s every song and special guest appearance from the Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert in Los Angeles
USA Today – Taylor Hawkins LA tribute concert ‘rocks harder’ than the first with Miley Cyrus, Pink