The post you shared sounds dramatic and inspiring, but parts of it are misleading or exaggerated. Here’s what’s actually known right now
Foo Fighters did announce a major tour
The rock band Foo Fighters announced a global run called the “Take Cover Tour.”
- It started January 10, 2026 in León, Mexico.
- It’s planned to run through January 2027 with shows in North America, Europe, South America, and Oceania. (Wikipedia)
The tour comes alongside their upcoming album Your Favorite Toy, scheduled for release April 24, 2026. (Wikipedia)
The band is still led by frontman Dave Groh
The official touring drummer for the 2026 tour is Ilan Rubin, not Taylor Hawkins’ son. (Wikipedia)
He stepped in after Josh Freese left the band.
The drummer you’re referring to is Shane Hawkins (sometimes mistakenly called Oliver). He is the son of the late Taylor Hawkins.
Shane has played drums at special events honoring his father—for example performing “My Hero” with the band at tribute concerts and other shows. (The Washington Post)
Those performances were powerful tributes, but he hasn’t officially joined Foo Fighters as their touring drummer.
Foo Fighters are touring the world in 2026–2027.
- Their current drummer is Ilan Rubin.
- Shane Hawkins occasionally performs tributes to his father, but he’s not the band’s full-time drummer.
If you want, I can also show you the moment Shane Hawkins played “My Hero” with Foo Fighters — one of the most emotional rock performances ever. 🎥🥁
