OUR GUEST EDITOR TALKS ALL THINGS FOO AND MEDICINE AT MIDNIGHT WITH THE DARKNESS'S RUFUS TAYLOR TAYLOR HAWKINS
“Rufus has always been like my little brother – even though he is much taller than me now! – and I’m so proud that I’ve been able to play a part in his musical journey. I remember sitting him on my drum riser when he was about 12 – when the Foo Fighters headlined Reading for the first time in 2002 – and it was like we’d come full circle when we headlined again in 2012 and were able to invite Rufus to join us on stage to play drums on ‘Tie Your Mother Down’, while I took over vocals.
“Like his dad, Roger Taylor from Queen, Rufus has a real presence on the drums – you know he’s there, and he’s doing so much more than just keeping time. He plays for the song, and there’s stuff he can do now that I can’t – but he has the benefit of youth on his side!
“I’m so happy that he has found his home in The Darkness, and to see him develop as a musician in his own right and play such a big part in how that band writes and makes music is awesome. Like all of the drummers I have chosen to interview for Rhythm, Rufus has put the work in, and he understands that, ultimately, that is the cornerstone for any successful musician. I couldn’t be prouder, and I thought it would be fun to get him to ask the questions this time as we chat about all things Foo and our new record, Medicine At Midnight…”
Rufus Taylor: “Congratulations on the new record, Medicine At Midnight – it’s certainly a
