Miley Cyrus shares voicemail from Taylor Hawkins urging her to sing Def Leppard's 'Photograph'
"You could kill that one"
Last updated 30th Sep 2022
After performing ‘Photograph’ with Def Leppard at the Los Angles Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert on Tuesday night (27th September), Miley Cyrus has shared a highly poignant old voicemail from Taylor Hawkins.
In the short voice message, the late-great Taylor Hawkins tells Miley: “What’s up Miley, it’s Taylor. I heard you were moving.
“What a minute… I’m listening to ‘Photograph’ by Def Leppard. You could kill that one. Make sure you learn that!”
Alongside the audio clip, Miley wrote: "A personal request from the legend himself. #TaylorHawkins my friend, my idol…. My neighbor.
“Growing up on a farm I never could see the light of another house nearby, but living by Taylor for the years that I did out in LA were some of the most fun times of my life.”
She added: “I miss Taylor so much like everybody else. It was such an honor to celebrate him last night and perform w @DefLeppard. So lucky to have known him not just as a superstar but to have spent time watching him just be a dad and a husband!”
Miley also shared a clip of the opening minute of her performance with Def Leppard, and wrote: “Last night was the most special way to remember the MOST special person! @foofighters forever.”
You can check out fan-filmed footage here too:
Miley Cyrus was one of dozens of guest performers at the Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert in California.
Showcasing her truly phenomenal vocals, Pink performed Heart's ‘Barracuda’ with Nancy Wilson and Foo Fighters, ‘Somebody To Love’ with Queen, and ‘The Pretender’ with the Foos.
After stealing the show with Foo Fighters at Wembley, Taylor Hawkins’ son Shane joined Dave Grohl and co. on stage in LA again to perform drums on ‘My Hero’ and ‘I’ll Stick Around.’
Other guest artists last night who didn’t appear in London included Joan Jett, Mötley Crüe, Tool’s Danny Carey, Alanis Morissette, Sebastian Bach, Black Sabbath’s Geezer Butler, The Pretty Reckless’ Taylor Momsen, Nirvana’s Kirst Novoselic, Dave Chappelle, and Soundgarden’s Kim Thayil and Matt Cameron.
50 incredible photos of the Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert in Los Angeles:
Pink with Queen at the Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert in Los Angeles
The Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert at the Kia Forum in California on 27th September 2022.
Pink with Queen at the Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert in Los Angeles
The Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert at the Kia Forum in California on 27th September 2022.
Wolfgang Van Halen and Justin Hawkins at the Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert in Los Angeles
The Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert at the Kia Forum in California on 27th September 2022.
Wolfgang Van Halen and Justin Hawkins at the Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert in Los Angeles
The Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert at the Kia Forum in California on 27th September 2022.
Wolfgang Van Halen and Justin Hawkins at the Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert in Los Angeles
The Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert at the Kia Forum in California on 27th September 2022.
Stewart Copeland at the Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert in Los Angeles
The Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert at the Kia Forum in California on 27th September 2022.
Soundgarden with Taylor Momsen and Krist Novolselic at the Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert in Los Angeles
The Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert at the Kia Forum in California on 27th September 2022.
Soundgarden with Taylor Momsen and Krist Novolselic at the Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert in Los Angeles
The Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert at the Kia Forum in California on 27th September 2022.
Soundgarden with Taylor Momsen and Krist Novolselic at the Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert in Los Angeles
The Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert at the Kia Forum in California on 27th September 2022.
Soundgarden with Taylor Momsen and Krist Novolselic at the Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert in Los Angeles
The Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert at the Kia Forum in California on 27th September 2022.
Alanis Morissette at the Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert in Los Angeles
The Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert at the Kia Forum in California on 27th September 2022.
Alanis Morissette at the Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert in Los Angeles
The Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert at the Kia Forum in California on 27th September 2022.
Alanis Morissette at the Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert in Los Angeles
The Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert at the Kia Forum in California on 27th September 2022.
Chad Smith with Rush at the Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert in Los Angeles
The Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert at the Kia Forum in California on 27th September 2022.
Chad Smith with Foo Fighters at the Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert in Los Angeles
The Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert at the Kia Forum in California on 27th September 2022.
Def Leppard with Miley Cyrus at the Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert in Los Angeles
The Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert at the Kia Forum in California on 27th September 2022.
Def Leppard with Miley Cyrus at the Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert in Los Angeles
The Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert at the Kia Forum in California on 27th September 2022.
Def Leppard with Miley Cyrus at the Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert in Los Angeles
The Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert at the Kia Forum in California on 27th September 2022.
Def Leppard with Miley Cyrus at the Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert in Los Angeles
The Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert at the Kia Forum in California on 27th September 2022.
Justin Hawkins at the Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert in Los Angeles
The Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert at the Kia Forum in California on 27th September 2022.
Justin Hawkins at the Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert in Los Angeles
The Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert at the Kia Forum in California on 27th September 2022.
Jack Black at the Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert in Los Angeles
The Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert at the Kia Forum in California on 27th September 2022.
James Gang at the Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert in Los Angeles
The Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert at the Kia Forum in California on 27th September 2022.
Joan Jett at the Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert in Los Angeles
The Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert at the Kia Forum in California on 27th September 2022.
Joan Jett at the Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert in Los Angeles
The Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert at the Kia Forum in California on 27th September 2022.
John Paul Jones at the Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert in Los Angeles
The Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert at the Kia Forum in California on 27th September 2022.
Them Crooked Vultures at the Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert in Los Angeles
The Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert at the Kia Forum in California on 27th September 2022.
Brad Wilk at the Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert in Los Angeles
The Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert at the Kia Forum in California on 27th September 2022.
Brad Wilk at the Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert in Los Angeles
The Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert at the Kia Forum in California on 27th September 2022.
Josh Freese at the Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert in Los Angeles
The Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert at the Kia Forum in California on 27th September 2022.
Kesha at the Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert in Los Angeles
The Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert at the Kia Forum in California on 27th September 2022.
Elliot Easton
The Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert at the Kia Forum in California on 27th September 2022.
Mark Ronson at the Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert in Los Angeles
The Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert at the Kia Forum in California on 27th September 2022.
Mötley Crüe at the Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert in Los Angeles
The Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert at the Kia Forum in California on 27th September 2022.
Mötley Crüe at the Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert in Los Angeles
The Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert at the Kia Forum in California on 27th September 2022.
Mötley Crüe at the Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert in Los Angeles
The Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert at the Kia Forum in California on 27th September 2022.
Nancy Wilson with Pink at the Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert in Los Angeles
The Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert at the Kia Forum in California on 27th September 2022.
Nancy Wilson with Pink at the Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert in Los Angeles
The Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert at the Kia Forum in California on 27th September 2022.
Nancy Wilson with Pink at the Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert in Los Angeles
The Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert at the Kia Forum in California on 27th September 2022.
Omar Hakim at the Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert in Los Angeles
The Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert at the Kia Forum in California on 27th September 2022.
Pat Wilson at the Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert in Los Angeles
The Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert at the Kia Forum in California on 27th September 2022.
Rufus Taylor at the Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert in Los Angeles
The Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert at the Kia Forum in California on 27th September 2022.
Rush’s Geddy Lee at the Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert in Los Angeles
The Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert at the Kia Forum in California on 27th September 2022.
Rush’s Geddy Lee at the Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert in Los Angeles
The Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert at the Kia Forum in California on 27th September 2022.
Matt Cameron at the Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert in Los Angeles
The Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert at the Kia Forum in California on 27th September 2022.
Chevy Metal at the Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert in Los Angeles
The Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert at the Kia Forum in California on 27th September 2022.
Chevy Metal at the Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert in Los Angeles
The Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert at the Kia Forum in California on 27th September 2022.
Foo Fighters at the Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert in Los Angeles
The Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert at the Kia Forum in California on 27th September 2022.
Foo Fighters at the Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert in Los Angeles
The Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert at the Kia Forum in California on 27th September 2022.
The final bow at the Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert in Los Angeles
The Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert at the Kia Forum in California on 27th September 2022.