Dave Navarro has a completed album with Taylor Hawkins, but feels it “might be a little too soon” to release it
Guitarist Dave Navarro is holding on to a completed album from NHC, his band featuring the late Taylor Hawkins, as he feels it is still “too soon” to release it.
NHC consisted of Navarro, his fellow Jane’s Addiction bandmate Chris Chaney, and Hawkins. The trio began releasing music in 2021, with singles Feed The Cruel and Better Move On. Though the outfit did put out an EP, Intakes & Outtakes in February 2022, Hawkins sadly passed away before they could put out a full-length release.
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In an interview with Rolling Stone however, Navarro has confirmed that a record was indeed made. “We have a completed mastered album, but this might be a little soon [to release],” he begins.
“I don’t really know where that stands, but I’ll tell you that I really believe that it deserves to come out, because that record to me, really showcased what a brilliant all-around musician Taylor was, because he wrote most of the songs, played the drums and sang them.
“His overall musicianship, I think, really deserves to be known and highlighted… so I really hope it sees the light of day. But yeah, that was one of the most happy experiences of my life making that record with him, and just obviously, I haven’t been able to listen to it since.”
Hawkins passed away in March 2022 amid touring with the Foo Fighters. His loss completely shook the industry, with his Foo Fighters band mates and family later honouring the iconic drummer with two tribute concerts held in the US and the UK.
Hawkins’ death impacted Navarro so deeply that he struggled to pick up his guitar for an entire year after. “I didn’t pick up the guitar for about a year,” he told Guitar World. “He was such an inspiring artist – not only was he a phenomenal drummer, he was an amazing songwriter and lyricist… just one of those humans that everybody loved.”
He added, “After losing Taylor I didn’t play for a long time. Then, about a year into it, I picked up the guitar, started playing some cover songs, and just kind of got used to the instrument in my hand again.”
Navarro is currently on the road with Jane’s Addiction. You can view their full list of tour dates now.
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