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Forbes honors Stephen W. Davis as a Best-In-State Wealth Advisor for 2022, ranked #16 inLos Angeles for High Net Worth
In today’s world, having a trusted relationship with a financial advisor who knows and understands you is invaluable—especially when that advisor lives and works where you do.
Clients know that Stephen goes above and beyond every day, bringing the global resources of the firm to address their needs and goals here in California.
It is this dedication that earns each client’s trust and confidence—and now this distinction. Please join us in extending our hearty congratulations, and we encourage you to reach out to discuss how we can help you pursue what’s important to you.
Stephen W. Davis, CIMA®
Managing Director–Wealth Management Senior Portfolio Manager
The Davis Group UBS Financial Services Inc.
3011 Townsgate Road, Suite 300 Westlake Village, CA 91361 805-367-3680
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Taylor Hawkins 1972-2022
GIVING OUR
HEARTS Taylor: Somehow you always made those who had the privilege TO THE of knowing you feel like Rock Stars. of knowing you feel like Rock Stars. Thank you for the energy you brought to this community. Thank you for the energy you brought to this community. HAWK You will be missed by us all. TAYLOR HAWKINS 1972 - 2022 You will be missed by us all. TAYLOR HAWKINS 1972 - 2022
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Story by Gracie Bellissimo Photos by Joe Bellissimo
3/28/22 4:46 PM
Occasionally in life you’ll meet someone who makes a lasting impression, their passion for life and the world around them inescapable and infectious. Taylor Hawkins was de nitely one of those people. In March of 2022, the world was rocked when they heard the news of his passing. I was out at dinner with my family when the news broke, and we all immediately were in tears. To say the least, our hearts were broken for Taylor and his loving family Alison, Shane, Annabelle and Everleigh. One on one, Taylor was a person who was larger than life. He embodied an energy that permeated a room and had a moving positive e ect on everyone around him. It was hard to ever nd him without a smile on his face, and I will never forget him zooming through the neighborhood on his bike, the goofy ways he interacted with his kids and friends, and the insane musical talent that he poured his heart into every day of his life.
I would imagine paying tribute to Taylor was as much a daunting responsibility as it was a “no brainer.” For decades he lived in the world of music, interwoven with others who loved him, reaching beyond rock and into an eclectic mix of genres. Many of these people, icons themselves came together for two concerts this past September to honor that spirit. ey performed tributes worthy of Taylor. e rst was in London, and seeing the clips from the Wembley Stadium show hit me with a powerful and bittersweet feeling. I prepared myself for an emotional evening knowing that I would be attending the Los Angeles tribute with my family a few weeks later.
As we approached e Forum, a venue considered hallowed ground in the world of Rock ‘n’ Roll, I found myself with an unfamiliar, sinking feeling in my stomach as I walked toward the entrance. A huge banner of Taylor’s smiling face was displayed alongside the silhouettes of hawks projected onto the exterior walls of the iconic building. I could feel myself holding back the tears at the sight of the hawks, knowing it would be a beautiful and cathartic night to both grieve and celebrate. We found our seats within the arena as we were greeted by some of our fellow neighbors from Hidden Hills who had also come to celebrate his life and legacy. e lights went down and the show opened when Violet Grohl took the stage and sang a moving rendition of Leonard Cohen’s “Hallelujah,” the rst dip on a very emotional rollercoaster that took attendees from sadness to exhilaration to amazement. It felt as if we were experiencing one of Taylor’s personal playlists in real time, with luminaries from Queen, Joan Jett, Elliot Easton, Josh Homme, Rush, and Def Leppard performing “Photograph” with Miley Cyrus. Generations of fans sang along, awash with an admiration for a shared love of music, all connected by the common denominator that could only be Taylor Hawkins.
Dave Grohl is the Foo Fighters founder and frontman, who served as the host throughout the show which lasted over six hours. Grohl was not only Taylor’s partner in the band, but was one of Taylor’s absolute best friends as they both had in common a wide-bear-hug passion for all music. As David held back the tears, he dedicated many heartfelt words to Taylor with messages overwhelmed with gratitude that so many had come to pay tribute.
The evening ended with an ended with an hour-plus-long hour-plus-long set from the Foo Fighters, at the end of which Shane Hawkins, Taylor’s eldest child and only son, joined the band to play drums for “My Hero” and “I’ll Stick Around.”
One of the most moving moments of the night was Brian May of Queen explaining how Alison, Taylor’s wife, had asked him to play “Love of My Life” because it was their song. e entire stadium lit up with attendee’s phone lights and lighters, creating a magical scene as Brian executed the song on his acoustic guitar. It was soul crushingly sad but simultaneously such a beautiful gesture. As the song ended, Alison and her daughters, Annabelle and Everleigh embraced in a minutes-long group hug onstage. As the family cried, much of the audience joined in chanting “Taylor Hawkins!” in unison to project love in support of those in attendance who were still mourning.
e evening ended with an hour-plus-long set from the Foo Fighters, at the end of which Shane Hawkins, Taylor’s eldest child and only son, joined the band to play drums for “My Hero” and “I’ll Stick Around.” Having known Shane for several years, I was astounded to watch him essentially grow up the moment he stepped into his father’s shoes and conquered the drum kit during those songs. He played prodigiously, nailing every key with his father’s intense energy and precision. My sisters and I were in total shock and couldn’t stop cheering him on, feeling immensely proud of our neighborhood friend as he showed the world his generational mastery of his instrument.
After midnight we led out of the arena with thousands of fans who were carrying Taylor’s energy with them. We were left with a lasting impression of his inescapable and infectious passion for life, music, his family and friends. Bittersweet to say the least in the context of such a wrenching loss for so many, particularly Taylor’s family, who will always bear the greatest weight of it all. I hope it was some consolation for them to be reminded of what they’ve always known… that there will always be that “extended” family in our neighborhood connected to them and memories will continue to orbit around Taylor Hawkins far beyond his lifetime. HH
