If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. Lollapalooza‘s historic performance archive is the main character in the forthcoming documentary series Lolla: The Story of Lollapalooza. The first trailer for the three-part docuseries, premiering May 21 …
Read More »Dave Grohl Almost Dedicated a Doja Cat Song to Josh Homme, But Decided to Write Him One Instead
When a friend calls, Dave Grohl answers. And when that particular friend is Josh Homme, calling to ask him to make an appearance at the Josh Homme & Friends benefit concert, the Foo Fighters frontman jumped straight into rehearsal mode. Grohl’s process started with pulling up the lyrics to Doja …
Read More »Dave Grohl Rips Through a Roaring Cover of Paul McCartney's Bond Theme 'Live and Let Die'
Dave Grohl paid tribute to his one-time Nirvana bandmate Paul McCartney (technically, it’s true!) with a rendition of “Live and Let Die” at the Love Rocks NYC benefit concert Thursday night, March 7. The Foo Fighters frontman gave a characteristically full-throated performance of McCartney’s hit 1973 James Bond theme song. …
Read More »Foo Fighters to Perform at Power to the Patients Concert in Washington, D.C.
Foo Fighters are heading to Washington, D.C. for a one-night-only show on March 5 to advocate for healthcare price transparency. Fat Joe and Chuck D will also be in attendance. The private event is hosted by Power to the Patients, a nonprofit dedicated to creating “a more affordable, accessible, and …
Read More »Watch Jack Black Join Foo Fighters to Cover AC/DC's 'Big Balls' in New Zealand
Foo Fighters resumed their tour of Australia and New Zealand Saturday following a monthlong break, and as they have done a handful of times on the trek, the band delivered a cover of AC/DC’s “Big Balls.” This time, however, they were joined by Jack Black for the saucy Dirty Deeds …
Read More »Rolling Stones, Foo Fighters, Chris Stapleton Lead 2024 New Orleans Jazz Fest
The Rolling Stones, Foo Fighters, Chris Stapleton, Neil Young & Crazy Horse, the Killers, and Bonnie Raitt highlight the 2024 Jazz Fest lineup as the venerated festival returns to New Orleans from April 25 to May 5. Vampire Weekend, Queen Latifah, Heart, Bomba Estéreo, Anderson .Paak & The Free Nationals, …
Read More »Dave Grohl Talks 'The Teacher,' Foo Fighters' Epic Ode to His Late Mother, on 'Song Exploder'
Dave Grohl goes in-depth about the Foo Fighters track “The Teacher,” which he penned as a tribute to his late mother Virginia, on the latest episode of the Song Exploder podcast. Virginia Grohl, a longtime teacher, died in August 2022, about five months after the death of Taylor Hawkins; Foo …
Read More »Dave Grohl Almost Played on Boygenius' Album but He 'Slept Through' the Session
Once upon a time, Dave Grohl hit snooze instead of joining boygenius in the studio. Phoebe Bridgers (and her bandmates) recently spoke to NME and revealed that the Foo Fighters frontman and the trio had a “missed connection” when they were making The Record. “There was this missed connection where …
Read More »Foo Fighters, Weezer, Noah Kahan Lead 2024 Shaky Knees Fest
Shaky Knees in Atlanta is getting in early on the hype for next year’s festival season, announcing Foo Fighters, Weezer, and Noah Kahan as headliners for 2024. The three-day event will take place May 3 through 5 at Central Park in downtown Atlanta. The lineup leans heavily on rock and …
Read More »H.E.R. Releases 'The Glass' Cover From Foo Fighters Split Single
H.E.R’s magnetic take on the Foo Fighters single “The Glass” was first previewed when she joined the band on Saturday Night Live in October. Following the performance, the singer and songwriter laid the track down on her own in the studio. Today, H.E.R.‘s solo rendition of “The Glass” is available …
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