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Foo Fighters’ Chris Shiflett Unveils New Single ‘Long, Long Year’
Foo Fighters’ guitarist Chris Shiflett has released his new single, “Long, Long Year,” from a forthcoming solo album. Shiflett’s latest solo album will arrive in 2023. A second single will be released in early September. His previous solo album, Hard Lessons, was released in 2019. [embedded content][embedded content] “Long, Long Year” is a reflection of a lost-love tale that took place during the desolate year of the COVID lockdown. Shiflett questions in the track’s first line, “Ya ever feel like we’ve been had? / Baby how’d it ever get this bad?” before admitting that his crush on her began in March 2020. “I spent a lot of time alone at my studio in L.A. during the first part of the lockdown just woodshedding tunes,” Shiflett said in a statement. “The line ‘It’s been a long, long yea...
Watch Toyah and Robert Fripp Enthusiastically Cover Foo Fighters’ ‘All My Life’
Every week, Toyah and Robert Fripp cover a new song during their Sunday Lunch video series, and today they took on Foo Fighters‘ 2002 hit “All My Life.” While the King Crimson founder strummed his acoustic guitar to the beat, Toyah sang — all while squirting different colors of paint on her gold-leaf covered chest. This fall, Fripp plans to embark on a speaking tour with his manager David Singleton. Get more info about that here and see him and Toyah cover the Foos below. [embedded content][embedded content] Last night, Dave Grohl made his first public appearance onstage since Taylor Hawkins’ death when he and Bruce Springsteen accompanied Paul McCartney during his headlining Glastonbury set. Grohl helped Macca put a garage rock spin on The Beatles’ “I Saw Her Standing There” and Wings’ “B...
Led Zeppelin, Nirvana Members Join Taylor Hawkins Tribute Show Lineups
A host of high-profile names have been added to the lineup for two upcoming Taylor Hawkins tribute concerts, which, as previously reported, will take place Sept. 3 at London’s Wembley Stadium and Sept. 27 at Los Angeles’ KIA Forum. Tickets for both shows are on sale now. Led Zeppelin’s John Paul Jones, Nirvana’s Krist Novoselic, Foo Fighters producer Greg Kurstin and veteran rock guitarist Alain Johannes will appear at both shows, while 12-year-old drumming sensation Nandi Bushell, Chic’s Nile Rodgers and Chris Rock will take the stage in London only. Pink, LeAnn Rimes and Heart’s Nancy Wilson have joined the bill for the Los Angeles show. These artists round out lineups featuring Rush’s Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson, Queen’s Brian May and Roger Taylor, Queens Of The Stone Age’s Josh Homme an...
Led Zeppelin, Nirvana Members Join Taylor Hawkins Tribute Show Lineups
A host of high-profile names have been added to the lineup for two upcoming Taylor Hawkins tribute concerts, which, as previously reported, will take place Sept. 3 at London’s Wembley Stadium and Sept. 27 at Los Angeles’ KIA Forum. Tickets for both shows are on sale now. Led Zeppelin’s John Paul Jones, Nirvana’s Krist Novoselic, Foo Fighters producer Greg Kurstin and veteran rock guitarist Alain Johannes will appear at both shows, while 12-year-old drumming sensation Nandi Bushell, Chic’s Nile Rodgers and Chris Rock will take the stage in London only. Pink, LeAnn Rimes and Heart’s Nancy Wilson have joined the bill for the Los Angeles show. These artists round out lineups featuring Rush’s Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson, Queen’s Brian May and Roger Taylor, Queens Of The Stone Age’s Josh Homme an...
Alanis Morissette, Miley Cyrus, Joan Jett Set for Taylor Hawkins L.A. Tribute Concert
Hours after unveiling the star-packed lineup for a Taylor Hawkins tribute concert on Sept. 3 at London’s Wembley Stadium, Foo Fighters have revealed the guest artists for a second Hawkins celebration on Sept. 27 at the KIA Forum in Los Angeles. Tickets for both shows go on sale Friday (June 17) at 9 a.m. local time. Many of the same London performers will be on hand in Los Angeles, including Rush’s Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson, Queen’s Brian May and Roger Taylor, Queens Of The Stone Age’s Josh Homme and The Police’s Stewart Copeland. Exclusive to the L.A. tribute are Alanis Morissette, with whom Hawkins worked during her massive Jagged Little Pill tour, Miley Cyrus, Joan Jett, Kiss bassist Gene Simmons, Motley Crue’s Nikki Sixx, Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith and Rage Aga...
Members of Queen, Rush, The Police Set for London Taylor Hawkins Tribute
The first performers have been announced for the upcoming Taylor Hawkins tribute concert in London, and they include some of the most celebrated rock stars of all time — who also happen to be some of Hawkins’ closest friends. Queen’s Brian May and Roger Taylor, Rush’s Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson, The Police’s drummer Stewart Copeland, Pretenders leader Chrissie Hynde, Oasis vocalist Liam Gallagher, Queens Of The Stone Age’s Josh Homme, Supergrass and Mark Ronson are on the bill for the September 3 show at Wembley Stadium. Comedian Dave Chappelle, who stunned a sold-out crowd at New York’s Madison Square Garden last summer when he joined the Foos to sing Radiohead’s “Creep,” is listed as a special guest. Jane’s Addiction’s Chris Chaney, David Bowie drummer Omar Hakim, Queen touring member Ru...
Watch 1,000 Musicians Play ‘My Hero’ in Mesmerizing Tribute to Taylor Hawkins
When a band loses a drummer like Taylor Hawkins — whose intensely physical style of playing was essential to the band’s sound — it’s hard to put into words what’s lost. With lead singers, you lose the words. With guitarists, the riffs. But with a drummer, the loss is like losing gravity altogether. That’s why Rockin1000’s recent performance at the Stade de France is the closest to portraying the magnitude of Hawkins’ musicianship, his contribution to the Foo Fighters, and how deeply he is missed by fans around the world. [embedded content][embedded content] At the event last Saturday, 1,000 drummers from all over the world, came together onstage to perform the Foo Fighters’ song, “My Hero.” The result is powerful and heartrending. At this point, it’s also the most appropriate tribute we’ve...
Watch Sammy Hagar and the Circle Honor Taylor Hawkins With ‘My Hero’ Cover
For the first time in ages, there were festivals all over the country. New Orleans Jazz Fest, Shaky Knees and Memphis’ Beale Street Music Festival. Foo Fighters were slated to headline Saturday night in Memphis and Sunday in New Orleans. but were replaced by Sammy Hagar and the Circle and Red Hot Chili Peppers, respectively. In memory of the late Taylor Hawkins, Hagar and his band covered “My Hero.” In a post on Instagram, Hagar explained how it all came together and explained the band’s initial apprehension about replacing the Foos. When we were asked by the promoter to fill in for the Foo Fighters at the Beale Street Music Festival, my first reaction was ‘No fucking way!’ We discussed it as a band, & we came up with ‘Why not! Let’s just go play music and you’re at a big ass Circle pa...
Foo Fighters Sweep Grammy Rock Categories
Foo Fighters swept the Grammy rock categories tonight (April 3) during the pre-show Premiere Ceremony at Las Vegas’ MGM Grand Conference Marquee Ballroom. The group, whose drummer Taylor Hawkins died suddenly last week in Colombia, won best rock album for Medicine at Midnight, best rock song for “Waiting on a War” and best rock performance for “Making a Fire.” As expected, no band members were on hand to accept their trophies, having announced last week that they were canceling all future performances in the wake of Hawkins’ death. A tribute to the late drummer will be held tonight during the Grammys telecast, which airs live on CBS beginning at 8 pm ET. Medicine at Midnight will seemingly include some of Hawkins’ final recordings with the Foos. It debuted at No. 1 on Billboard’s Top Rock ...
Foo Fighters Won’t Play at the Grammys
Foo Fighters have canceled their performance at this weekend’s Grammy Awards following the death of drummer Taylor Hawkins, SPIN has learned. A few weeks ago, the Foos were added to the lineup along with Nas, H.E.R., Jon Batiste and Chris Stapleton. The ceremony takes place on Sunday in Las Vegas. The Foos are nominated for three awards, including Best Rock Album. According to Variety, the Grammys are planning a tribute to the late drummer, who died last Friday at the age of 50. Earlier this week, Foo Fighters canceled all of their upcoming tour dates. “We’re sorry for and share in the disappointment that we won’t be seeing one another as planned,” the band said in a statement. “Instead, let’s take this time to grieve, to heal, to pull our loved ones close, and to appreciate all the m...
Foo Fighters Cancel All Upcoming Tour Dates
Foo Fighters have canceled all upcoming tour dates. The news comes four days after drummer Taylor Hawkins died in Bogota, Colombia ahead of the band’s appearance at the Estéreo Picnic Festival. Here’s the statement in full. It is with great sadness that Foo Fighters confirm the cancellation of all upcoming tour dates in light of the staggering loss of our brother Taylor Hawkins. We’re sorry for and share in the disappointment that we won’t be seeing one another as planned. Instead, let’s take this time to grieve, to heal, to pull our loved ones close, and to appreciate all the music and memories we’ve made together. With Love, Foo Fighters There’s been an outpouring of support for the band following the news of Hawkins’ death. Tributes from across the music community have been shared ...
Watch Footage From Taylor Hawkins’ Final Show With Foo Fighters
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