Gradually, Dave Grohl and the Foo Fighters are regaining continuity on stage. AP photo
Dave Grohl will appear as the fourth member of the James Gang, with Joe Walsh on vocals and guitar, drummer Jim Fox and bassist Dale Peters, marking the first time the band has played together in more than 15 years.
The show, called One last lapwas announced as part of Walsh’s annual VetsAid concert and the presence of the Foo Fighters frontman is another step in the comeback after the tragic death of his band’s drummer, Taylor Hawkins.
The show, which will take place on November 13 at the Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio, will also contain sets of Nine Inch Nails, Black Keys and Breeders. All proceeds will go directly to veteran charities.
This year’s line-up shines a spotlight on Ohio musicians: James Gang and NIN (both raised in Cleveland); Akron is the Black Keys, the Dayton ranchers and finally Grohl, born in Warren. Cleveland-born comedian Drew Carey will host the annual event for the third time.
“It all started in Ohio,” Walsh wrote in a statement. I picked up my first guitar as a kid in Columbus, it took me on a musical journey to Kent State, Cleveland and then out into the world …
Grohl plays the skins as his drummer, Taylor Hawkins, takes the lead at a Foo Fighters show. AFP photo
“It is now my great privilege and humility to once again share the stage with my original James Gang friends and this absolutely incredible group of Ohio rock legends like Trent Reznor and Nine Inch Nails, Black Keys, Breeders and Dave Grohl . I believe in Ohio and look forward to celebrating our musical heritage as we honor our veterans with VetsAid 2022“.
come back little by little
Grohl slowly returned to the stage after the tragic death of his bandmate, Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins. Hawkins died unexpectedly at the age of 50 during one of the band’s stops in Bogotá, Colombia earlier this year.
On June 25, Paul McCartney invited Dave Grohl and Bruce Springsteen to share his set in Glastonbury. AP photo
The most visible performance took place a few weeks ago, at the British festival of Glastonbury, as a special guest of Paul McCartneynext to another star Bruce Springsteen nothing less. At the former Nirvana, she introduced him as her “friend from the west coast of the United States”before interpreting together the Seguidilla formed by I saw her Standing There Y Band on the runby Ali.
The chief, a symbol of New Jersey, was introduced as “my friend from the east coast”. Then they performed together Glory days Y I want to be your man.
The historic recital concluded with a full orchestra, with Sir Paul, Grohl and Springsteen together on stage the endfrom the Abbey Road album.
Two tributes, in London and Los Angeles
The Foos and the Hawkins family recently announced two tribute shows to be held in London on September 3 and in Los Angeles on September 27. These events will include performances by the late drummer’s friends and influences:
Brian May and Roger Taylor of Queen, Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson of Rush, Josh Homme, leader of Queens of the Stone Age, Mark Ronson, Stewart Copeland of Police, Wolfgang Van Halen, Chris Chaney of Jane’s Addiction, veteran jazz-rock drummer Omar Hakim; Additionally, the Chevy Metal cover band will play on both shows.
Founded in 2017 by Walsh, VetsAid aims to raise money for veteran groups across the country. To date, the organization has raised funds with the help of performances by Keith Urban, Zac Brown, Gary Clark Jr., Don Henley, James Taylor, Chris Stapleton, Haim, Sheryl Crow, Doobie Brothers and ZZ Top, among others. .
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