Are the Foo Fighters good live?

Chuck in numerous extended jams, lengthy solos, classic covers (with Grohl taking pride of place behind the drum kit), and then pair it with a bunch of musicians who want to deliver nothing but the best live experience ever, and it's clear that the Foo Fighters are one band you need to see at least once in your life.
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How long do Foo Fighters concerts last?

How long are Foo Fighters concerts? Most concerts last about 2-3 hours but can run shorter or longer depending on the artist, opening acts, encore, etc. Foo Fighters concerts typically last 2 hours.
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Who is opening act for Foo Fighters?

The opening act, The Struts, were also very great and played their hearts out. If you never been to a concert or never seen the Foo Fighters live, then you need to make sure you get out of your way to see these guys!
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Are Foo Fighters broken up?

Grohl is now the frontman and has lost his drummer, a situation that in the past would spell the immediate end of the band. When Led Zeppelin drummer John Bonham died in 1980, lead singer Robert Plant refused to continue performing with the band's moniker. Now, bands rarely expire after a member dies.
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Why did Foo Fighters drummer quit?

The reason for him leaving the Foo Fighters was Dave Grohl's perfectionism. William was Foo Fighters' session and touring drummer. On his last session, he did 96 takes of only one song. After that, William kept touring with the band but decided to stop doing sessions.
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Foo Fighters - My Hero (Live At Wembley Stadium, 2008)



Did Dave Grohl and Taylor Hawkins ever fight?

They knew they were brothers from another mother before playing music together. Still, brothers tend to fight, and boy did Hawkins and Grohl. They had a pretty bad argument in 2002 that ended with Hawkins quitting… for a brief moment.
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How rich is Dave Grohl?

What is Dave Grohl's net worth? Dave Grohl is an American rock musician, singer, songwriter, and director who has a net worth of $320 million dollars. He is best known as the front man and guitarist of the Foo Fighters and as the former drummer of Nirvana.
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Who will replace Foo Fighters?

Muse are set to replace Foo Fighters at this year's Aftershock Festival. The change to the line-up follows on from news that Foo Fighters cancelled all their live commitments following the death of drummer Taylor Hawkins.
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How did Dave Grohl meet Taylor Hawkins?

The rockers first became friendly in the mid-'90s, and Hawkins first met the band while he was on the road with Alanis Morissette as her touring drummer. When Hawkins heard on the radio that the group's original drummer had left Foo Fighters, he called up Grohl to plead his case.
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How rich is Taylor Hawkins?

Taylor Hawkins was an American musician who had a net worth of $40 million dollars at the time of his death in March 2022. Tragically, Taylor died on March 25, 2022 at the age of 50.
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How much do the Foo Fighters make per concert?

The Foos dominantly stand out as the top-earning act, grossing well over $1 million per show.
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What was the Foo Fighters biggest concert?

Legendary concert of Foo Fighters tour at the Wembley Arena in London. The show, which took place in June 2008, was completely sold out in 24 hours, leaving the mark of one of the biggest concerts of the band at all times, as well as one of the biggest shows that have gone through the Wembley Arena.
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Will Foo Fighters cancel their tour 2022?

After the shocking death of drummer Taylor Hawkins, Foo Fighters have announced the cancellation of all their scheduled 2022 concerts, including their highly anticipated headlining festival appearance at DWP's Welcome To Rockville.
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Who is opening for Foo Fighters in St Louis?

The band Radkey from St. Joseph, Missouri will support the band on their six-date tour. More shows are expected to be announced. Citi cardmembers will have access to presale tickets starting Tuesday, June 1.
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What did Alanis Morissette say about Taylor Hawkins?

Alanis Morissette is one of the reasons why Taylor Hawkins was a drummer. He said he would have been delivering pizzas if it wasn't for her. She was the first person who gave him a break in the music world.
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Are Dave Grohl and Chris Shiflett friends?

The Magic Of Foo Fighters: "Dave Grohl Can Make 80,000 People Feel Like They're His Best Friend" Foo Fighters guitarist Chris Shiflett unlocks the magic of Dave Grohl.
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Whats the meaning of Foo?

Foo definition

(slang) Fool, foolish person.
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Who is replacing Foo Fighters at Aftershock 2022?

Danny Wimmer Presents revealed on Thursday (May 26) that Muse will be replacing Foo Fighters as the Sunday headliner for Aftershock. The Grammy Award winning band will be joining fellow headliners Slipknot, KISS and My Chemical Romance.
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What is going to happen to the Foo Fighters?

The Foo Fighters recently announced the cancellation of their remaining 2022 tour dates to grieve the loss of drummer Taylor Hawkins, who passed away unexpectedly last month.
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Who is the richest Foo Fighter?

The Foo Fighters Rich List
  • Dave Grohl – $320 Million.
  • Taylor Hawkins (drums) – $50 Million.
  • Nate Mendel (bass) – $50 Million.
  • Pat Smear (guitar) – $25 Million.
  • Chris Shiflett (lead guitar) – $45 Million.
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