Foo Fighters to play two Taylor Hawkins tribute shows

Discussion in 'Music Corner' started by autumn daze, Jun 8, 2022.

  1. autumn daze

    autumn daze I really don't belong here Thread Starter

    Location:
    Milton Keynes, UK
    Announced earlier today the Foo Fighters will perform two tribute shows to Taylor in London and LA this September.

    News - Foo Fighters
     
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  2. blair207

    blair207 Forum Resident

    Location:
    Fife, Scotland
    Is anyone else hoping to go?
     
  3. GLUDFSSR

    GLUDFSSR Senior Member

    Location:
    Los Angeles, CA
    This looks great, like the artists appearing. Wish Liam Gallagher was performing at the LA show as well.
    Trying for tickets tomorrow
     
  4. JohnJ

    JohnJ Forum Resident

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    London
    Given everyone who bought tickets to 2 London gigs, one Manchester and one in Glasgow (I think) has access to the presale. That’s circa 200,000 ticket holders trying to get tickets tomorrow for the presale.

    hmmmmm.

    that’s but going to be easy! But will give it a go.
     
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  5. JohnJ

    JohnJ Forum Resident

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    London
    you get Miley Cyrus instead :D
     
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  6. GLUDFSSR

    GLUDFSSR Senior Member

    Location:
    Los Angeles, CA
    And Gene Simmons
     
  7. Elliottmarx

    Elliottmarx Always in the mood for Burt Bacharach

    Location:
    Los Angeles
    Not going to be easy, but I will give it the ol' college try.
    Foo Fighters were the first two shows I saw after lockdown.
    Vax Live, and that Canyon Club show. I had tickets for the Banc of California show.
    Saw them at the premier of Studio 666 less than a month before Taylor died. They just happened to be at the suburban movie theater where I was watching the film.

    It would mean a lot to me to score a ticket.
    Let's see how this goes.
     
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  8. twicks

    twicks Forum Resident

    Location:
    Detroit
    Two tribute shows for Taylor Hawkins seems a bit much. I know he was a well-liked guy but even Freddie Mercury, George Harrison, etc. only got one of these each.
     
  9. JohnJ

    JohnJ Forum Resident

    Location:
    London
    they are massive in the UK, and credit the UK with elevating them to the level they reached. First arena, first stadium etc (might not have the exact details correctly. So it s big weird to be playing here.

    then obviously he lived in LA, and is American - so a gig in LA makes sense.

    So not too much at all - it will be massively difficult to get tickets. That’s in itself shows it’s not too much.
     
  10. HotelYorba101

    HotelYorba101 Senior Member

    Location:
    California
    I don't think there is a quantification of how many tribute shows are right for each person as if it is a competition - just simply they decided on one in his living area of LA, and one at a UK venue that meant a lot to Taylor and the Foos :)

    Especially in 2022, while not nearly as locked down as 2020/2021, there are still plenty of travel related issues regarding the pandemic we are in, so I also see it as them wanting to give a bit more leeway to that as well
     
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  11. 9 Volt

    9 Volt That cat's something I can't explain

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    I’ll trade you Miley Cyrus, Gene Simmons, Joan Jett and Nikki Sixx for Liam Gallagher. Please!
     
  12. planetexpress

    planetexpress Searchin' for light in the darkness of insanity.

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    Chicago
    The Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concerts will benefit charities in both the UK and the US chosen by the Hawkins family. Beneficiaries and further details will be announced shortly.

     
  13. JohnJ

    JohnJ Forum Resident

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    London
    I know I can be a cynic, but blimey.
     
  14. nodeerforamonth

    nodeerforamonth Consistently misunderstood

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    San Diego,CA USA
    Someone needs a hug. And some professional help.
     
  15. apple-richard

    apple-richard *Overnight Sensation*

    Agree.

    Some aren't happy unless they're whining.

    Wish I could go. He was a beloved figure and deserves a proper sendoff.
     
  16. Juan Hitwonder

    Juan Hitwonder Forum Resident

    Location:
    NYC
    Please, people, please!

    You're only foo fighting because your hearts are foo broken.
     
  17. HotelYorba101

    HotelYorba101 Senior Member

    Location:
    California
    I don't think a single rational person would argue this based on what we know though, imo
     
  18. shakesomeaction

    shakesomeaction ‘s what i need

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    You’re right. It’s not like the Foo Fighters have been some corporate juggernaut churning out mediocre crap for the masses for the last 25 years or anything.
     
  19. nodeerforamonth

    nodeerforamonth Consistently misunderstood

    Location:
    San Diego,CA USA
    Why are you even here if you don't like them? Life is short. Don't waste your time.
     
  20. HotelYorba101

    HotelYorba101 Senior Member

    Location:
    California
    All due respect, we don't need this type of thing in this particular thread. Let's keep the vibes good and negativity out :) thanks in advance
     
  21. JohnJ

    JohnJ Forum Resident

    Location:
    London
    I got seats for the London gig on the presale. Not ideal, at the back.

    I’ll try again tomorrow for standing.
     
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  22. Alternative4

    Alternative4 One of These Days I'll Get an Early Night

    Location:
    New Zealand
    This will be a good show. Geddy and Alex together again proves that.
     
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  23. Ragged Glory

    Ragged Glory Forum Resident

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    Actual 'lol' at the chap who claimed it was all a cash grab then, when faced with evidence to the contrary, just hand-waved it away to stick to the narrative taking place entirely in his head. Outstanding.

    Anyway, despite Ticketmaster being an absolute shambles as usual, I managed to get seats for the London show this morning. Expecting a great show, given the exceptional line up. Just a shame it isn't taking place under different circumstances.
     
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  24. That person won't last long here doing that sort of thing. The Gorts will catch up with them eventually.
     
  25. Neonbeam

    Neonbeam All Art Was Once Contemporary

    Location:
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    Has the thought ever occurred that they are actually doing this for the people? But that kind of negativity and cynicism says a lot about the people who are posting it. These are your thoughts and chips on the shoulder. Not Grohls.

    :unhunh:
     
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