Dave Grohl - Audio Biography

Dave Grohl's Surprise London Gig Fuels Glastonbury Rumors Amid Foo Fighters' Shakeup


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Dave Grohl made headlines this week with a buzzy surprise appearance in London, joining Kim Deal from The Breeders and former Pixies bassist onstage at the Roundhouse on June twentieth. According to Consequence, the two performed the Pixies classic Gigantic, a number they have tackled together several times in the past few years. Grohl charmed the crowd by declaring, I'll sing whatever you ask me to sing, I'll do whatever you ask me to do, before launching into the performance. This London cameo is the latest in a series of recent public appearances for Grohl, who has become something of rock's traveling guest star since his highly publicized 2024 infidelity scandal. Parade notes that in just the past few months, Grohl has joined Post Malone at the SNL Fiftieth Anniversary concert, played Coachella with the LA Philharmonic, and turned up at a Los Angeles school benefit.

Grohl’s UK visit has also sparked online speculation about a possible secret appearance at Glastonbury, especially after Amanda Palmer posted a backstage photo with him at the Yeah Yeah Yeahs' Royal Albert Hall show. Reddit has been buzzing with theories, including a rumored cameo at Alanis Morissette’s set as a tribute to Taylor Hawkins, the late Foo Fighters drummer who played with Morissette in the nineties. As for official business, Foo Fighters have only a few confirmed shows set for this year, with their major upcoming dates in Asia and a headline slot at Mexico City’s Corona Capital in November. The band is also in the midst of a lineup shakeup following the abrupt firing of drummer Josh Freese in May. Freese himself told media outlets no reason was given, and a replacement has not been announced, prompting more speculation among fans on social media and music sites.

Commercially, Grohl’s collaboration with Ed Sheeran and John Mayer on the new track Drive, tied to the upcoming F1 film and highlighted by PRS Guitars’ artist news, has kept his name circulating in both music and pop culture circles. Meanwhile, the Foo Fighters' social media channels have been sharing archival footage, fueling rumors about a special event or announcement possibly tied to the band’s thirtieth anniversary. In summary, Grohl continues to deftly blend legacy and spontaneity, with every move scrutinized and celebrated across the rock world—his impromptu London gig with Kim Deal serving as both a musical treat and a reminder of his enduring relevance.

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