Dave Chappelle, Pink, Queen join Foo Fighters at star-studded Taylor Hawkins tribute gig

The surviving members of Foo Fighters have been joined by a star-studded array of performers for a particular tribute live performance honoring the late Taylor Hawkins.

Hawkins, who was the band’s drummer since 1997, died in March attributable to a cardiovascular collapse on the age of fifty in a Colombian resort the place a number of medication have been discovered.

His dying despatched shockwaves throughout the globe as his heartbroken bandmates proceed to pay their respects to the late father-of-three.

Among the many performers at Kia Discussion board in Los Angeles on Tuesday was vocal sensation Pink, who joined surviving members of Queen for a rendition of “Someone To Love.”

The “What About Us” hitmaker additionally carried out Foo Fighters’ hit “The Pretender” earlier than duetting with Coronary heart’s Nancy Wilson on “Barracuda.”

After a wide ranging efficiency, the singer rushed to her Instagram Story, writing, “Hate why we have been there – however I really like that we have been all collectively.”

Grohl’s teen daughter Violet Grohl additionally took the stage, performing Leonard Cohen’s hit “Hallelujah” with guitarist Alain Johannes.

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Hawkins died in March attributable to a cardiovascular collapse on the age of fifty.
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“Welcome to the Los Angeles Taylor Hawkins tribute live performance,” the teenager’s well-known dad instructed the gang. “That is the hometown s–t, so that you gotta make it loud for Taylor.”

Different notable appearances included comic Dave Chappelle, who lined Radiohead’s monitor “Creep” with Foo Fighters.

After the efficiency, Dave Grohl instructed the gang, “Didn’t see that one coming, did you?”

Grohl pictured on stage with the late Taylor Hawkins in February this year.
Grohl pictured on stage with the late Taylor Hawkins in February this yr.
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Miley Cyrus, Kesha, Mötley Crüe, and Chevy Steel have been additionally among the many performers.

Chevy Steel — Hawkins’ heavy steel band — was launched on stage by his 16-year-old son Oliver Shane Hawkins.

“I’m actually nervous,” Oliver Shane instructed the gang, earlier than calling Chevy Steel “among the finest f–ing cowl bands I’ve ever heard in my life.”

Dave Chappelle
Comic Dave Chappelle lined Radiohead’s “Creep” with the Foo Fighters.

Kesha carried out David Bowie’s hit “Heroes,” whereas Cyrus sang “Photograph” with Def Leppard’s Joe Elliott.

The live performance got here simply weeks after the primary tribute gig came about in London, the place Hawkins’ son Oliver Shane carried out “My Hero” onstage.

Hawkins left behind his spouse Alison Hawkins and three kids — Oliver Shane, Annabelle Hawkins, 13, and 8-year-old Everleigh Hawkins.

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