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Foo Fighters’ Dave Grohl breaks down mid-song on the Taylor Hawkins Tribute Live performance as Paul McCartney and Queen lead stars taking to the stage
The Taylor Hawkins Tribute Live performance kicked off at Wembley Stadium on Saturday night time, as crowds of followers and musicians gathered to recollect the late drummer on the fundraiser.
Taylor died instantly in March of this 12 months in his lodge room in Columbia, on the age of fifty, whereas The Foo Fighters have been on the South American leg of their current world tour.
Frontman David Grohl took to the stage to thunderous applause with the remainder of the band, and took over the drums that his late bandmate as soon as helmed, as Liam Gallagher opened the present.
Tribute: The Taylor Hawkins Tribute Live performance kicked off at Wembley Stadium on Saturday night time, as crowds of followers and musicians gathered to recollect the late drummer
Addressing the group, Dave stated no-one may make you chuckle, dance, or sing like Taylor may.
He added: ‘We’ve gathered to convey you a big f**king night time for a big f**king individual. So sing and chuckle and dance and f**king scream and f**king make some noise so he can hear us proper now!
‘Cos you understand what, it’s going to be a protracted f**king night time!’
Tragic: Taylor died instantly in March of this 12 months in his lodge room in Columbia, on the age of fifty, whereas The Foo Fighters have been on the South American leg of their current world tour (pictured in August 2008)
In response to studies, the musician acquired emotional at one level, breaking down mid-song, however he managed to carry it collectively.
An entire host of stars took half within the six-hour live performance, from Nirvana to Metallica, Queen, Led Zeppelin, RUSH, AC/DC, Paul McCartney and The Police.
Dave Chappelle made an look on the gig to reminisce over internet hosting Saturday Evening Stay with the Foos as a musical visitor in November 2020.
Dedication: Frontman David Grohl took to the stage to thunderous applause with the remainder of the band, and took over the drums that his late bandmate as soon as helmed, as Liam Gallagher opened the present (pictured February 2022)
Pal: Addressing the group, Dave stated no-one may make you chuckle, dance, or sing like Taylor may (pictured performing in February 2022)
Star-studded: An entire host of stars took half within the six-hour live performance, from Nirvana to Metallica, Queen, Led Zeppelin, RUSH, AC/DC, Paul McCartney and The Police (Dave and Paul pictured at Glastobury 2022)
Jason Sudeikis additionally dropped by to introduce Taylor’s different two bands – Chevy Steel and Coattail Riders.
Elton John spoke through pre-recorded message, saying: ‘I wish to pay tribute to Taylor Hawkins as a result of he was an excellent musician. However greater than that he was an excellent father and an excellent husband and an excellent man to hang around with.’
He added: ‘He performed on my final album which I used to be so thrilled about and honoured. So, tonight is about remembering him, honouring him, and don’t ever overlook him.’
Kesha additionally carried out a rendition of Youngsters of the Revolution, whereas the Darkness’ Justin Hawkins adopted to sing a few of Taylor Hawkins’ songs.
The live performance is the primary of two deliberate tribute nights, with the opposite gig set to be in Los Angeles later this month.
In reminiscence: An entire host of stars took half within the six-hour live performance, from Nirvana to Metallica, Queen, Led Zeppelin, RUSH, AC/DC and The Police
