Foo Fighters Deliver Emotional Set in San Diego: Exclusive Photos
Foo Fighters invaded San Diego on Aug. 7, bringing their distinctive model of space rock to Petco Park.
The band’s full arsenal was on show, as they opened their set with the rousing 2002 tune “All My Life.” There could be loads of additional hits all through the evening, together with such recognizable tracks as “The Pretender,” “Times Like These” and “Learn to Fly,” however among the live performance’s extra poignant moments got here by way of lesser-known songs.
The efficiency was the band’s first present in San Diego for the reason that tragic dying of drummer Taylor Hawkins in 2022. Before taking part in considered one of Hawkins’ favourite tunes, There Is Nothing Left to Lose album minimize “Aurora,” frontman Dave Grohl mirrored upon his departed good friend.
“You may have seen him walking around some of your beaches,” the singer famous, alluding to Hawkins’ So-Cal roots. “He was certainly Southern California’s son.”
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Grohl was in notably advantageous type on the night, delivering impassioned vocals all through the practically three hour present. The remainder of the Foo Fighters’ lineup contains bassist Nate Mendel, keyboardist Rami Jaffee, guitarists Pat Smear and Chris Shiflett, and the band’s latest addition, drummer Josh Freese.
As has change into custom, the Foos tore by a medley of traditional rock covers halfway by their set. On this evening, the alternatives included Ozzy Osbourne’s “Crazy Train,” Van Halen’s “Eruption,” AC/DC’s “Thunderstruck,” Beastie Boys’ Sabotage, Ramones’ “Blitzkrieg Bop” and Nine Inch Nails’ “March of the Pigs.”
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The band’s encore brought with it another emotional moment, as Foo Fighters performed “The Teacher,” a powerful 10-minute track dedicated to Grohl’s mother, Virginia, who also died in 2022. Still, the night was always destined to end on a loud note, as the Foos closed with an electrifying rendition of their timeless hit “Everlong.”
Check out our exclusive photos from Foo Fighters’ Petco Park concert in the gallery below.
