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,” “Occasions Like These” and “Study to Fly,” however among the live performance’s extra poignant moments got here through 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. Earlier than taking part in one in every of Hawkins’ favourite tunes, There Is Nothing Left to Lose album lower “Aurora,” frontman Dave Grohl mirrored upon his departed good friend.
“You’ll have seen him strolling round a few of your seashores,” the singer famous, alluding to Hawkins’ So-Cal roots. “He was actually Southern California’s son.”
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Grohl was in notably advantageous kind on the night, delivering impassioned vocals all through the almost three hour present. The remainder of the Foo Fighters’ lineup consists of 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 basic rock covers halfway by their set. On this evening, the alternatives included Ozzy Osbourne’s “Loopy Prepare,” Van Halen’s “Eruption,” AC/DC’s “Thunderstruck,” Beastie Boys’ Sabotage, Ramones’ “Blitzkrieg Bop” and 9 Inch Nails’ “March of the Pigs.”
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The band’s encore introduced with it one other emotional second, as Foo Fighters carried out “The Trainer,” a robust 10-minute monitor devoted to Grohl’s mom, Virginia, who additionally died in 2022. Nonetheless, the evening was at all times destined to finish on a loud be aware, because the Foos closed with an electrifying rendition of their timeless hit “Everlong.”
Take a look at our unique images from Foo Fighters’ Petco Park live performance within the gallery under.
