May 24 marked a significant event for the Foo Fighters.
They took the stage at the Bank Of New Hampshire Pavilion at Meadowbrook in Gilford, New Hampshire, marking their first performance since announcing Josh Freese as their new drummer.
Unsurprisingly, it was an emotionally charged show for Dave Grohl, particularly when he decided to dedicate a song to the band's late drummer Taylor Hawkins.
In between songs, Grohl addressed the audience, saying:
“Would you please welcome the man behind the drums Josh Freese, who has helped save the band."
"We would not be here tonight if it weren’t for Josh, so everybody give Josh a big f*cking round of applause, please.”
The crowd responded accordingly, prompting Grohl to continue, albeit with a momentary pause to compose himself, seemingly holding back tears.
He proceeded:
“Now, I have to say that this is…something I never thought I’d have to do.”
After a brief pause, he added:
“I’m going to try to do it."
"Taylor wrote this song. We used to sing it together, so I’m going to do it for him tonight.”
With that, he proceeded to perform "Cold Day In The Sun"—a track penned and originally sung by Hawkins and featured on the band's 2005 album In Your Honor.
As Grohl sang and played his acoustic guitar, a silhouette of a hawk appeared on a screen behind him.
When the song ended, Grohl concluded with the words:
"That was for you, Taylor."
Watch the emotional moment here.
\u201cDave Grohl delivered an emotional rendition of "Cold Day in the Sun" in honor of Taylor Hawkins during Foo Fighters' show in Gilford, NH on Wednesday.\n\n"Taylor wrote this song, we used to sing it together. I'm gonna do it for him tonight."\n\nhttps://t.co/rAjGf5FkUS\u201d— CONSEQUENCE (@CONSEQUENCE) 1685020225
Fans everywhere were touched deeply.
\u201c@consequence \ud83d\udc94\ud83d\udc94\u201d— CONSEQUENCE (@CONSEQUENCE) 1685020225
\u201c@consequence @john_sav It's obvious how difficult that was for Dave. He is still in mourning. \nHe did that to help his mourning I am sure.\nThank GOD Dave didn't quit!\u201d— CONSEQUENCE (@CONSEQUENCE) 1685020225
\u201c@consequence @RexChapman rip kurt cobain, taylor hawkins, and virginia grohl. so much respect for dave, he put on an amazing show. i'm sure taylor's spirit was with him in this moment\u201d— CONSEQUENCE (@CONSEQUENCE) 1685020225
\u201c@consequence \ud83d\ude14\ud83d\ude14\ud83d\ude14 rip\u201d— CONSEQUENCE (@CONSEQUENCE) 1685020225
\u201c@consequence Omg \ud83d\ude2d\ud83d\ude2d\ud83d\ude2d\u201d— CONSEQUENCE (@CONSEQUENCE) 1685020225
\u201c@WUTangKids Right in the feels! So much love for Dave and the Foos. I\u201d— Wu Tang is for the Children (@Wu Tang is for the Children) 1685025157
\u201c@WUTangKids I started crying at work bc of this\u201d— Wu Tang is for the Children (@Wu Tang is for the Children) 1685025157
\u201c@WUTangKids Dave cries, we cry. That's the law. \ud83d\ude25\u201d— Wu Tang is for the Children (@Wu Tang is for the Children) 1685025157
\u201c@absoluteradio I watched this video earlier on and sobbed along with him \ud83d\ude25\ud83e\udd85\u201d— Absolute Radio (@Absolute Radio) 1685008806
\u201c@PlanetRockRadio @foofighters My son and I were there - it was heartbreaking \ud83d\udc94\u201d— Planet Rock (@Planet Rock) 1685007077
Best wishes to Grohl and the Foo Fighters. We feel your pain.
Jane Rosenberg
Jane Rosenberg
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