This article originally appeared in the March 1999 issue of SPIN. He may be dumb, but he’s not a dweeb. Bryan “Dexter” Holland strides manfully to the edge of a New York City stage, and—holding two cans of beer—launches himself onto a sea of hands. His goal: to carry said beverages back over the thirsty-looking crowd […]
A year after Spencer Elden (aka the Nevermind baby) initially filed a lawsuit against Nirvana, the case has been dismissed. Judge Fernando M. Olguin ruled that the case, which argues the iconic album’s artwork is child pornography, was well past the statute of limitations (10 years) and dismissed it with prejudice. Elden is barred from re-filing the […]
The Weeknd was forced to cut his second night at Los Angeles’ SoFi Stadium short after losing his voice on Saturday night. The R&B star went backstage midway through his fifth song, “Can’t Feel My Face,” and came back out to apologize to fans but did not continue his set. “I can’t give you the […]
After hours of emceeing and playing various instruments for other acts, Dave Grohl closed out the Taylor Hawkins tribute in London with the surviving members of Foo Fighters and surprise guest Paul McCartney. Though no one can replace Hawkins behind the kit, the Foos were joined by a number of drummers during their set, including […]
Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins was a rock’n’roll fanatic through and through, and many of his most formative influences assembled tonight (Sept. 3) at London’s Wembley Stadium in tribute to the artist, who died suddenly in March at age 50.The latter portion of the concert began with The Pretenders, a band Dave Grohl said he […]
Rock supergroup Them Crooked Vultures reunited tonight (Sept. 3) during the Taylor Hawkins tribute concert at London’s Wembley Stadium for its first live performance since 2010. Following a pre-recorded introduction by Elton John, the trio — comprised of Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl on drums, Led Zeppelin’s John Paul Jones on bass and Queens Of […]
Wolfgang Van Halen did his late father Eddie proud tonight (Sept. 3) during the Taylor Hawkins tribute at London’s Wembley Stadium, shredding on lead guitar during renditions of Van Halen’s “On Fire” and “Hot for Teacher.” The younger Van Halen was backed by Dave Grohl on bass and Josh Freese on drums, while The Darkness’ […]
Former Oasis frontman Liam Gallagher opened the Taylor Hawkins tribute concert at London’s Wembley Stadium today (Sept. 3) with a rendition of that band’s “Rock ‘n’ Roll Star” and “Live Forever” backed by the surviving members of Foo Fighters. The worldwide broadcast began with a photo montage of Hawkins onstage and off, soundtracked by the […]
Rising pop-punk artist SAIAH builds from lo-fi to an explosive crescendo on their deceptively mellow new single, “My mistakes as run on sentences.” An ode to rejection and regret, the track starts with acoustic guitar and bird song before plunging into a bass- and synth-heavy chorus. SAIAH originally came to music from athletics. Their mother […]
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, SPIN may receive an affiliate commission. On Saturday, September 3, the Foo Fighters will honor their beloved drummer, Taylor Hawkins, with a massive tribute concert at Wembley Stadium in London. It will be the first time the Foo Fighters will […]