The Foo Fighters played their first-ever concert at the Hollywood Bowl, joined by the Los Angeles Philharmonic and conductor Gustavo Dudamel.
Key facts
- •The concert marked the Foo Fighters' debut at the Hollywood Bowl.
- •Gustavo Dudamel conducted the Los Angeles Philharmonic during his penultimate performance with the ensemble.
- •The band performed "Home" live for the first time since 2007.
- •"Aurora" was dedicated to the band's late drummer, Taylor Hawkins.
- •The event drew an audience of 17,500 people.
The Foo Fighters performed their first-ever show at the Hollywood Bowl on Saturday, August 22. The sold-out concert featured the band performing alongside the Los Angeles Philharmonic, led by music director Gustavo Dudamel, who is preparing to depart for the New York Philharmonic.
Orchestral Collaborations and Setlist
The performance featured a mix of hits and deep cuts, with the orchestra providing arrangements for songs such as "The Pretender" and the acoustic track "Razor." The band also performed "Home" for the first time since 2007. Dave Grohl expressed a desire to continue performing with the ensemble, noting the emotional weight of the evening.
Tributes and Final Performance
The show included appearances by a gospel choir on tracks like "The Sky Is a Neighborhood" and "Run." The band dedicated a performance of "Aurora" to their late drummer, Taylor Hawkins. The concert concluded with "Everlong," accompanied by the full orchestra, choir, and a fireworks display for the 17,500 attendees.
Advertisement
This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by Rolling Stone.
