Foo Fighters have unveiled the first wave of performers booked for the Taylor Hawkins tribute concerts, and the shows are definitely stacked.
The following performers have been confirmed:
September 3 – London – Wembley Stadium
Chris Chaney
Stewart Copland
Liam Gallagher
Omar Hakim
Josh Homme
Chrissie Hynde
Geddy Lee
Alex Lifeson
Brian May
Mark Ronson
Supergrass
Roger Taylor
Rufus Taylor
Wolfgang Van Halen
Chevy Metal
Dave Chappelle (billed as a special guest appearance)
September 27 – Los Angeles – Kia Forum
Chris Chaney
Stewart Copeland
Miley Cyrus
Omar Hakim
Josh Homme
Joan Jett
Geddy Lee
Alex Lifeson
Brian May
Mark Ronson
Alanis Morissette
Gene Simmons
Nikki Sixx
Chad Smith
Luke Spiller
Roger Taylor
Rufus Taylor
Jon Theodore
Wolfgang Van Halen
Brad Wilk
Pat Wilson
Chevy Metal (billed as a special appearance)
And believe it or not, more acts will be announced at a later date! The Foos further note, “The Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concerts will benefit charities in both the US and UK chosen by the Hawkins family. Beneficiaries and further details will be announced shortly.”
Tickets for both shows go on sale Friday, June 17 at 9 AM local time.