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Dave Grohl makes his first public appearance since Taylor Hawkins’ death. Well, sort of.

May 2, 2022May 2, 2022 Alan Cross 14 Comments Dave Grohl, Foo Fighters, Jazz Fest, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Taylor Hawkins, Tribute

It’s been well over a month since we heard the awful news that Foo Fighters’ drummer Taylor Hawkins died in

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WTF? 

What does Facebook have against Taylor Hawkins tributes?

April 29, 2022April 29, 2022 Alan Cross 7 Comments Facebook, Rockin' 1000, Taylor Hawkins, Tribute

Earlier this week, I posted a story on this site about how the Rockin’ 1000, that Foo Fighters-obsessed collective in

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Italy’s Rockin’ 1000 has this tribute to Taylor Hawkins

April 26, 2022April 27, 2022 Alan Cross 2 Comments Foo Fighters, Italy, Rockin 1000, Taylor Hawkins, Tribute

We first heard of The Rockin’ 1000, the massive volunteer collective of musicians, when they staged a giant performance (with

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Music News Television 

ICYMI: The Grammys tribute video to the Foo Fighters’ Taylor Hawkins

April 4, 2022April 5, 2022 Alan Cross 0 Comments Foo Fighters, Grammys, Taylor Hawkins, Tribute

A couple of weeks ago, the Foo Fighters were set to perform at the Grammy Awards. But then… (Via Variety)

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Music News 

Chad Smith of the Chili Peppers released this tribute video to Taylor Hawkins

April 2, 2022April 2, 2022 Alan Cross 0 Comments Chad Smith, Foo Fighters, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Taylor Hawkins, Tribute

Another tribute to Taylor Hawkins, this time from his buddy Chad Smith. You may tear up.

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A Night for Neil Peart has been scheduled for this October

March 9, 2022March 9, 2022 Alan Cross 0 Comments Neil Peart, Rush, Tribute

Fans in Neil Peart‘s hometown of St. Catharines, Ontario, have been trying to hold a tribute event for the last

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The Queen’s Guard paid tribute to Meat Loaf outside of Buckingham Palace

January 26, 2022January 26, 2022 Alan Cross 0 Comments Buckingham Palace, Meat Loaf, Queen's Guard, Tribute

The Queen’s Guard, the guys in big furry hats outside of Buckingham Palace, were very sad to hear of the

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This Toronto family’s Beastie Boys holiday tribute will warm your heart

December 20, 2019December 21, 2019 Alan Cross 2 Comments Beastie Boys, Tribute

Good parenting. I approve. (Via Larry)

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Music News 

Watch all five hours of last night’s Chris Cornell tribute

January 17, 2019January 17, 2019 Alan Cross 2 Comments Chris Cornell, Soundgarden, Tribute

Friends, fans, and family came together in Los Angeles last night to honour the memory of Chris Cornell. Guests included

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Music News 

UPDATE: Who will we hear at tonight’s Chris Cornell tribute?

January 16, 2019January 16, 2019 Gilles LeBlanc 4 Comments Chris Cornell, I Am the Highway, Matt Cameron, Soundgarden, The Day I Tried to Live, Tribute

Tonight’s the night for I Am the Highway – A Tribute to Chris Cornell, and some details are starting to

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Fans and fellow musicians pay tribute to Walk Off the Earth’s Mike “Beard Guy” Taylor

January 14, 2019January 14, 2019 Alan Cross 0 Comments Beard Guy, Mike Taylor, Tribute, Walk Off The Earth

I took a drive out to Burlington yesterday afternoon for a special tribute to Mike “Beard Guy” Taylor, the Walk

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