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The LA leg of Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert took place last night and included performances from Queen, Joan Jett, Chad Smith, Justin Hawkins, Alanis Morissette and more. Get the full setlist here.
Foo Fighters and the family of the late Taylor Hawkins played the second of two tribute shows to the late drummer this Wednesday (27th September).
Foo Fighters and the Hawkins Family Present Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert was held at Los Angeles' Kia Forum and featured the likes of Queen, Alanis Morissette, Red Hot Chili Peppers Chad Smith, P!nk, Wolf Van Halen, Them Crooked Vultures, Def Leppard and Joan Jett.
Find who played the LA leg of the Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert and what was on the full ssetlist below.
READ MORE: What was played at the Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert in London?
Dave Grohl's daughter Violet Grohl opened the show last night with a cover of Leonard Cohen's Hallelujah, which was accompanied by guitarist Alain Johannes.
Violet Grohl opened tonight's Taylor Hawkins tribute concert by singing "Hallelujah" with the accompaniment of guitarist Alain Johannes. #TaylorHawkinsTribute #VioletGrohlpic.twitter.com/fj8HKKvlHZ
— CONSEQUENCE (@consequence) September 28, 2022
Miley Cyrus came together with rock icons Def Leppard for a rendition of Photograph, the hit taken from the band's 1983 album Pyromania.
We have @MileyCyrus and @DefLeppard #taylorhawkins #photograph pic.twitter.com/BXeyzEjQAn
— Kostas GGk (@ggkoul) September 28, 2022
Alanis Morissette, who gave Hawkins his first big break on tour, performed her iconic single, You Oughta Know, joined by Foo Fighters and Red Hot Chili Peppers' Chad Smith.
.@Alanis, members of @foofighters, and Red Hot Chili Peppers’ Chad Smith playing “You Oughta Know” #TaylorHawkinsTribute pic.twitter.com/Wxp1fjE6dv
— Daniel Kohn (@danielkohn) September 28, 2022
Foo Fighters, The Darkness frontman Justin Hawkins and Wolfgang Van Halen performed a duo of Van Halen tracks, including Panama.
Justin Hawkins and Wolfgang Van Halen for VAAAAAAAAN HALEN! #taylorhawkins #CJAYNinetyFoo pic.twitter.com/OzUrQNe3Mj
— CJAY 92 (@CJAY92) September 28, 2022
And Def Leppard, Foo Fighters and Weezer jammed on the iconic Rock of Ages.
Def Leppard x Foo Fighters x Weezer! #taylorhawkins #CJAYNinetyFoo pic.twitter.com/EBP9kfpXQ6
— CJAY 92 (@CJAY92) September 28, 2022
Jack Black gave a dedication to Taylor Hawkins and introduced one of "Taylor's all time" favourite bands, Rush, who in turn said it was: "A privilege to be here".
Jack Black introduces RUSH!!! #TaylorHawkinsTribute #CJAYNinetyFoo pic.twitter.com/ZMTIB5XyB3
— CJAY 92 (@CJAY92) September 28, 2022
Foo Fighters went on to play a 12-song set, with help from the likes of Travis Barker, Justin Hawkins, Dave Chappelle, Pink and Taylor Hawkins' son Oliver Shane Hawkins.
Dave Grohl ended the incredible 53-set gig with an emotional performance of Everlong, accompanied on the drums by Taylor Hawkins close friend, Chad Smith from the Red Hot Chili Peppers.
“This one’s for Taylor” Dave Grohl
— Brandon Ortega (@Brandega) September 28, 2022
Chad Smith on the drums for “Everlong” the final song of the night with the Foos
Capping off 6 hours of pure rock greatness#TaylorHawkinsTribute @foofighters #LosAngeles pic.twitter.com/Ua1P2yq7G3
Watch Foo Fighters' emotional performance of Everlong at the London tribute concert:
Foo Fighters - Everlong at the Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert
*The LA show was subsequently not streamed live on the 27th September. Stay tuned for more details on if this show will be available to watch on demand.
The Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concerts ticket and merchandise sales will benefit charities chosen by the Hawkins family: Music Support and MusiCares.