Music

June 28, 2022

12-Year-Old Drummer Will the Join Foo Fighters in London for Heartfelt Taylor Hawkins Tribute

You may remember 12-year-old drummer Nandi Bushell from her epic drum battle with Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl. And after emerging from the battle victorious and being invited to play the band’s classic hit Everlong with Grohl and the rest of his bandmates onstage a year later, Bushell thought all her dreams had come true with the once-in-a-lifetime performance.

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June 7, 2022

Watch 1,000 Musicians Perform Foo Fighters’ Song ‘My Hero’ in Honor of Taylor Hawkins

Famed Foo Fighters drummer and singer Taylor Hawkins died suddenly on March 25, 2022, at 50 years old. (The exact cause of death is unknown at this time.) Known for his “athletic” performances on stage, the sudden loss has hit hard for his bandmates and fans. Rockin’1000, a massive 1,000-person ensemble from Italy, is paying tribute to Hawkins and his talents.

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May 20, 2022

People Are Being Brought to Tears by 13-Year-Old’s Rendition of “Empty Chairs at Empty Tables”

Victor Hugo's tragic yet beautifully spun story Les Misérables is considered to be one of the greatest novels in literature. However, this complex tale is equally beloved for its musical version—lovingly known as Les Mis—which has been running in London since 1985. While there are many standout songs in the adaptation's lineup, “Empty Chairs at Empty Tables” might be the most emotional.

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