Foo Fighters welcomed a very special guest to sit in during their show in Boston on Friday: Shane Hawkins, 17-year-old son of late drummer Taylor Hawkins.
During the band’s headlining spot at the Boston Calling festival — the second date on the band’s summer tour, its first since Hawkins’ death last year — frontman Dave Grohl addressed the crowd.
“How about we do a song with one of my favourite drummers in the world?” Grohl said. “Ladies and gentlemen, Shane Hawkins!”
The teenager then got behind the drums to join the band for a blistering rendition of “I’ll Stick Around”.
Shane Hawkins drummed for Foo Fighters on “I’ll Stick Around” during their set at Boston Calling pic.twitter.com/syuD2DZSXB
— CONSEQUENCE (@consequence) May 27, 2023
HOLY SHIT!! Shane! #FooFighters #BostonCalling #IllStickAround pic.twitter.com/W7OBANUoZ2
— Todd (@Hwood444) May 27, 2023
Dave with some improv for Shane. Such a great moment. #FooFighters pic.twitter.com/5f9HkRjiJX
— Todd (@Hwood444) May 27, 2023
Last weekend, Foo Fighters revealed that Matt Freese would be replacing Hawkins as new drummer, having previously played with acts including Devo, Guns N’ Roses, Nine Inch Nails, Paramore, Weezer and Sting.
READ MORE: Foo Fighters Reveal Josh Freese As New Drummer
In addition to their summer tour, the Foos also have a new album ready to drop, But Here We Are, scheduled for release on Friday, June 2.
