Geddy and Alex to appear at Wembley Stadium for the first time!

dom · June 15, 2022, 10:32:12 AM

As part of the Taylor Hawkins tribute at Wembley Stadium on 3rd Sept, both Geddy and Alex are lined up to appear!

Looks like its to be a Foo Fighters concert with lots of special guests appearing. As well as Geddy and Alex, the likes of Brian May, Stewart Copeland and Liam Gallagher are set to be on stage.

https://consequence.net/2022/06/taylor-hawkins-foo-fighters-tribute-concerts-special-guests/

Slim · June 15, 2022, 10:42:14 AM

Just had a morbid thought - every drummer I can remember Geddy performing live with is dead now. Neil, of course. Taylor Hawkins (that performance of YYZ at a Foo Fighters gig in Toronto). John Rutsey. And Alan White (at the RRHOF induction for Yes).

dom · June 15, 2022, 10:47:54 AM

Sounds like Geddy is living the Spinal Tap plotline!

David L · June 15, 2022, 11:00:23 AM

Liam Gallagher? FFS!

Matt2112 · June 15, 2022, 02:00:17 PM

Quote from: David L on June 15, 2022, 11:00:23 AMLiam Gallagher? FFS!

Looks like they asked the wrong brother by mistake and it's too late to rectify.

Jonners · June 15, 2022, 03:24:01 PM

On the plus side, he will make the other acts look an awful lot better!

captainkurtz · June 15, 2022, 05:37:27 PM

Taylor loved Liam and it was mutual, so his inclusion is justified.

Matt2112 · June 15, 2022, 05:48:02 PM

Quote from: captainkurtz on June 15, 2022, 05:37:27 PMTaylor loved Liam and it was mutual, so his inclusion is justified.

Fair play.

David L · June 15, 2022, 07:11:39 PM

Quote from: captainkurtz on June 15, 2022, 05:37:27 PMTaylor loved Liam and it was mutual, so his inclusion is justified.

Perhaps Liam's guilty pleasure is 2112

captainkurtz · June 16, 2022, 03:56:30 PM

Got a standing this morning. Well happy.

Nick · June 16, 2022, 04:11:50 PM

They are also playing in LA on the 27th with a similar format.

Slim · June 16, 2022, 08:34:46 PM

No plans to go myself, must admit I don't really like the idea of Alex and Geddy playing in the UK without Yours Truly in attendance at some point.

Nick · June 16, 2022, 08:38:56 PM

I assume it will be filmed and perhaps broadcast? Maybe a Sky arts job?

Slim · June 16, 2022, 08:55:39 PM

Going to have to see if I can go. I don't even like the Foo Fighters. In fact to me the Foo Fighters are the weirdest phenomenon in all of music, like if Ringo played guitar in a band that became bigger than The Beatles.

Nick · June 16, 2022, 09:30:13 PM

Wonder if they will mention the fact that Rush also lost their drummer? Also wonder how many of the crowd would know who Rush even are/were.
Seem amazing they are on both bills.