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Foo Fighters Surprised Concert Goers With a Dave Grohl Cover Song That He Hasn’t Performed Since 1994

The cover song was a staple for Nirvana’s live shows, and even made it into MTV Unplugged.

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Foo Fighters are continuing their “Take Cover Tour” this summer, now with the added benefit of their latest album release, Your Favorite Toy. The album dropped in late April 2026, while the tour kicked off in January 2026 and stretches into the new year.

In May, Foo Fighters scheduled two festival appearances: May 8 at Welcome to Rockville, and their latest show on May 23 at BottleRock. The latest gig introduced a new song to the setlist, which the band slipped quietly into the middle of their set. A simple cover song, it may have seemed inconsequential to the untrained ear. But for OG fans who followed Dave Grohl from the Nirvana days, this was a rare gem.

Foo Fighters Perform Cover Song From Dave Grohl’s Back Catalog During BottleRock........

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