Foo Fighters' guitarist Pat Smear attended one of Taylor Swift's shows in London, only to be followed by his bandmate Dave Grohl's not-so-favorable remarks about her gig.
- Jun 26, 2024
AceShowbiz - Foo Fighters guitarist Pat Smear found himself in the middle of a pop-rock clash, having attended Taylor Swift's Eras Tour show in London just a night before his bandmate Dave Grohl threw shade at the pop star.
On June 21, Smear, 64, was spotted at Wembley Stadium alongside actress Salma Hayek and designer Stella McCartney in a photo shared on Hayek's Instagram. "Living our wildest dreams. gracias @taylorswift #taylorswift#swifties," Hayek captioned her post.
The VIP tent at Swift's concert was a hub of celebrity sightings, featuring stars like Travis Kelce, Cara Delevingne, Nicola Coughlan, and Swift's mom, Andrea Swift. While fans enjoyed Swift's performance, many made a sport of guessing which surprise songs she would perform during her London shows.
However, the atmosphere shifted the following night at the Foo Fighters' London Stadium concert. Frontman Dave Grohl, 55, seemingly took a jab at Swift's live singing abilities. "We like to call our tour the 'Errors Tour.' We've had more than a few eras, and more than a few f**king errors as well. That's because we actually play live," Grohl remarked, stirring up controversy among Swift's dedicated fanbase.
Grohl's comments didn't go unnoticed. During her third Eras Tour concert at Wembley on Sunday, Swift seemed to address the criticism indirectly. "Every one of my band members, every single one of our crew, my band who's gonna be playing live for you for 3.5 hours tonight, they deserve this so much," Swift stated, expressing gratitude towards her team and fans.
The clash between the rock legend and the pop star became the talk of social media, with Swifties defending their idol. "Wow Grohl so washed he has to use Taylor's name for free pr? Embarrassing thought he was better than that what a shame," one fan wrote on X. Another added, "This is incredibly odd behavior considering this was an incredibly unprovoked statement."
Meanwhile, Smear seemed to enjoy his time at Swift's concert. Having been a member of the Foo Fighters since their inception in 1994 and taking a brief hiatus before rejoining in 2010, Smear's presence at the Eras Tour highlighted a rare intersection of rock and pop worlds.
With the Foo Fighters on their "Everything or Nothing at All" tour and Swift breaking records with her "Eras" Tour, both artists continue to shape the musical landscape in their distinct ways. While Grohl and Swift have not directly addressed the controversial comments, the episode underscores the spirited dynamics between live performances and fan loyalty in today's music scene.
