Dave Grohl

Beck managed to assemble one of the most remarkable impromptu supergroups of all time during a special benefit concert hosted by Judd Apatow in Los Angeles ...

[Tenacious D](https://www.rollingstone.com/t/tenacious-d/) — the comedy rock duo of Jack Black and Kyle Gass — and actor/singer [John C. And instead of bringing some drums or big riffs to the performance, the Foo Fighters frontman stepped up to the microphone and did nothing more than vocalize the lead electric guitar line from “Summer Breeze” (providing a bit of handclap percussion at the end, too). The show at the famed L.A.

John C. Reilly and Greg Kurstin also joined the stage at Judd Apatow's concert aiding victims of mass casualties.

The first will take place in [London](https://pitchfork.com/news/foo-fighters-enlist-liam-gallagher-josh-homme-and-more-for-taylor-hawkins-tribute-show-in-london/) on September 3, followed by another at [Los Angeles’ Kia Forum](https://pitchfork.com/news/foo-fighters-taylor-hawkins-tribute-concert-la-alanis-morisette-miley-cyrus-red-hot-chili-peppers-chad-smith/) on September 27. They did a live rendition of Seals & Crofts 1972 ballad “ [Summer Breeze](https://youtu.be/GQQbjpomexo).” Watch a clip from the set on Reilly](https://pitchfork.com/artists/30304-john-c-reilly/), and [Greg Kurstin](https://pitchfork.com/artists/14104-greg-kurstin/) joined forces onstage during filmmaker Judd Apatow’s charity concert in Los Angeles.

Dave Grohl briefly joined Beck on-stage during an intimate charity gig in Los Angeles last night (August 16)

[Grohl is set to appear at a pair of tribute concerts for the late Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins](https://www.nme.com/news/music/foo-fighters-announce-the-taylor-hawkins-tribute-concerts-3242544), with one set to take place at London’s Wembley Stadium on September 3. [Grohl is also set to play a solo set during Joe Walsh’s veteran benefit show ‘VetsAid’ in November](https://www.nme.com/news/music/dave-grohl-to-play-solo-set-at-joe-walshs-veteran-benefit-concert-3281811), which is also set to feature [Nine Inch Nails](https://www.nme.com/artists/nine-inch-nails), [The Black Keys](https://www.nme.com/artists/the-black-keys) and [The Breeders](https://www.nme.com/artists/the-breeders). [Greg Kurstin](https://www.nme.com/artists/greg-kurstin) and actor John C. [Variety](https://variety.com/2022/music/news/dave-grohl-beck-yacht-rock-summer-breeze-1235343428/), Beck performed a short acoustic set which included renditions of ‘Cyanide Breath Mint’ and ‘Debra’ as well as a cover of [The Rolling Stones](https://www.nme.com/artists/the-rolling-stones)’ ‘Dead Flowers’. [Tenacious D](https://www.nme.com/artists/tenacious-d), Sarah Silverman and comedian Pete Holmes. [Dave Grohl](https://www.nme.com/artists/dave-grohl) joined [Beck](https://www.nme.com/artists/beck) on-stage during an intimate charity gig in LA last night (August 16).

Last night, Judd Apatow held a benefit show at the Largo in Los Angeles to raise money for Victims First. Beck was the only musician advertised as a ...

They covered the Seals & Crofts hit “Summer Breeze” — Jim Seals, one-half of the duo, [passed away](https://www.stereogum.com/2189229/jim-seals-of-seals-and-crofts-dead-at-80/news/) earlier this year. Toward the end of his set, he was joined by Tenacious D’s Jack Black and Kyle Gass, John C. Reilly, Greg Kurstin, and Dave Grohl, in one of his first public appearances since Taylor Hawkins’ death.

At a Judd Apatow curated charity event in Los Angeles for Victims First, Beck, Dave Grohl and Tenacious D covered Seals & Croft's 'Summer Breeze'

It had been Dave Grohl’s first public appearance since the tragic death of his bandmate, the Foo Fighters drummer, We work with local, state, and federal governments, care providers, businesses, and the public to ensure that victims/survivors receive the services, comfort, and financial support they need while protecting them from being re-victimized.” Together, the band performed a cover rendition of ‘Summer Breeze’, the 1972 classic by Seals & Crofts.

Dave Grohl joined old friends Tenacious D and Beck onstage at the Largo club in Los Angeles on August 16 to assist on a cover of Seals & Crofts' yacht rock ...

[Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert on September 3](https://www.loudersound.com/news/acdcs-brian-johnson-metallicas-lars-ulrich-to-join-taylor-hawkins-son-shane-at-tribute-concert-for-late-foo-fighters-drummer). Directed by Joel Gallen, it will be available to stream live and on demand across Paramount’s streaming and digital platforms. The performance, which also featured Beck/Foo Fighters producer Greg Kurstin and actor John C. [AC/DC](https://www.loudersound.com/features/ac-dc-albums-ranked-from-worst-to-best-the-ultimate-guide)'s Brian Johnson, [Metallica](https://www.loudersound.com/features/every-metallica-album-ranked-from-worst-to-best)'s Lars Ulrich, [Black Sabbath](https://www.loudersound.com/features/black-sabbath-albums-ranked-from-worst-to-best)'s Geezer Butler, The Darkness' Justin Hawkins, The Struts' Luke Spiller and Taylor Hawkins' son Shane are among the latest additions to the line-up of the star-studded event. [REO Speedwagon](https://www.loudersound.com/features/reospeedwagon-bestofeverything)'s Keep On Loving You, and the duo covering [The Rolling Stones](https://www.loudersound.com/features/rolling-stones-albums-ranked-from-worst-to-best)' Dead Flowers with Beck and Reilly. Proceeds from the event, which also saw a stand-up performance from comedian Sarah Silverman, were donated to Victims First, an organisation which helps victims, educates communities and advocate for survivors of mass casualty crime.

Dave Grohl engages icon mode with surprise appearance at charity gig ahead of Taylor Hawkins tribute concert.

[Dave Grohl appears to reveal Taylor Hawkins tattoo in tribute to late Foo Fighters drummer during surprise Glastonbury performance with Sir Paul McCartney](https://metro.co.uk/2022/06/26/glastonbury-2022-dave-grohl-reveals-taylor-hawkins-tattoo-in-tribute-16892662/?ico=more_text_links) [his surprise Glastonbury cameo](https://metro.co.uk/2022/06/25/glastonbury-sir-paul-mccartney-joined-by-dave-grohl-and-bruce-springsteen-16892343/) – comes ahead of the anticipated tribute concert for late Foos drummer Hawkins, who [died earlier this year aged 50.](https://metro.co.uk/2022/06/08/foo-fighters-taylor-hawkins-widow-thanks-fans-for-outpouring-of-love-16794911/) The show will be followed by another tribute concert on September 27 at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles, with performances from Chad Smith from the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Miley Cyrus, and Alanis Morissette, who Hawkins toured with before joining the Foo Fighters in 1997. [a tribute concert dedicated to Taylor Hawkins](https://metro.co.uk/2022/08/17/taylor-hawkins-wembley-stadium-tribute-concert-adds-more-amazing-names-17200016/) – took to the stage on Tuesday night at an intimate charity gig helmed by Judd Apatow. Grohl may be known for his way around a drum kit or guitar, but this week he merely sidled up to the microphone for a quick burst of vocals as a backing to the guitar, before adding a little clapping for good measure. The Foo Fighters frontman – who will head to the UK next month to perform as part of