Foo Fighters's 1997 Concert History

Foo Fighters is an American rock band formed in Seattle, Washington in 1994. Following the suicide of Kurt Cobain, lead singer of Nirvana, fellow bandmate David Grohl went on to form the Foo Fighters. What started as a one-man project quickly emerged as one of the most critically and commercially successful rock bands in recent decades. After performing consistently for nearly thirty years, the band canceled all of their 2022 shows following the death of long-time drummer Taylor Hawkins on March 25, 2022. In September 2022, two tribute shows were performed in his memory. On New Year's Eve 2022, the band announced that it would carry on, albeit in a different direction. During 2023, Foo Fighters played nearly two dozen festival shows with the "Everything or Nothing At All Tour" commencing in the fall of that year and continuing through 2024.

Date Concert Venue Location
Dec 13, 1997
Foo Fighters / Symposium
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O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire London, England, United Kingdom
Dec 12, 1997
Foo Fighters
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London, England, United Kingdom
Dec 11, 1997
Foo Fighters / Symposium
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Octagon Centre, University of Sheffield Sheffield, England, United Kingdom
Dec 10, 1997
Foo Fighters
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Liverpool, England, United Kingdom
Dec 09, 1997
The Prodigy / Foo Fighters
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Scottish Exhibition & Conference Centre (SECC) Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
Dec 07, 1997
The Prodigy / Foo Fighters
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Cardiff International Arena & Convention Centre Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom
Show Duplicate for Dec 07, 1997
Dec 06, 1997
The Prodigy / Foo Fighters
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Manchester Central Manchester, England, United Kingdom
Dec 05, 1997
Foo Fighters
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Rennes, Brittany, France
Dec 03, 1997
Foo Fighters
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Marseille, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France
Dec 02, 1997
Foo Fighters
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Milan, Lombardy, Italy
Nov 28, 1997
Foo Fighters
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Sala La Riviera Madrid, Madrid, Spain
Nov 27, 1997
Foo Fighters
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Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
Nov 25, 1997
Foo Fighters
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Nancy, France
Nov 23, 1997
Foo Fighters / Verbena
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Brixton Academy London, England, United Kingdom
Show Duplicate for Nov 23, 1997
Nov 22, 1997
Foo Fighters

The Colour and The Shape Tour

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Newport Centre Newport, Wales, United Kingdom
Nov 21, 1997
Stone Temple Pilots / Treble Charger / Talk Show / The Foo Fighters

Treble Charger / Talk Show / The Foo Fighters / Stone Temple Pilots

Aragon Ballroom Chicago, Illinois, United States
Nov 20, 1997
Talk Show / Treble Charger / Foo Fighters / Stone Temple Pilots
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illinois state university braden auditorium Normal, Illinois, United States
Show Duplicate for Nov 20, 1997
Nov 19, 1997
Foo Fighters Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany
Nov 17, 1997
Foo Fighters
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Huxleys Neue Welt Berlin, Berlin, Germany
Nov 16, 1997
Foo Fighters
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Copenhagen, Capital Region, Denmark

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Red Kross / Foo Fighters on May 24, 1997 [509-small]

Red Kross / Foo Fighters
May 24, 1997
 Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
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Red Kross / Foo Fighters on May 24, 1997 [510-small]

Red Kross / Foo Fighters
May 24, 1997
 Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
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Bush / Foo Fighters / Echo And The Bunnymen / Blur / Soul Coughing / Luscious Jackson on Jul 1, 1997 [760-small]

Bush / Foo Fighters / Echo And The Bunnymen / Blur / Soul Coughing / Luscious Jackson
Jul 1, 1997
 New York, New York, United States
  Uploaded by Anthony Celini

Foo Fighters / Talk Show on Oct 5, 1997 [764-small]

Foo Fighters / Talk Show
Oct 5, 1997
 New York, New York, United States
  Uploaded by Anthony Celini

Foo Fighters on Sep 18, 1997 [823-small]

Foo Fighters
Sep 18, 1997
 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
  Uploaded by Brian F Olsen

Blues Traveler / Beck / Foo Fighters / Sonic Youth / Sky Cries Mary / Supersonic Soul Pimps on Aug 29, 1997 [340-small]

Blues Traveler / Beck / Foo Fighters / Sonic Youth / Sky Cries Mary / Supersonic Soul Pimps
Aug 29 - Sep 1, 1997
 Seattle, Washington, United States
  Uploaded by Jeremy Heath

Blues Traveler / Beck / Foo Fighters / Sonic Youth / Sky Cries Mary / Supersonic Soul Pimps on Aug 29, 1997 [341-small]

Blues Traveler / Beck / Foo Fighters / Sonic Youth / Sky Cries Mary / Supersonic Soul Pimps
Aug 29 - Sep 1, 1997
 Seattle, Washington, United States
  Uploaded by Jeremy Heath

Rolling Stones / Foo Fighters on Oct 16, 1997 [264-small]

Rolling Stones / Foo Fighters
Oct 16, 1997
 East Rutherford, New Jersey, United States
  Uploaded by Brian J. Walsh

Bizarre Festival 1997 on Jul 15, 1997 [944-small]

Bizarre Festival 1997
Jul 15, 1997
 Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
  Uploaded by Daniel Fischer

Bizarre Festival 1997 on Jul 15, 1997 [945-small]

Bizarre Festival 1997
Jul 15, 1997
 Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
  Uploaded by Daniel Fischer

Rolling Stones / Foo Fighters on Oct 16, 1997 [963-small]

Rolling Stones / Foo Fighters
Oct 16, 1997
 East Rutherford, New Jersey, United States
  Uploaded by Sv Roberts

The Rolling Stones / Foo Fighters on Oct 17, 1997 [964-small]

The Rolling Stones / Foo Fighters
Oct 17, 1997
 East Rutherford, New Jersey, United States
  Uploaded by Sv Roberts

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)


Who are the Foo Fighters?

The Foo Fighters are a post-grunge rock band formed in 1994 by Dave Grohl following the disbanding of Nirvana amid the death of frontman and lead vocalist Kurt Cobain. Prior to starting the Foo Fighters, Grohl was the drummer of Nirvana, but as a member of the Foo Fighters, he acts as lead singer, guitarist, and frontman. Over the last several decades, Grohl has led the Foo Fighters to international fame and stardom despite several shifts in the core members in the early years of the band. Not only have the Foo Fighters won over a dozen Grammys, they were also inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame during their first year of eligibility (2021).

When did the Foo Fighters form?

After Kurt Cobain's death in 1994, Nirvana disbanded. Former Nirvana drummer, Dave Grohl, started the Foo Fighters soon thereafter. Initially, Foo Fighters was a one-man band with Dave Grohl playing all of the instruments on his demo tape. While Grohl was unable to recruit former Nirvana bassist Krist Novoselic to join the Foo Fighters, he did successfully recruit Nate Mendel and drummer William Goldsmith, and guitarist Pat Smear. They performed together for the first time on February 23, 1995 at the Jambalaya Club in Arcata, California.

Where are the Foo Fighters from?

The Foo Fighters were formed in Seattle, Washington, in 1994 with three of the four founding members living along the West Coast. Only David Grohl was an outsider to the West, being a native of Warren, Ohio.

What does “Foo Fighters” mean?

The name “Foo Fighters” comes from a World War II term for unidentified flying objects..

How did the Foo Fighters get their name?

Dave Grohl came across the term while reading books about UFO sightings before he had recruited any other members to the band. Thinking the only way to attract fellow musicians was to give the impression that a band already existed. Because he liked the name "Foo Fighters," he used it as the name of the future band.

How much do the Foo Fighters make per concert?

It is reported that the Foo Fighters make an average of $1 million per concert or show. This number, of course, can vary greatly depending on the particular venue and ticket prices. They are among the highest-earning bands in the world, and their concerts are typically very well-attended.

What should you wear to a Foo Fighters concert?

There is no strict dress code for a Foo Fighters concert, but most attendees dress comfortably in casual clothes. Many people wear t-shirts and jeans. You might see some people in band merchandise, but it is not required. Just be sure to wear something you can move and dance in! A comfortable pair of close-toed shoes is also a good idea.

Who is Dave Grohl?

Dave Grohl is a musician, songwriter, and producer. He is best known as the founder and lead singer of the Foo Fighters. He was also the drummer for Nirvana, one of the most successful and influential grunge bands of all time. Grohl has won multiple Grammy Awards and is considered one of the greatest rock musicians of our generation.

Where does Dave Grohl live?

Dave Grohl lives in Encino, California, but he is originally from Warren, Ohio and has lived in a few different states, such as Virginia and Illinois. He also has a property in Oxnard, California.

How tall is Dave Grohl?

Dave Grohl is reported to be about six feet tall.

How old is Dave Grohl?

Dave Grohl is 55 years old. He was born on January 14, 1969.

How many concerts has Foo Fighters had?

Foo Fighters has had 1,663 concerts.

What genre is Foo Fighters?

Foo Fighters is most often considered to be Rock, Indie Rock, United States, Alternative Rock, Pop Rock, Alternative, Hard Rock, Alternative Metal, Modern Rock, Post-Grunge, Grunge, and Permanent Wave.

When is the next Foo Fighters concert?

The next Foo Fighters concert is on May 07, 2024 at Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek in Raleigh, North Carolina, United States. The bands performing are: Foo Fighters / Nova Twins.

When was the last Foo Fighters concert?

The last Foo Fighters concert was on May 05, 2024 at Central Park in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. The bands that performed were: Foo Fighters / Billy Idol / Portugal. The Man / Men I Trust / Dinosaur Jr. / Waxahatchee / Matt and Kim / The Struts / Kevin Morby / Christone "Kingfish" Ingram / Loveless / Royal Otis / Nova Twins / Arcy Drive / Fazerdaze / Benches / Eric Slick / Certainly So / Lamont Landers / Songs for Kids.

What setlist does Foo Fighters play live?

The songs that Foo Fighters performs live vary, but here's the latest setlist that we have from the May 03, 2024 concert at Central Park Atlanta in Atlanta, Georgia, United States:

  1. All My Life
  2. No Son of Mine
  3. Rescued
  4. The Pretender
  5. Times Like These
  6. La Dee Da
  7. Breakout
  8. Medicine at Midnight
  9. Walk
  10. Guitar Solo / Sabotage / Keyboard Solo / Blitzkrieg Bop
  11. My Hero
  12. The Sky Is a Neighborhood
  13. Learn to Fly
  14. Arlandria
  15. These Days
  16. Shame Shame
  17. Monkey Wrench
  18. Aurora
  19. Best of You
  20. Everlong

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