Dave Grohl pays an emotional tribute to Australia during the Foo Fighters’ Sydney show
He has developed a love for Australia after touring Down Under for almost 30 years.
On Saturday, Dave Grohl, 54, paid an emotional tribute to the country at the Foo Fighters' packed show at Sydney's Accor Stadium.
“Everyone knows this, and I'm not just saying it because we're here. Australia is one of our favorite fucking places in the world,” he told the crowd.
'It is. It's like a home away from home. We have been coming here for almost 28 years.'
Grohl said he loved seeing younger fans in the audience who grew up appreciating his music.
Dave Grohl (pictured) has been a regular visitor to Australia for over 30 years as part of his band's tours. On Saturday, the 54-year-old rock legend paid tribute to Australia during his packed show at Sydney's Accor Stadium, sharing some moving words on stage
“I will say this: Australia, more than anywhere else in the world, has a new generation of rock people coming to the shows. I am glad you are here.'
Dave first toured Down Under in 1992 with Nirvana and has been visiting the country regularly since 1995 with the Foo Fighters.
Last week he took a break from his hectic schedule to volunteer with Melbourne's The Big Umbrella, a street kitchen charity for the homeless.
“Everyone knows this, and I'm not just saying it because we're here. Australia is one of our favorite fucking places in the world,” he told the jubilant crowd. 'It is. It's like a home away from home. We have been coming here for almost 28 years'
He was seen serving food and spreading some Christmas cheer in the kitchen at Federation Square.
Grohl worked long hours on the food line before leaving for the Foo Fighters' next show in Sydney.
It was a particularly impressive effort from Grohl, considering it came after Foo Fighters had just wrapped up packed shows at Melbourne's AAMI Park on Monday and Wednesday.
According to the official website The big umbrellaFounded in 2010, it was created to support the homeless and 'food insecure'.
The Foo Fighters arrived Down Under last week ahead of their first national tour of the country since 2018, after recruiting new drummer Josh Freese.
The rock band had to cancel their 2022 tour of Australia following the sudden death of their drummer Taylor Hawkins.
The rocker died suddenly in March last year at the age of 50 in his hotel room, just hours before Foo Fighters were to perform at a festival in Colombia.
Last week, Grohl took a break from his hectic schedule to volunteer with The Big Umbrella in Melbourne, a street kitchen charity for the homeless.