Foo Fighters - Pretender (Glastonbury 2023)

[@rezawillflyaway]

I still remembered how Taylor sang the high tone chorus part in this song. He always nailed it. Rest in power, Taylor.

[@adampisarski214]

I thought exactly the same Taylor is irreplaceable 😔 I put on this track from Wembley 2008 and there you can clearly hear his voice.... it's not the same anymore 🥺

[@erikaw7767]

lol its been enough time.

[@hasielove]

​@@adampisarski214yeah man, his voice did as much for this song as Dave's does. It's missed. It will always be. But I'm glad their at it again

[@rodrigocarneiro2100]

He will be really proud of his friends.

[@SummonersBand]

Shifty's doing well, they just need to turn his mic up. You can only hear it right at the end.

[@OfficialAshArcher]

Definitely missing Taylor’s voice and his showmanship, but Josh is killing it - Hawkins would be proud

[@davidchagne9982]

yes I agree the backing vocals miss something

[@beezybeez7231]

This is so good but you must hear “Whispering Wolf” or “Seen/Unseen” by SLT 🤘🐺

[@joesretrostuff]

I was thinking this too. Josh is doing great on the drums, but we do miss Taylor's voice (and Taylor himself too obvs!)

[@kevinkibbe2679]

I’ve been following Josh Freese since early 2000’s first with The Vandals and then A Perfect Circle and his work with Nine Inch Nails. He will always be one of my favorites. It’s him and Danny Carey for me at the top. I’m so glad he’s been given this opportunity to continue to show the world what he’s made of

[@LegerAndCo]

@@kevinkibbe2679 Josh Freese is a amazing session drummer, kids unreal. ill be seeing Danny Carey in Boston here this fall for the 3rd time. that's guys also unreal. seen neil pert at the Sabian factory in New Brunswick where I'm from. Dave Weckl is also another great mention but a jazz fusion drummer.

[@bikershark9]

This song is the perfect rock song structure. Just the way it's put together and builds is incredible

[@jan279]

Honestly, all the Foos' hits are like that, they're all well-written.

[@beezybeez7231]

This is so good but you must hear “Whispering Wolf” or “Seen/Unseen” by SLT 🤘🐺

[@stillnotwoke]

​@@beezybeez7231 Yeah, ok... you may leave now.

[@beezybeez7231]

@@stillnotwoke ok I’m leaving

[@jarodchen7667]

this would be the best foo fighters song if Everlong didn't exist :)

[@edcoad4930]

No one on this planet comes close! Josh, I think, has broken them out of their emotional funk and has injected them with new life. Unbelievable. We all need the Foos in our lives!!

[@radicalstanza3614]

There are many many bands on this planet that are far superior lol

[@milenariarr8329]

Tal vez Shane, pero más adelante; él tiene intacto el legado de Taylor.

[@davisjohnson7691]

​@@radicalstanza3614 to Josh? Not at all haha. Josh is one of the best musicians on the planet

[@radicalstanza3614]

@@davisjohnson7691 To Josh? For sure there are, though he's obviously very good. But I meant the band. They've never been close to the best on the planet in any way

[@davisjohnson7691]

@@radicalstanza3614 Your wrong there. Josh is more then a rock musician. He’s a professional musician. He’s the best drummer in the rock genre currently, by far. There’s no arguments there. Neil Peart is dead. Nobody can touch him on a technical level. You’d have to look to the jazz genre to find drummers who can match Josh on a technical level. In terms of musicianship, none of the other Foos come remotely close to sniffing Josh. Dave is a subpar guitar player, Taylor was a soulful, but fairly mediocre drummer (Dave is better), Pat Smear isn’t a great guitarist by any means. Back when Rush was around, that was probably the tip top of musicianship in rock music. Everyone in the band was world class at their instrument(s). Also a guy like Frank Zappa. Or a band like Dream Theater, all of them are fantastic musicians (I’d argue they were better than Rush musically everywhere except the drums, Peart is the master of rock n roll drums)

[@teavirus]

It’s so good to see my Foos rocking like hell again. It makes me happy to see everyone accepts Josh sincerely, such a joy. I love Taylor and Foo Fighters beyond words!

[@dmedxb]

Absolutely blessed to have been there live. The audience was incredible.

[@prpwnage9296]

were they? how?

[@yamahajog04]

@@prpwnage9296i was there. How were they not you hater??!!!!!!

[@prpwnage9296]

@@yamahajog04 because they wouldn’t differ from any crowd I don’t get what you mean

[@yamahajog04]

@@prpwnage9296 this isn't a crappy stadium/arena gig this is a festival audience. Plus this is the biggest crowd you are ever likely to see in an environment that doesn't feel like a corporate indoor arena where you are told off for doing anything. Climb over the fence next year with me and see for yourself

[@gpanfili12]

​@@yamahajog04 No it isn't, any south american crowd would be bigger and louder in any environment... Nevertheless it was a great audience, nice ambient

[@Xterra1081]

Josh just fits right in. They sound great and looks like they are having lot of fun which they need! Rip taylor

[@KirbyKlein6]

Josh was the perfect match. Everyone knows it. He's just so good and has the history/achievements to back it all up.

[@ViaticalTree]

Interesting you should say that. It sounds like he comes in too fast here and when everybody else comes in they’re way out of synch for a measure.

[@beezybeez7231]

This is so good but you must hear “Whispering Wolf” or “Seen/Unseen” by SLT 🤘🐺

[@davisjohnson7691]

@@ViaticalTreethat’s on them. Josh is the time keeper, and he’s playing it like a damn robot, no mistakes whatsoever. Foos need to adjust to the more punkish playing Josh brings. Makes the song better, cause this is a very pop punk adjacent song at its core. Fast drums are good

[@ViaticalTree]

@@davisjohnson7691 Nah, he needs to adjust to how they play it. It’s their song, not his.

[@annieschmannie8962]

I need to be in this audience the energy is…immaculate 🗣️🗣️🗣️

[@dreikaesehochkant]

Legends, all of them. I hope Taylor rocks out to all of their gigs up there ❤

[@AsFewFalseThingsAsPossible]

@@TheMaestromMephisto Or really, nowhere. But we have memories and artifacts.

[@apollo9844]

@@AsFewFalseThingsAsPossibleThere’s enough evidence to at least entertain the idea that consciousness doesn’t die. Not trying to sound silly, the studies by Dr. Raymond Moody is a great place to start.

[@maryjane8735]

I'm So SURE HE is!!!!!

[@cookergronkberg]

Pseudoscientific nonsense.

[@myotheraccount2]

*down there, where devil worshippers end up

[@JiffyBiff]

Josh is a MONSTER. He always was, his stuff with NIN is legendary, but this puts him in a different stratosphere.

[@philyates7670]

I went to Leeds Festival in 2007 and was looking forward to finally seeing Jimmy Chamberlin drum with Smashing Pumpkins live. Nine Inch Nails were on before and Josh Freese blew me away. This was post A Perfect Circle. He's always been good and it was obvious who was going to come in to fill Taylor's shoes. Josh can adapt and be whatever anyone needs him to be. He's an amazing diverse drummer. His work in the debut A Perfect Circle album is staggering, considering he's also in The Vandals.

[@JiffyBiff]

@philyates7670 Josh has few drum-cam vids from his days with NIN. "Wish" is particularly outstanding. Jimmy Chamberlain is ALSO a monster. Lol. That song, "Love" (I think) is a crazy performance.

[@philyates7670]

@@JiffyBiff Geek USA, Stand Inside Your Love, Ode To No One , I Am One and Tonite, Tonite are my favourite Jimmy drum tracks.

[@beezybeez7231]

This is so good but you must hear “Whispering Wolf” or “Seen/Unseen” by SLT 🤘🐺

[@philyates7670]

​@@JiffyBiffWish is one of my favourite ever drum tracks, along with In My Time Of Dying by Led Zeppelin, Dead Souls by Joy Division, Geek USA/Stand Inside Your Love by Smashing Pumpkins, Enfilade by At The Drive-In, Judith by A Perfect Circle and Pnuema/Schism by Tool.

[@fthfhhdf]

please just unlock the i player for the world. Worldwide fans need to watch the set

[@cyols7]

Yes! I would happily pay a fee, why wouldn't they want to make more $$?

[@Hahninator]

VPN

[@prendo2601]

VPN doesn't work for iPlayer for me

[@cyols7]

@@prendo2601 me either. I've watched all kinds of things, episodic TV, etc via VPN on the BBC and channel 4 before, but the iPlayer has never worked.

[@PiaAmorin]

Vpns don’t work :(

[@brianjaykell1078]

Josh Is such a solid and amazing drummer! Great addition!

[@wjohnson1983]

What a band. As often as I can, I drive to mid Wales and just cruise around listening to them. The greatest driving music of all time IMO.

[@tahrey]

Great choice of location too

[@sonofthesea3298]

Good to see them finding the spark again to continue,after everything that happened. I have seen soo many bands get torn to shreds when a dear band member passed away. Much respect Foo Fighters!

[@zachsmith3]

I can hear the audience singing the high harmony, that's really cool

[@IndraSaputra33333]

3:59 Goosebumps!!!!!

[@milenariarr8329]

💯

[@leo-bbm]

love dave's polite clap of acknowledgement just after

[@tahrey]

...then STRAIGHT back into it at 4:33 as if the last eighty seconds hadn't happened. No count, no nothing. Absolutely tight as hell.

[@paladimathoz]

Never heard Nate on backing vocals, guys killing it having a blast!

[@Colt2OO2]

Yeah he used to sing a bit during their shows a long time ago but stopped once Taylor started singing too.

[@camrynturnerdrums]

FOO FIGHTERS, forever and always!!! What an incredible band!

[@vincebadagnani181]

Great energy from both the crowd and band. Love.

[@BigSmartQuiz]

Congratulations BBC Music content writers, the song is titled 'The Pretender', not just 'Pretender'. C'mon, this is BASIC stuff to get right!! :/

[@Guitar_ist]

Thanks Dave for all! Love your music and your soul :)

[@raevan72]

Brilliant, compelling, exhausting performance. Incredible.

[@paulikens6443]

Dave and the boys crushin it as per usual

[@TheSscholl]

Josh is amazing, only a dozen or so shows in and these guys are tight fast and energized, imagine if it’s possible that this can only get better!! Taylor is definitely smiling down and playing along! I’m sure he’s happy to see the band continue and I’d bet he loves the new energy!!

[@the_Harbinger_666]

Fantastic........ Josh is definitely at home there...Effing awesome to see the band back doing their thang.... And doing it well..

[@star10007]

Epic josh, so chilled to take a drink whilst keeping time in a brand new breakdown for foo fighters at Glastonbury and didn't miss a note . Respect to the new foo fighters drummer

[@makeitcount179]

What...a....band. oh man. Great dynamics to that comp. Played the grid square. For some, they play the song...uh...maybe the stage. Others, the first twenty rows get excited. I think the trains and busses stopped. The whole town sang this song. What a groove machine this band is. Oh man.

[@phoenixmode6909]

That's awesome, man! Just awesome!😎👍🏻

[@barbamatteo]

In every band Josh played put his heart and soul on drums. He is THE professional modern drummer. He can fit and adapt and learn songs but he remains always Josh with his lively style. Foo cannot choose better.

[@Meandering_Newfoundlander]

They got that magical formula down where they transform their songs into stadium masterpieces. They build and build, let you teeter on the edge for a moment and the let it all loose while fans enjoy the rush. Love it.

[@Shalamalabingbong]

Its amazing how a different drummer can completely change the feel of a song. Josh is wonderful and a great fit, but jesus I miss Taylor. ❤

[@DoggmaticProductions]

I watched this whole set 3 times. I watched 2017 several times as well. They are masters. Gives me goosebumps.

[@tonihagan6330]

Love this guy sooo much❤❤❤❤❤

[@basketburger]

Amazing performance from the foos RIP Taylor ❤

[@j.t.taylor6443]

A different drummer can completely change the sound of a band. Josh's punk background definitely brings a different energy, keeping the baisc structures of what Taylor played without just copying him. Josh has been a favorite drummer of mine for forever.

[@gorstone36]

Josh might not be as charismatic as Taylor was during live performances, but man, can he DRUM! He is nailing it on every performance. I can’t wait to hear Foo Fighters recordings with him playing drums!

[@DMNBand]

Omg that's me at 6:14 🥹 best moment of my life captured!!

[@wehtamtaggnim2548]

I never see Nate singing before

[@xodadjianx]

Dave is probably the only guy who can keep his gum in his mouth and belt out his songs at the same time

[@_Soph.]

😂 yes

[@raymondstephan6234]

There's also Level 42 bassist Mark King, he slaps, sing and chew gum at the same time.

[@tdyerwestfield]

Greatest band of all time performing in front of their biggest crowd of all time, 120000 people when word got round who the secret band was.

[@irish2781]

I watched this video in june of last year and fell in love with Fontaines DC. They were my top spotify artist by a large margin and they are the reason I recently started taking drum lessons. Theyre so frickin good and I thank you profusely for introducing me to them. Best music recommendation ive gotten in years

[@stealthbastard8837]

Dave was wild on this one

[@gregoriocalva2206]

Glastonbury, suenan genial como siempre. Dave, Chris, Nate, y Pat vestidos completamente de negro llevando el luto hasta ese emblemático escenario donde dieron fabulosos conciertos con Taylor 😢

[@Ethan-Entah]

I love the crowd singing the 'Cause who are you bit on their own'

[@donnabuttery9316]

Made me emotional watching this .....Great absolutely 💯....after all the lows they have experienced its lovely to see.....🤗🤗

[@ゆみ-y1f]

カッコよすぎる～😍❤️

[@queisonalves]

DAMNNNN WHAT A SHOW!!!!

[@beezybeez7231]

This is so good but you must hear “Whispering Wolf” or “Seen/Unseen” by SLT 🤘🐺

[@jeremyschonberger554]

I had the proud to see Taylor playing for last time a year ago in Argentina... The best concert of my life. Rest in peace, hero.

[@lynusbinkley90]

Fucking absolutely EPIC. NEVER gets old. Rest in peace, Hawk. ♥

[@ramiror603]

El show debe continuar y mejor 💪🏾🎼🎸🤘🏾Volvió La Magia ✨ 🎸

[@ianbrodie2030]

These and Texas we're my high lights 100%

[@mindofmatter071]

My favorite...The Pretender.

[@sofiaelizabeth02]

This world need FOO FIGHTERS!!!!! 🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@beezybeez7231]

This is so good but you must hear “Whispering Wolf” or “Seen/Unseen” by SLT 🤘🐺

[@stillnotwoke]

​@@beezybeez7231 Umm, nah.

[@beezybeez7231]

@@stillnotwoke thx for listening 🤘🙏

[@phoenixmode6909]

All the camera angles on this video are great. Nice work, BBC, or whoever the team WS that filmed and edited this. It was well done!😎👍🏻🎶

[@relientkenny]

i’m just glad that the Foos still wanna play music. they’re already in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and could’ve just retired but we’re all glad they didn’t

[@SportyOtterPop]

Morning Foos! JUST what I needed!

[@tracezachdaniels4264]

GREAT JOB ALL...THANX 4 MAKING Tee with LIONS NAMED LEO the music worldwide. LOVE YOU ALL...!!!

[@legendasdorock9071]

Nate fazendo a segunda voz❤

[@KasumovMedia]

Grohl is just a magical human being.

[@shannongreer6194]

He really is!!!!

[@daveb6214]

Glad the Foo's are back , josh seems to fit right in , and from this at Glastonbury they will be back on track . Waiting for the uk Tour . Still miss Taylor though, but I bet he was watching this with that big infectious smile . Godspeed Taylor 🙏 🙏

[@ZaenulNazamudin-tf8lh]

Old but gold 🤘🙌

[@tedgarrison8842]

Every time you think 🤔 that you have just witnessed the best version of this song 🎶 live you hear 👂 the latest one ☝️ and it is the best one ever…

[@LDdrums20]

Man I´m so happy for Josh!

[@kellyharper8072]

Was wondering if the Foos had continued onward. Glad to see they have ❤️

[@kellyskinner2275]

Welcome back fooies ❤ we've all missed you boys! Welcome Josh.. let the good times begin 🤟 R.I.P our beloved Taylor 🤍

[@diegocaminos5634]

never disappoint

[@vickywitton1008]

Always loved the Foos, always will!

[@heathersigmon3380]

Love to da Foo's :)

[@crown1993]

Josh Freese we fully accept you into the Tribe of Foo because you are SMASHING IT. Somewhere Taylor is smiling!

[@jerryjingjo]

PAT smear stands there, to the oblivious fans that the humble physics teacher looking guy, was The Germs, and Late Nirvana rhythm. He is king

[@playlistjammingstoner7958]

Legend never dead you are life with us Taylor ❤

[@hemidancer64]

Wow, what a beautiful last gift she was able to give you. My heart is with all of you during this time. ❤

[@loriru3135]

Oh. my. God. Astoundingly excellent. So blessed to still have this amazing band.

[@EtienneAube]

La chimie est déjà là,magnifique!!

[@MrJlc93]

The only Foo Fighters song I can truly say I'm really into. Tune 👍

[@OcelotDAD]

Same. Its the only song by them I truly, truly like. There are many I think are cool, but this one is great.

[@MrJlc93]

@@OcelotDAD I'm a massive Nirvana fan. But I'm not into foo fighters that much. But this was the first cd I ever bought from virgin when it came out. It's a bloody good tune.

[@blackbluestudio6338]

The best. Love ❤️ thankful for truth. Character will always come to up to the surfaces. Digging the meld so far.

[@neonbible08]

Legend

[@ed-kl7pv]

Crowd wild

[@shannongreer6194]

I love it!!!

[@whammett]

i love them so much

[@erichirsch583]

Josh fits in so nicely to the Foos!!! Just wow… WOWWWWWWWWW… he does The Pretender justice in a big way!!!!

[@richimc4756]

This makes me more hyped for their tour of my country in January. Honestly cannot wait.

[@douglasreid699]

I feel they are still grieving but its the curve back up being able to enjoy life more as time goes by which is letting them get there mojo back, back to touring most of the year, up to speed with new drummer. It never goes away but the pain does reduce with time when lost someone. I lost my dad in 2016, i remember picking up his ashes and times like these come on planet rock, and i had to pull the van over to cry. But now years later i can hear that song and think happy memories. (Although black stone cherry, things my father said can still bring a tear to my eye).

[@Never_again_against_anyone]

There was this melancholic vibe of them still grieving when they played at Rock am Ring, too. But at the same time they seemed as genuinely happy to play as usually only those gigs are for which being invited to the festival is a big thing. If you want to imagine it, add the fact that they played in the night.

[@shivpatel8715]

CAN'T BELIEVE I WAS THERE. IT WAS F*N BEAUTIFUL

[@raghavgupta4641]

Wonderful to see them back on stage. #riptaylorhawkins 🪽

[@mateomichelotti4319]

Josh its the perfect man for the job but damn he's going way faster on this one haha punk rocker for life

[@aon5408]

wow what a performance thats sick🤘🤘

[@Carbonbank]

Josh is a machine!! Best fit around!!!!

[@Thur6663]

O Dave é um milgare na nossa atualidade e devemos protege lo❤

[@Shnayblay]

Normally you talk about artists not being as good as their recorded versions but I’d argue that Foo Fighters are even better live.

[@heidibaltom8138]

I miss Taylors vocals on this but i have to say Chris and Nate are doing a great job. Also im so happy they got Josh. He brigs a different energy to the band. I think they have now realised how short life is and to just take it by the horns and run and they are definately doing that.

[@davidtaylor111]

Every time David Gets in front of the mic it's like a game of shots on how many times people drop the F-bomb

[@marcofabbri969]

Josh Is nailing this...big big shoulders!!!!! respect!!!!

[@mdm73100]

Dave and the crew are just the pinnacle of what rock is

[@shirbaron7947]

Love this song

[@joeldrummer23]

Josh is amazing and Drums perfect replacement

[@Scotty2303]

"We sang this sh*t loud that night, let's sing it again" That's when I knew we were in for something special.

[@mohdsheflee]

after all things happened, Dave is the strongest musician ever...he lost both of his best friend...i swear to be strong like you Dave...😢

[@davidkarl9935]

To get to where he is it's a fact you have to make blood sacrifices of family or close friends, makes you wonder.

[@Spiritus_Sanctus]

This is the best band of my great grandson's generation. Hands down. Cheers.

[@GuilhermeWBarreto]

SICK

[@Michael-pp9fh]

Oh God, his Look on "who are you"!!!!❤

[@ajayramtohul]

We all knew the Churnups would be the Foo Fighters. We had read the online rumours, seen that Dave Grohl was there but the moment the logo melted from saying The Churnups into the FF logo was amazing. I missed seeing them headline as I didn't get tickets in 2017 and they had to cancel 2016. So glad I was there for this.