Foo Fighters issue statement after Queens show cut short due to weather concerns

18 July, 2024

Foo Fighters have issued a statement after their concert in Queens was cut show due to dangerous weather conditions – see what the band had to say below.

Last night (July 17), Dave Grohl and co. took to the Citi Field stadium in Queens, New York for the first of two shows at the venue. However, the show came to an abrupt end over weather concerns with heavy rains and lightning looming over the open-air stadium, with the band only performing 13 songs of what’s typically a 20-plus song setlist.

According to those present at the show, Grohl warned those in attendance that the show might be cut short if the impending storm continued to worsen before performing ‘Learn To Fly’. The band then performed the intro to ‘Everlong’ before the show was officially cut.

Dave Grohl (L) and Josh Freese (R) of Foo Fighters perform in 2024
Dave Grohl (L) and Josh Freese (R) of Foo Fighters perform in 2024. CREDIT: Paul Morigi/Getty Images

The band – who are due to perform at the venue again on Friday (July 19) – wrote: “We are so disappointed that we were unable to play our full set for tonight’s fantastic crowd at Citi Field. But the safety of our fans, the crew and everyone working in the stadium comes first, so when it was determined that there was no safe way to continue the show in this dangerous weather, we had no choice but to call it a night.”

They continued: “We’re grateful for every second we were able to play for you and looking forward to seeing you again – maybe as soon as Friday!”

Since the show’s abrupt end, fans on social media have shared images of the venue after its conclusion, showing heavy rain over the stadium.

One fan on X also posted that Grohl had said that the band would return on stage if it was safe again, but to no avail.

Elsewhere, Foo Fighters were joined by Geezer Butler for a cover of the 1970 Black Sabbath classic ‘Paranoid’ during their gig at Birmingham’s Villa Park. For the performance, Butler led the band on bass duties, while Grohl ditched the guitar to mimic Ozzy Osbourne’s onstage movements while singing.

Foo Fighters’ recent Manchester concert scored them a four-star rating, with Rishi Shah writing for NME: “Approaching thirty years as a band, Foo Fighters have adapted in the face of any adversity, ensuring their stadium show remains cohesive, exemplary and simply untouchable.

“While others from their time might begin to creep towards legacy act territory, Foo Fighters remain as relevant and imperious as ever – they’re only going to need even more stadiums to fill.”

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