UPDATE:Foo Fighters have added several special guests to both Taylor Hawkins tribute concerts. The London event will now also include appearances by John Paul Jones, Alain Johannes, Nandi Bushell, Nile Rodgers, Krist Novoselic, Greg Kurstin, and Chris Rock. The Los Angeles edition has added Pink, LeAnn Rimes, John Paul Jones, …
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