Foo Fighters drop out of music festival days before event amid frontman Dave Grohl's controversy

BRIDGEPORT, CONNECTICUT: The Foo Fighters have pulled out of the Soundside Music Festival in Bridgeport, Connecticut, just days before the event.

The announcement follows frontman Dave Grohl's recent admission of fathering a child outside of his 21-year marriage.

Foo Fighters announce they will 'no longer' appear for Soundside Music Festival

In a brief statement on Thursday, September 26, the band shared they will "no longer be appearing" at the festival as planned.

They added, "Please check the festival website for more information." No further explanation was given for the sudden cancellation.

The cancellation comes amid frontman Dave Grohl's controversy. Grohl revealed in a statement on September 10 that he had "recently become the father of a new baby daughter, born outside of my marriage."

Grohl, who has been married to Jordyn Blum since 2003, said he intends to be a "loving and supportive parent" to the child.

He wrote, "I love my wife and my children, and I am doing everything I can to regain their trust and earn their forgiveness." Grohl and Blum share three daughters, aged 10 to 18.

Foo Fighters’ last-minute cancellation

Foo Fighters were originally set to headline the Soundside Music Festival on Sunday, September 29.

The festival announced on X that Jack White and Greta Van Fleet would now take over as headliners.

"Unfortunately, Foo Fighters have announced they're no longer performing this weekend," the festival shared on X.

 

The festival lineup also includes Noah Kahan, Boyz II Men, Bleachers, Norah Jones, and Teddy Swims, as per USA Today.

It kicks off on Saturday, with the Foo Fighters having recently wrapped up their 'Everything or Nothing at All' tour.

As of now, the band has no upcoming live dates listed on their website.

Fans react  to Foo Fighters’ withdrawal from music festival amid Dave Grohl controversy 

Fans who had bougt tickets for the show shared their frustration online following the announcement.

One user wrote on X, "Oh. Are you excited??? Cause I need a refund." Another posted, "I'm glad someone is excited about it. My bank account is PISSED!"

One person called Grohl out, writing, "What a coward. Do your job and play the gigs you have scheduled."

Another joked about Grohl's situation, saying, "Baby mama drama for Dave already???"

Others expressed their disappointment, with one user asking, "Refund me please unacceptable." A user mocked the situation, stating, "Dave Grohl finally pulled out of something. Bravo."

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