Foo Fighters are painting this as the ultimate rock brotherhood moment — a legendary band stepping up to support another massive act out of pure love for the music and their colleagues in Pretty Reckless.
Insiders are whispering that Dave Grohl has been chasing this moment since he was a kid listening to AC/DC records. This isn't just any fill-in gig — it's the fulfillment of a lifelong obsession with one of rock's most iconic bands.
Foo Fighters had just wrapped their North American Take Cover tour stadium run when they agreed to this one-night-only appearance. The show takes place at AC/DC's St. Louis date, where Pretty Reckless was originally scheduled as the supporting act.
When Foo Fighters say 'no downtime is good time,' apparently they mean it literally. Grohl just pulled off the rock gig of a lifetime — and we were all lucky enough to witness the chaos unfold.
In typical Foo Fighters fashion, the moment one tour ends, another opportunity arises — even if it's someone else's tour entirely. Dave Grohl and company have just confirmed they'll be hopping off their own headlining run to fill in for Pretty Reckless at what promises to be an absolutely massive AC/DC show in St. Louis.
The announcement sent shockwaves through the rock community when it broke, with fans scrambling to get tickets for what is now essentially a supergroup moment disguised as a simple tour substitution. Foo Fighters had just wrapped their North American Take Cover tour stadium dates, which would suggest most bands might, I don't know, take a breather? But Grohl apparently looked at his calendar and thought: what's next?
What's the most legendary thing I could possibly do with my remaining free evening? "This is literally a dream come true," Grohl reportedly said about the opportunity — and considering this is a man who grew up worshipping AC/DC, it's not hard to believe. The connection between these rock titans runs deep: Foo Fighters have long cited AC/DC as a foundational influence, and Grohl himself has spoken publicly about how much Angus Young and company shaped his approach to rock music from an early age.
The logistics of making this happen are frankly absurd when you think about it. Foo Fighters were presumably packing up their stadium equipment, catching their breath after weeks on the road, when someone made a call and suddenly they're pivoting entire operations to join AC/DC's tour for a single night. That's not just professional courtesy — that's the kind of rock-and-roll loyalty that doesn't happen often in this industry.
Pretty Reckless, who was originally scheduled to support AC/DC at this St. Louis show, apparently needed to step away from the tour for their own reasons, and Foo Fighters answered the call like the ultimate pinch-hitters. What makes this particularly delicious for drama hounds is the timing and the optics.
Rock music's old guard coming together in 2026 feels almost like a statement — here's your proof that when it matters most, these legendary acts still show up for each other. Whether Pretty Reckless fans are disappointed about missing their band's set or thrilled to potentially catch an unexpected Foo Fighters performance remains to be seen, but one thing's certain: St. Louis is about to host the rock event of the year.