Dave Grohl Calls Opening For AC/DC A Huge 'Bucket List' Moment After Last-Minute Gig

Dave Grohl just checked off the ultimate rock and roll dream. The Foo Fighters frontman and his legendary band took a rare back seat this week, stepping up as the opening act for heavy metal icons AC/DC during their Missouri tour stop. The surprising gig went down on Tuesday night at the St. Louis stop of AC/DC’s massive 'Power Up' world tour. Fans expecting standard support act The Pretty Reckless were in for a massive shock when the stadium headliners themselves walked out to warm up the venue instead.

Why did Foo Fighters open for AC DC in St Louis The Pretty Reckless were unable to perform at the Missouri show, leaving a sudden opening on the bill. Despite currently crisscrossing the globe on their own massive stadium circuit, Grohl and his bandmates jumped at the chance to fill the void for a single evening. Foo Fighters delivered a hit-packed, high-energy set that felt more like a co-headlining spectacle than a warm-up act. The group tore through fan favorites including "My Hero," "The Pretender," and "Times Like These," giving the crowd a legendary performance before launching into their iconic closing anthem, "Everlong." Right before diving into their final track, an ecstatic Grohl paused to address the audience and share how much the moment meant to him personally. The rock icon admitted that sharing a stage with the Australian legends was something he had wanted to do for his entire career.

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What did Dave Grohl say about opening for AC DC Grohl told the roaring crowd that he was incredibly honored to open up for AC/DC, describing the gig as a massive item checked off his personal bucket list. He added that beyond the privilege of warming up the stage, he was mostly eager to wrap up his performance so he could kick back and rock out as a fan for the rest of the night. The one-off performance delivered an unforgettable crossover for classic and modern rock lovers alike. While Foo Fighters are set to resume their own headline tour, the unforgettable night in St. Louis proved that even global arena stars still get starstruck by their musical idols.