Dave Grohl Lives The Dream As Foo Fighters Step In To Open For AC/DC In St. Louis

Rest time simply does not exist in the Foo Fighters universe. Just as the band finished up their massive "Take Cover" North American stadium tour, Dave Grohl and his crew signed up for yet another massive stadium show. Instead of catching their breath, the rock veterans are heading right back out to share the stage with absolute legends. The band broke the news to thrilled fans on Thursday, August 20, revealing that they will be appearing as special guests for AC/DC on September 8. The massive event is set to tear down The Dome at America’s Center in St. Louis, a venue capable of holding 67,000 roaring rock lovers. ## why are foo fighters opening for ac dc Foo Fighters are stepping into the lineup to substitute for The Pretty Reckless. Led by Taylor Momsen, the hard rock band has been holding down the opening slot for AC/DC on their current North American stadium circuit. However, they will be absent for the Missouri stop. As of now, representatives for The Pretty Reckless have not shared a public reason behind their absence from the bill. While the last-minute lineup swap might surprise casual concertgoers, for Grohl, stepping onto that specific stage represents the ultimate career milestone. The Foo Fighters frontman took to Instagram with a long, nostalgic reflection on how much the iconic Australian band shaped his entire musical life. ## dave grohl ac dc instagram post In his passionate post, Grohl reflected on the pivotal moment he discovered the electric energy of hard rock. He credited AC/DC’s legendary 1980 concert film, *Let There Be Rock*, with showing him what genuine, unfiltered rock and roll performance looked like when he was growing up. Grohl expressed immense gratitude for the opportunity to open for a group he considers a permanent fixture on his personal Mount Rushmore of music. What started as a teenager watching a concert movie in awe has now come full circle. St. Louis concertgoers are getting a rare double dose of stadium-sized rock legends, and Grohl gets to tick off the ultimate bucket-list moment in front of tens of thousands of cheering fans.