Watch Foo Fighters cover Radiohead's 'Creep' with comedian Dave Chapelle
They rock New York's Madison Square Garden
Last updated 21st Jun 2021
Foo Fighters played the first concert at New York’s world-famous Madison Square Garden since the start of the coronavirus pandemic last night (20th June).
The sextet’s sold out show at the 20,789 capacity venue followed their intimate warm-up club gig at the Canyon Club in Agoura Hills, California last week.
Opening with ‘Times Like These’ and concluding with ‘Everlong’, Foo Fighters’ sprawling 24-song set featured their first ever cover of Radiohead’s 1993 anthem ‘Creep’ featuring comedy powerhouse Dave Chapelle on vocals.
Introducing Dave Chappelle, Dave Grohl said: “I know a few Daves, right. But I gotta be honest, my favourite f---ing Dave is here tonight to sing a song with us – something that we’ve never done before and he’s never played with us, so we figured why not try this s--- out in front of you!
“Ladies and gentlemen, would you please welcome on lead vocals… Dave Chappelle!”
Watch Foo Fighters and Dave Chapelle cover Radiohead’s ‘Creep’:
WARNING: CONTAINS SWEARING
Later on in the set, Foo Fighters also gave their cover of The Bee Gees’ ‘You Should Be Dancing’ its live debut.
The track is one of four Bee Gees covers that features on Foo Fighters’ new disco album ‘Hail Satin’, which is released under their alter ego The Dee Gees for Record Store Day on 17th July.
Just like their Agoura Hills concert five days earlier, Foo Fighters’ Madison Square Garden gig was met with protests from Anti-vaxxers outside. Ticketholders had to show proof of vaccination to gain entry.
Check out the greatest live acts of all time below as voted for by Absolute Radio listeners in 2020.
The 40 Greatest Live Acts of All Time, including Foo Fighters:
40) Kaiser Chiefs
The Greatest Live Acts of All Time - as voted by Absolute Radio listeners.
39) Florence + The Machine
The Greatest Live Acts of All Time - as voted by Absolute Radio listeners.
38) Mumford & Sons
The Greatest Live Acts of All Time - as voted by Absolute Radio listeners.
37) James
The Greatest Live Acts of All Time - as voted by Absolute Radio listeners.
36) Pearl Jam
The Greatest Live Acts of All Time - as voted by Absolute Radio listeners.
35) Linkin Park
The Greatest Live Acts of All Time - as voted by Absolute Radio listeners.
34) Aerosmith
The Greatest Live Acts of All Time - as voted by Absolute Radio listeners.
33) Ed Sheeran
The Greatest Live Acts of All Time - as voted by Absolute Radio listeners.
32) Arctic Monkeys
The Greatest Live Acts of All Time - as voted by Absolute Radio listeners.
31) Red Hot Chili Peppers
The Greatest Live Acts of All Time - as voted by Absolute Radio listeners.
30) Blondie
The Greatest Live Acts of All Time - as voted by Absolute Radio listeners.
29) The Prodigy
The Greatest Live Acts of All Time - as voted by Absolute Radio listeners.
28) Madness
The Greatest Live Acts of All Time - as voted by Absolute Radio listeners.
27) Kasabian
The Greatest Live Acts of All Time - as voted by Absolute Radio listeners.
26) Paul McCartney
The Greatest Live Acts of All Time - as voted by Absolute Radio listeners.
25) Adele
The Greatest Live Acts of All Time - as voted by Absolute Radio listeners.
24) Eagles
The Greatest Live Acts of All Time - as voted by Absolute Radio listeners.
23) The Who
The Greatest Live Acts of All Time - as voted by Absolute Radio listeners.
22) Biffy Clyro
The Greatest Live Acts of All Time - as voted by Absolute Radio listeners.
21) Stereophonics
The Greatest Live Acts of All Time - as voted by Absolute Radio listeners.
20) Green Day
The Greatest Live Acts of All Time - as voted by Absolute Radio listeners.
19) Led Zeppelin
The Greatest Live Acts of All Time - as voted by Absolute Radio listeners.
18) Radiohead
The Greatest Live Acts of All Time - as voted by Absolute Radio listeners.
17) Guns N' Roses
The Greatest Live Acts of All Time - as voted by Absolute Radio listeners.
16) Michael Jackson
The Greatest Live Acts of All Time - as voted by Absolute Radio listeners.
15) Kate Bush
The Greatest Live Acts of All Time - as voted by Absolute Radio listeners.
14) The Killers
The Greatest Live Acts of All Time - as voted by Absolute Radio listeners.
13) Pink Floyd
The Greatest Live Acts of All Time - as voted by Absolute Radio listeners.
12) Bon Jovi
The Greatest Live Acts of All Time - as voted by Absolute Radio listeners.
11) Oasis
The Greatest Live Acts of All Time - as voted by Absolute Radio listeners.
10) AC/DC
The Greatest Live Acts of All Time - as voted by Absolute Radio listeners.
9) Prince
The Greatest Live Acts of All Time - as voted by Absolute Radio listeners.
8) Fleetwood Mac
The Greatest Live Acts of All Time - as voted by Absolute Radio listeners.
7) Coldplay
The Greatest Live Acts of All Time - as voted by Absolute Radio listeners.
6) The Rolling Stones
The Greatest Live Acts of All Time - as voted by Absolute Radio listeners.
5) U2
The Greatest Live Acts of All Time - as voted by Absolute Radio listeners.
4) Muse
The Greatest Live Acts of All Time - as voted by Absolute Radio listeners.
3) Bruce Springsteen
The Greatest Live Acts of All Time - as voted by Absolute Radio listeners.
2) Foo Fighters
The Greatest Live Acts of All Time - as voted by Absolute Radio listeners.
1) Queen
Winners of Absolute Radio's Greatest Live Acts of All Time poll - the mighty Queen!