Foo Fighters Cancel Show Following Front Man’s Cheating Scandal
The Foo Fighters have pulled out of their scheduled performance at the Soundside Music Festival, just days before the event, amidst frontman Dave Grohl’s recent infidelity scandal.
The band announced the cancellation through an Instagram post on Thursday, offering no details beyond their sudden withdrawal: "Foo Fighters will no longer be appearing at this weekend’s Soundside Music Festival. Please check the festival website for more information.”
The cancellation comes on the heels of Grohl's shocking admission that he had fathered a daughter outside of his marriage to wife Jordyn Blum. Grohl took to Instagram weeks earlier to share the news, writing, "I’ve recently become the father of a new baby daughter, born outside of my marriage. I plan to be a loving and supportive parent to her. I love my wife and my children, and I am doing everything I can to regain their trust and earn their forgiveness.”
The announcement sent shockwaves through the Foo Fighters' fanbase, as Grohl has long been seen as a "good guy" in rock—a family man who avoided the wild, reckless behavior typically associated with the rock star lifestyle. According to sources who spoke to People, this revelation has been a source of great pain for Grohl's wife, Jordyn, and their family.
“She was shocked when she found out about the baby. Her friends are like family, and they rallied around her,” one source said, while another noted that Grohl's “flirty behavior” had been a persistent challenge in their marriage.
Fans and festival-goers were taken aback by the sudden cancellation, especially since the Foo Fighters had been set to headline alongside big names like Jack White, Greta Van Fleet, Bleachers, Norah Jones, and Teddy Swims. Following the announcement, the band's name was swiftly removed from the festival’s website, fueling speculation about the impact of Grohl’s personal scandal on the band’s public appearances.
This cancellation is the latest blow for the Foo Fighters, who have faced an emotionally challenging two years. In 2022, the band lost their drummer Taylor Hawkins to a drug overdose, a tragedy that shook both the band and its fanbase. The current scandal has brought another layer of difficulty as Grohl and his bandmates navigate the fallout from his personal life becoming public.
The Foo Fighters have been in the headlines for other reasons as well. Just weeks ago, Grohl and the band made waves after publicly denouncing Donald Trump’s presidential campaign for using their music without permission.
Now, with Grohl’s infidelity making headlines and leading to cancellations, it remains to be seen how the band will move forward in the face of this personal and professional turmoil.