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A STUNNING REUNION YEARS IN THE MAKING!
DAVE GROHL OFFICIALLY ANNOUNCES THE RETURN OF FORMER FOO FIGHTERS MEMBERS FRANZ STAHL & WILLIAM GOLDSMITH AS THE BAND PREPARES FOR THE EMOTIONALLY-CHARGED TAYLOR HAWKINS MEMORIAL TOUR 2026
In a moment that sent shockwaves across the global rock community, Dave Grohl stepped onto a small stage at the band’s Los Angeles rehearsal studio and made an announcement fans never expected to hear again: Franz Stahl and William Goldsmith—two early Foo Fighters members who helped shape the band’s raw foundation—are officially rejoining the lineup for the monumental 2026 Taylor Hawkins Memorial Tour.
The news broke during a live-streamed fan event where Grohl, visibly emotional yet energized, spoke openly about the upcoming tribute tour and the difficult decision to bring back some of the band’s earliest brothers in arms.
“This tour isn’t just about honoring Taylor,” Grohl said. “It’s about honoring every chapter of our story. Franz and William were part of the beginning. And now they’ll be part of this tribute to the heart and soul that Taylor brought into our world.”
A RETURN ROOTED IN HEALING, NOSTALGIA & A RENEWED BROTHERHOOD
Franz Stahl, who originally joined after the departure of Pat Smear in the late ’90s, will be stepping back into the Foo Fighters lineup for the first time in over two decades. His return brings a surge of old-school punk energy, reminiscent of the band’s scrappy early sound.
William Goldsmith—whose drumming style left a deep musical fingerprint on the band’s early development—will be returning to join the percussive tributes throughout the tour. His reunion with Grohl is especially shocking given the rocky past between them, but both musicians expressed excitement at finally stepping into a new era of forgiveness and creative unity.
“Time heals. Music heals even more,” Goldsmith said in a statement. “Taylor meant the world to all of us. Coming back for this feels right.”
⭐ THE TOUR THAT WILL DEFINE AN ERA
The Taylor Hawkins Memorial Tour 2026 is set to be the biggest, loudest, and most emotionally electrifying series of concerts the Foo Fighters have ever staged. The tour will not only honor Taylor’s thunderous drumming but also highlight his humor, his warmth, and his unwavering spirit that helped carry the band for over two decades.
Fans can expect:
Massive multi-night stadium shows
Guest appearances from rock legends and close friends of Taylor
Deep-cut Foo Fighters tracks from the early era where Franz and William originally played
A special nightly tribute segment dedicated solely to Taylor’s legacy
Rumors are already circulating that several iconic drummers may join select shows to pay their respects, creating a rotating lineup of rhythmic tributes that will span generations of rock.
⚡ A FULL-CIRCLE MOMENT FOR THE BAND
For longtime fans, this reunion represents something deeper than a simple lineup change—it’s a healing moment, a full-circle embrace of the band’s history. With Pat Smear, Nate Mendel, Chris Shiflett, Josh Freese, Rami Jaffee, and now Franz Stahl & William Goldsmith standing together on one stage, the Foo Fighters will enter 2026 with the most expansive lineup they’ve ever had.
“This tour is for Taylor,” Grohl said. “But it’s also for every fan who has been with us from day one. We’re bringing the whole family back together.”
With the world already buzzing, tickets for the 2026 tour are expected to become one of the most sought-after releases in modern music history.
The Foo Fighters are about to write a new chapter—one filled with memory, music, and the unmistakable thunder of Taylor Hawkins’ spirit echoing through every beat. ✨
