Paul McCartney helped Foo Fighters close out the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony with a rocking performance on Get Back.
The Hey Jude legend joined the group on stage to induct the rockers at the Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse event in Cleveland, Ohio, before helping them wrap up the evening.
Honouring the band as one of the “greatest rock ‘n’ roll bands in the world,” he drew comparisons between himself and frontman Dave Grohl, who both endured “tragedy” in their early groups – The Beatles and Nirvana, respectively – before taking their careers in a new direction.
“We had a great time with our groups, but eventually tragedy happened and my group broke up,” he said. “Same happened with Dave. His group broke up under tragic circumstances. So the question is, ‘What do you do now?’ We both were presented with that question.
“In my case, I said, ‘Well, I’ll make an album where I play all the instruments myself’. So I did that. Dave’s group broke up, what’s he do? He makes an album where he plays all the instruments himself. Do you think this guy’s stalking me?
“Anyway, so me, I’m gonna name my new group, and I call them Wings. So Dave’s got the same problem, and he’s got to think of a name for the group, so he comes up with Foo Fighters. So now the group is formed. It’s ready to take flight. It’s Dave, Taylor, Nate, Pat, Chris and Rami – all the members of the Foo Fighters. So here they are tonight.
“I was just saying to them in the dressing room, ‘Guys, this is it. You’re here in Cleveland, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. And tonight, you’re gonna be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. I mean, it’s not just any Hall of Fame – it’s the f**king Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.”
Before giving their own speeches, Foo Fighters gave a quick three-song performance of Best of You, My Hero and Everlong.
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony, which also honoured JAY-Z, Carole King, Tina Turner and more, will air on HBO from November 20.
