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049 | Jay and Ollie from UK Foo Fighters on 'pushing the limits' of a tribute band

049 | Jay and Ollie from UK Foo Fighters on 'pushing the limits' of a tribute band

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Summary

UK Foo Fighters have become one of the best-known Foo Fighters tribute acts after being thrust into the spotlight by Dave Grohl during a famous show at Brighton's Concorde 2 in 2014.

Frontman Jay Apperley - who was called on stage to sing with the Foo Fighters - and drummer Ollie Button join us to talk about their roles in the band.

As well as Jay's magic moment at the Concorde 2, they discuss recording at Abbey Road Studios, how they go about choosing setlists and incorporating new Foo Fighters music into their act.

Topics Discussed

  1. Their first performance of 'Your Favorite Toy'
  2. Jay's famous Concorde 2 moment with the Foo Fighters
  3. Ollie on receiving 'sore throat tips' from Dave Grohl
  4. Abbey Road and the Cavern Club
  5. The challenge of choosing setlists

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