Foo Fighters debut Beatles cover at Liverpool Anfield

The Foo Fighters delivered a marathon three-hour set at Liverpool's Anfield Stadium on Saturday, June 27, concluding a two-night stand with a special tribute to the city's most famous musical sons. The band performed the live debut of their cover of The Beatles' "I Want You (She's So Heavy)" during a five-song encore.

The performance was part of the band's ongoing European "Take Cover Tour" in support of their latest album, Your Favorite Toy, released in April. The Saturday show mirrored the first night's extensive setlist, featuring hits like "All My Life," "The Pretender," "My Hero," "Learn to Fly," and "Best of You." A dedicated segment to late drummer Taylor Hawkins on "Aurora" provided a poignant moment, while the encore opened with "The Teacher," a song frontman Dave Grohl dedicated to his late mother, Virginia.

The premiere of the nearly eight-minute Beatles cover, a blues-rock track from the 1969 album Abbey Road, was a fitting homage in the band's hometown. Grohl has a noted friendship with Paul McCartney, having performed with him on several occasions, most recently at the Glastonbury Festival in 2022.

The evening was marked by the band's characteristic high energy and...