In an unforgettable moment at their show at Pula Arena in Croatia on June 19, 2019, the Foo Fighters surprised everyone by inviting a fan from the crowd to join them on stage. Richard Greenbury, an English drummer, held up a sign offering to fill in for Taylor Hawkins if needed. Frontman Dave Grohl spotted him and decided to give him a chance.
The English drummer’s rocksteady groove on the Foo Fighters’ single “Wheels” left even Dave Grohl, widely regarded as one of the greatest rock drummers, amazed. In a clip from the performance, Grohl’s stage banter, perhaps influenced by a bit of tipsiness, featured some colorful language.
Let’s prepare yourself to be impressed by the outstanding performance in the video below, which has hit 11.6 million views.
Grohl playfully introduced the song, expressing the hope that Greenbury, a drummer from Manchester, knew how to play. The frontman couldn’t help but burst into laughter when he realized Greenbury was indeed the real deal, saying, “See, you never know if they can actually play the drums. This [guy] can play the drums.”
Grohl joked that there wouldn’t be a drum solo for Greenbury tonight, leading the band into the subdued verse of “Wheels,” their take on a heartland rock song. Greenbury showcased tasteful restraint during the slow verse, avoiding overplaying and seamlessly transitioning into the heavier chorus.
Later on, Grohl changed his mind about the drum solo. During a singalong section in the bridge, he signaled Greenbury to shine with a crowd-pleasing drum display, executed flawlessly. Greenbury then heightened the intensity for the final chorus, leaving the audience captivated by the dynamic performance.
Plenty of YouTube viewers felt excited when watching this performance, saying that it was cool and worth watching. Some also admitted they have watched this video multiple times and seemingly stuck to it for a long time.
