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Episode 11

011 | Foo Flashback: Foo Fighters at King's College London, June 1995

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Summary

On 3 June, 1995, Foo Fighters made their UK live debut at King's College London Students Union.

There was huge intrigue around the show - with the British music press gathering en masse to witness the next chapter in the career of Dave Grohl following the tragic and untimely demise of Nirvana.

This is the story of a significant milestone in the Foo Fighters' career from the viewpoint of those who were there.

We hear from respected music journalist Howard Johnson, fan Colin Cassell, and Paul Yeadon, singer and guitarist for support act Bivouac.

Topics Discussed

  • Media intrigue ahead of the show
  • Why King's College London?
  • The support act's viewpoint
  • Foo Fighters' performance
  • The lasting impact of the show

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Dan Harrison

Dan is a media professional and former journalist based in Birmingham, UK.

He has followed the Foo Fighters for more than 20 years.

Dan has worked in media, PR and communications in professional sport, business and entertainment.

During his career, he has interviewed and written about international sports stars, acclaimed music artists and senior figures in business and politics.