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MANILA, Philippines (UPDATED) – The Foo Fighters are not breaking up, nor is Dave Grohl pursuing a solo career, as reported by tabloid New York Post’s Page Six.
On March 2, the band released a video, simply titled “Foo Fighters: Official Band Announcement,” which spoofed the rumors that they had been hearing about their breakup. (WATCH: 1000 musicians simultaneously play the Foo Fighters’ ‘Learn to Fly’)
“I mean, seeing as how that Academy Awards thing went so well, I got to thinkin’ that maybe it’s time, you know? Maybe it’s time for me to do my own thing,” explained frontman Dave Grohl in the video.
Dave performed The Beatles’ “Blackbird” solo at the Oscars as part of the award ceremony’s “In Memoriam” segment. (READ: Oscars 2016: 10 highlights that got everyone talking)
Meanwhile, the other band members discussed Dave’s departure from the band (“He’s gone f*cking Hollywood!”) and tried to figure out who to get to replace Dave. They considered Phil Collins, Justin Bieber, Gwen Stefani, and Diplo.
Eventually, the perfect candidate volunteered for the job: 98 Degrees member Nick Lachey.
The band performed an acoustic version of “Everlong” with Nick, before flashing their real official announcement on screen: “For the millionth time, we’re not breaking up. And nobody’s going f-cking solo!”
An interview by music and entertainment website Artisan News Service with Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins recently surfaced, where he was asked about the band’s future. He responded that they were on hiatus – or jokingly, “i-hate-us.”
“We’re on an indefinite i-hate-us,” Taylor said, adding, “We did so much in the last 5 or 6 years – we as a band could go into the studio tomorrow, and have just as much fun as we ever had, but I think the world needs a break from us for a little while.”
Despite the denial of a breakup, it remains unclear when Foo Fighters will perform again.
The band ended an extensive tour in November and released a free EP dedicated to victims of the November 13 terror attacks in Paris as it hinted at a hiatus.
“I can’t help but wonder when we will see each other again. Who knows? But, with everything Foo Fighter related, it will only be when it feels right,” Grohl said at the time.
What did you think of the Foo Fighters’ breakup spoof? Let us know in the comments! – With reports from AFP / Rappler.com
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