Back to today’s briefing

Story perspectives

Pat Smear Injured: Foo Fighters Announce Tour Replacement

1/8/2026

47 10 Full Breakdown

Summary

Pat Smear Replaced

Pat Smear, the Foo Fighters guitarist, fractured his left foot in a gardening accident and will miss several shows, announced January 7.
Jason Falkner will replace Pat Smear for performances in Guanajuato, Mexico (Jan 10), Los Angeles (Jan 14), and Launceston, Tasmania (Jan 24).
Smear may return for May's Welcome to Rockville festival.
Foo Fighters plan a summer Take Cover tour across Europe and North America.

History

Historical Context

The Foo Fighters formed in 1994 after Nirvana's dissolution, with Dave Grohl leading the band following Kurt Cobain's death. Their self-titled debut album, released in 1995, sold over 12 million copies in the U.S. alone. As they prepare for their summer tour, recent challenges, like Pat Smear's injury, underscore the resilience of musicians navigating personal and professional hurdles in the rock music landscape.

1 of 2

Pat Smear Replaced

Pat Smear, the Foo Fighters guitarist, fractured his left foot in a gardening accident and will miss several shows, announced January 7.
Jason Falkner will replace Pat Smear for performances in Guanajuato, Mexico (Jan 10), Los Angeles (Jan 14), and Launceston, Tasmania (Jan 24).
Smear may return for May's Welcome to Rockville festival.
Foo Fighters plan a summer Take Cover tour across Europe and North America.

1 / 2