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Gardening Accident Benches Foo Fighters' Pat Smear
7 Jan
Summary
- Pat Smear sustained a foot injury over the New Year's holiday.
- Jason Falkner will fill in for Smear at upcoming shows.
- Shows affected include dates in Mexico, Los Angeles, and Tasmania.

Foo Fighters' beloved guitarist, Pat Smear, will be sidelined for three upcoming January shows following a significant foot injury. The accident occurred over the recent New Year's holiday, according to a humorous announcement from the band. Smear, known for his energetic stage presence since 1994, sustained multiple broken bones in his left foot.
To fill the void left by Smear's absence, the band has enlisted the help of experienced guitarist Jason Falkner. Falkner, who has previously collaborated with artists like Beck and St. Vincent, will perform at the Foo Fighters' upcoming concerts.
The affected shows include a performance at Feria Estatal De Leon in Guanajuato, Mexico, on Saturday, January 10th, a concert at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles on January 14th, and a gig at Utas Stadium in Launceston, Tasmania, on January 24th. The band expressed their desire for Smear's full and speedy recovery.




