Taylor Momsen Leads Soundgarden Tribute, Grohl AC/DC Story
Taylor Momsen is trending after a whirlwind weekend in rock: she fronted a surprise Soundgarden tribute set with surviving members of the band at Power to the People Fest on October 3, 2026 — just days after Foo Fighters’ Dave Grohl revealed on stage that Momsen had offered Foo Fighters her own AC/DC opening slot. Performing as “Suns of Soundgarden” alongside Mike McCready, Matt Cameron, Robbie Mangano and Tom Morello, the Pretty Reckless frontwoman ripped through three Soundgarden classics.
What happened at the Power to the People Fest Soundgarden tribute?
Taylor Momsen, Mike McCready, Matt Cameron, Robbie Mangano and Tom Morello joined forces for a special Soundgarden tribute set at Power to the People Fest, performing under the name Suns of Soundgarden, according to Consequence. The set was reported on October 3, 2026.
Introducing the performance, Morello reflected on Soundgarden’s enduring influence, saying the band “redeemed hard rock and metal music by unapologetically embracing thunderous riffs and melding them with deep, dark, soul-searching poetry that opened the door for generations of artists.” He called them “a huge influence on many of the artists playing today.”
The appearance continues a run of Soundgarden-linked moments for Momsen. The surviving members of Soundgarden recently reunited alongside Momsen and McCready to perform the halftime show at the NFL kick-off between the Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots, Consequence reported.
Which Soundgarden songs were performed?
The quintet played three Soundgarden staples: “Loud Love,” “Outshined,” and “Spoonman.” Fan footage from the fest circulated on social media the same day, with one attendee writing that he loved “seeing all the rock ‘n’ roll represented at a pro-democracy event.”
Why did Dave Grohl thank Taylor Momsen?
The tribute set landed just after Dave Grohl told a remarkable backstage story during a recent Foo Fighters live show. Grohl revealed that Taylor Momsen — the official opener on AC/DC’s Power Up tour as frontwoman of The Pretty Reckless — had personally offered her opening slot to Foo Fighters.
Grohl explained that Foo Fighters got the call when three members couldn’t play the St. Louis show. “I get the phone call from Taylor, the singer, and she goes, ‘What are you doing September 8th?’” Grohl recalled. “She said, ‘Would you like to open for AC/DC in St. Louis?’“
AC/DC’s St. Louis stop was originally scheduled for September 8, 2026, at The Dome at America’s Center. The Pretty Reckless couldn’t make the date — Momsen, a St. Louis native, had a separate commitment in Seattle, where she filled in for the late Chris Cornell as singer for a reunited Soundgarden. Foo Fighters took the slot on short notice and played a full set.
It happened twice. When AC/DC’s MetLife Stadium show in East Rutherford, New Jersey — originally set for Friday, September 25 — was postponed because of dangerous weather from a nor’easter, the concert was rescheduled for Friday, October 2, with Foo Fighters joining the bill. Grohl’s remarks about getting a call from Momsen asking what he was doing “Friday” referred to that rescheduled date.
Grohl framed the gigs as the fulfillment of a boyhood dream, recalling seeing AC/DC’s Let There Be Rock concert film when he was 11 years old. “I said, I’m gonna live my childhood dream again tonight,” he told the crowd. After Foo Fighters’ set, Grohl joined AC/DC on stage for “Highway to Hell.”
Momsen responded to Grohl’s remarks and the performance on social media, writing: “Thank you Dave and congratulations to AC/DC on their final show on their North American tour! Wish I could have been there just to watch it! LET THERE BE ROCK.”
Who is Taylor Momsen?
Taylor Momsen is the frontwoman of hard-rock band The Pretty Reckless, who have been opening AC/DC’s Power Up tour. The band’s tenure on the massive tour has been full of headline moments, and Momsen’s dual week — from the Soundgarden tribute stage to the AC/DC storyline — has now pushed her to the top of search trends.
Frequently asked questions
Why is Taylor Momsen trending?
She is trending because of two major rock moments in the same week: she fronted the “Suns of Soundgarden” tribute set with Mike McCready, Matt Cameron and Tom Morello at Power to the People Fest on October 3, 2026, and Dave Grohl revealed she offered Foo Fighters her AC/DC opening slot.
Who performed in the Suns of Soundgarden tribute?
Taylor Momsen, Pearl Jam’s Mike McCready, Soundgarden’s Matt Cameron, guitarist Robbie Mangano and Rage Against the Machine’s Tom Morello.
What songs did Suns of Soundgarden play?
“Loud Love,” “Outshined” and “Spoonman.”
What did Dave Grohl say about Taylor Momsen?
Grohl said Momsen called him to offer Foo Fighters her AC/DC opening slot in St. Louis, and again before the rescheduled October 2 MetLife Stadium show. Momsen thanked Grohl on social media after his story went public.
Sources
- https://consequence.net/2026/10/soundgarden-power-to-the-people-fest/
- https://rockcelebrities.net/dave-grohl-reveals-taylor-momsens-offer-to-give-her-ac-dc-spot-to-foo-fighters/
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