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Foo Fighters' Pat Smear Breaks Foot, Missing January Shows

Multi-instrumentalist Jason Falkner will fill in on the affected dates.

Overview

  • The band announced on social media that Smear suffered multiple broken bones in a 'bizarre gardening accident.'
  • Coverage identifies three January dates affected, including Guanajuato on Jan. 10 and Los Angeles on Jan. 14, with the third reported as either Texas or Tasmania.
  • Foo Fighters will continue performing with Falkner covering guitar parts while Smear recovers.
  • No additional medical details were provided beyond the broken foot, and a representative did not respond to requests for comment.
  • Spin reports Smear is expected to return in time for the May 8 Welcome to Rockville festival and the European tour beginning June 10 in Oslo.