Why Taylor Swift Fans Are Mad at Dave Grohl
Taylor Swift has garnered a massive fanbase over the years, and one of her biggest admirers happens to be none other than Dave Grohl. However, a recent comment made by Grohl during one of his performances has sparked disappointment among Swifties.
While rocking out at London Stadium on June 22, Grohl appeared to take a subtle dig at Swift’s Eras Tour, which coincided with her nearby show at Wembley Stadium. He jokingly referred to his own tour as the ‘Errors Tour,’ highlighting the ups and downs they’ve experienced over the years.
Addressing the crowd, Grohl quipped, “I tell you, man, you don’t want to suffer the wrath of Taylor Swift. So we like to call our tour the ‘Errors Tour.’ We’ve had more than a few eras, and more than a few f—ing errors as well. Just a couple.”
Continuing his banter, Grohl asserted, “That’s because we actually play live. What?! Just saying. You guys like raw, live rock ‘n’ roll music, right? You came to the right f—ing place.”
Despite Grohl’s comments, many fans were taken aback by his remarks, considering his past praises for Swift. In a story shared in 2016, Grohl recounted the time Swift came to his rescue, saving him from an awkward situation in front of Beatles legend Paul McCartney at a party. He also commended Swift’s decision to re-record her entire music catalogue in a 2021 interview with Rolling Stone.
Moreover, Grohl’s former band Nirvana has a rich history of supporting female artists and the feminist movement. In 1992, Nirvana refused to perform their hit songs during a show in Buenos Aires due to the audience’s disrespectful behavior towards their female opening act, Calamity Jane.
Following Grohl’s onstage remarks, fans took to social media to express their thoughts on the situation. Opinions ranged from disappointment to defending Swift’s dedication to her live performances. One fan shared a video of Paul McCartney enjoying Taylor Swift’s show, seemingly in response to Grohl’s comments.
Another fan expressed disappointment in Grohl’s insinuation that Swift doesn’t perform live, especially considering her consistent efforts in delivering lengthy live shows. The fan highlighted Grohl’s status as one of their all-time favorite musicians but found his comments uncalled for.
Furthermore, one fan pointed out the unnecessary nature of Grohl’s comments, emphasizing Swift’s importance to young women in music and how tearing her down was uncalled for.
Lastly, a tweet ridiculed the notion of pitting Swift against Grohl in a competition based on their respective contributions to the music industry, calling it absurd and unnecessary.
It seems that Grohl’s lighthearted joke didn’t land well with everyone, especially those who admire both him and Swift for their individual contributions to the music world.
