The Foo Fighters set the stage on fire with a high-energy cover of Led Zeppelin’s “Rock and Roll” at the Kennedy Center Honors. Dave Grohl pounded the drums with his signature ferocity, while the late Taylor Hawkins stepped out from behind his kit, commanding the crowd as a powerhouse frontman. With his raw, electrifying vocals, Hawkins paid homage to Zeppelin’s legendary sound, proving his remarkable versatility.

As the band tore through the 1971 classic, Robert Plant and Jimmy Page beamed from the audience, clearly thrilled by the tribute. The Foo Fighters’ no-holds-barred performance channeled the spirit of rock’s golden era, bringing a modern edge to a timeless anthem.

The night reached another unforgettable peak when Paul McCartney hit the stage to close the show with a raucous rendition of The Beatles’ “Get Back.” The energy was infectious as McCartney jammed with the Foos, trading playful falsetto lines with Grohl and sharing a mic in a moment of pure rock-and-roll joy.

The evening added another milestone to Foo Fighters’ already legendary career. Inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in their first year of eligibility—just like Nirvana before them—the moment felt particularly special for Grohl. Reflecting on past inductions, he recalled the bittersweet nature of Nirvana’s in 2014 due to Kurt Cobain’s absence, making this celebration all the more meaningful.

From honoring rock legends to sharing the stage with Paul McCartney, the Foo Fighters once again proved why they remain at the heart of modern rock.