2021 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame: Paul McCartney, Foo Fighters sing ‘Get Back’
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By Bob D'Angelo, Cox Media Group National Content Desk
CLEVELAND — The Foo Fighters celebrated their enshrinement into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on Saturday night with a nod toward the past, jamming with Paul McCartney in an uptempo version of “Get Back.”
McCartney, who inducted the group into the Hall of Fame, took the stage to sing The Beatles’ 1970 No. 1 hit, sharing a microphone with Foo Fighters singer Dave Grohl, Rolling Stone reported.
During his induction speech, McCartney, 78, compared his career after The Beatles’ breakup to Grohl emerging with the Foo Fighters after the untimely demise of Nirvana in the 1990s.
“We had a great time with our groups, but then eventually tragedy happened, and my group broke up,” McCartney said. “The same happened with Dave: His group broke up under tragic circumstances. And so then the question is, ‘What do you do now?’ And we both were presented with that question. In my case, I thought, ‘Well, I’ll make an album where I play all the instruments myself.’ So I did that. Dave’s group broke up -- what’s he do? He makes an album where he plays all the instruments himself. Do you think this guy’s stalking me?
“Anyway, so me, I’m going to name my new group, and I call them Wings. So Dave’s got the same problem, and he’s got to think of a name for the group, so he comes up with Foo Fighters.”
“Get Back” previewed the three-part streaming movie that will feature unseen footage of The Beatles, Variety reported. But the song came after an energetic three-song set by the Foo Fighters.
Grohl, drummer Taylor Hawkins, keyboardist Rami Jaffee, bassist Nate Mendel and guitarists Chris Shiflett and Pat Smear injected a jolt into what had already been electric night in Cleveland, playing a three-song set that included “Best of You,” “My Hero” and “Everlong,” Rolling Stone reported.
The Foo Fighters were inducted in their first year of eligibility, just like Nirvana, which was enshrined in 1994, the magazine reported.
After entering the Hall, the Foo Fighters got back with McCartney.
2021 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Dave Grohl and the Foo Fighters played a three-song set as they were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on Saturday night (David Richard/Associated Press )
2021 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Nate Mendel of the Foo Fighters speaks during the band's induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. (David Richard/Associated Press )
2021 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Paul McCartney and Dave Grohl jam onstage during the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The former Beatle and the Foo Fighters sang "Get Back" during the induction ceremony. (David Richard/Associated Press )
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2021 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony From left to right, Jane Wiedlin, Gina Schock, Belinda Carlisle, Charlotte Caffey and Kathy Valentine of The Go-Go's pose in the press room during the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony, Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane) (Ron Schwane/AP)
2021 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony The Go-Go's perform during the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony, Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard) (David Richard/AP)
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2021 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Gary Clark Jr. performs during the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction ceremony, Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard) (David Richard/AP)
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2021 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Mickey Guyton performs during the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction ceremony, Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard) (David Richard/AP)
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2021 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Christina Aguilera performs during the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction ceremony, Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard) (David Richard/AP)
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2021 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Carole King speaks after being inducted in the performer category during the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction ceremony, Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard) (David Richard/AP)
2021 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Brandi Carlile answers questions during the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction ceremony, Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane) (Ron Schwane/AP)
2021 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Jennifer Hudson performs during the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction ceremony, Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard) (David Richard/AP)
2021 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony LL Cool J performs during the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction ceremony, Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, in Cleveland. The rapper was inducted for the Musical Excellence Award. (AP Photo/David Richard) (David Richard/AP)
2021 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Taylor Swift performs during the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction ceremony, Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard) (David Richard/AP)
2021 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Jennifer Hudson and Carole King pose for photos in the press room during the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction ceremony, Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane) (Ron Schwane/AP)
2021 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony LL Cool J performs with Jennifer Lopez during the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction ceremony, Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard) (David Richard/AP)
2021 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Jennifer Hudson performs during the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction ceremony, Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard) (David Richard/AP)
2021 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Carole King answers questions during the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction ceremony, Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane) (Ron Schwane/AP)