ContactMusic — Dave Grohl has given his Foo Fighters bandmate Taylor Hawkins' side project a big boost by joining the group in the studio.The former Nirvana star... more info

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Starpulse — On Saturday, the Foo Fighters' drummer Taylor Hawkins performed with his cover band Chevy Metal in Los Angeles to help raise funds for autism research. The 41 year-old rocker leaped at the chance... more info

Consequence of Sound — Surprise performance took place in Costa Mesa last night. more info

411 Mania — Hard at work... more info

411 Mania — Hawkins playing Iggy Pop in the film... more info

Consequence of Sound — With Taylor Hawkins as Iggy Pop. more info

Guardian Music — Our guide to the event that has become a rite of passage for music fans riding an exam results highThe Reading and Leeds festival has become a fixture on the calendars of music fans across the land. Showcasing the best in contemporary music, here are... more info

Guardian Music — We'd like to hear about your favourite portrayals of musiciansLast week we reported that Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins is to play Iggy Pop in new film CBGB, telling the story of the legendary New York venue.Last month we heard OutKast's André ... more info