Foo Fighters interrupt Sydney concert to pay tribute to Beaconsfield miner Todd Russell

Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl paused a raucous Sydney concert to deliver a lengthy on-stage tribute to Todd Russell, the Beaconsfield mine collapse survivor who died this week at the age of 54. The solemn moment broke up an otherwise energetic show as the band, on their 16th Australian tour in 32 years, marked the news of Russell's death from illness. Grohl described Russell as a "big" hero of his to the crowd.

Dave Grohl tells Sydney crowd Russell, whose death was announced this week, was a ‘big’ hero of hisTodd Russell, Beaconsfield mine collapse survivor, dies aged 54 due to illnessGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA solemn moment has broken up an otherwise raucous Foo Fighters Australian concert as the band’s frontman made a lengthy on-stage tribute to Beaconsfield survivor Todd Russell.The US band are touring Australia for the 16th time in their 32-year history and Tuesday night’s Sydney show coincided with the news of Russell’s death at the age of 54. Continue reading...