On Sunday, during her third night at Wembley Stadium, Swift seemed to indirectly address the rock legend’s comments, noting: “Every one of my band members, every single one of our crew, my band who’s going to be playing live for you for 3½ hours tonight, they deserve this so much.
“And so does every one of my fellow performers. And you just gave that to us so generously; we will never forget it.”
Taylor Swift performing live - we think - in London.Credit: Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images
The Eras Tour has become the highest-grossing show of all time, but throughout the show’s run, fans have speculated that if Swift were to use backing tracks – as many pop stars do – it would be understandable given the overlapping lyrics in her songs and the demand on her voice of 3½-hour shows several times a week.
Naturally, Grohl’s comments have sparked furious debate among Swift fans on whether he was the latest artist to use the pop star’s name to snatch attention.
However, it appears the seeds for this particular feud were sown long ago. Earlier this year, Grohl’s daughter Violet, who was 17 at the time, posted negative comments on social media about Swift’s use of private jets. Swift’s fans reacted, and Violet eventually deleted the comments.
While it remains to be seen if Swift v Grohl will become the next big artist stoush, it’s an interesting example of what to do when you feel like someone has gotten the best, the best, the best, the best of you.
Watch this space to see if the pair end up working it out on the remix.
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