Episode 44

044 | Storytellers #8: One last performance of ‘Aurora’ (w/ Cristian Macouzet)

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Summary

‘Aurora’, from Foo Fighters’ third album ‘There Is Nothing Left To Lose’, has grown into one of the band’s most emotionally resonant songs.

It was the favourite track of the late Taylor Hawkins, who would have celebrated his 54th birthday next week.

The song also holds deep personal meaning for our latest Storyteller, Mexican fan Cristian Macouzet – so much so that he played a small but decisive role in getting it added to the setlist for Foo Fighters’ 2022 show in Mexico City.

Tragically, it would be the last time Taylor performed ‘Aurora’ live.

In this episode, Cristian recounts the extraordinary chain of events that led to ‘Aurora’ being played that night at Foro Sol.

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Dan Harrison

Dan is a media professional and former journalist based in Birmingham, UK.

He has followed the Foo Fighters for more than 20 years.

Dan has worked in media, PR and communications in professional sport, business and entertainment.

During his career, he has interviewed and written about international sports stars, acclaimed music artists and senior figures in business and politics.