Josh Homme returned to the stage on December 5 in London after recent surgery, paying tribute to Mark Lanegan.
Homme, along with Dave Gahan, Chrissie Hynde, and Greg Dulli, helped honor the late Lanegan on what would have been his 60th birthday.
The tribute at London’s Roundhouse also featured performances from Alison Mosshart, Bobby Gillespie of Primal Scream, Ed Harcourt, the Soulsavers, and Troy Van Leeuwen. The show included 30 songs from Lanegan’s career, covering his work with Screaming Trees, his solo albums, and various side projects.
After the performance of ‘Revelator,’ QOTSA guitarist Troy Van Leeuwen introduced Homme, who then performed a set of songs. “As someone who got the pleasure of spending way too much time with Mark Lanegan, let me tell you he would have pretended to hate this,” Homme shared with the audience. “But he would have loved to see you all here tonight.”
Homme invited Mosshart back on stage to perform ‘Come To Me.’ Following a hug, Homme added, “This next song, when I’m gone, at my funeral which you’re all invited to (it’s next Thursday) I want this song played.” He then called Gahan back to the stage to perform ‘One Hundred Days,’ concluding the first set.
This concert marked Homme’s return after the cancellation of summer festival dates for ’emergency surgery.’ “QOTSA regret to announce the cancellation and/or postponement of all remaining 2024 shows. Josh has been given no choice but to prioritize his health and to receive essential medical care through the remainder of the year,” the band stated.
The band expressed their gratitude, saying, “Josh and the QOTSA family are so thankful for your support and the time we were able to spend together over the last year. Hope to see you all again in 2025.”
In late September, QOTSA announced their first shows since canceling their North American tour. The new tour will begin in Boston on June 10 and 11 next year, with the final show in Chicago. The canceled shows in Bridgeport, Memphis, and Mexico City will not be rescheduled.
