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Dave Grohl photographed at the 58th GRAMMY Awards on February 15 2016. (Image Courtesy: AFP)
Los Angeles:
Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl will perform at the 2016 Academy Awards in Los Angeles on February 28, reports Rolling Stone .
Dave Grohl, 47, who made his debut as a director in 2013 with the documentary Sound City, has been billed as giving a "special performance."
"We're thrilled to be joined by a movie icon, a filmmaking dynamo, a larger than life action hero, a master of satire and two world renowned music power-hitters," said Oscar producers David Hill and Reginald Hudlin.
"This year's show reflects a commitment to showcase cinematic contributions from a variety of genres and this latest list of presenters reflects just that," they added.
Pharrell, Lady Gaga, the Weeknd and Sam Smith will also perform at the ceremony. (Also Read: Oscar Statuette Gets Facelift Ahead of Awards)
Dave Grohl, 47, who made his debut as a director in 2013 with the documentary Sound City, has been billed as giving a "special performance."
"We're thrilled to be joined by a movie icon, a filmmaking dynamo, a larger than life action hero, a master of satire and two world renowned music power-hitters," said Oscar producers David Hill and Reginald Hudlin.
"This year's show reflects a commitment to showcase cinematic contributions from a variety of genres and this latest list of presenters reflects just that," they added.
Pharrell, Lady Gaga, the Weeknd and Sam Smith will also perform at the ceremony. (Also Read: Oscar Statuette Gets Facelift Ahead of Awards)