Dave Grohl, John Paul Jones and Josh Homme's group, Them Crooked Vultures were due to take the stage at midnight (EST) at Chicago's Metro venue.
According to The Chicago Tribune, Grohl played drums, Homme took the guitar and vocals, while Jones was naturally on bass and keyboards.
The band were also joined by Homme's associate Alain Johannes on rhythm guitar and backing vocals, for the rift-heavy set.
Them Crooked Vultures played:
"Elephants"
"New Fang"
"Scumbag Blues"
"Dead End Friends"
"Bandoliers"
"Mind Eraser"
"Gunman"
"Daffodils"
"Interlude w/ Ludes"
"Caligulove"
"Warsaw"
"Nobodys Loves Me"
Earlier the venue had confirmed that the gig kicked off by posting a marquee sign boasting Them Crooked Vultures as the sold-out show was about to start.
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