Seminal rock band Foo Fighters, led by Dave Grohl, gave fans in Johannesburg three hours of emotional and almost spiritual glory.

The streetwise, tough image was matched by songs of real tenderness and fragility. Lou Reed always did the opposite of what he was expected to do.

The Black Keys’ blend of garagey guitars and hip-hop dynamics is moving them towards rock megastardom.

Seven years after it formed, the Los Angeles band has released its debut album — and the critics love it.