On August 31, 2026, the inaugural Golf Jam charity event was held in California. The proceeds went to the Chad Smith Foundation, which is dedicated to providing access to musical instruments and education for children and youth. Visions ↗
The main organizers were Josh Homme from Queens of the Stone Age and Chad Smith from Red Hot Chili Peppers, supported by producer Andrew Watt. Together they performed with several guests and presented an extensive repertoire of cover songs. Visions ↗
From the catalog of announced artists, they performed Let's Dance by David Bowie, Need You Tonight by INXS and Running Down A Dream by Tom Petty. In addition, they also performed Werewolves Of London by Warren Zevon. Visions ↗
Further guest performances were provided by Josh Klinghoffer, former member of Red Hot Chili Peppers, singer Charlotte Lawrence and Nate Walcott from the band Bright Eyes. The extended setlist included classics such as Helter Skelter by The Beatles, Creep by Radiohead, War Pigs by Black Sabbath and Baba O'Riley by The Who. Visions ↗
The event combined a musical show with a golf tournament, which was also attended by celebrities such as actor Will Ferrell and Robby Krieger, guitarist of The Doors. Proceeds from ticket sales and auctions went in full to the charity organization. Visions ↗
In the catalog of lyrics and chords at SuperMusic.cz, INXS has almost one hundred and sixty songs including Need You Tonight and Never Tear Us Apart; you will also find Let's Dance by David Bowie there.
Illustration photo: Distributed by ATCO Records / Wikimedia Commons, Public domain
Josh Homme and Chad Smith Performed INXS, Bowie and Tom Petty. Golf Jam Raised Money for Musical Instruments for Children
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