It’s not every day you see a mosh pit full of concert-goers dancing to Taylor Swift‘s music, but The Offspring managed to make it happen.
Last week, the iconic ’90s band, known for hit songs like “Pretty Fly (For a White Guy),” “Why Don’t You Get a Job?” and “The Kids Aren’t Alright,” took the stage at Hellfest in France. However, in addition to playing their classics, the rock group blew fans away with a cover of Swift’s beloved 2008 song, “Love Story.” They didn’t stop there, though. The band, led by singer Bryan “Dexter” Holland, proceeded to incite the “biggest mosh pit to a Taylor Swift song ever.”
“We’re going to have the biggest mosh pit to a Taylor Swift song ever,” Holland told the crowd, NME reported. “You guys are going to help us, we’re going to make history tonight.”
Caught on video, the band knocked it out of the park. Watch the attendees having the time of their lives in the pit below:
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Holland Returned to His Alma Mater to Give a Commencement Speech
Last month, Holland took a quick break from touring to return to his alma mater, the University of Southern California Dornsife, to deliver the commencement speech. Holland, who earned a bachelor’s degree in biological sciences in 1988, a master’s degree in molecular biology in 1990, and a PhD in molecular biology in 2017, spoke of straddling both his musical and academic passions.
“My story has had both a musical side and a scientific side,” Holland said in the speech. “I had these two great loves, how would I decide? Well, as foolish as it sounds, I decided to pursue both. I believe that there’s an intersection between art and science. And that even in our scientific field we draw upon our creativity.”
How Did Bryan ‘Dexter’ Holland Get His Nickname?
Thanks to his prolific academic background, Holland planned to be a physician. His love of academics earned him the nickname “Poindexter.” When he started to hit the stage as a musician, it was shortened to Dexter.
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