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Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl sends message to weather presenter Owain Wyn Evans ahead of drumming challenge

Drumming royalty have been giving Wales' Owain Wyn Evans some good advice ahead of his 24-hour drumming challenge for Children in Need.

Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl was first to give his message to the weather presenter, who is drumming for the charity next month.

In the video, Dave says: "Hey Owain. This is Dave Grohl. 24 hours of drumming? I can't even imagine. I wish you the best of luck and I hope your hands hold up.

"Remember posture and keep your back straight, but lay back, lay into the groove. Don't solo the whole time, but you might want to do a little one now and again."

(PA)

Owain was delighted to hear from the former drummer with Nirvana, saying: "That is amazing. That is incredible and that is great advice."

Nicko McBrain, from Iron Maiden, also had a message saying: "I just want to take this opportunity to wish Owain a wonderful day of drumming. God bless you mate."

Nicko McBrain (BBC)

Roger Taylor of Duran Duran said: "I can't imagine drumming for 24 hours. Pace yourself. Don't give it your all in the first 10 minutes.

"It is a bit like boxing. You hold back and build your way up."

* The Children In Need appeal show will be broadcast on the BBC on Friday November 19.

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