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Rockers at the 2021 MTV Video Music Awards [PHOTOS]
MTV's Video Music Awards aren't know for having a huge rock presence in recent years, but a handful of rockers did show up for the 2021 ceremony.
The awards, which broadcasted Sunday, Sept. 12 from New York City's Barclays Center, offers performances from Machine Gun Kelly and Travis Barker as well as the Foo Fighter who also were chosen for the first-ever the Global Icon Award.
Along with MGK, Barker and the Foos, a few other rockers made an appearance. See which rock stars attended in the gallery below.
Rockers at the 2021 VMAs [PHOTOS]
See which rockers showed up to the 2021 MTV Video Music Awards.
MTV Video Music Awards Rock Awards Winners by Year
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