Formed by former
Nirvana drummer Dave Grohl, the Foo Fighters continued that historic band's knack for producing hit songs. Where he played drums in Nirvana, Grohl took the lead vocals and guitar in the Foo Fighters. Other band members include Taylor Hawkins (Drums, Percussion), Nate Mendel (Bass) and Chris Shiflett (Guitar, Backing Vocals). Foo Fighters proved to be a fantastic band in its own right, with hits like "I'll Stick Around", "Everlong", "Monkey Wrench" and "My Hero".
John Fogerty Previews Foo Fighters Collaboration RecapThe Foo Fighters are one of the many guests joining John Fogerty on his new album, 'Wrote A Song For Everyone,' due May 28
Dave Grohl Joins the Rolling Stones Onstage (Video)The Foo Fighters frontman trades vocals with Mick Jagger on the "Sticky Fingers" track "Bitch." read more
John Fogerty Previews Foo Fighters CollaborationThe Foo Fighters are one of the many guests joining John Fogerty on his new album, 'Wrote A Song For Everyone,' due May 28
Foo Fighters Star To Rock Johnny Cash Tribute Revival RecapFoo Fighters guitarist Chris Shiflett's alt-country side project The Dead Peasants has been added to the lineup for this year's Roadshow Revival: A Tribute to the Music of Johnny Cash
Foo Fighters, Kings of Leon and Bruce Springsteen Among Massive Names For Political Activism ProjectSome of the biggest names in music - including Kings of Leon, Foo Fighters, Soundgarden, Jay Z and Soundgarden - have all signed up to a new scheme where fans can get free gig tickets in exchange for work towards ending extreme poverty.
Foo Fighters Star To Rock Johnny Cash Tribute RevivalFoo Fighters guitarist Chris Shiflett's alt-country side project The Dead Peasants has been added to the lineup for this year's Roadshow Revival: A Tribute to the Music of Johnny Cash
John Fogerty Rerecords "Fortunate Son" with The Foo FightersJohn Fogerty have rerecorded his classic Creedance Clearwater Revival anti-war anthem ?Fortunate Son? with the Foo Fighters. The song, which appears on Fogerty?s forthcoming album Wrote a Song for Everyone , has premiered today over at Rolling Stone . Wrote a Song for Everyone features a number of reworked tunes from throughout Fogerty?s career, with appearances by Keith Urban, My Morning Jacket ...
Foo Fighters, Kings of Leon, The Vaccines to give free gig tickets to fans for political activismThe Global Citizen Tickets Initiative will allow fans to earn points for charity work
International News: International news roundup: Foos collaborate, NIN lose a member, Diddy goes DowntonFoo Fighters are aren't fortunate sons, Nine Inch Nails reunion tour hits a snag, Diddy joins the cast of 'Downton Abbey' and Cedric from At The Drive-In has a new easy listening band.
Dave Grohl Joins the Rolling Stones On Stage: WatchEver wondered what the greatest super-group would look like? Like Dave Grohl with the Rolling Stones, perhaps? Well, that happened. The Foo Fighters...
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Initially, former
Nirvana bandmate Krist Novoselic was a main candidate for the Foo Fighters, but both Dave Grohl and he were concerned that it might portray Foo Fighters as a reincarnation of Nirvana.
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