Foo Fighters Lyrics

Foo Fighters Info:

From:
Seattle, Washington

Genres:
Alternative rock, post-grunge, hard rock

Years active:
1994-present

Associated acts:
Nirvana
Sunny Day Real Estate
Tenacious D
Scream

Name Origin:
During World War II, UFOs and various other aerial phenomena that were reported by Allied aircraft pilots were known collectively as 'foo fighters'.

Members:
Dave Grohl -
lead vocals, rhythm and lead guitar, drums
(1994-present)

Nate Mendel -
bass guitar
(1995-present)

Pat Smear -
rhythm guitar
(1995-1997, 2010-present); touring (1995-1997, 2006-2010), backing vocals (1995-1997)

Chris Shiflett -
lead guitar, backing vocals
(1999-present)

Rami Jaffee - keyboards, piano, organ, accordion, harmonica (2006-present)

Past members:
Taylor Hawkins - drums, backing and lead vocals
(1997-2022)
William Goldsmith - drums (1995-1997)
Franz Stahl - lead guitar, backing vocals (1997-1999)

Foo Fighters Trivia:
• Dave Grohl almost accepted a permanent position as drummer in Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers

Foo Fighters Quotes:
"I was in awe of [frontman Kurt Cobain's songs], and [I was] intimidated. I thought it was best that I kept my songs to myself."
-Dave Grohl on holding back on songs he wrote during his time with Nirvana.

"I was supposed to just join another band and be a drummer the rest of my life. I thought that I would rather do what no one expected me to do. I enjoy writing music and I enjoy trying to sing, and there's nothing anyone can really do to discourage me."
-Dave Grohl

"For Krist and I, it would have felt really natural and really great. But for everyone else, it would have been weird, and it would have left me in a really bad position. Then I really would have been under the microscope."
-Dave Grohl on deciding against Krist Novoselic joining the band.


Foo Fighters Awards:
1996
MTV Video Music Award for Best Group Video ("Big Me")

2001
Grammy Awards for Best Rock Album (There Is Nothing Left To Lose) and Best Music Video, Short Form ("Learn To Fly")

2003
Grammy Award for Best Hard Rock Performance ("All My Life")

2004
Grammy Award for Best Rock Album (One By One)

2008
Grammy Award for Best Rock Album ( Echoes Silence Patience & Grace )

2012
Grammy Award for Best Rock Album ( Wasting Light )

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