Dave Grohl

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Bio:
Dave Grohl (born David Eric Grohl on January 14, 1969 in Warren, Ohio) is an American rock musician, singer-songwriter, and producer. He is best known as the former drummer for the grunge band Nirvana and the founder and frontman of the rock band Foo Fighters of which he is the lead vocalist, one of three guitarists, and primary songwriter. David dropped out of high school at the beginning of the 11th grade and he still does not know how to read sheet music and writes his music only by ear. His band the Foo Fighters has received twenty-six awards from eighty-five nominations, eleven of them being Grammy Awards. In 2012, Grohl was estimated to be the third wealthiest drummer in the world.

Best Known For:

David is best known for being the lead singer of The Foo Fighters.

Personal Life:
David is the son of Virginia Jean, a teacher, and James Harper Grohl, a news writer. He has been married twice. He was married to photographer Jennifer Youngblood from 1994 to 1997 and on August 2, 2003, he married Jordyn Blum. Together, they have three daughters: Violet Maye, Harper Willow, and Ophelia Saint.

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Dave Grohl Falls Offstage After Chugging A Beer During Foo Fighters Concert — Scary Video

Dave Grohl, what are you doing, dude? The Foo Fighters frontman rocked a little too hard in Las Vegas, as he took a tumble off the stage after throwing back a cold one!

January 11, 2019

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World Kindness Day: Khloe Kardashian, & More Celebs Helping Firefighters Battling The Woolsey Fires

It’s World Kindness Day, and in wake of the devastating fires ravaging California, celebs like Alyssa Milano, Dave Grohl and Khloe Kardashian are giving back to the brave firefighters battling the blaze!

November 13, 2018

News

Foo Fighters Shade Justin Bieber For Canceling Tour: ‘Dave Grohl Played With A Broken Leg’

Justin Bieber canceled his ‘Purpose’ tour because he needed some rest and the Foo Fighters aren’t impressed. The band dissed Biebs, pointing out that Dave Grohl managed to play even after breaking his leg on stage!

September 21, 2017

Foo Fighters Breaking Up

Foo Fighters Pull Best Prank Of All-Time: Mock Breakup Rumors In Funny Video

Dave Grohl and the Foo Fighters have found the most epic way to squash rumors of the band’s demise, through a long internet video prank. But it’s one that had our hearts stop for a quick second!

So funny! Dave Grohl, 47, is way too creative a guy to simply say “The Foo Fighters are not breaking up” for the band’s fans to realize that the rumors about them splitting are totally false. No, he had to go and get us good with an epic seven minute youtube video pranking his leaving the band, and getting none other than Nick Lachey, 42, to be the legendary rock group’s new lead singer. Read on for more about Dave’s hilarious way to say the Foo’s are still very much together.

March 3, 2016

Dave Grohl's Oscar Performance

Dave Grohl Gives Emotional Performance Of ‘Blackbird’ During Oscar Memoriam

We love Dave Grohl more and more. The Foo Fighter’s front man brought tears to the Oscar audience with a heartbreaking performance of ‘Blackbird’ during the shows Memoriam on Feb. 28.

Finding the perfect music to score the the Oscars Memoriam is no easy task. Fortunately the Academy Awards turned to Dave Grohl, 47, whose tear jerking performance of ‘Blackbird’ during the Feb. 28 tribute to fallen stars was absolutely perfect.

February 28, 2016

Foo Fighters Countdown Clock

Foo Fighters: Fans Freak After Band Puts Mystery Countdown On Website

What does it mean? The Foo Fighters have posted a countdown clock on their website and Twitter but there’s no explanation for what it’s all about. Now their legion of fans are freaking out!

Is it a new album? Another tour? The Foo Fighters just posted a mysterious countdown clock on their band website and no one has any idea what they’re going to announce. Speculation is rampant over the possibilities, but frantic fans will have to wait almost a month to find out, because there were 24 days on the countdown when it was first posted on Oct. 29.

October 29, 2015

Dave Grohl Crying Fan

Dave Grohl Brings Crying Man On Stage During Emotional Performance — Watch

Sometimes, the Foo Fighters’ music makes their fans cry! When one man in the audience got very emotional during an Aug. 16 concert, Dave Grohl brought the crying fan up on stage for a personal performance of ‘My Hero.’ Click to watch!

It’s okay to cry if you’re a Foo Fighters fan, because Dave Grohl, 46, has your back. One of the band’s fans was openly weeping at one of their shows. Instead of making fun of him, Dave decided to invite the man to rock out with the rest of band! Nice!

August 17, 2015

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