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16 Years Ago: Foo Fighters' 'The Colour and the Shape' Album Released

Michael Gallucci — Mon, 20 May 2013 18:00:15 +0000

In many ways, Foo Fighters’ second album, ‘The Colour and the Shape,’ is really their first. Or at least their first as a real band. Dave Grohl made the group’s 1995 self-titled debut as a solo project -- basically demos recorded by himself in a Seattle studio with a producer in less than a week. Grohl played all of the instruments (except for one guitar part) and dug up a handful of old songs he had written when he was in Nirvana. The new songs he wrote tried to come to terms with Kurt Cobain’s death. Foo Fighters weren’t supposed to be the next chapter in Grohl’s career, but they turned out that way.

Foo Fighters' Dave Grohl Joins Rolling Stones at Anaheim Show

Chad Childers — Mon, 20 May 2013 11:00:09 +0000

Most assumed that the Rolling Stones' '50 and Counting' tour moniker was a reference to their 50 years in music, but it might eventually double as a status for the amount of special guests during their current run. The latest to join in the Rolling Stones fun was Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl, who hopped onstage to play guitar and sing during the band's Anaheim, Calif. stop Saturday night (May 18). Fan-shot footage can be seen above.

Rush + Heart Enter Rock and Roll Hall of Fame With Tributes From Foo Fighters + Chris Cornell

Chad Childers — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 18:44:35 +0000

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame just gained a few more great acts, with Rush, Heart, Donna Summer, Public Enemy and Randy Newman making up the 2013 induction class. The five acts were inducted Thursday night (April 19) in Los Angeles at the Nokia Theater with a number of music luminaries doing the honors.

Foo Fighters' Dave Grohl + Taylor Hawkins to Induct Rush into Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Gina Vespa — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 15:27:24 +0000

The 2013 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony will take place on April 18 at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles, and the Foo Fighters have been given the honor of inducting Canadian prog rockers Rush at this year’s event.

Guns N' Roses, Foo Fighters + Helmet Rockers Fail Postal Service Auditions in 'Funny or Die' Clip

Chad Childers — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 15:00:43 +0000

One of Coachella's biggest draws this year is the reunion of the indie outfit Postal Service, which features the synth-led sounds of Jimmy Tamborello paired with Death Cab for Cutie frontman Ben Gibbard's vocals. But according to a new Funny or Die video, there were actually several recognizable rockers that tried out for the job before Gibbard was selected.

Dave Grohl: Foo Fighters Are Beginning Work on New Album

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 15:53:03 +0000

So much for that Foo Fighters hiatus announced in October 2012! According to frontman Dave Grohl, work on a new Foo Fighters album is set to begin this week. Dave Grohl may be the hardest working man in rock today, having just premiered his ‘Sound City’ documentary, rolling out shows with his Sound City Players [...]

Dave Grohl on New Foo Fighters Album: 'We Have Pretty Much an Entire Record Ready'

Joe Robinson — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 00:34:05 +0000

Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl has been insisting that his band is on hiatus ever since he wrote an open letter to fans announcing as much last fall, but it seems he hasn't been entirely truthful. Despite all the talk of his intentions to "pack it in the garage" for awhile, Grohl is now saying that the Foos already have a new album written.

Foo Fighters' Dave Grohl Collaborates With RDGLDGRN on New Song 'I Love Lamp'

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 16:52:49 +0000

Dave Grohl may be the hardest working man in the world of rock. Along with his highly decorated careers with Nirvana, Foo Fighters, Queens of the Stone Age, Probot, Them Crooked Vultures and many others, Grohl recently premiered his 'Sound City' documentary at the Sundance Film Festival, with the film now available to see in select theaters. Taking on yet another project, Grohl collaborated with Washington, D.C., group RDGLDGRN to record the song 'I Love Lamp.'

Foo Fighters' Dave Grohl and Taylor Hawkins to Induct Rush Into Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Joe Robinson — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 18:20:52 +0000

This is a big year for Rush, who will finally be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame this April after more than a decade of being turned down for the honor. And who will be on hand to deliver the induction speech for the legendary Canadian prog-rockers? None other than "self-professed Rush superfans" Dave Grohl and Taylor Hawkins of the Foo Fighters, reports the Cleveland Plain Dealer.

Dave Grohl to Perform With 'Sound City Players' at Sundance Film Festival Gig

Chad Childers — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 21:43:00 +0000

Dave Grohl's 'Sound City' documentary will premiere at the Sundance Film Festival in Utah later this month and the Foo Fighters frontman-turned-fledgling-director will help build the anticipation with a concert at the Park City Live venue featuring some of the movie's key players.

Foo Fighters Cover Led Zeppelin's 'Rock and Roll' at Kennedy Center Honors

Amy Sciarretto — Thu, 27 Dec 2012 23:07:30 +0000

Foo Fighters got the “Led” out at the 2012 Kennedy Center honors. The band performed a cover of Led Zeppelin‘s ‘Rock and Roll,’ and it did so with plenty of venom and vigor. Robert Plant, Jimmy Page and co. should be proud. This year’s Kennedy Center Honors celebrated Led Zeppelin, who didn’t actually take the [...]

Foo Fighters, Kid Rock, Lenny Kravitz + More Rock Kennedy Center Honors Tribute to Led Zeppelin

Anne Erickson — Thu, 27 Dec 2012 20:49:53 +0000

Foo Fighters, Kid Rock and Lenny Kravitz were among the musicians that rocked Led Zeppelin classics during the Kennedy Center Honors tribute to the legendary rock band, which took place a few weeks ago but aired last night (Dec. 26) on CBS.

Dave Grohl 'Sound City' Documentary Gets February 1 Release

Amy Sciarretto — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 19:40:44 +0000

Audiophiles and Dave Grohl fans, mark your calendars for Feb. 1. That’s when the Foo Fighters frontman plans to release his directorial debut, the documentary ‘Sound City,’ on a worldwide scale. The film will enjoy a premiere at the vaunted Sundance Film Festival, which takes place Jan. 17 through Jan. 27 in Park City, Utah. [...]

Foo Fighters Frontman Dave Grohl Set To Guest Host the 'Chelsea Lately' Show

Liz Ramanand — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 14:30:58 +0000

Musician, director, humanitarian - Dave Grohl has been one busy Foo Fighter this year. And now, it has just been revealed via the Foos' Twitter page that the frontman will serve as guest host on the 'Chelsea Lately' show on the E! network tonight (Dec. 6), filling in for the show's usual host, Chelsea Handler.

Foo Fighters' Dave Grohl + Taylor Hawkins Swap Places To Honor Led Zeppelin

Mary Ouellette — Thu, 06 Dec 2012 21:22:57 +0000

Over the weekend (Dec. 2), several rockers descended upon Washington, D.C., to pay homage to one of the most influential rock bands of all time – the legendary Led Zeppelin. The tribute performances for the annual Kennedy Center Honors show would see the combined talents of Foo Fighters, Lenny Kravitz and Kid Rock all take the stage to play classics from Led Zeppelin and attempt to do them justice.

Eddie Vedder + Dave Grohl Join 12-12-12 Hurricane Sandy Relief Show at Madison Square Garden

Amy Sciarretto — Wed, 28 Nov 2012 02:12:28 +0000

Rockers are getting into the giving spirit and generously donating their time to victims of October's devastating Superstorm Sandy. Pearl Jam singer Eddie Vedder and Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl, as well as Bon Jovi, have been added to the lineup for the 12-12-12 concert, which will benefit the Robin Hood Relief Fund's efforts for victims of Hurricane Sandy.

Foo Fighters' Dave Grohl Rejoins Queens of the Stone Age for Next Album

Chad Childers — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 14:30:25 +0000

We now know what Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl is going to do with at least part of the band's hiatus, as it's been revealed that he's returned to the drumkit to play on the next Queens of the Stone Age album.

Foo Fighters Officially Announce Hiatus

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Wed, 03 Oct 2012 12:30:08 +0000

Frontman Dave Grohl has officially announced that Foo Fighters will indeed be taking an extended hiatus. There's no word on when Foo Fighters will next play a show or record another album, with Grohl himself writing, "I was serious. I'm not sure when the Foo Fighters are going to play again."

Foo Fighters' Dave Grohl and Daughter Design 'Yo Gabba Gabba' T-Shirt

Chad Childers — Tue, 25 Sep 2012 22:00:58 +0000

Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl is getting some serious daddy-daughter points by signing on to design a ‘Yo Gabba Gabba’ t-shirt with his daughter Violet. Audio Ink reveals that the shirts are aimed at the younger demographic, and the tee designed by the Grohl father-daughter team (shown below) features three of the ‘Yo Gabba Gabba’ characters [...]

Foo Fighters Deliver Classic Rock Favorites for Music Midtown Set

Chad Childers — Sun, 23 Sep 2012 15:46:16 +0000

The Foo Fighters freshened things up by digging into the past with several classic rock covers Friday night (Sept. 21) during their headlining set at Atlanta's Music Midtown festival. The event also gave them the opportunity to reprise their frequent cover of 'Bad Reputation' with the song's originator, Joan Jett, who had played earlier in the day.