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2007 Music Cage Match: Seether vs. Foo Fighters [VIDEO + POLL]

Fish — Mon, 20 May 2013 16:21:32 +0000

It’s time to move out of 2006 and onto 2007 with the biggest rock hits of the year. We will start with Seether and Foo Fighters in the new edition of the Cage Match.Seether, your boys from South Africa, had the No. 1 song for 2007 rated by Tunecaster. The song was “Fake It,” which was released [...]

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

Michael Gallucci — Mon, 20 May 2013 16:19:15 +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.

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

Chad Childers — Sat, 20 Apr 2013 15:00:35 +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 14:27:24 +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.

Frontman Dave Grohl Has 'Crazy Idea' for Next Foo Fighters Album

Chad Childers — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 14:00:49 +0000

Much has been made about Foo Fighters old-school approach of recording to tape for their most recent album,’Wasting Light,’ and now frontman Dave Grohl is promising an unconventional approach to the band’s next album. Grohl tells Billboard, “[I've got] a crazy idea of what I want to do with the next record and how we record it. It’s [...]

Foo Fighters Frontman Dave Grohl Confident About 2013 SXSW Keynote Speech

Chad Childers — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 18:32:29 +0000

This is a big week for Dave Grohl, who is not only bringing his 'Sound City' documentary and a Sound City Players concert to Austin's South by Southwest, he's also delivering the music conference's keynote speech. The rocker tells USA Today that he feels confident in the speech he's ready to give and part of that comes from his upbringing.

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 — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 17:21:05 +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.

Dave Grohl Explains History of Rock 'n' Roll on 'Chelsea Lately'

Chad Childers — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 22:47:33 +0000

Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl is made the most of his week-long hosting stint on 'Chelsea Lately,' and while he's done a solid job with his interviewing skills, the rock frontman scored big laughs with a sketch on the history of rock 'n' roll.

Dave Grohl: Foo Fighters 'Have Really Awesome Big Plans for the Next Album'

Chad Childers — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 19:08:48 +0000

Foo Fighters may be on a break, but fans shouldn't fear about their future. First of all, relationships seem to still be intact with the band's members turning up at the musician's recent 'Sound City' concert to help him promote his documentary. And secondly, Dave Grohl himself says that he's got a plan in place for his return to the band.

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

Joe Robinson — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 15:38:52 +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 and Taylor Hawkins to Induct Rush to Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Jeff Evans — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 14:33:51 +0000

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame announced this morning (1/23) the list of performers and presenters for this years Hall of Fame ceremony. Among the list are Dave Grohl and Taylor Hawkins of Foo Fighters. They will induct Rush to the Hall. Among others, Don Henley will induct Randy Newman and John Mayer will [...]

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

Anne Erickson — Thu, 27 Dec 2012 18:00:53 +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.

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

Liz Ramanand — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 09:01:58 +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 — Tue, 04 Dec 2012 17:00:57 +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.

Dave Grohl Works on 'Sound City' Documentary [VIDEO]

Chris Ryan — Thu, 29 Nov 2012 18:12:31 +0000

Dave Grohl is not only the lead singer/main songwriter for the Foo Fighters…he’s the new drummer in Queens of The Stone Age and a film maker. He’s working on a feature length documentary about the famous LA studio “Sound City”. Should be out sometime next year. Check out the trailer:

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

Amy Sciarretto — Wed, 28 Nov 2012 00:12:28 +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.

Dave Grohl: 'I'm Not Sure When the Foo Fighters Are Going to Play Again'

Jeff Evans — Tue, 02 Oct 2012 22:21:19 +0000

The Foo Fighters made it official today – they are going on indefinite hiatus. Dave Grohl provided a statement on foofighters.com today saying that the band will be taking a break. I’m not sure when the Foo Fighters are going to play again. It feels strange to say that, but it’s a good thing for [...]

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

Chad Childers — Tue, 25 Sep 2012 14:07:04 +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 Play Unplugged for Apple iPhone 5 Launch Party

Chad Childers — Thu, 13 Sep 2012 13:08:37 +0000

While products like the iPod Touch or Nano may be tiny, it's rare that the folks at Apple do anything concerning the launch of their products small. So with that in mind it should be of no surprise that they were able to secure one of the biggest rock bands in the land, the Foo Fighters, to play the Apple iPhone 5 launch party Wednesday (Sept. 12).