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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.

Dave Grohl Discusses Nirvana, 'Gangnam Style' + More in SXSW 2013 Keynote Speech

Gina Vespa — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 12:00:08 +0000

Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl delivered the keynote speech at SXSW 2013 earlier today (March 14), covering a wide range of topics during his hour-long chat, including Nirvana, his ‘Sound City’ documentary and his surprising love for the Psy YouTube hit ‘Gangnam Style.’

Foo Fighters Starting New Album Today? Dave Grohl Says So

Joe Robinson — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 16:24:16 +0000

It turns out that Dave Grohl wasn't exaggerating when he said there's "pretty much an entire" new Foo Fighters record ready to record. That news, which came from the mouth of Dave last week, was an exciting surprise for Foo fans who were resigned to the idea that the band would be on an indefinite hiatus while Grohl focuses on his 'Sound City' movie, his supporting Sound City Players all-star band and whatever other activities keep the always-busy rocker busy.

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

Joe Robinson — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 05:01:05 +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 and Taylor Hawkins to Induct Rush Into Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Joe Robinson — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 13:38:52 +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.

Foo Fighters, Kid Rock and Lenny Kravitz Perform Led Zeppelin Medley at Kennedy Center Honors

Matthew Wilkening — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 05:01:16 +0000

Kid Rock, the Foo Fighters and Lenny Kravitz took turns tearing through short versions of Led Zeppelin classics during the Kennedy Center Honors tribute to the band, which aired on Dec. 26 on CBS.

The Global Citizen Festival Experience, as Told Through Letters [PICTURES / VIDEO]

Angela Stefano — Mon, 01 Oct 2012 17:41:15 +0000

This past Saturday (September 29), more than 60,000 people -- including myself -- packed Central Park's Great Lawn for the Global Citizen Festival, a free show featuring Neil Young and Crazy Horse, Foo Fighters, The Black Keys, Band of Horses and K'Naan with the goal of raising awareness about and ending extreme poverty across the globe.

Foo Fighters Rock iPhone 5 Launch Event

Joe Robinson — Thu, 13 Sep 2012 10:17:31 +0000

An unplugged version of the Foo Fighters hit the stage of San Francisco’s Yerba Buena Center for the Arts yesterday afternoon (Sept. 12) to close out Apple’s iPhone 5 launch event, during which the computer company unveiled the latest version of its popular smartphone. The press conference, which also featured announcements about new “ultra-thin” iPod [...]

Dave Grohl Working With RATT

Dean Of Country — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 17:11:43 +0000

The 80’s will meet the 90’s In 2012. Famed Hair Metal Band of the 80’s, RATT, is scurrying back in the studio with the “chameleon” of the hard rock scene Dave Grohl. Dave Grohl. Former Nirvana drummer, Foo-Fighters front man, Queens of the Stone Age drummer and currently with Them Crooked Vultures (along with former [...]

Joan Jett to Team up with Foo Fighters on 'Letterman' Tonight

Jeff Giles — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 22:00:57 +0000

Upset that you missed out on seeing the Foo Fighters join Joan Jett at Madison Square Garden for a surprise rendition of her song ‘Bad Reputation’ over the weekend? Not to worry — David Letterman has you covered.

Foo Fighters Concert Worth 16 Year Wait

Joe Russo — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 15:53:43 +0000

There are only a handful of rock bands from the past 20 years that I would consider Hall of Fame material. Dave Grohl happens to be in two of them. Grohl and Foo Fighters left it all on the stage during last night's two and a half hour show at the First Niagara Center. This was the first time that the Foo Fighters had played a show in Buffalo, so the crowd was especially enthusiastic.

Pearl Jam, Foo Fighters and Others Booked for Pink Floyd Week on 'Late Night with Jimmy Fallon'

Chris M. Junior — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 16:43:48 +0000

By the end of next week, Pink Floyd fans will really be ‘Comfortably Numb.’

From Sept. 26-30, Jimmy Fallon will pay tribute to the legendary British band on his NBC show. Among those scheduled to drop by are Pearl Jam, Foo Fighters and Dierks Bentley, plus Floyd members Roger Waters and Nick Mason.

Foo Fighters Stick It To Westboro Baptist Church With A Song [VIDEO]

Brad Hohman — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 19:10:48 +0000

The Foo Fighters are one of the most respected and talented bands in America right now, the Westboro Baptist Church is one of the most hated groups in America right now. What happens when they go head to head on the streets of Kansas

JACK's Ticket Thingy: Foo Fighters

Joe Russo — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 04:01:07 +0000

Pretty psyched for the Foo Fighters show at HSBC arena on September 25, so all day today Jack FM is giving away tickets to the show. Starting at 9 am and every hour until 5 pm we have tickets for caller 20. So get those fingers ready at the top of the hour. You may get our answering machine or it might just be us pretending to be an answering machine.

Artist Spotlight: Foo Fighters

Jack FM Staff — Mon, 08 Aug 2011 14:30:18 +0000

Formed in 1995 by former Nirvana drummer David Grohl, Foo Fighters was originally a one-man band. Grohl recorded drums, bass, guitar, and vocals on a cassette including songs he wrote while still in Nirvana. He wanted to remain anonymous, so released the tape under the name “foo fighters,” which was a code name for UFO’s [...]

Dave Grohl Curses Out, Then Boots Fighting Fan[VIDEO]

alex staub — Sat, 16 Jul 2011 19:02:51 +0000

It seems like there is always one guy at every rock show who just doesn’t play well with others. While the rest of the crowd is dancing and trying to have a good time, there will always be one guy kicking the air and throwing random hay-makers.

This is how fights tend to start and Dave Grohl doesn’t tolerate this kind of behavior at his shows.

FOO FIGHTERS Invade HSBC Arena

Dean Of Country — Mon, 16 May 2011 18:50:03 +0000

Who would have thought that the drummer from Nirvana would be one of the most influential musicians since the 90’s? Dave Grohl has had side projects including PROBOT and Queens of Stone Age, Them Crooked Vultures. But it’s The Foo Fighters that pay the bills and they are coming to Buffalo’s HSBC Arena! Foo Fighters [...]

Artist Spotlight: Foo Fighters [Video]

Nicole Sabuda — Fri, 25 Feb 2011 17:48:05 +0000

This weeks Artist Spotlight is one of my personal favorites, the Foo Fighter! Dave Grohl wrote his first album with himself being the only member! He then pieced together the band he wanted, keep rocking out Foo Fighters. Here are a few of my favorites.

Video of the day: Foo Fighters 'My Hero'

Staff — Mon, 31 Jan 2011 22:43:54 +0000

Foo Fighters – ‘My Hero’ from 1998. This is one of my all-time favorite bands. The Foo Fighters have always been known for making great videos, from their first video ‘Big Me’ featuring “Footos Candy” to this video ‘My Hero’ Dave Grohl and the guys always put in the extra effort.