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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's Sound City Players Bring the Star Power at SXSW 2013

Amy Sciarretto — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 14:34:39 +0000

Dave Grohl and his Sound City Players hit SXSW 2013 last night (March 14), playing to a packed house at Stubb's BBQ in Austin. Grohl warned those badgeholders and attendees lucky enough to get into the show that it was going to be a long night, but we doubt anyone was too bummed about the prospect of a marathon set with Grohl at the helm. The show was one of the hottest tickets of the festival so far.

Watch Dave Grohl's SXSW Keynote Speech

Chad Childers — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 15:36:08 +0000

Dave Grohl is taking over Austin this week as one of South by Southwest's most prominent figures. The musician just had a chance to show off his 'Sound City' documentary for the Austin denizens and is heading to the Austin Convention Center today to give his keynote speech for the music conference. The speech itself will stream live online courtesy of NPR and SXSW at noon ET / 9AM PT and you can catch it right here in the player below.

Dave Grohl's Sound City Players Rock 'Jimmy Kimmel' With John Fogerty + Rick Springfield

Joe Robinson — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 15:38:10 +0000

Dave Grohl sure has been busy on the late-night talk show circuit lately, what with appearances on 'Chelsea Lately,' 'The Colbert Report' and the 'Late Show with David Letterman' all in the last month or so. Add 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' to that list, as Dave brought his Sound City Players there Tuesday night for a two-song performance that included Creedence Clearwater Revival's 'Fortunate Son' (watch above) and Rick Springfield’s Sound City collaboration, 'The Man That Never Was' (watch below). CCR's John Fogerty and Rick Springfield were, of course, along for the ride.

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: 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.

Dave Grohl Goes Doom Metal

Michael Gallucci — Mon, 21 Jan 2013 14:27:37 +0000

A month after Dave Grohl teamed up with the surviving Nirvana bandmates and rock icon Paul McCartney for a brand new song, the hardest-working man in indie rock is back with a new project: producer and drummer on a new record by Swedish doom metal band Ghost.

Dave Grohl: Paul McCartney Collaboration Written In Three Hours

Amy Sciarretto — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 14:05:20 +0000

For Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl, working with music legend Paul McCartney was quite a smooth ride. It was so smooth, in fact, that it only took them three hours to write and record ‘Cut Me Some Slack,’ the gritty track they played at the 12-12-12 benefit for Hurricane Sandy. That performance was hailed as [...]

Soundgarden Recruit Dave Grohl to Direct Video for 'By Crooked Steps'

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 16:14:19 +0000

When Dave Grohl isn't working on his 'Sound City' documentary and jamming with Foo Fighters, Queens of the Stone Age, Them Crooked Vultures, his former Nirvana bandmates or Paul McCartney, he's hanging out with his friends in Soundgarden to direct the band's latest video.

Paul McCartney + Nirvana Members Perform New Song 'Cut Me Some Slack' at 12-12-12 Concert

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 07:12:54 +0000

Throughout the 12-12-12 Concert for Sandy Relief at New York City's Madison Square Garden, a monumental bulk of talent occupied the grand stage. During the charitable event, which lasted for over five hours, legendary artists such as Bruce Springsteen, the Who and the Rolling Stones performed for a worldwide audience, but the true highlight of the night was the collaboration between Beatles legend Paul McCartney and Nirvana members Dave Grohl, Krist Novoselic and Pat Smear (touring member) on the new song 'Cut Me Some Slack.'

Paul McCartney Leads Nirvana Reunion (Sort Of) at 12-12-12 Sandy Benefit

Amy Sciarretto — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 06:50:17 +0000

History was made at the end of tonight's 12-12-12 Concert for Sandy Relief when Sir Paul McCartney took the stage with Nirvana's two surviving members -- drummer Dave Grohl and bassist Krist Novaselic -- as well as guitarist Pat Smear. It was the Nirvana reunion everyone had been talking about ... sort of. They didn't do a Nirvana song; instead, the foursome performed a brand new one.

Dave Grohl Announces 'Sound City' Documentary Release Date, Takes Jab at Justin Bieber

Chad Childers — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 22:57:25 +0000

There’s a lot of anticipation for Dave Grohl‘s forthcoming documentary, ‘Sound City,’ and now fans can circle Feb. 1 on their calendars as that is the date for the worldwide release of the set. The film, which documents the legendary studio’s history and in particular the Neve 8028 console that was responsible for some of [...]

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

Liz Ramanand — Thu, 06 Dec 2012 23:45:58 +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.

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 Says Queens of the Stone Age Are 'The Baddest Band in the World'

Dave Lifton — Tue, 27 Nov 2012 15:00:55 +0000

It's only been a few weeks since Dave Grohl began his second stint as drummer with Queens of the Stone Age, but he's already laying down some serious smack. In a new interview, he heaped praise upon his current (and past) musical partners.

Dave Grohl: Queens of the Stone Age Provide Him 'No Boundaries' Rock

Chad Childers — Sat, 24 Nov 2012 17:52:05 +0000

Dave Grohl is heading back behind the drumkit for Queens of the Stone Age, and he says one of the things the experience provides is freedom from restrictions. The Foo Fighters leader told BBC Radio 1 (via NME) that he's really enjoying backing up old pal Josh Homme and that the musical chemistry is undeniable.

Dave Grohl, James Hetfield + Axl Rose Among Richest Rock Vocalists

Chad Childers — Sat, 17 Nov 2012 17:30:45 +0000

Being the frontman of a rock band can provide you with plenty of opportunities, including financial ones. Some rockers have benefitted more than others over the years, and Celebrity Net Worth has compiled a list of the richest rock singers, with Dave Grohl, James Hetfield, and Axl Rose among those doing well.

Dave Grohl Issues Letter to Fans on Band's Hiatus

KC — Wed, 03 Oct 2012 18:29:28 +0000

The Foo Fighters have been going hard on tour for a marathon stretch. They have been touring since the release of their latest album "Wasting Light" in April of 2011. They even made a stop in Missoula in May of 2011. But according to Foo front man, Dave Grohl, "it's a good thing for all of us to go away for a while."

Musical Memories with Trent Reznor [VIDEO]

KC — Wed, 12 Sep 2012 00:02:40 +0000

Dave Grohl is set to release his documentary, "Sound City", here in the near future. It is a documentary about the infamous recording studio in Van Nuys, California, having recorded such artists as Neil Young, Fleetwood Mac, Tom Petty, Cheap Trick, Guns and Roses, Fear, Nirvana, Rage Against the Machine, Slipknot, Nine Inch Nails, Metallica, and countless other musical legends over the past 40 years. In the movie you can expect to see inte

Uproar Festival Announced for Post Falls, Corey Taylor Releasing Two Stone Sour Albums & a Slipknot 'Best Of' — Angel's Rock Report

Angel — Tue, 12 Jun 2012 14:53:28 +0000

Stone Sour have decided to break their new double album into two parts. Singer Corey Taylor made the announcement via Twitter, saying the album is titled House of Gold and Bones. Part one will be released in October with part two due out in 2013, and each will contain 12 new tracks. Taylor also revealed [...]