Formed by former
Nirvana drummer Dave Grohl, the Foo Fighters continued that historic band's knack for producing hit songs. Where he played drums in Nirvana, Grohl took the lead vocals and guitar in the Foo Fighters. Other band members include Taylor Hawkins (Drums, Percussion), Nate Mendel (Bass) and Chris Shiflett (Guitar, Backing Vocals). Foo Fighters proved to be a fantastic band in its own right, with hits like "I'll Stick Around", "Everlong", "Monkey Wrench" and "My Hero".
To celebrate the release of their Greatest Hits album, every day this week we'll be giving away a different Foo Fighters album plus a copy of the aforementioned Best Of collection!
Publ.Date : Sat, 07 Nov 2009 10:00:43 GMTAfter a decade and a half of rocking hard and kicking a** indiscriminately, the Foo Fighters have finally compiled an album that encompasses the hits of one of modern rock's most important and consistent bands. Anybody who knows me can vouch when I tell you I am more than a casual fan of Dave Grohl and company.
Publ.Date : Fri, 06 Nov 2009 05:37:53 GMTFOO FIGHTERS rocker DAVE GROHL is unhappy with the band's new Greatest Hits album, insisting they should have waited until they were ready to retire to release...
Publ.Date : Thu, 05 Nov 2009 22:39:19 GMT
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Initially, former
Nirvana bandmate Krist Novoselic was a main candidate for the Foo Fighters, but both Dave Grohl and he were concerned that it might portray Foo Fighters as a reincarnation of Nirvana.
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