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Dave Grohl Joins Rolling Stones Onstage in California [Video]

Amy Sciarretto — Mon, 20 May 2013 14:03:01 +0000

Dave Grohl joined the Rolling Stones onstage last night (May 19) in Anaheim, Calif., strapping on his guitar and performing ‘Bitch’ — from ‘Sticky Fingers’ — with the boys! Grohl, a consummate music fan, was like a big ol’ kid in a rock ‘n’ roll candy store, knuckling down on his axe and rocking out [...]

Dave Grohl: Inducting Rush Into Rock Hall Was 'One of the Most Special Nights of My Life'

Chad Childers — Sat, 20 Apr 2013 16:45:44 +0000

Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl and drummer Taylor Hawkins had the pleasure of inducting Canadian icons Rush into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Thursday night, and shortly after the ceremony Grohl was still buzzing about the experience. He and Hawkins not only had a chance to give the induction speech, but they also performed a rather memorable version of the '2112 Overture' with the power trio, while decked out in '70s long haired whigs and kimonos.

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

Gina Vespa — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 18:00:24 +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 Contemplated Nirvana Performance With PJ Harvey on Vocals

Chad Childers — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 12:00:45 +0000

Dave Grohl has discussed his reluctance in the past to approach playing Nirvana music, even after a couple of decades removed from the height of their success. However, he did state that reuniting with Krist Novoselic and Pat Smear for the 'Sound City Players' shows did present some interesting conversations. Grohl revealed that one recent scenario involved an invite to PJ Harvey to see if she might be interested in joining them on a performance of a Nirvana track.

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

Amy Sciarretto — Sat, 16 Mar 2013 15:00:39 +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.

Dave Grohl's Sound City Players Deliver Epic 2013 SXSW Performance

Chad Childers — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 16:26:51 +0000

Dave Grohl and his Sound City Players are getting into a groove. With mostly the same lineup that appeared at the Sundance Film Festival and in Los Angeles and New York earlier this year, the giant music collective took over Austin's historic music venue Stubb's Thursday night (March 14) for a truly epic set at the South by Southwest festival.

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 [...]

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

Gina Vespa — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 14:00:08 +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.’

Watch Dave Grohl's SXSW Keynote Speech

Chad Childers — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 22:00:08 +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.

Foo Fighters Frontman Dave Grohl Confident About 2013 SXSW Keynote Speech

Chad Childers — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 13:00:29 +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 on Performing Nirvana Material Live: 'It Just Hasn't Felt Right'

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 21:43:56 +0000

When Nirvana drummer Dave Grohl began to put together Foo Fighters in 1994, it would have been incredibly easy to draw fans in by covering the Nirvana monster tracks which made the drummer a grunge icon. However, Grohl never took that path, choosing to focus on original music while taking the Foos down a different path than the one Nirvana had helped carve.

Dave Grohl, Trent Reznor + Josh Homme Let Music Do Talking During 'Mantra' Studio Session

Chad Childers — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 18:00:22 +0000

In the Foo Fighters' Dave Grohl, Nine Inch Nails' Trent Reznor and Queens of the Stone Age's Josh Homme, you've got three of rock's great frontmen, yet with their 'Sound City' soundtrack collaboration the three musicians chose to let their instruments do the talking on a new song called 'Mantra.'

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

Joe Robinson — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 23:00:10 +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's Sound City Players Confirm South by Southwest Performance

Chad Childers — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 23:00:27 +0000

One of the worst kept secrets of South by Southwest has finally been confirmed as Dave Grohl will bring his Sound City Players to Austin for the South by Southwest music conference. Grohl had already been confirmed as a keynote speaker at SXSW and the ‘Sound City’ film was already on the list of screenings [...]

Dave Grohl's 'Sound City: Real to Reel' Soundtrack Streaming in Full

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 19:05:01 +0000

Now that Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl has introduced his 'Sound City' documentary to the world, the film's soundtrack has become available for streaming in full. Consisting of experimental collaborations with musical giants such as Paul McCartney, Trent Reznor, Corey Taylor and many more, the transfixing 11-track 'Sound City: Real to Reel' album is now yours to experience (listen below).

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

Chad Childers — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 23:00:33 +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 Reveals Elton John Guests on New Queens of the Stone Age Album

Joe Robinson — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 21:00:56 +0000

Dave Grohl isn't an official member of Queens of the Stone Age -- he serves as guest drummer on the new album -- but that didn't stop the Foo Fighters frontman from revealing that he'll be joined on the disc by a much more unlikely guest: Elton John.

Dave Grohl Interviews Rapper Nas on 'Chelsea Lately'

Joe Robinson — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 19:00:07 +0000

Dave Grohl continued his week of filling in as host of the E! talk show 'Cheslea Lately' on Tuesday (Feb. 5) with a visit from Nas. With the 55th annual Grammy Awards coming up on Sunday, Grohl (watch above) talked with the rapper about how well hip-hip is represented at the ceremony. "It's cool, but I feel it could be a little more loved, though," said Nas. "Hip-hop is making a lot of noise, it should get more spotlight."

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.'