Dave Grohl

American rock musician

Dave Grohl is an American rock musician. He joined Nirvana as their drummer in late 1990 and played on their albums Nevermind and In Utero. Grohl has also been a member of Foo Fighters and Queens of the Stone Age.

Prior to Nirvana, he joined independent D.C. punkers Scream as their drummer. He has also released solo albums including 2018’s Play and collaborated with various artists such as Corey Taylor and Rick Nielsen on the song From Can to Can't, Josh Homme and Trent Reznor on the song Mantra, and Norah Jones on the song Razor from her podcast Norah Jones is Playing Along.

Grohl has appeared in several documentaries including Sound City and the series Foo Fighters: Sonic Highways (both of which he also directed), All Things Must Pass: The Rise and Fall of Tower Records, and Kurt Cobain: Montage of Heck, as well as the film Bill & Ted Face the Music.

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The Late Show Pod Show with Stephen Colbert Christopher Nolan, Dave Grohl (Extended Cuts) Comedy Interviews
A new “Star Wars” film is on the way and the merchandising has begun, President Trump rejected Iran’s latest offer to end the war, and beloved brands Ask Jeeves and Spirit Airlines are no more. Oscar-winning producer, writer and director Christopher Nolan sits for an EXTENDED conversation with Stephen Colbert about the upcoming film, “The Odyssey,” starring Matt Damon alongside Anne Hathaway, Tom Holland, Robert Pattinson. And 19-time GRAMMY-winning Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Dave Grohl tells Stephen that all he wanted to do was disappear after Nirvana ended, but the universe sent him a sign that he should keep making music. Over three decades later, Grohl’s daughter is releasing her debut album and Foo Fighters are releasing their 12th. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policyLearn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Dave Grohl on Apple Music

Albums

Play 2018

Top Songs

Dave Grohl on Apple TV

Movies

The Muppets Comedy · 2011
Cobain: Montage of Heck Documentary · 2015
Bill & Ted Face the Music Comedy · 2020

Dave Grohl on Apple Podcasts

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FROM: Warren, OH, United States
BORN: January 14, 1969
GENRE: Rock