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By Andrew Droid Webber

Updated 18 March 2023

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American rock musician

Dave Grohl is ...

Alive

Born	14 January 1969 in Warren
Age	54 years, 3 months

Sex or gender	male
Country of citizenship	United States of America
Birth name	David Eric Grohl
Occupation	guitarist, film director, singer-songwriter, drummer and singer
Residence	Encino
Instrument	guitar, voice and drum kit
Awards	Grammy Award and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Genre	rock music, alternative rock, heavy metal and sludge metal
Voice type	tenor
Member of	Nirvana, Foo Fighters and Them Crooked Vulturee
Twitter username	foofightersdave
Educated at	Bishop Ireton High School, Thomas Jefferson High School and Annandale High School

About Dave Grohl

Dave Grohl: The Rockstar Who Never Stops

Dave Grohl was born on January 14, 1969, in Warren, Ohio. He grew up in a musical family and started playing drums at a young age. In the late 1980s, he joined the Washington, D.C. punk band Scream as their drummer. But it was his next gig that would change his life forever.

In 1990, Grohl was asked to join Nirvana as their drummer. The band's frontman, Kurt Cobain, was impressed with Grohl's drumming and his positive attitude. Nirvana's second album, Nevermind, was a massive success, and Grohl's drumming was a big part of that. But when Cobain died in 1994, Nirvana was no more.

Grohl could have easily retired after Nirvana, but he didn't. Instead, he formed his own band, the Foo Fighters. The band's self-titled debut album was released in 1995 and was a huge success. Since then, the Foo Fighters have released nine more albums, won 12 Grammy Awards, and sold over 30 million records worldwide.

But Grohl's musical talents don't stop there. He's also played drums for other bands, including Queens of the Stone Age and Tenacious D. He's even been a guest drummer on Saturday Night Live.

In addition to his musical career, Grohl is also a filmmaker. He directed the documentary Sound City, which tells the story of the legendary recording studio in Van Nuys, California. He's also directed music videos for the Foo Fighters and other bands.

Grohl is known for his energetic performances and his love for his fans. He's been known to invite fans on stage to play with him and the Foo Fighters. He's also been known to give impromptu performances in unexpected places, like a pizza parlor in London.

Dave Grohl is a true rockstar who never stops. He's been in the music industry for over 30 years and shows no signs of slowing down. He's a talented musician, filmmaker, and all-around nice guy. And his fans love him for it.

References:

- "Dave Grohl." Biography.com, A&E Television Networks, 27 Apr. 2017, www.biography.com/musician/dave-grohl.

- "Dave Grohl." Rolling Stone, 2021, www.rollingstone.com/music