The Storyteller

The Storyteller Plot Summary

Introduction

In the sprawling landscape of rock and roll, few figures have traversed as much ground with as much authenticity as Dave Grohl. From the explosive rise of Nirvana to the enduring success of Foo Fighters, Grohl has evolved from the powerful drummer behind one of music's most revolutionary bands to a respected frontman, songwriter, and rock elder statesman. His journey embodies the essence of musical passion—a story that begins with a teenage boy playing along to punk records on pillows arranged on his bed and culminates in sold-out stadiums across the globe. Yet throughout this extraordinary trajectory, Grohl has maintained a disarming humility and genuine appreciation for the magic of music that continues to resonate with fans across generations. What makes Grohl's story particularly compelling is his remarkable resilience in the face of devastating loss and his ability to continually reinvent himself while staying true to his fundamental values. Through his experiences, we witness the transformative power of finding one's passion early in life and pursuing it with unwavering determination. We see how authentic connection—to music, to fellow artists, and to family—provides the foundation for meaningful success. And perhaps most importantly, we discover how maintaining childlike wonder and gratitude, even amid extraordinary fame, allows for continued growth and creativity long after many peers have faded from relevance. In an industry often defined by excess and tragedy, Dave Grohl offers a refreshing alternative—a path of longevity, evolution, and genuine joy in the creative process.

Chapter 1: Finding His Beat: Early Musical Awakening

Dave Grohl's musical journey began in the suburbs of Springfield, Virginia, where he discovered his passion for music at an early age. Born in 1969 to a public school teacher mother and news writer father who divorced when Dave was six, his childhood was marked by modest means but rich in musical exposure. His mother Virginia, whom Dave credits as his greatest influence, encouraged his interests even when they diverged from traditional paths. This unconditional support would prove crucial to his development as a musician who valued authenticity above all else. Dave's first meaningful encounter with music came through long drives with his mother in their Ford Maverick, singing along to AM radio hits. These moments planted the seeds of musical appreciation, but it wasn't until age thirteen that Dave experienced what he describes as his "baptism" in rock and roll. During a summer visit to his cousin Tracey in Chicago, she took him to see the punk band Naked Raygun at a small club called the Cubby Bear. Standing against the stage, feeling the raw energy of live music for the first time, Dave had an epiphany that would shape the rest of his life. "I was stepped on. I was shoved and punched. I was thrown about like a rag doll in the melee of the crowd, and I fucking loved it," he later recalled. This transformative experience revealed to Dave that music wasn't just for virtuosos with elaborate stage productions—it could be created by regular people with passion and three chords. The DIY ethos of punk rock showed him that technical perfection mattered less than authentic expression. Upon returning home to Virginia, Dave was forever changed, having shed what he calls his "outer layer of fragile adolescent insecurity" and begun to grow into his true self. He immediately immersed himself in the Washington DC hardcore punk scene, which became his true education. Despite having no formal musical training, Dave taught himself to play with remarkable determination. He would arrange pillows on his bed to simulate a drum kit, playing along to records until his hands were raw. This makeshift practice strengthened his arms "like an athlete running in sand," developing the powerful drumming style that would later become his signature. Similarly, he taught himself guitar using a Beatles songbook, learning the fundamentals of composition that would serve him well as a songwriter years later. This self-directed musical education, fueled by passion rather than formal instruction, embodied the independent spirit that would characterize his entire career. By seventeen, Dave had become so dedicated to music that he made the bold decision to drop out of high school to join the punk band Scream after seeing a flyer at his local record shop. With his mother's surprising blessing—she recognized his passion and told him, "You'd better be good"—Dave left behind conventional education to pursue his dream. This leap of faith demonstrated the audacity and commitment that would become hallmarks of his approach to life and music. The Washington DC punk scene, with its emphasis on community and artistic integrity over commercial success, provided Dave with formative values that would guide him through the complexities of fame in the decades to come.

Chapter 2: Nirvana Years: Meteoric Rise and Tragic End

When Scream unexpectedly disbanded during a tour in 1990, Dave found himself at a crossroads. Through a fortuitous connection with Buzz Osborne of the Melvins, he learned that the Seattle band Nirvana was seeking a drummer. Despite having never been to Seattle, Dave called Kurt Cobain, who invited him to audition. Their first meeting at the airport set the tone for their relationship when Kurt silently offered Dave an apple—a small gesture that began one of rock music's most significant partnerships. The audition itself was remarkably straightforward; they simply played through songs in a small rehearsal space, with the chemistry immediately evident to everyone present. After joining Nirvana, Dave moved into Kurt's apartment in Olympia, Washington, living in poverty but experiencing creative abundance. He slept on a couch with Kurt's pet turtle that kept him awake by tapping against its glass terrarium, surviving on "three-for-ninety-nine-cents corn dogs" from the local gas station. Despite these humble circumstances, something magical was happening in their rehearsal space—a converted barn where the band would begin each session with a "noise jam," an improvisational exercise that honed their collective musical instinct. This practice was instrumental in developing the quiet/loud dynamic that would become their signature sound. Kurt proved remarkably prolific during this period, bringing new songs almost weekly that would soon change the musical landscape forever. In May 1991, Nirvana traveled to Sound City Studios in Los Angeles to record what would become "Nevermind." Working with producer Butch Vig, they completed the album in just sixteen days, with no indication of the seismic impact it would soon have. When released in September 1991, Nirvana was still playing small venues to modest crowds. However, the album's lead single "Smells Like Teen Spirit" quickly gained traction on college radio and MTV, propelling the band into unprecedented mainstream success. By January 1992, "Nevermind" had knocked Michael Jackson from the top of the Billboard charts—the same day Nirvana performed on Saturday Night Live for the first time, a surreal convergence of events that signaled their arrival as cultural phenomena. The sudden fame brought chaos and pressure that the band was ill-equipped to handle. Shows became increasingly tumultuous, with venues bursting at the seams and audience demographics shifting dramatically. No longer just underground music fans, crowds now included mainstream listeners wearing "designer-brand jeans and sports jerseys"—often the same type of people who had bullied them in high school. This created an ethical dilemma for a band raised in what Dave calls "the ethically suffocating punk rock underground." Kurt found this crossroads particularly difficult. The same man who had once declared "We want to be the biggest band in the world" to a record executive was now facing the horrifying prospect of it coming true. As Nirvana's popularity exploded, Dave observed Kurt's increasing discomfort with fame and growing substance abuse issues. The band members began to drift apart between tours, with Dave noting cryptically that "there were those who did and those who didn't," referring to the substance use that increasingly separated them. While Kurt retreated into isolation and addiction, Dave maintained his grounding through friendships and family connections. Being "the faceless drummer of the band" afforded him a degree of anonymity that the frontman couldn't enjoy. "It was almost as if I were on the outside looking in," Dave later reflected, "watching this all happen to someone else from a distance, enjoying the benefits of 'making it' without having to answer for it." Kurt Cobain's death in April 1994 devastated Dave and permanently altered the course of his life. The news came just weeks after a frightening incident in Rome where Kurt had overdosed and was briefly reported dead before the news was corrected. This earlier false alarm had left Dave emotionally confused, making the final news even more difficult to process. At just twenty-five years old, Dave found himself adrift, his identity and future suddenly uncertain. Music, which had always been his greatest joy, now became associated with his greatest sorrow. He put his instruments away and even turned off the radio, unable to face melodies that might trigger his grief. This period of mourning marked the end of one chapter in Dave's life but would eventually lead to an unexpected new beginning.

Chapter 3: Rebirth Through Foo Fighters

After months of introspection following Kurt's death, Dave traveled to Ireland's Ring of Kerry seeking solitude and healing. During this trip, a chance encounter with a hitchhiker wearing a Kurt Cobain t-shirt triggered a panic attack but also became a turning point. Dave realized he couldn't escape his past by running away—he needed to find a way to move forward with music again. Upon returning to the United States, he decided to record some songs he had written over the years but kept private, never sharing them with Nirvana. This decision to create rather than retreat would prove transformative. In October 1994, Dave booked six days at Robert Lang Studios near his home in Seattle and recorded fifteen songs, playing nearly all the instruments himself. This therapeutic process became his way of defibrillating his heart and restoring his faith in music. "Beyond just picking up an instrument and feeling productive or prolific, once again I could see through the windshield rather than look in the rearview mirror," he explains. The sessions produced what would become the first Foo Fighters album, though at the time Dave had no concrete plans for the recordings beyond making cassette copies to share with friends. Rather than calling it a solo project, which horrified him, Dave chose the name "Foo Fighters"—a World War II term for unidentified flying objects. The name sounded like a group rather than an individual, which was exactly what he wanted. As interest in the tapes grew, Dave realized he would need to form an actual band if he wanted to perform the songs live. He recruited Nate Mendel on bass and William Goldsmith on drums from the recently disbanded Sunny Day Real Estate, along with Pat Smear, who had briefly been Nirvana's second guitarist. This lineup became the first incarnation of Foo Fighters, transforming Dave's personal project into a genuine band. The transition from drummer to frontman wasn't easy for Dave. He had to develop confidence as a singer and guitarist while performing in front of audiences who knew him only as "the drummer from Nirvana." Early Foo Fighters shows were nerve-wracking experiences, but Dave's natural charisma and the strength of the songs gradually won over skeptical audiences. The band's self-titled debut album, released in July 1995, achieved both critical acclaim and commercial success, establishing Foo Fighters as more than just a side project or footnote to Nirvana's legacy. A pivotal moment in the band's development came when they were freed from their record contract through a "key man clause" after Capitol Records president Gary Gersh left the company. This unexpected stroke of luck allowed Foo Fighters to become independent, proving that their intention to be a band was pure. "We didn't have to do it anymore, we wanted to do it," Dave explains. This independence allowed them to record their third album, "There Is Nothing Left to Lose," in a basement studio Dave built in his Virginia home. The album's sound reflected Dave's state of mind—no longer wandering but somewhere he belonged. While popular rock was embracing the aggression of nu metal, Dave moved in the opposite direction, drawing inspiration from the melodic AM Gold hits of his childhood. By the early 2000s, Foo Fighters had established themselves as one of rock's most consistent and successful bands. Their lineup stabilized with the addition of Chris Shiflett on guitar and later Rami Jaffee on keyboards. What had begun as a way for Dave to heal from tragedy had evolved into a musical force with its own identity and legacy, separate from but respectful of its origins in Nirvana. Through Foo Fighters, Dave had not only found a new creative outlet but had also created a supportive family of musicians who would help him continue to grow and evolve as an artist for decades to come.

Chapter 4: Frontman Evolution: Leading from the Stage

Dave's transformation from drummer to frontman required him to develop an entirely new set of skills and confidence. As a drummer, he had been accustomed to sitting at the back of the stage, providing the foundation for others to shine. Now, he found himself center stage, responsible not only for playing guitar and singing but also for connecting with audiences and embodying the emotional core of each song. This evolution didn't happen overnight. Early Foo Fighters performances revealed Dave's initial discomfort with his new role—he would often stand relatively still, hiding behind his guitar and long hair, his voice sometimes faltering under the pressure of carrying entire songs. What helped Dave grow into his frontman persona was his natural charisma and genuine love for performing. Unlike many rock stars who adopt carefully crafted personas, Dave's stage presence evolved organically from his authentic personality—energetic, warm, and slightly self-deprecating. He developed a reputation for his between-song banter, sharing stories and jokes that made massive venues feel intimate. This approach reflected his belief that concerts should be communal experiences rather than mere displays of technical proficiency. "A great show isn't just about playing the songs perfectly," he once explained. "It's about creating a connection with the audience that makes everyone in the room feel like they're part of something special." Dave's physical performance style also evolved dramatically over time. From his initially reserved stage presence, he developed into one of rock's most kinetic frontmen, running across stages, jumping into crowds, and performing with an infectious enthusiasm that energized audiences. This transformation reflected his growing comfort with being the focal point of attention and his commitment to giving audiences an experience worth remembering. Even as Foo Fighters graduated from clubs to arenas and stadiums, Dave maintained this high-energy approach, refusing to let increasing venue sizes diminish the intensity of their performances. Perhaps the most remarkable aspect of Dave's evolution as a frontman was his vocal development. Though he had sung backup vocals in previous bands, leading every song required a significant expansion of his vocal capabilities. Through years of touring and recording, his voice matured from the somewhat strained quality heard on early Foo Fighters recordings to a powerful instrument capable of both screaming intensity and surprising tenderness. Songs like "Everlong," "Times Like These," and "Best of You" showcased his growing range and emotional expressiveness, allowing the band to expand their sonic palette beyond their punk and hard rock foundations. Dave's leadership style within the band reflected his democratic approach to music. Despite being the founder and primary songwriter, he created an environment where all members could contribute ideas and feel valued. This collaborative spirit helped maintain the band's stability through decades when most of their peers experienced multiple lineup changes or breakups. Former Nirvana bandmate Krist Novoselic once observed, "Dave learned what not to do from watching Kurt struggle with leadership. He created a band where everyone feels ownership, not just hired hands following orders." This approach fostered loyalty among band members and contributed to their longevity as a unit. The ultimate test of Dave's evolution as a frontman came in 2015 when he broke his leg after falling from a stage in Sweden. Rather than canceling the tour, Dave performed from a custom-built throne that allowed him to play while seated with his leg elevated. This incident demonstrated not only his commitment to fans but also how completely he had embraced his role as a band leader. The "broken leg tour," as fans called it, became legendary for showing that Dave's connection with audiences transcended his physical mobility. He had evolved from a reluctant singer into a consummate showman whose presence could command stadiums even while seated and injured—perhaps the clearest indication of how completely he had transformed from the drummer at the back to the leader at the front.

Chapter 5: Family and Legacy: Balancing Rock Stardom

Dave had always assumed that fatherhood would come after his music career ended, not alongside it. "I had imagined that the music would somehow just stop, and I would begin a new life of domestic anonymity," he reflects. This perspective changed in 2000 when he attended Neil Young's Bridge School Benefit and visited Young's Broken Arrow Ranch. Seeing Neil balance his musical legacy with family life showed Dave that these worlds could coexist harmoniously. The warmth and authenticity of Young's home environment—so different from the stereotypical rock star lifestyle—provided a model for what Dave would later create for his own family. When Dave learned that his wife Jordyn was pregnant with their first child, he experienced a mixture of joy and trepidation. His uncertainty was particularly pronounced when he discovered they were having a daughter. Dave humorously wondered what he could offer a daughter beyond teaching her "how to tune a kick drum and catalog her Slayer bootlegs." His mother reassured him that "the relationship between a father and daughter can be one of the most special relationships in any girl's life." Violet Grohl was born in 2006 to the sound of Beatles music playing in the delivery room, transforming Dave's understanding of love. "This was a love I had never experienced before," he writes, describing the pure, unconditional connection as fundamentally different from the "superficial love and adoration" that comes with fame. Balancing touring with fatherhood presented significant challenges. Dave describes the emotional difficulty of leaving for tour: "I stood above her crib as she slept, and I began to cry. How could I possibly leave this little miracle behind?" The band adjusted their touring schedule, reducing six-week stretches to two weeks maximum. When at home, Dave would overcompensate for his absences, throwing himself fully into "daddy duty" to make up for lost time. This cycle created a new rhythm to his life, different from but no less intense than his previous existence. As his family expanded with the births of Harper in 2009 and Ophelia in 2014, Dave's appreciation for life deepened. "Fatherhood eclipsed any dream, any wish, any song I had ever written," he reflects. Dave's commitment to fatherhood is perhaps best illustrated by an extraordinary journey he undertook to attend his daughters' school daddy-daughter dance. When he realized the event conflicted with a sold-out show in Perth, Australia, Dave arranged to fly from Adelaide to Los Angeles, attend the dance, and then immediately return to Perth—a round-trip of over 20,000 miles in just a few days. Despite suffering food poisoning during the journey, he made it to both the dance and the concert. This story exemplifies Dave's determination to be present for his children despite the demands of his career, creating a family legacy different from his own experience with his largely absent father. Music has become a family legacy that Dave never anticipated. When his middle daughter Harper approached him at age eight saying, "Dad, I want to learn how to play the drums," he was struck by the genetic echo. As he taught her to play along to AC/DC's "Back in Black," he noticed her posture mirroring exactly how he played at her age. Similarly, his oldest daughter Violet showed musical aptitude from an early age, with perfect pitch and a powerful voice. By eleven, she had formed her own band. Watching her perform at the Roxy on Sunset Boulevard, Dave experienced another full-circle moment, receiving a text from his mother: "Now YOU know what it's like to nervously sit in an audience as YOUR child steps onstage for the first time." Through his family, Dave has gained perspective on his own musical journey and legacy. He sees how music transcends the technical aspects of performance, connecting generations through shared passion and expression. "Beyond any biological information, there is love," he writes. "Something that defies all science and reason... It's maybe the most defining factor in anyone's life. Surely an artist's greatest muse." This perspective has allowed Dave to evolve from the angry young punk who once smashed equipment to someone who appreciates music's power to heal and connect. Today, having performed with both his children before thousands of people around the world, Dave continues to build a legacy that extends beyond his own achievements to embrace the next generation of musical expression.

Chapter 6: Collaborations: Building Musical Bridges

Throughout his career, Dave has sought creative fulfillment through diverse musical collaborations beyond his primary bands. These partnerships have provided artistic renewal and personal growth during different phases of his journey. After years of touring with Foo Fighters, Dave joined Queens of the Stone Age in 2001 to record their album "Songs for the Deaf." This collaboration with Josh Homme allowed Dave to return to his first love—drumming—while experiencing a different musical dynamic. Dave describes their musical connection as "the hypnotic wave of a murmuration of starlings," with music "effortlessly flowing from one direction to the next with grace." This creative chemistry with Josh Homme eventually led to the formation of Them Crooked Vultures in 2009, a supergroup that also included Led Zeppelin's John Paul Jones. The project began when Dave introduced Jones to Homme at Dave's 40th birthday party, held at Medieval Times restaurant in Anaheim. Their first jam session revealed immediate musical compatibility. "It was in that moment that I knew this experiment was going to work," Dave recalls of playing drums with Jones. The band recorded an album and toured, providing Dave with a creative outlet distinct from Foo Fighters and allowing him to collaborate with one of his childhood heroes from Led Zeppelin. Dave's collaborations often occur through chance encounters that evolve into meaningful musical relationships. At the 2015 Grammy Awards, he organized an impromptu dinner with Paul McCartney and AC/DC, which turned into a memorable evening when the Preservation Hall Jazz Band arrived to perform. This gathering exemplified Dave's ability to bring together diverse musical worlds and his genuine appreciation for artists across genres. "I walk through this crazy life of a musician like a little boy in a museum," he explains, "surrounded by the exhibits I've spent a lifetime studying." This childlike enthusiasm has made him a sought-after collaborator for artists ranging from rock legends to emerging talents. Some of Dave's most meaningful musical moments have come through unexpected performances. When asked to play "Blackbird" solo at the Academy Awards for the "In Memoriam" segment, Dave was terrified but found courage by remembering how his daughter Violet had bravely performed the same song at her school's talent show. Similarly, when invited to perform with Paul McCartney at the White House for President Obama, Dave transformed his nervousness into appreciation for the full-circle moment, from his childhood in Virginia to playing music for a president and a Beatle. These experiences reflect Dave's ability to connect his past with his present, finding meaning in the journey rather than just the destination. Dave's collaborative spirit extends to creating opportunities for others. He has produced records, directed documentaries like "Sound City" about the legendary recording studio, and created the "Sonic Highways" series exploring America's musical heritage. These projects reflect his desire to preserve musical history while connecting artists across generations. The "Sound City" documentary, in particular, demonstrated Dave's commitment to celebrating the human element in music production. By purchasing the Neve console from the closing studio and inviting artists from different eras to record with it, he created a bridge between music's analog past and digital present. Throughout these diverse collaborations, Dave has maintained a fan's perspective and appreciation. Whether playing with rock legends or emerging artists, he approaches each opportunity with genuine enthusiasm and respect. This quality has made him a sought-after collaborator and helped him build bridges across musical communities. As he puts it, "I believe that people are inspired by people," a philosophy that has guided his approach to music and life. By remaining open to new musical connections and treating each collaboration as an opportunity to learn rather than just to showcase his own talents, Dave has created a network of creative relationships that continues to enrich his artistic life and expand his musical horizons.

Chapter 7: Resilience: Transforming Pain into Creativity

Loss has been a recurring theme in Dave Grohl's life, teaching him profound lessons about grief and resilience. The death of Kurt Cobain in April 1994 marked his first significant encounter with mortality, leaving him in what he describes as "a state of emotional limbo." Unable to process the loss immediately, Dave built walls around his heart that would take years to dismantle. Music, which had always been his salvation, temporarily became associated with his greatest sorrow. He put his instruments away and even turned off the radio, fearing that the slightest melody would trigger paralyzing grief. At just twenty-five years old, he felt like his life had ended too. The thought of joining another band seemed not only unappealing but downright depressing. The passing of his childhood best friend Jimmy Swanson in 2008 brought another dimension of grief. Where Kurt had been a creative partner for three and a half years, Jimmy had been a lifelong companion who shared "so many of life's firsts" with Dave. "A part of me died with Jimmy," he reflects. "He was more than just a person to me, he was my home." Yet this loss, painful as it was, came when Dave was better equipped to handle it. "In a way, losing Kurt prepared me for losing Jimmy fourteen years later." These experiences taught Dave that grief follows no prescribed timeline or method. "There is no right or wrong way to grieve," he concludes. "There is no textbook, no manual to refer to when in need of emotional guidance." Dave's resilience is perhaps most visibly demonstrated in his response to physical setbacks. During a 2015 concert in Gothenburg, Sweden, he fell from the stage and broke his leg so severely that bone protruded through skin. Rather than cancel the show, Dave had his leg temporarily bandaged and continued performing from a chair while a doctor held his foot in place. Later, with his leg in a cast, he designed a custom throne that allowed him to complete the entire tour without cancellations. This incident embodied the band's ethos of perseverance: "This band, born from the heartbreak and tragedy of our broken past, was a celebration of love, and life, and the dedication to finding happiness in every next day." Throughout his career, Dave has consistently transformed potential career-ending moments into opportunities for growth. When Nirvana ended with Kurt's death, he created Foo Fighters rather than fading into obscurity as "that guy from Nirvana." When early Foo Fighters lineup changes threatened the band's stability, he recommitted to the project with even greater determination. When the music industry underwent seismic shifts with the rise of digital distribution, he adapted by building his own studio and creating alternative models for releasing music and connecting with fans. Each challenge has been met not with resignation but with creative problem-solving and an unwavering belief in music's power to heal. Dave's resilience extends beyond personal challenges to his approach to the music industry itself. In an era when many artists bemoan the decline of traditional revenue streams, Dave has embraced new opportunities to connect with audiences. From surprise club shows announced hours before performance to elaborate conceptual projects like "Sonic Highways," he has consistently found innovative ways to keep his music relevant and his band vital. This adaptability reflects his fundamental understanding that resilience isn't just about surviving difficulties but about finding new possibilities within changing circumstances. Perhaps the most profound aspect of Dave's resilience is his ability to maintain joy and wonder despite experiencing significant trauma. Many artists who face similar losses become cynical or withdrawn, but Dave has cultivated a perspective that allows him to appreciate life's gifts while acknowledging its hardships. "Not a day goes by where I don't stop and thank the universe for these otherworldly blessings," he reflects, "and I make it a point to take nothing for granted." This gratitude-centered approach has enabled him to build a sustainable career and balanced life when many of his peers have succumbed to the pressures and excesses of rock stardom. By transforming pain into creativity rather than self-destruction, Dave has created not just music but a model for resilience that resonates far beyond the confines of rock and roll.

Summary

Dave Grohl's journey from a suburban bedroom drummer to a global rock icon represents one of music's most inspiring stories of passion, resilience, and authenticity. His path illustrates how unwavering dedication to one's craft can transform early dreams into lasting legacy, even through devastating setbacks and industry transformations. What distinguishes Grohl is not just his musical versatility or commercial success, but his ability to maintain genuine enthusiasm and gratitude throughout decades in an industry notorious for cynicism and burnout. His story teaches us that true fulfillment comes not from fame itself but from the connections we forge—to our creative passions, to fellow artists, and to family—and that these connections provide the strength to transform life's inevitable losses into new beginnings. For anyone navigating their own creative journey or facing personal reinvention after loss, Grohl offers a powerful example of moving forward without forgetting what came before. His approach suggests that we need not choose between honoring our past and embracing our future—we can build bridges between them through creative expression and authentic connection. Perhaps most valuably, his life demonstrates that maintaining childlike wonder and appreciation, even amid extraordinary success or painful setbacks, creates the conditions for continued growth and joy throughout life's unpredictable journey. In a world that often celebrates either youthful rebellion or mature wisdom, Dave Grohl reminds us that the most fulfilling path might be one that somehow preserves both simultaneously, allowing us to grow older without growing cynical.

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Dave Grohl

David Eric Grohl is an American musician. He rose to fame as the drummer for the grunge band Nirvana and sustained a high level of post-Nirvana with the alternative rock band Foo Fighters. He is also the drummer and co-founder of the rock supergroup Them Crooked Vultures.

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