Grohl

Grohl is a surname most commonly associated with David Eric Grohl, an American musician born January 14, 1969, in Warren, Ohio. He is a multi-instrumentalist and songwriter best known for his work as the drummer of Nirvana and as the founder and frontman of the rock band Foo Fighters.

Grohl joined Nirvana in 1990, replacing drummer Chad Channing. He contributed to the band’s breakthrough years, including the albums Nevermind (1991) and In Utero (1993). After the death of Kurt Cobain in 1994, Nirvana dissolved, and Grohl formed Foo Fighters as a one-man home project that evolved into a full band.

As Foo Fighters’ leader, Grohl writes much of the material and handles vocals, guitar, and drums on various records and tours. The band released its self-titled debut in 1995 and has since produced a string of successful albums, including The Colour and the Shape (1997), There Is Nothing Left to Lose (1999), Echoes, Silence, Patience & Grace (2007), Wasting Light (2011), Sonic Highways (2014), Concrete and Gold (2017), and But Here We Are (2023). The Foo Fighters have won multiple Grammy Awards and achieved global commercial and critical success.

Beyond Nirvana and Foo Fighters, Grohl has collaborated with numerous artists. He contributed as a drummer on several tracks for Queens of the Stone Age’s Songs for the Deaf (2002), participated in the supergroup Them Crooked Vultures (formed 2009), and produced and performed on the metal project Probot (2004). He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Nirvana in 2014.

Grohl’s influence spans alternative rock and mainstream rock, recognized for his energetic performances, versatility, and contributions as a songwriter and producer.