David Eric Grohl
- Born:
- January 14, 1969, Warren, Ohio, USA
- Nationality:
- American
- Profession(s):
- Musician, Singer, Songwriter, Record Producer, Director
Early Life and Education
- Raised in Springfield, Virginia, after his parents' divorce.
- Taught himself to play drums and guitar as a teenager.
- Dropped out of high school to pursue a career in music.
Career and Major Achievements
- Began his musical career with the Washington, D.C. punk rock band Scream (1986-1990).
- Joined Nirvana in 1990, becoming their longest-lasting drummer.
- Formed the Foo Fighters in 1994, after the death of Kurt Cobain.
- Foo Fighters have won 15 Grammy Awards.
- Directed the documentary film Sound City (2013) and the HBO docuseries Sonic Highways (2014).
- Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame twice: with Nirvana (2014) and with the Foo Fighters (2021).
- Wrote the memoir The Storyteller: Tales of Life and Music.
- The impact of The Storyteller: Tales of Life and Music is further discussed elsewhere.
Notable Works
Discography (Foo Fighters - Studio Albums)
| Year | Title |
|---|---|
| 1995 | Foo Fighters |
| 1997 | The Colour and the Shape |
| 1999 | There Is Nothing Left to Lose |
| 2002 | One by One |
| 2005 | In Your Honor |
| 2007 | Echoes, Silence, Patience & Grace |
| 2011 | Wasting Light |
| 2014 | Sonic Highways |
| 2017 | Concrete and Gold |
| 2021 | Medicine at Midnight |
| 2023 | But Here We Are |
Filmography (Selected Works)
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Sound City | Director, Producer |
| 2014 | Sonic Highways | Director, Producer |
| 2021 | Studio 666 | Himself (Actor) |
Legacy and Impact
David Grohl is considered one of the most influential figures in modern rock music. His drumming with Nirvana helped define the grunge era, and his leadership of the Foo Fighters has cemented his status as a prolific songwriter and performer. As a multi-instrumentalist, producer, and director, he has left an indelible mark on the music industry.