Dave Grohl reveals he once turned down becoming Tom Petty’s drummer

Rage Against the Machine frontman Zack de la Rocha performing alongside Dave Grohl in 1994.The newly-resurfaced clip was filmed during a one-off reunion set by Grohl’s old band Scream, which took place at Hollywood’s Dragonfly Club.Joining the band for a furious rendition of ‘Human Behaviour’, de la Rocha is seen letting loose in the energetic clip as he stalks the stage and joins Scream’s Peter Stahl on vocals.Grohl, meanwhile, assumes his position on drums – a role he previously held in the DC

From Cradle to Stage, a new six-part unscripted music show hosted by Dave Grohl and his mother, Virginia Hanlon Grohl.The series, directed by Dave Grohl and inspired by Virginia’s book of the same name, will explore the relationships between prominent musicians and their mothers.Reboots of Behind The Music and Yo! MTV Raps are also set to premiere on the service, as well as new MTV Unplugged performances.

Chris Willman Music WriterThe Paramount Plus digital service will soon have a vintage MTV Networks look to some of its offerings, as the MTV series “Unplugged” and “Yo! MTV Raps” and VH1’s venerable “Behind the Music” are all set to be revived as streaming offerings, it was announced Wednesday afternoon.A new music-based unscripted show is on tap from Paramount Plus as well: “From Cradle to Stage,” which will be directed by Foo Fighters’ and Nirvana’s Dave Grohl and be hosted by the rocker and

Nirvana drummer and Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl is joining the Paramount+ band.

The Foo Fighters did something unexpected!

Foo Fighters have performed a cover of The Bee Gees‘ 1976 classic ‘You Should Be Dancing’, with Dave Grohl taking on the disco legends’ famous falsetto vocals.The band shared the new version for Jo Whiley’s Sofa Session on BBC Radio 2.

Melvins frontman Buzz Osborne has recalled the time that Kurt Cobain was sent to jail for graffitiing.Osborne and the late Nirvana frontman were close friends during their teenage years in Aberdeen, Washington, and the former retold one particularly memorable anecdote while speaking during a special Melvins livestream last weekend.Addressing fans who tuned into the Melvins’ Divine Monkeyshines: Valentine’s Day Special on Sunday (February 14) – which was broadcast to promote the band’s upcoming

Dave Grohl has reflected on Kurt Cobain‘s seismic musical impact, as well as discussing the emotional toll of Nirvana‘s untimely split.Speaking on Apple Music’s Medicine At Midnight Radio, Grohl also reflected on how the band were initially surprised by their rise to global fame in the early 1990s.“We were still in our van and we were just watching this happen in front of us,” he said.​“The shows were getting bigger,” he explains. ​“The crowds were getting bigger.

Dave Grohl has opened up on how Them Crooked Vultures originally formed, and his plans to eventually reunite the supergroup.Grohl joined forces with Queens Of The Stone Age‘s Josh Homme and Led Zeppelin‘s John Paul Jones to form the hard-rock supergroup, who released their eponymous debut album in 2009.Speaking in a new episode of Medicine At Midnight Radio on Apple Music Hits, Grohl explained how he first discussed the prospect with John Paul Jones after handing an award to Led Zeppelin at a

Dave Grohl turned down the chance to become Tom Petty's drummer because he couldn't stomach returning to the stage so soon after Kurt Cobain's death. The Foo Fighters star has revealed the offer came in just after Nirvana called it a day following Cobain's death in 1994.

Dave Grohl and Pat Smear have revealed that they get together with Krist Novoselic from time to time and privately perform Nirvana songs.Foo Fighters stopped Howard Stern’s Sirius XM show on Thursday (February 11) to promote their recently released 10th studio album, ‘Medicine At Midnight’.During the interview, Stern asked Smear – who joined Nirvana in 1993 – if he ever missed playing with the band.

Royally funny! Foo Fighters members Dave Grohl and Taylor Hawkins appeared on “The Howard Stern Show” on Friday, February 12, where they shared a hilarious encounter with Prince Harry.

Dave Grohl has opened up on who he thinks should induct Foo Fighters into the 2021 Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame, should they secure the prestigious honour.The band were announced on the shortlist for the latest intake for the Hall earlier this week, alongside the likes of Kate Bush, Iron Maiden and Jay-Z.While guitarist Pat Smear thinks Grohl’s mother Virginia is a perfect contender, the frontman believes that former Police drummer Stewart Copeland is the man for the job.Speaking on The Howard Stern

Foo Fighters’ Medicine at Midnight is proving to be a popular remedy, debuting at Number 1 on this week’s Official Irish Albums Chart.

Dave Grohl, Run The Jewels‘ Killer Mike and Quincy Jones have been named on a new advisory board in the US to help support artists hit by the coronavirus pandemic.The National Independent Venue Association’s body will “share their diverse knowledge and professional expertise in streaming, ticketing, management, and more to help NIVA and its members navigate through the remainder of this pandemic and rebuild the live entertainment ecosystem in a transparent, diverse, and inclusive way.”NIVA

Dave Grohl has waded into the debate over Phoebe Bridgers‘ decision to wreck a guitar during her Saturday Night Live performance last weekend.Bridgers’ actions sparked debate online, with some calling her action “disappointing”, “extra” and an “unjustifiably awkward display of white privilege“.

Foo Fighters‘ Dave Grohl has shared his experiences of homeschooling during the coronavirus pandemic.The frontman took part in a virtual interview with BBC Breakfast yesterday (February 9) in promotion of the Foos’ new album ‘Medicine At Midnight’, which came out on Friday (February 5).During the chat, Grohl – who’s a father of three – was asked how he was coping with teaching his children at home.“My kids know who I am, OK? I’ve read my report cards to my kids before, so they’re not necessarily

Dave Grohl has opened up on the forthcoming 30th anniversary of Nirvana‘s ‘Nevermind’, and whether any plans are afoot to celebrate the seminal record.Nirvana’s iconic second album was released on September 24 1991 and was the band’s first full effort with Grohl on drums, alongside bassist Krist Novoselic and late frontman Kurt Cobain.While Grohl tells NME that he is yet to discuss plans for the milestone with Novoselic, he says fans shouldn’t be surprised if a separate celebration is already

Dave Grohl has reflected on the insurrection at the US Capitol from Donald Trump supporters last month, calling it “the craziest fucking shit I’ve ever seen in my entire life”.Grohl was speaking to NME for a new cover feature around Foo Fighters‘ latest album, ‘Medicine At Midnight’.Revealing that he was in the recording studio when the insurrection happened on January 6, Grohl said: “One by one, people were sending me not links to the news, but pictures of the people who’d broken into the