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Foo Fighters

A year after the suicide of Nirvana's lead man Kurt Cobain, drummer Dave Grohl decided to try his luck as singer/songwriter and formed Foo Fighters. The self-titled debut album was written and performed entirely by Grohl, who recruited the necessary band members (including ex-Nirvana bandmate, Pat Smear, on guitar and Alanis Morissette's one-time drummer, Taylor Hawkins) for live performances and subsequent albums.

In Foo Fighters' music it is possible to hear some elements of Nirvana, most notably (and expectedly) in the drumming. However, there are stark contrasts too; Cobain wrote most of Nirvana's music and had a markedly different attitude to that of Grohl. Though the Foo Fighters' music is as punky and melodic as that of Nirvana, their vibe is lighter and more humorous. As an example of this humour, Foo Fighters are known for their whacky videos, which often feature the band members in costumes acting out ridiculous roles.

Foo Fighters released their fifth LP, In Your Honor, this June. It is a double album with disc 1 containing heavy material and disc 2 containing mellower songs with guest appearances by Norah Jones and Led Zeppelin's John Paul Jones. Dave Grohl has said that he wants this to be the band's definitive album.

Discography Foo Fighters 1995 The Colour and the Shape 1997 There Is Nothing Left to Lose 1999 One by One 2002 In Your Honor 2005 Band members Dave Grohl vocals, guitars Pat Smear guitars Nate Mendel bass William Goldsmith drums Taylor Hawkins drums Franz Stahl guitars Chris Shiflett guitars

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