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Foo Fighters at Glastonbury Festival 2023. From left: Chris Shiflett, Rami Jaffee, Dave Grohl, Nate Mendel, Josh Freese and Pat Smear.
Foo Fighters atGlastonbury Festival 2023.From left: Chris Shiflett, Rami Jaffee, Dave Grohl, Nate Mendel, Josh Freese and Pat Smear.
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Also known as
  • The Holy Shits[1]
  • Dee Gees[2]
  • The ChurnUps
OriginSeattle,Washington,U.S.
Genres
DiscographyFoo Fighters discography
Years active1994–present
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SpinoffsThe Fire Theft
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Past members
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Foo Fightersare an Americanrockband formed inSeattlein 1994. Founded as a one-man project by formerNirvanadrummerDave Grohl,the lineup now consists of Grohl (lead vocals, guitar),Nate Mendel(bass),Chris ShiflettandPat Smear(guitars),Rami Jaffee(keyboards), andJosh Freese(drums). DrummersWilliam GoldsmithandTaylor Hawkins,along with guitaristFranz Stahl,are former members of the band.

Grohl created Foo Fighters after the breakup of Nirvana in 1994 to release solo material. Prior to the release of Foo Fighters'1995 eponymous debut album,he recruited Mendel and Goldsmith, both formerly ofSunny Day Real Estate,and Smear, who had played with Nirvana on tour. The band made their first public performance in February 1995. Goldsmith quit during the recording of their second album,The Colour and the Shape(1997). Most of the drum parts were re-recorded by Grohl. Smear departed soon afterward.

Smear and Goldsmith were replaced by Stahl and Hawkins. Stahl was fired before the recording of the group's third album,There Is Nothing Left to Lose(1999). The band briefly continued as a trio until Shiflett joined after the completion ofThere Is Nothing Left to Lose,solidifying the core of their lineup. Foo Fighters released their fourth album,One by One,in 2002. It was followed with the two-discIn Your Honor(2005), which was split between acoustic songs and heavier material. Foo Fighters released their sixth album,Echoes, Silence, Patience & Grace,in 2007.

For Foo Fighters' seventh studio album,Wasting Light(2011), produced byButch Vig,Smear returned as a full member, after having appeared frequently with the band since 2005.Sonic Highways(2014) was released as the soundtrack tothe television miniseriesdirected by Grohl.Concrete and Gold(2017) was the second Foo Fighters album to reach number one in the United States and the first to feature Jaffee, their longtime session and touring keyboardist, as a full member. Their tenth album,Medicine at Midnight(2021), was the last before Hawkins' death in March 2022. Freese was announced as the band's new drummer the following year. Their eleventh album,But Here We Are,was released in June 2023.

Foo Fighters have won 15Grammy Awards,includingBest Rock Albumfive times, making them among the most successful rock acts in Grammy history.[3]In 2021, the band was announced as recipients of the first "Global Icon" award at the2021 MTV Video Music Awards.They were inducted into theRock and Roll Hall of Famein 2021, their first year of eligibility.

History[edit]

Background and first demos (1990–1994)[edit]

Dave Grohl(pictured in 2019) founded Foo Fighters after his bandNirvanadisbanded in 1994.

In 1990,Dave Grohljoined thegrungebandNirvanaas the drummer. During tours, he took a guitar with him and wrote songs, but was too intimidated to share them with the band. He was "in awe" of the songs written by Nirvana's frontman,Kurt Cobain.[4]Grohl occasionally booked studio time to record demos and covers, and released an album of demos,Pocketwatch,under the pseudonym Late! in 1992.[5]

Nirvana disbanded after thedeath of Cobainin 1994. Grohl received offers to work with various artists. Press rumors indicated he might joinPearl Jam,[6]and he almost accepted a position as drummer inTom Petty and the Heartbreakers.Grohl later said: "I was supposed to just join another band and be a drummer the rest of my life. I thought that I would rather do what no one expected me to do." He instead enteredRobert Lang Studiosin October 1994 to record 15 of his own songs.[5]With the exception of a guitar part on "X-Static", played byGreg Dulliof theAfghan Whigs,Grohl played every instrument and sang every vocal.[7]He completed an album's worth of material in five days and handed out cassette copies of the sessions to his friends for feedback.[5]

Grohl hoped to stay anonymous and release the recordings in a limited run under the name Foo Fighters, taken fromfoo fighter,aWorld War IIterm forunidentified flying objects.[5]He hoped the name would lead listeners to assume the music was made by several people. He said later: "Had I actually considered this to be a career, I probably would have called it something else, because it's the stupidest fucking band name in the world."[8]The demo tape circulated in the industry, creating interest among record labels.[9][10]

Formation and debut album (1994–1995)[edit]

Grohl formed a band to support the album. He spoke to Nirvana bassistKrist Novoselic,about joining the group, but he decided against it. Grohl said it would have felt "really natural" for them to work together, but would have been "weird" for the others and place more pressure on Grohl.[11]Instead, Grohl recruited bassistNate Mendeland drummerWilliam Goldsmith,both of the recently disbanded Seattle groupSunny Day Real Estate.Nirvana touring guitaristPat Smearjoined as the second guitarist.[12]Grohl licensed the album toCapitol Records,releasing it on his new label,Roswell Records.[5]

Foo Fighters made their live public debut on February 23, 1995, at the Jambalaya Club inArcata, California,followed by performances atSatyriconin Portland on March 3 and the Velvet Elvis in Seattle on March 4. The show on March 3 had been part of a benefit gig for the investigation of the rape and murder ofGitssingerMia Zapata.Grohl refused to do interviews or tour large venues to promote the album.[12]Foo Fighters undertook their first major tour in the spring of 1995, opening forMike Watt.The band's first single, "This Is a Call",was released in June 1995,[7]and its debut albumFoo Fighterswas released the next month. "I'll Stick Around","For All the Cows",and"Big Me"were released as subsequent singles. The band spent the following months on tour, including their first appearance at theReading Festivalin England in August.[12]

The Colour and the Shape(1996–1997)[edit]

Foo Fighters performing atPhoenix Festivalin 1996

After touring through the spring of 1996, Foo Fighters enteredBear Creek StudioinWoodinville, Washington,with producerGil Nortonto record its second album. While Grohl once again wrote all the songs, the rest of the band collaborated on the arrangements. With the sessions nearly complete, Grohl took the rough mixes to Los Angeles, intending to finish his vocal and guitar parts. While there, Grohl realized that he was not happy with the drumming and replaced most of Goldsmith's drum tracks with his own.[13]Though Grohl hoped that Goldsmith would still play on the tour, Goldsmith felt betrayed and left the band.[14]

Long-time drummerTaylor Hawkins(pictured in 2017)joined the band in 1997.

In need of a replacement for Goldsmith, Grohl contactedAlanis Morissette's touring drummerTaylor Hawkinsfor a recommendation. Grohl was surprised when Hawkins volunteered himself.[4]Hawkins made his debut with the group in time for the release of its second album,The Colour and the Shape,in May 1997. The album included the singles "Monkey Wrench","Everlong"and"My Hero".

Smear left Foo Fighters in 1997, citing exhaustion and burnout, and was replaced by Grohl's formerScreambandmateFranz Stahl.[15]Stahl toured with Foo Fighters for the next few months and appeared on two tracks recorded for movie soundtracks, a re-recording of "Walking After You",also released as a single, forThe X-Filesand "A320"forGodzilla.AB-sidefrom the "My Hero" single, "Dear Lover", appeared in the horror filmScream 2.The tour forThe Colour and the Shapealbum in 1998 included performances atGlastonbury Festival(on the main stage) and theReading Festival.[16]

There Is Nothing Left to Lose(1998–2001)[edit]

In 1998, Foo Fighters traveled to Grohl's home state of Virginia, to write their third album. However, Grohl and Stahl were unable to co-operate as songwriters; Grohl toldKerrang!in 1999, "in those few weeks it just seemed like the three of us were moving in one direction and Franz wasn't." Grohl was distraught over the decision to fire Stahl as the two had been friends since childhood. Shortly after that, Mendel called Grohl to say he was quitting to reunite with Sunny Day Real Estate, only to reverse his decision the next day.[17]The remaining trio of Grohl, Mendel, and Hawkins spent several months recording the band's third album,There Is Nothing Left to Lose,in Grohl's home studio. The album spawned several singles, including "Learn to Fly",the band's first to reach the USBillboardHot 100.Other singles included "Stacked Actors","Generator","Next Year",and"Breakout".[citation needed]

Before the release of the album,Capitol RecordspresidentGary Gershwas forced out of the label. Given Grohl's history with Gersh, Foo Fighters' contract had included a "key man clause" that allowed them to leave the label upon Gersh's departure. They left Capitol and signed withRCA,who later acquired the rights to the band's Capitol albums.[17]

Chris Shiflett(pictured in 2017)joined as guitarist in 1999.

After recordingThere Is Nothing Left to Losewas completed, the band auditioned a number of potential guitarists and settled onChris Shiflett,who performed withMe First and the Gimme Gimmesand California punk bandNo Use for a Name.Shiflett initially joined as a touring guitarist but achieved full-time status prior to the recording of the group's fourth album.[18]

In January 2000, Mendel led a benefit concert in Hollywood for theAIDS denialistgroupAlive & Well AIDS Alternatives,with a speech by the founder,Christine Maggiore,and distribution of free copies of her self-published book,What If Everything You Thought You Knew About AIDS Was Wrong?.[19][20]The Foo Fighters website featured a section devoted to Alive & Well.[21]Sandra Thurman,the director of theOffice of National AIDS Policy,stated this was "extraordinarily irresponsible behavior... There is no doubt about the link between HIV and AIDS in the respected scientific community."[22]All links and references to Alive & Well were finally removed from the Foo Fighters website by March 2003.[23]

Around 2001, Foo Fighters established a relationship with the English rock bandQueen,as the band (particularly Grohl[24]and Hawkins[25]) were fans. That March, Grohl and Hawkins inducted them into theRock and Roll Hall of Fame[26]and joined them to perform the 1976 classic, "Tie Your Mother Down",with Hawkins playing drums alongsideRoger Taylor.[27]The guitaristBrian Mayadded a guitar track to Foo Fighters' second cover ofPink Floyd's "Have a Cigar",which appeared on the soundtrack to the movieMission: Impossible 2.In 2002, May contributed guitar to "Tired of You" and the outtake "Knucklehead". Foo Fighters and Queen have performed together on several occasions since, includingVH1 Rock Honorsand Foo Fighters' headlining concert inHyde Park.[28]

One by One(2001–2004)[edit]

Grohl performing with Foo Fighters in 2003

Near the end of 2001, Foo Fighters reconvened to record theirfourth album.After spending four months in a Los Angeles studio, the album "just didn't sound right" and the band had no confidence it would sell well. With the album not reaching their expectations amid much infighting, Grohl spent some time helpingQueens of the Stone Agecomplete their 2002 albumSongs for the Deaf.Once that album was finished and touring had started for both Foo Fighters and Queens of the Stone Age, the band was on the verge of breaking up entirely. Grohl reunited with Hawkins, Shiflett, and Mendel to play theCoachella Festival,alternating days with Queens of the Stone Age. Hawkins and Grohl talked about resuming work onOne by Oneand after a very satisfying performance the following day, they agreed to stay together. The group re-recorded nearly all of the album in a ten-day stretch at Grohl's home studio inAlexandria, Virginia,the following month.[18]The original version ofOne by One,referred to by the band as Million Dollar Demos, has never been released in its entirety although seven tracks were leaked online in 2012 and 2015.[29]

The album was released in October 2002 under the titleOne by One.Singles from the album included "All My Life","Times Like These","Low",and"Have It All".The tour for the album included a headline performance at the 2002Reading and Leeds Festivals.

For most of its history, the band chose to stay away from the political realm. However, in 2004, upon learning thatGeorge W. Bush'spresidential campaign was using "Times Like These" at rallies, Grohl decided to lend his public support toJohn Kerry's campaign, saying, "There's no way of stopping the president playing your songs, so I went out and played it for John Kerry's people instead, where I thought the message would kinda make more sense."[30]Grohl attended several Kerry rallies and occasionally performed solo acoustic sets. The entire band joined Grohl for a performance in Arizona coinciding with one of thepresidential debates.[31]

In Your Honor(2005–2006)[edit]

Grohl performing with Foo Fighters in 2006

Having spent a year and a half touring behindOne by One,Grohl did not want to rush into recording another Foo Fighters record. Initially Grohl intended to write acoustic material by himself but eventually the project involved the entire band.[32]To record its fifth album, the band shifted to Los Angeles and built a recording studio, dubbed Studio 606 West. Grohl insisted that the album be divided into two discs – one full of rock songs, and the other featuring all acoustic tracks.[33]In Your Honorwas released in June 2005. The album's singles included "Best of You","DOA","Resolve",and"No Way Back/Cold Day in the Sun".

During September and October 2005, the band toured withWeezeron what was billed as the Foozer Tour.[34]Foo Fighters played a headline performance at the 2005Reading and Leeds Festivals.On June 17, 2006, Foo Fighters performed their largest non-festival headlining concert to date at London'sHyde Park.Motörhead'sLemmyjoined the band on stage to sing Shake Your Blood from Dave Grohl'sProbotalbum. As a surprise performance,Brian MayandRoger Taylorof Queen appeared to play part of We Will Rock You as a lead in to Tie Your Mother Down.

In further support ofIn Your Honor,the band organized a short acoustic tour for the summer of 2006. Members who had performed with them in late 2005 appeared, such asPat Smear,Petra Hadenon violin and backing vocals,Drew Hesteron percussion, andRami JaffeeofThe Wallflowerson keyboard and piano. While much of the setlist focused onIn Your Honor's acoustic half, the band also used the opportunity to play lesser-known songs, such as Ain't It The Life, Floaty, and See You. The band also performed Marigold, aPocketwatch-era song that was best known as aNirvanaB side.

In November 2006, the band released their first ever live CD,Skin and Bones,featuring fifteen performances captured over a three-night stint in Los Angeles.

Echoes, Silence, Patience & Grace(2007–2009)[edit]

Foo Fighters performing live in 2007

For the follow-up toIn Your Honor,the band recruitedThe Colour and the Shapeproducer Gil Norton.Echoes, Silence, Patience & Gracewas released on September 25, 2007. The album's first single, "The Pretender",was issued to radio in early August. In mid-to-late 2007" The Pretender "toppedBillboard's Modern Rock chart for a record 19 weeks. The second single, "Long Road to Ruin",was released in December 2007, supported by a music video directed by longtime collaboratorJesse Peretz(formerly ofthe Lemonheads).[35]Other singles included "Let It Die"and"Cheer Up, Boys (Your Make Up Is Running)".

In October 2007, Foo Fighters started their world tour in support of the album. The band performed shows throughout the United States, Canada, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, and Asia, including headlining theVirgin Mobile FestivalinBaltimoreon August 9. At the European MTV Music Awards in 2007, Pat Smear confirmed his return to the band in a touring capacity.

Echoes, Silence, Patience & Gracewas nominated for fiveGrammy Awardsin 2008. Foo Fighters went home withBest Rock AlbumandBest Hard Rock Performance(for "The Pretender" ). The album was also nominated for Album of the Year, while "The Pretender" was also nominated for Record of the Year and Best Rock Song.

John Paul Jones, Taylor Hawkins, Jimmy Page, and Dave Grohl hugging and smiling onstage
Hawkins (second from left) and Grohl (right) withJohn Paul Jones(left) andJimmy Page(second from right) ofLed Zeppelinperforming atWembley Stadium,London, in 2008

On June 7, 2008, the band playedWembley Stadium,London, and was joined byJimmy PageandJohn Paul JonesofLed Zeppelinto play "Rock and Roll"(with Grohl on drums and Hawkins on vocals) and"Ramble On"(sung by Grohl, drums by Hawkins). As Page and Jones left the stage before a final encore of" Best of You ", an ecstatic Grohl shouted" Welcome to the greatest fucking day of my whole entire life! ".[36]Throughout the tour forEchoes, Silence, Patience & Grace,Foo Fighters had been writing and practicing new songs at sound checks. After Foo Fighters had completed this tour in September 2008, they recorded 13 new songs in Studio 606, shortly after announcing a hiatus from touring (which would last until January 2011). These sessions likely lasted from late 2008 – early 2009. While the members of Foo Fighters had initially planned for their new album (composed of songs from this recording session) to have come out in 2009 with almost no touring support, they ultimately decided to shelve most of the songs from these sessions. Three of these songs were later released — "Wheels" and "Word Forward" (on their 2009 compilation album,Greatest Hits); and a newly recorded version of "Rope" (which ended up making the final cut ofWasting Light).[37]

Wasting Light(2010–2012)[edit]

Foo Fighters in 2009. From left to right: Hawkins, Shiflett, Grohl, Mendel.

In August 2010, the band began recording their seventh studio album with producerButch Vig,who had previously produced the two new tracks for the band'sGreatest Hitsalbum.[38]The album was recorded in Dave Grohl's garage using only analog equipment. The album won five Grammys and was nominated for six. The recording was analog to tape and used no computers, not even to mix or master.[39]Vig said in an interview with MTV that the album was entirely analog until post-mastering.[40]Pat Smear was present in many photos posted by Grohl on Twitter, and a press release in December confirmed Smear played on every track on the album and was considered an official member of the band once again.[41]

The first single fromWasting Light,"Rope",was released to radio in February 2011.[42]On April 16, 2011, Foo Fighters released an album of covers,Medium Rare,as a limited-edition vinyl forRecord Store Day.[43]The promotion for the album was highly praised for its originality.[44]Wasting Lightdebuted at number one on theBillboard200 chart, becoming the band's first album to do so.[45]Other singles for the album included "Walk","Arlandria","These Days",and"Bridge Burning".

AlongsideWasting Light's release, Foo Fighters released a rockumentary, directed by Academy Award-winnerJames Moll.The film, titledBack and Forth,chronicles the band's career. Then current and past members, and producer Butch Vig, tell the story of the band through interviews. After debuting on March 15, 2011, at theSXSWfestival inAustin, Texas,[46]it was released on DVD three months later.

On May 21, 2011, Foo Fighters headlined the middle day of theHangout Music FestivalinGulf Shores, Alabama.On June 4, 2011, they played a surprise set at the 2011KROQ Weenie Roast.They also headlined two sold-out shows at theMilton Keynes National Bowlon July 2 and 3, joined on stage by artists such asAlice Cooper,Seasick Steve,andJohn Paul Jones.They headlined the final night at the 20th anniversary ofLollapaloozainChicago'sGrant Parkon August 7, 2011, performing part of their set in a driving rainstorm.[47]

Foo Fighters performing in December 2011

In September 2011 before a show inKansas City,the band performed a parody song in front of a protest by theWestboro Baptist Church.It mocked the church's opposition to homosexuality and was performed in the same faux-trucker garb that was seen in the band's Hot Buns promotional video.[48][49]

It was announced on September 28, 2011, that Foo Fighters would be performing during the closing ceremony ofBlizzard Entertainment's annual video game convention,BlizzCon.[50]

On August 27, 2012, Foo Fighters ended their European tour with a headline performance atReading and Leeds Festival.On September 5, the band performed a show at the Fillmore inCharlotte, North Carolina,as a benefit forRock the Vote.The show, which occurred at the same time as the 2012Democratic National Conventionin Charlotte, was announced only two weeks prior. Tickets to the 2000-person capacity venue sold out in under 60 seconds, setting a record for the site.[51]The band set another personal record during the show itself, being the longest that the band had played to date at just under 3.5 hours with a setlist of 36 songs.[52]On September 21, the band headlined the Music Midtown Festival inAtlanta, Georgia.The following evening, they headlined the DeLuna Festival inPensacola Beach, Florida.On September 29, the band performed at the Global Citizens' Festival before embarking on a break.[53]

Sonic HighwaysandSaint CeciliaEP (2013–2015)[edit]

Despite initially announcing a break after supportingWasting Light,Grohl stated in January 2013 that the band had started writing material for an eighth studio album.[54]On February 20, 2013, at theBrit Awards,Grohl said he was resuming work on the album the following day.[55]

On September 6, 2013, Shiflett posted a photo to hisInstagramaccount that indicated 13 songs were being recorded and later described it as "pretty fucking fun".[56]Rami Jaffee has recorded parts for two songs, one of which was "In the Clear".[57]Butch Vig,who worked with the band onWasting Light,confirmed viaTwitterin late August 2013 that he was producing the album.[58][59]The band confirmed that it would end its hiatus by playing two shows inMexico Cityon December 11 and 13. On October 31, a video appeared on the official Foo Fighters YouTube channel showing a motorcyclist, later revealed to beErik Estrada,delivering each of the band members an invitation to play in Mexico.[60]

On January 16, 2014, a picture was posted to Foo Fighters' Facebook page with several master tapes labeled LP 8.[61]On May 15, it was announced that the album would be released in November and that Foo Fighters would commemorate the album and their 20th anniversary with anHBOTV series directed by Grohl titledSonic Highways.[62]Eight songs were written and recorded in eight studios in eight different American cities with video capturing the history and feel of each town.[63]On July 30, Butch Vig revealed that Foo Fighters had finished recording and mi xing the album and that it was slated to be released a month after the premiere of the TV show.[64]

In June 2014, the band agreed to play a show inRichmond, Virginia,that was entirely crowd-funded by fans on the websiteTilt.[65]The show took place on September 17 before 1,500 fans. The band played 23 songs over the course of two and a half hours.[66]Foo Fighters announced their tour would include performances inCape Townon December 10 and Johannesburg on December 13. The band played three performances under the alias The Holy Shits in September 2014; the first at the Concorde 2 club inBrighton, England,where Grohl invited lead singer Jay Apperley of the tribute bandUK Foo Fighterson stage to sing,[67][68]followed by the House of Vans and the Islington Assembly Hall. On September 14, 2014, the band performed at the closing ceremony of theInvictus Games,their first official show in England since closing Reading Festival in 2012. They closed out the 2014 VooDoo Music and Arts Festival in New Orleans on November 2, 2014, in a two and a half hour performance that included an appearance from New Orleans native Trombone Shorty, who played "This Is a Call" with the band.[69]

On August 8, the band released a short clip of their latest work, titled 8. On August 11, the band announced that the new album would be titledSonic Highwaysand released on November 10, 2014.[70][71]An international tour, dubbed theSonic Highways World Tour,followed with performances in South Africa in December and South America in January 2015.[72]It continued toAustraliaandNew Zealandin February and March.[73]

On May 20, 2015, Foo Fighters were the final musical act to perform onLate Show with David Letterman,continuing their long association with the host as he wrapped up his 33-year career in late-night television. The show ended with a montage of Letterman highlights while Foo Fighters played "Everlong",which Letterman said had significant meaning for him after his open-heart surgery in 2000, introducing the them as" my favorite band, playing my favorite song. "[74][75][76]The band postponed their international tour to make the appearance;[77]the tour resumed on May 24, with a performance atRadio 1's Big Weekendin Norwich, England.[78]

On June 12, Grohl fell from the stage inGothenburg, Sweden,during the group's second song, breaking his leg.[79]The band continued playing while Grohl received medical attention, who then returned to the stage to finish the last two hours of the band's set from a chair while a medic tended to his leg.[79]After the concert, Grohl was flown to London for surgery, requiring six metal pins to stabilize the fracture.[80]As a result of the injury, the band canceled its remaining European tour dates.[80]

In July, one thousand Italian fans held theRockin' 1000gathering inCesena,Italy, performing "Learn to Fly" and asking Foo Fighters to come play in the town. The performance video went viral and impressed Grohl, resulting in the band appearing in Cesena on November 3.[81]

Grohl performing atFenway Parkin 2015 on a custom-built throne while recuperating from a broken leg

Foo Fighters planned to follow their international tour with a North American tour to promoteSonic Highways,beginning with a special Fourth of July event inWashington, D.C.,that would commemorate the band's 20th anniversary.[82]The all-day event was to be held at Washington'sRFK Stadiumfeaturing performances byJoan Jett and the Blackhearts,Heart,LL Cool J,Gary Clark Jr.,andBuddy Guy.[83]Dave Grohl's injury initially led to speculation that the band would drop out of the event but they later confirmed they would perform;[84]however, the injury did prevent them from headlining the 2015Glastonbury Festival.The band performed for 48,000 people[85]with Grohl in a custom-built moving throne which he claimed to have designed himself while on painkillers.[85][86]

Beginning with the show on July 4, Foo Fighters re-branded the North American tour as the Broken Leg Tour.[85]The band continued to use the name at later North American performances.[87][88]Prior to their August 21 concert at theSprint CenterinKansas City, Missouri,the bandrickrolledprotesting members of theWestboro Baptist Church,as they had also done in 2011.[89]

On November 23, 2015, a surprise release following a month-long countdown clock on Foo Fighters' website revealed the freeEPSaint Cecilia,includinga single of the same name.Alongside its release, Grohl announced that the band would be going on an indefinite hiatus.[90]

Concrete and Gold(2016–2019)[edit]

Foo Fighters performing in 2017

In response to growing rumors of a breakup, Foo Fighters released amockumentaryvideo in March 2016 portraying Grohl leaving the band to pursue electronic music andNick Lachey(formerly of98 Degrees) becoming the group's new singer, ending with: "For the millionth time, we're not breaking up. And nobody's going fucking solo!"[91]

Grohl announced that Foo Fighters would spend much of 2017 recording their ninth studio album.[92]On June 1, 2017, their new single "Run"was released.[93]It topped the USBillboardMainstream Rock Songschart the following month. The band confirmed touring keyboardistRami Jaffeewas officially the sixth member of the group.[94]On June 20, 2017, the band announced that their new album,Concrete and Gold,would be released in September. On August 23, 2017, "The Sky Is a Neighborhood"was released as the second single[95]and topped the Mainstream Rock chart.[96]The Linewas released in promotion of the album and later as the third single in 2018.[97]Concrete and Goldwas officially released on September 15, 2017, produced byGreg Kurstin.The album is noted as deriving influence fromPink Floyd,Led Zeppelin,andthe Beatles.[98]Concrete and Goldalso featuresJustin Timberlake[99]on vocals for "Make It Right",Shawn StockmanofBoyz II Menon backing vocals for the song "Concrete and Gold",[100]andPaul McCartney[101]on the drums for "Sunday Rain". The band began touring in June 2017,[102][103]including headlining theGlastonbury Festival 2017.[104]The tour in support ofConcrete and Goldwas extended to October 2018.[105]

Medicine at MidnightandStudio 666(2019–2022)[edit]

In October 2019, the band announced that they were recording their tenth studio album based on demos by Grohl.[106][107]In November 2019, the band began releasing a series of EPs under the umbrella name of theFoo Files,largely consisting of previously released B sides and live performances. By February 2020, Grohl announced that the new album was complete[108]but by May, it was delayed indefinitely because of theCOVID-19 pandemic,saying, "We've kind of shelved it for now to figure out exactly when it's going to happen."[109]

Starting in November 2020, promotion for the album ramped up. Its title,Medicine at Midnight,and release date, February 5, 2021, were announced. The band released three singles ahead of the album: "Shame Shame","No Son of Mine",and"Waiting on a War".[110]In January, the band performed at the US PresidentialInauguration of Joe Biden.[111]

On February 10, 2021, Foo Fighters were announced as one of the 2021Rock and Roll Hall of Famenominees in their first year of eligibility as their debut album had been released 25 years prior.[112]On May 12, 2021, Foo Fighters were announced as one of six performer inductees.[113]ForRecord Store Dayon July 17, 2021, the Foo Fighters released an album ofdiscocovers,Hail Satin,under the name Dee Gees. The album contains fourBee Geescovers, a cover ofAndy Gibb's "Shadow Dancing",plus five live versions ofMedicine at Midnighttracks.[114]

On February 25, 2022, Foo Fighters released a comedy horror film,Studio 666,directed by BJ McDonnell. It stars the band members as themselves, alongsideWill Forte,Whitney Cummings,Jeff Garlin,andJenna Ortega.[115]In the film, Grohl is possessed by a demonic spirit and kills the other band members while they record in a haunted mansion.[116][115]It was filmed in the same mansion in which Foo Fighters had recordedMedicine at Midnight.[115]Studio 666received mixed reviews and performed poorly in its opening week.[117]Grohl released an EP of songs from the film,Dream Widow,on March 25, 2022.[118]

Death of Hawkins andBut Here We Are(2022–present)[edit]

On March 25, 2022, Hawkins died in his room at the Casa Medina hotel inBogotá,Colombia.[119]No cause of death was given.[120]Hawkins had suffered chest pain, and had ten substances in his system at the time of his death, includingopioids,benzodiazepines,tricyclic antidepressants,andTHC,thepsychoactivecompound incannabis.[121][122][123]

Foo Fighters were scheduled to perform that night at theEstéreo Picnic Festivalas part of their ongoing South American tour;[124]the festival stage was turned into acandlelight vigilfor Hawkins.[125]A few days later, the band canceled their remaining tour dates.[126]In September, Foo Fighters performed tribute concerts to Hawkins atWembley Stadium,London, and theKia Forum,Los Angeles.[127]Josh Freeseplayed drums at both concerts.[128]Shane Hawkins, Taylor's 16-year-old son, played drums on "My Hero" at Wembley.[129]

Foo Fighters performing at Glastonbury 2023. DrummerJosh Freese(in background) joined the band earlier that year.

In January 2023, Foo Fighters began announcing festival appearances for the year.[130]On May 21, in a humorous video featuring several celebrity drummers, they announced Freese as their new drummer.[128]The Foo Fighters' eleventh studio album,But Here We Are,was released on June 2, featuring the lead single "Rescued".A press release described the album as a" brutally honest and emotionally raw response to everything Foo Fighters endured over the last year ".[131]

At theGlastonbury Festival 2023,a billing on the pyramid stage for 'The ChurnUps' was rumoured to be a well known band; it turned out to be Foo Fighters. It was the band's first time at the festival since headlining in 2017, as well as playing the same stage, night and spot as their Glastonbury debut 25 years earlier.[132]

Musical style and legacy[edit]

Foo Fighters performing atDownload FestivalParis in June 2018

Foo Fighters have been described asalternative rock,[7][133][134]post-grunge,[135][136][137]hard rock,[138][139][140]grunge,[141][142]power pop,[143]andpop rock.[144]They were initially compared to Grohl's previous group,Nirvana.Grohl acknowledged thatKurt Cobainwas an influence on his songwriting: "Through Kurt, I saw the beauty of minimalism and the importance of music that's stripped down." Foo Fighters also used the technique of shifting between quiet verses and loud choruses, which Grohl said was influenced by the members of Nirvana "likingThe Knack,Bay City Rollers,Beatles,andABBAas much as we likedFlipperandBlack Flag,I suppose. "[4]When comparing the legacies of the two bands,Pitchforksaid that Foo Fighters' "may not be anywhere near as glamorous or as era-defining as that of [Nirvana], but in a way, it's much more difficult and thankless". The publication would also call Grohl and the band "excellent at being mainstream" and being "his generation's answer toTom Petty—a consistent hit machine pumping out working-class rock. "[145]

Writing and recording songs for their first album by himself, Grohl intended for the guitar riffs to be as rhythmic as possible. He approached the guitar in a similar manner to his drumming, assigning various drum parts to strings on the instrument. This allowed him to piece together songs easily; he said, "I could hear the song in my head before it was finished."[5]Once Grohl assembled a full band, the members assisted in song arrangements.[4]

The band members meld melodic and heavy elements. Grohl noted in 1997, "We all love music, whether it'sthe BeatlesorQueenorpunk rock.I think the lure of punk rock was the energy and immediacy; the need to thrash stuff around. But at the same time, we're all suckers for a beautiful melody, you know? So it is just natural. "[4]Grohl said in 2005, "I love being in a rock band, but I don't know if I necessarily wanna be in an alternative rock band from the 1990s for the rest of my life." Grohl noted that the band's acoustic tour was an attempt to broaden the group's sound.[146]

Band members[edit]

Timeline[edit]

Discography[edit]

Main articles:Foo Fighters discographyandlist of songs recorded

Studio albums

Tours[edit]

Main article:List of Foo Fighters concert tours
  • Foo Fighters Tour (1995–96)
  • The Colour and the Shape Tour (1997–99)
  • There Is Nothing Left to Lose Tour (1999–2001)
  • One by One Tour (2002–03)
  • In Your Honor Tour (2005–06)
  • Echoes, Silence, Patience & Grace Tour (2007–08)
  • Wasting Light Tour (2011–12)
  • Sonic Highways World Tour(2014–15)
  • Concrete and Gold Tour(2017–18)
  • Medicine at Midnight Tour (2021–22)
  • Australia & New Zealand 2023/24 (2023–24)
  • Everything or Nothing at All Tour(2024)

Awards and nominations[edit]

Main article:List of awards and nominations received by Foo Fighters

Foo Fighters first received aGrammy Awardfor their music video for "Learn to Fly"in 2000, and they have won ten others. These include four Grammys in theBest Rock Albumcategory for:There Is Nothing Left to Lose;One by One;Echoes, Silence, Patience & Grace;andWasting Light;and three awards forBest Hard Rock Performancefor the songs "All My Life","The Pretender",and"White Limo".[148]The band also received threeKerrang! Awards.At the2011 MTV Video Music Awards,the band wonBest Rock Videofor "Walk". They won theRadio ContrabandMajor Label Artist of the Year in 2011 and 2014. The band won Song of the Year for "Something from Nothing" and Album of the Year forSonic Highwaysboth in 2014.

The band was nominated for six Grammy Awards—Album of the Year,Best Rock Performance,Best Hard Rock/Metal Performance,Best Rock Song,Best Rock Album, andBest Long Form Music Video(forBack and Forth)—at the54th Annual Grammy Awardsheld in February 2012.[149]They won five of the six,[150]losing only toAdelein the Album of the Year category.[149]

In September 2021, the band received the first Global Icon Award at that year'sMTV Video Music Awards.[151]The following month, they were inducted into theRock and Roll Hall of Fame,in their first year of eligibility.[152]

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