The Foo Fighters are an American rock band, formed in Seattle in 1994. It was founded by drummer
Dave Grohl as a one-man project
following the death of Kurt Cobain and the resulting dissolution of the band Nirvana.
-Wikipedia
Members:
Dave Grohl - lead vocals, rhythm and lead guitar, drums (1994-present)
Taylor Hawkins - drums, backing and lead vocals (1997-present)
Chris Shiflett - lead guitar, backing vocals (1999-present)
Name Origin:
During World War II, UFOs and various other aerial phenomena that were reported by Allied aircraft pilots were known collectively as 'foo fighters'. From: Seattle, Washington Genre(s):
Alternative rock,
post-grunge,
hard rock Active From: 1994-present Associated Acts:
Dave Grohl,
Nirvana,
Real Estate,
Tenacious D,
Scream Quotes:
"Love dies young and there's no reanimation
Once it's gone, no regeneration
It's a bitter kiss that'll make you wish
You never had a taste"
-Foo Fighters
from Love Dies Young (2021)
(more Foo Fighters Quotes)