Foo Fighters is an American rock band formed in Seattle in 1994 Foo Fighters was initially formed as a one-man project by former Nirvana drummer Dave Grohl Following the success of the eponymous debut album, Grohl (lead vocals, guitar) recruited a band consisting of Nate Mendel (bass guitar), William Goldsmith (drums), and Pat Smear (guitar) After a succession of lineup changes, including the departures of Goldsmith and Smear, the band formed its core lineup in 1999 consisting of Grohl, Mendel, Chris Shiflett (guitar), and Taylor Hawkins (drums) In 2005 Smear returned to the band and in 2017 Rami Jaffee joined the band performing the keyboards and pianoPrior to the release of Foo Fighters' 1995 debut album Foo Fighters, which featured Grohl as the only official member, Grohl recruited bassist Nate Mendel and drummer William Goldsmith, both formerly of Sunny Day Real Estate, as well as Nirvana touring guitarist Pat Smear The band began with performances in Portland, Oregon 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 but appeared as a guest with the band frequently from 2005; he rejoined in 2010Smear and Goldsmith were replaced by Franz Stahl and Taylor Hawkins; Stahl was fired before the recording of the group's third album, There Is Nothing Left to Lose (1999)
Shaky Knees Festival, Atlanta, Georgia, May 3-5
Welcome to Rockville, Daytona Beach, Florida, May 9-12
Hellfest 2024, Clisson, June 27-30
Roskilde Festival 2024, Roskilde, June 29-July 6
musicfestivalsworld.com 2024
