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11 stories · latest Oct 19, 2026 · Music, Awards & Red Carpet, Fashion & Beauty

Dave Grohl biography

Dave Grohl is a rock musician and the frontman of Foo Fighters, who previously performed as a member of the grunge trio Nirvana alongside Kurt Cobain and Krist Novoselic.

With Foo Fighters, Grohl has led major stadium tours, including the band's North American Take Cover tour. The group recently made their venue debut at the Hollywood Bowl to send off conductor Gustavo Dudamel with a choir-backed performance and an emotional tribute to their late drummer, Taylor Hawkins. Grohl also fulfilled a bucket-list moment when Foo Fighters served as a last-minute opening act for AC/DC at The Dome at America's Center in St. Louis.

Prior to Foo Fighters, Grohl was part of Nirvana's lineup during their spring 1991 Pacific Northwest club dates, where the band debuted tracks like Smells Like Teen Spirit at Seattle's OK Hotel. Nirvana was later named the recipient of the Video Vanguard Award for the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards.

  • Coverage of Dave Grohl highlights both his ongoing achievements with Foo Fighters, such as stadium performances and special venue debuts, alongside historical retrospective interest in his early career with Nirvana.

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  1. Dave Grohl Lives The Dream As Foo Fighters Step In To Open For AC/DC In St. Louis

    Aug 20, 2026

    Foo Fighters announced they would fill in for The Pretty Reckless to support AC/DC.

    Dave Grohl Lives The Dream As Foo Fighters Step In To Open For AC/DC In St. Louis
  2. Rock Legends Take The Bowl: Foo Fighters Send Off Gustavo Dudamel With Choir And Taylor Hawkins Tribute

    Aug 23, 2026

    Foo Fighters made their Hollywood Bowl debut with a choir and a tribute to Taylor Hawkins.

    Rock Legends Take The Bowl: Foo Fighters Send Off Gustavo Dudamel With Choir And Taylor Hawkins Tribute
  3. Dave Grohl Calls Opening For AC/DC A Huge 'Bucket List' Moment After Last-Minute Gig

    Sep 9, 2026

    Dave Grohl and Foo Fighters performed as a surprise opening act for AC/DC in St. Louis.

    Dave Grohl Calls Opening For AC/DC A Huge 'Bucket List' Moment After Last-Minute Gig
  4. MTV Is Honoring Nirvana With the Video Vanguard Award

    Sep 9, 2026

    Nirvana was named the official recipient of the Video Vanguard Award for the 2026 MTV VMAs.

    MTV Is Honoring Nirvana With the Video Vanguard Award
  5. Inside Nirvana’s Last Summer Before 'Nevermind' Changed Everything

    Sep 16, 2026

    Nirvana premiered songs including Smells Like Teen Spirit at Seattle's OK Hotel in April 1991.

    Inside Nirvana’s Last Summer Before 'Nevermind' Changed Everything

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Dave Grohl Calls Opening For AC/DC A Huge 'Bucket List' Moment After Last-Minute Gig
Next-Gen Rockers: Gene Gallagher, Moses Martin, and Violet Grohl Hit Reading & Leeds Festivals
Dave Grohl Lives The Dream As Foo Fighters Step In To Open For AC/DC In St. Louis
Dave Grohl Joins AC/DC On Stage For Explosive 'Highway To Hell' Finale
Dave Grohl and Wife Jordyn Blum Step Out at VMAs Following Infidelity Scandal
Dave Grohl And Krist Novoselic Honor Kurt Cobain In Emotional VMAs Vanguard Speech
Dave Grohl, Brittany Snow & More Party at Mother's Beverly Hills Flagship Opening

Dave Grohl: your questions

Why did Foo Fighters open for AC/DC in St. Louis?

Foo Fighters stepped in as a last-minute replacement after scheduled support act The Pretty Reckless was unable to perform.

When did Dave Grohl first perform Smells Like Teen Spirit live with Nirvana?

Nirvana publicly premiered Smells Like Teen Spirit in April 1991 during a live performance at Seattle's OK Hotel.

Did Foo Fighters perform at the Hollywood Bowl?

Foo Fighters made their debut performance at the Hollywood Bowl to send off conductor Gustavo Dudamel, featuring a full choir and a tribute to Taylor Hawkins.

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