Pretty much me. I liked the debut album, The Color and the Shape, and Wasting Light. Other than that, they are a singles band at best.
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Dave Grohl breaks leg 1.5 songs into Foo Fighters concert, leaves stage for 15 min
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Pretty much me. I liked the debut album, The Color and the Shape, and Wasting Light. Other than that, they are a singles band at best.
Jimnymebob
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Dave Grohl's great. I only really like Monkey Wrench from Foo Fighters, but he's cool.
He was the drummer on some (all?) of Queens of the Stone Age's Songs for the Deaf album, right?
He was the drummer on some (all?) of Queens of the Stone Age's Songs for the Deaf album, right?
99% of rock bands out there would probably kill to have 3 great albums and a smattering of other hit singles. That doesn't really sound like mediocrity to me. Not every band can be something on the level of The Beatles.
The Outsider
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That's pretty metal. Hope he heals up alright. Dave is awesome.
SuperInuit
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What a guy. Amazing live band, too.
But that would make you a fan, Anyway I am a big fan of David Grohl and I really like the Foo Fighters.
WadiumArcadium
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Dave's awesome. No surprise there.
ElectricBlanketFire
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Dave Grohl is the fucking man.
Reminds me of when I randomly went to a Set Your Goals concert (i guess it was their last show before going on hiatus) and one of the singers broke his foot on the very first song.
Did the rest of their set like a champ but dude looked like he was about ready to pass out by the last song lol.
Did the rest of their set like a champ but dude looked like he was about ready to pass out by the last song lol.
Morrigan Stark
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He's a really cool and likable guy, but man, Foo Fighters is just so fucking terrible, I can't help but hold that against him. xD
Risible
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I never heard about that, so for those that might be curious like me here's a link:
http://pitchfork.com/news/59745-ian-mackaye-digs-up-fan-letter-from-14-year-old-dave-grohl/
Pretty cool
.I love Grohl and the Foo Fighters, fuck the haters.
Perfick.
the_firewithin
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not really a FF fan but Grohl is damn awesome for sure
timetokill
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Dave Grohl and the Foo Fighters are awesome.
adamsappel
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He's the Hugh Jackman of musicians, just a great all-around dude and someone I wish the best for.
Of course, there is that "HIV doesn't cause AIDS" stain on his character. Does he still believe that?
Of course, there is that "HIV doesn't cause AIDS" stain on his character. Does he still believe that?
McBradders
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Supposed to be seeing him at Wembley Stadium next weekend :/
Get well soon.
Get well soon.
AlphaSnake
...and that, kids, was the first time I sucked a dick for crack
They dropped that within a few short months. So no.
ElectricBlanketFire
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That was Nate, the bass player. Not Dave.
CecilRousso
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I was there. And it was the best concert I've been too, Born out of a f*ck up, that he owned up, and tried to do the best out of.
Dave Grohl is a hero.
Dave Grohl is a hero.
timetokill
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You're thinking of Nate Mendel, the bassist.
Pretty much, even Wasting Light and Color had filler, the debut is their best album I reckon.
He's the drummer on all Tenacious D albums too.
Z_Y
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Same here, but he rolls with Tenacious D sometimes and he seems like a cool fellow, so I like him.
thekonamicode
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From the Foo's Facebook page.
Eh...not really, at least I don't consider myself much of one. I saw them in 96 I think with the Amps and That Dog. I think that was during Pat Smear's 1st run with the band. It was decent but I've not had the desire to see them since.
By my count, Foo Fighters have 9 main release studio albums, of which I like 3 of them. To me, being a fan of a band means you at least want to see them play live, when they come out with a new album, you buy it or at least give it a few listens. Wasting Light was the first FF album I purchased in over a decade, so nope, I wouldn't consider myself a fan.
I'm not sure why my comment touched a nerve with some, I never said they sucked or I hated them. They are OK and sometime they can be good.
CecilRousso
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And like tonight, they can be f*cking awesome.
The Big Rig
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Dave has, is, and will always be the man.
fluffydelusions
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amazing
CheesecakeRecipe
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The hardest working man in the business, earning his name and reputation once again.
His only problem is he doesn't have enough fresh fuckin' pots.
His only problem is he doesn't have enough fresh fuckin' pots.
TheKaeptain
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Dave is the greatest rock star of our generation.
adamsappel
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Good to know. Thanks!
Isn't that the album that Dave plays every instrument?
BigWeather
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I really appreciate what he's been doing to document various things, both Sound City and Sonic Highways were solid.
However, Sonic Highways led me to delve into Taylor Hawkins' other work like with the Coattail Riders and Birds of Satan. That right there is closer to what I like than the Foos (though I do like much of their stuff, but not like like it).
Also major props to him coming back and finishing the set.
However, Sonic Highways led me to delve into Taylor Hawkins' other work like with the Coattail Riders and Birds of Satan. That right there is closer to what I like than the Foos (though I do like much of their stuff, but not like like it).
Also major props to him coming back and finishing the set.
While I didn't like Sonic Highways that much, I loved their idea of recording the album different iconic studios. I find it funny that Dave is mostly associated with Grunge while his personality is the exact opposite of the introverted, reclusive, self-destructive grunge rockstar. He's like a cool uncle now.
AlphaSnake
...and that, kids, was the first time I sucked a dick for crack
Dave Grohl also did Probot, which was fucking epic. The man can do no wrong.
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