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Dave Grohl: Biography

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  • Birth Place: Warren, OH
  • Date of Birth / Zodiac Sign: 01/14/1969, Capricorn
  • Profession: Rock musician
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Dave Grohl Fast Facts:
  • Painted houses during the summer to earn money for his first drum set.
  • Developed his drumming style by mimicking John Bonham of Led Zeppelin, Grohl's favorite band.
  • Nirvana singer/guitarist Kurt Cobain and bassist Krist Novoselic asked Grohl to join after seeing him play with the punk band Scream.
  • Was asked to join Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers after playing Saturday Night Live and a few concerts with the classic rockers.
  • Wrote all of the songs and played nearly all of the instruments on the Foo Fighters' eponymous 1995 debut.
  • Has recorded drum tracks for a number of rock bands, including Queens of the Stone Age, Tenacious D, Nine Inch Nails and Garbage.
  • Dave Grohl Relationships:
  • Harper Willow Grohl - Daughter
  • James Grohl - Father
  • Jennifer Youngblood - Ex-wife
  • Jordyn Blum - Wife
  • Lisa Grohl - Sister
  • Violet Maye Grohl - Daughter
  • Virginia Grohl - Mother
  • Dave Grohl Awards:
  • 2007 Grammy: Best Hard Rock Performance - Winner
  • 2007 Grammy: Best Rock Album - Winner
  • 2000 Grammy: Best Short Form Music Video - Winner
  • 2000 Grammy: Best Rock Album - Winner
  • 2002 Grammy: Best Hard Rock Performance - Winner
  • 2003 Grammy: Best Rock Album - Winner
  • 1995 Grammy: Best Alternative Music Performance - Winner
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