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Rolling Stones Joined by Dave Grohl at Anaheim Concert

Sterling Whitaker — Mon, 20 May 2013 18:05:16 +0000

Fans who attended the Anaheim, Calif. date of the Rolling Stones' '50 & Counting' Tour' got a little bit more than they bargained for Saturday night (May 18). Former Nirvana drummer and Foo Fighters front man Dave Grohl came out mid-set at the Honda Center to join the legendary rockers for a searing rendition of 'Bitch.'

Dave Grohl on Meeting Rush: 'I Started F—ing Crying'

Jeff Giles — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 09:49:29 +0000

No matter how successful a person might be in his chosen field, he can still have heroes who make him feel like a kid again. Just ask Dave Grohl, who had what sounds like a deeply emotional experience when meeting up with the members of Rush for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony.

Scientifically proven: Dave Grohl is the King Of Cool.

Coop — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 10:46:19 +0000

26 Things That Scientifically Prove That

Dave Grohl Is The Coolest Dude In Music

Tom Petty is my choice for Vice King of Cool. Who else could be part of Rock Royalty? Sammy Hagar, Bob Seger....

Rush Perform With Foo Fighters at Hall of Fame Induction

Billy Dukes — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 21:29:19 +0000

Rush were the runaway stars at the 2013 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony last night. And one of the show's highlights found the trio onstage with two members of the Foo Fighters, who performed the final minute of '2112''s classic 'Overture' with the newly inducted band. Dave Grohl and Taylor Hawkins even dressed in vintage Rush outfits -- Grohl as Alex Lifeson and Hawkins as Neil Peart -- complete with wigs.

Stevie Nicks + Sound City Players, 'You Can't Fix This' – Song Review

Billy Dukes — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 19:44:46 +0000

Stevie Nicks leads Dave Grohl and the Sound City Players on 'You Can't Fix This,' a song inspired by the death of the Fleetwood Mac singer's godson. The group recently performed a slower, bluesier version of the track from the 'Sound City' soundtrack on 'The Late Show with David Letterman.' It's best experienced live.

Stevie Nicks Performs 'You Can't Fix This' on 'Letterman' With Sound City Players

Dave Lifton — Sat, 16 Feb 2013 00:47:59 +0000

As we've been reading about the concerts by the Sound City Players, the supergroup assembled by Dave Grohl to help promote 'Sound City,' his movie about the Los Angeles studio, we've become intrigued by a new song he co-wrote with Stevie Nicks, 'You Can't Fix This.' Last night, the two performed the song on CBS' 'The Late Show with David Letterman.'

John Fogerty, Rick Springfield + Stevie Nicks Rock NYC With Dave Grohl and the 'Sound City' Players

Spencer Kaufman — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 19:31:20 +0000

Dave Grohl of Foo Fighters and Nirvana fame assembled an all-star cast of musicians for his new documentary 'Sound City,' and for the lucky fans in select cities, he has been taking the show on the road with him. Following performances in Park City, Utah, and Los Angeles, the Sound City Players hit New York City for a one-night stand last night (Feb. 13) at Hammerstein Ballroom.

Elton John to Appear on Next Queens of the Stone Age Album

Billy Dukes — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 18:01:59 +0000

Dave Grohl can now add Elton John to his growing list of famous collaborators. The classic rocker has joined Queens of the Stone Age, with whom Grohl is drumming while Foo Fighters are on hiatus, to record a song on their upcoming album. During an interview the two indicated that the style is very different from what fans have come to expect from the famous piano player.

Foo Fighters Dave Grohl and Taylor Hawkins to Induct Rush at 2013 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Ceremony

Billy Dukes — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 00:25:31 +0000

Foo Fighters bandmates Dave Grohl and Taylor Hawkins will induct Rush into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame this April, during a ceremony in Los Angeles, Calif. A press release at RockHall.com also revealed who will induct Albert King, Randy Newman and Donna Summer, but didn't mention what artist will do the honors for Heart or Public Enemy.

Corey Taylor, Dave Grohl, Rick Nielsen, Scott Reeder, 'From Can to Can't' – Song Review

Billy Dukes — Mon, 21 Jan 2013 19:41:55 +0000

More sounds from the upcoming 'Sound City Reel to Reel' album have been released. Rocker and film director Dave Grohl has teamed with Slipknot's Corey Taylor, Rick Nielsen of Cheap Trick and bassist Scott Reeder to create 'From Can to Can't,' a soaring rock ballad that will transcend one back to 2002 when everything on the radio was thick with heartache power chords and thin on melody.

Stevie Nicks, John Fogerty + More Join Dave Grohl Onstage at Sundance 'Sound City' Party

Dave Lifton — Mon, 21 Jan 2013 17:25:19 +0000

In what may have been the greatest night of live band karaoke the world has ever seen, Dave Grohl premiered his 'Sound City' documentary at the Sundance Film Festival on Friday (Jan. 18) in style.

Dave Grohl on Paul McCartney Collaboration: 'It Just Came Out of Nowhere'

Jeff Giles — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 15:32:17 +0000

If it seemed to you like 'Cut Me Some Slack,' Paul McCartney's collaboration with the surviving members of Nirvana that was unveiled during the 12-12-12 benefit, came out of nowhere, don't feel like you're out of the loop -- according to Dave Grohl, that's really the way it happened.

John Fogerty, Stevie Nicks + More to Join Dave Grohl's All-Star Sound City Players Band

Billy Dukes — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 14:42:16 +0000

The band Dave Grohl has assembled to support his 'Sound City' documentary wouldn't fit into the legendary studio at one time. John Fogerty and Fleetwood Mac's Stevie Nicks are just two of Grohl's Sound City Players. The group will make their live debut on Jan. 18 at Park City Live.

Paul McCartney, Nirvana Song 'Cut Me Some Slack' Available for Sale

Billy Dukes — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 17:21:37 +0000

Paul McCartney's collaboration with the surviving members of Nirvana wasn't as unlikely as it seemed on Wednesday night. Dave Grohl and Krist Novoselic joined the Beatle to close the 12-12-12 concert at Madison Square Garden. They sang 'Cut Me Some Slack,' which they wrote and recorded for Grohl's upcoming 'Sound City' documentary soundtrack, and the studio version is now available for sale on iTunes.

Dave Grohl Says Working With John Paul Jones Amongst Life Highlights

Billy Dukes — Sat, 08 Dec 2012 00:13:44 +0000

Last Sunday's Kennedy Center Honors provided a reunion of sorts for Dave Grohl and John Paul Jones, bandmates in Them Crooked Vultures. While drumming during the Led Zeppelin tribute was a dream come true for Grohl, he says recording with the Zep bassist was an unforgettable experience.

Dave Grohl Drums Led Zeppelin Songs During Kennedy Center Honors

Billy Dukes — Tue, 04 Dec 2012 18:55:55 +0000

Foo Fighters' frontman Dave Grohl returned to the drum kit during a Led Zeppelin tribute at the Kennedy Center Honors on Sunday (Dec. 2). Grohl switched places with his drummer Taylor Hawkins, who sang 'Black Dog' and 'Rock and Roll' while Grohl filled a chair that made him famous with Nirvana.

Seattle To Pay Tribute To Nirvana

Jon Michaels — Mon, 10 Jan 2011 00:33:52 +0000

The hometown of the grunge pioneers Nirvana, will pay tribute to the band with an exhibit called “Nirvana: Taking Punk to the Masses” at the Experience Music Project. Among the items from Kurt Cobain are handwritten lyrics for songs like “Floyd The Barber” and “Spank Thru,” and a cardigan often worn by Cobain. Dave Grohl’s drum [...]