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How a chance encounter in rural Ireland inspired Dave Grohl to form the Foo Fighters: “Even in the most remote area I could possibly find, I can’t outrun this thing... so I thought, ‘I'm gonna go home, and I’m gonna start over’”

The Irish hitch-hiker who inspired Dave Grohl to form Foo Fighters has come forward

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“I only played the drums on that song”: Foo Fighters cover Tenacious D but Dave Grohl forgets the words

Seems like the D haven’t been cancelled after all...

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Even hit band Teen Jesus struggles to make rock pay

A levy on tickets to artists such as Taylor Swift could help the likes of Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers, whose musicians still have to work other jobs.

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“I was like, ‘OK, so how many songs am I not going to play bass on?’” Nate Mendel on the time John Paul Jones arrived for his Foo Fighters cameo

Foo Fighters’ ambitious double-disc In Your Honour included guest performers Josh Homme, Norah Jones and Led Zeppelin legend John Paul Jones

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Watch as Foo Fighters play Flower of Scotland to packed Hampden Park

THE Foo Fighters have serenaded Scottish fans by playing the unofficial national anthem during a packed gig at Hampden Park in Glasgow.

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Transport warning issued ahead of big event in Glasgow tonight

A travel warning has been issued ahead of an iconic rock band's Glasgow gig today.

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“I continue to miss Taylor, as does the band, his family, friends and the rest of the world.” Josh Freese pays tribute to Taylor Hawkins while marking one year as the Foo Fighters’ drummer

It's been 12 months since Freese was selected for one of the biggest gigs in rock

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Dave Grohl's guitars: meet the six-strings behind the Foo Fighters, plus get DG's tone on a budget

Want to know what guitars Dave Grohl plays? We unveil the nicest man in rock's guitar arsenal

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"Don't even get us started on that Van Halen sh*t": Wolfgang Van Halen plays Eruption and Hot For Teacher with the Foo Fighters

And The Cradle Will Rockville

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"Inside some of these catchy tunes lie really interesting voicings": Learn 4 guitar chords from the Foo Fighters

The best of Foo

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“It continues to be bittersweet. Part of me is like, 'I wish there wasn’t a reason for me to be the drummer in the Foo Fighters.’” Josh Freese on getting the call from Dave Grohl to take over from Taylor Hawkins

Plus, 5 other things we learned from the session ace’s interview with Rick Beato

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“It looks right, plays very well and most importantly, it’s punching above its weight in the tone department”: Epiphone Dave Grohl DG-335 first-look review

After waiting Everlong for an affordable version of Dave Grohl’s iconic Trini Lopez-inspired signature guitar, it’s finally here. Here’s our first impressions

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“I fell in love with Highway To Hell when I heard it in my dad’s pick-up truck. Bon Scott had a cheek to him”: pop superstar Rick Astley on his love of AC/DC, Slipknot, Yes and Foo Fighters

From AC/DC’s Highway To Hell to Foo Fighters’ Everlong, these are the song Rick Astley is never gonna give up

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"You have to manifest your destiny. You have to think about what you want to do, then do it": A celebration of the life of Taylor Hawkins

Two years on from the death of Taylor Hawkins, we remember and celebrate the life of the Foo Fighters drummer, natural showman and perennial 'Mister Fanboy'

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“Holy sh*t, that's good!”: Foo Fighters’ Chris Shiflett on replacing his amps with the Quad Cortex for his solo tour – plus, the lowdown on the other essentials in his current rig

We caught up with Chris just before he embarks on his UK tour to talk about everything from why he thinks the Les Paul is a great country guitar to his love of the Explorer and what fans can expect from his latest Fender signature model

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Jack Black Hopes For Britney Spears Collaboration After Viral Cover.

Jack Black and Kyle Gass cover Britney Spears' hit song, aim to collaborate with her. Black showcases vocal talents in recent performances with Foo Fighters.

Guitar World

“The wait is over – now you can have it all”: Dave Grohl’s Epiphone DG-335, the most demanded signature model in its 151-year history, is finally here – and it costs less than you might expect

We got an exclusive look at the Foo Fighters’ man’s new signature back in January – and now it’s available to order

Newcastle Herald

Your Weekender reads: Pop artist Michael Bell's new show, Crooked Fiddle stars at Carrington Folk fest, The Chats come rumbling in

Explore what's inside the Herald Weekender, February 10. Artist Michael Bell reflects on his last 30 years The popular and eclectic Newcastle artist unveils the work he will present in a survey show at Cessnock's new public gallery and tells a few stories about his colourful days in the Newcastle…

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“I've always played with a pick, but up until the fifth Foo Fighters record, I never played downstrokes”: How Nate Mendel changed the way he played bass to “support Dave’s songs as best as possible”

From the Bass Player Archive: An interview with Foo Fighters bassist Nate Mendel

Guitar World

“Reverlong reunion!” Scott Ian’s 12-year-old son, Revel, reunites with Foo Fighters at Dave Grohl’s studio to jam Everlong – and nails it using Pat Smear’s Gibson Les Paul

Four years after he smashed the track as an 8-year-old during the band's Bourbon & Beyond Festival set, Revel returned to the Foo Fighters lineup during a wholesome jam session

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Christopher Walken introducing the Foo Fighters on SNL is still the absolute best

Ladies and gentlemen, the Foo Fighters.

The Canberra Times

'The cusp of viable': The change Canberra must make to get big concerts back to the city

The ACT government is planning a new arena, but it may be too small.

MusicRadar

Watch Weezer drummer Pat Wilson play guitar with Foo Fighters at Japan's Fuji Rock festival

The band were earlier joined by Alanis Morissette for a cover of Sinéad O’Connor’s Mandinka

Wales Online

Welsh band thought Foo Fighters support slot was a 'scam' and fan response has been 'insane'

The Foo Fighters announced that two Welsh bands, CHROMA and the Himalayas, would be supporting them in various gigs during their UK tour next year

Manchester Evening News

Foo Fighters fans FURIOUS as Manchester tickets appear on resale sites for up to four times asking price

The band will play Old Trafford in June 2024 - but not everyone has been able to get tickets

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