Dave Grohl

Dave Grohl is an American rock musician, best known as the drummer for Nirvana and founder of Foo Fighters.

His name often stands for a certain style of energetic, melodic rock: very Dave Grohl.

He's become a cultural symbol of the likable, down-to-earth rock star—someone who survived grunge's dark years and emerged cheerful.

Foo Fighters

Everlong

For infinite duration

Nirvana

grunge

Accumulated dirt or filth

Kurt Cobain · Heart-Shaped Box · Seattle · 1990s · alternative · breakup

frontman

vocalist

One who sings professionally

bandleader · performer · showman · stage presence · charisma · energy · microphone · sing-along · anthem · arena

drumming

percussion

Sound through impact

  • rhythmPatterned stress and silence
  • beatRhythmic pulse or strike
  • snareDevice for catching prey

bass drum · cymbals · kit · groove · backbeat · fill · tempo · hi-hat · toms · kick pedal

legacy

influential

Having considerable effect

MTV · VH1 · Rolling Stone · ambassador · mentor · storyteller · workhorse · dedication · longevity · survivor

Categories
Opposites
musical persona/authenticity

Dave GrohlMilli Vanilli

Fraudulent vocal duo

Gene Simmons

musical energy/style

Dave GrohlEnya

Irish new age singer

Kenny G · Jack Johnson · James Taylor · John Mayer · Brian Eno

public persona/temperament

Dave GrohlAxl Rose

Guns N' Roses vocalist

Van Morrison · Morrissey · Liam Gallagher

Family

David, Dave

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Mostly American · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G