Foo Fighters

Foo Fighters is an American alternative rock band formed in Seattle in 1994. It was founded by Nirvana drummer Dave Grohl as a one-man project following the death of Kurt Cobain and the resulting dissolution of his previous band. The group got its name from the UFOs and various aerial phenomena that were reported by Allied aircraft pilots in World War II, which were known collectively as foo fighters. Prior to the release of the Foo Fighters' 199... More

Active as Musical Artist (start):

  • 1994

Place Musical Career Began:

Artist:

Also known as:

  • FooFighters,
  • Foo Fighters

Music

Members Of Musical Group:

Member Roles Period (start) Period (end)
  • 1994
  • Sep 1997
  • Mar 1997
  • 1995
  • Jul 1999
  • 1995
  • Mar 1997
  • 1995
  • 1997
  • 1999
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Initial release date:

  • 2011

Performances:

  • Performance of Wasting Light in it's entirety at Studio 606

Music video performances:

  • Performance of Wasting Light in it's entirety at Studio 606
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Awards

People's Choice Award for Favorite Band Nominees

Grammy Award for Best Rock Song Winners

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