Quick Facts
| Canonical Name | Dave Grohl |
| Born | January 14, 1969 |
| Birthplace | Warren, Ohio, United States |
| Country | United States |
| Occupations | guitarist, drummer, singer, songwriter, film director, film actor, composer |
| Instruments | guitar, voice, drum kit |
| Gender | male |
| Genres | rock music, alternative rock, heavy metal music, sludge metal, rock |
| Associated Acts | Nirvana, Foo Fighters, Them Crooked Vultures, The Backbeat Band, Scream, Harlingtox A.D. |
| Active Years | Active since 1981 |
Identity and Aliases
Biography
Dave Grohl is an American musician, singer, songwriter and filmmaker whose career spans rock, alternative rock and heavier styles. He was born in Warren, Ohio, United States, and has been active since 1981.
Grohl first came to wide attention through Nirvana, then went on to become a central figure in Foo Fighters. His wider band history also includes Scream, Them Crooked Vultures, The Backbeat Band and Harlingtox A.D., reflecting a career that moves between guitar, drums and vocals.
Beyond his band work, Grohl has credits as a composer, film director and film actor. His name is associated with a broad catalog of recordings and releases, including solo and project-based material such as Touch, Play, The Storyteller and the Hanukkah Sessions titles.
Career Timeline
Musical Roles
Dave Grohl is credited as a guitarist, drummer, singer, songwriter and composer, with guitar, voice and drum kit listed among his instruments. His work spans rock music, alternative rock, heavy metal music and sludge metal.
Bands and Projects
Releases and Appearances
MusicBrainz lists several release entries connected to Dave Grohl. These entries may include solo releases, guest appearances, live recordings, and catalogued metadata records.
MusicBrainz-listed Releases and Appearances
Recorded Performances & Appearances
MusicBrainz-listed recording entries connected to Dave Grohl include:
Musical Style and Instruments
Dave Grohl's work moves between rock, alternative rock and heavier textures, with credits that also touch heavy metal music and sludge metal. His catalog shows a flexible approach across drums, guitar and voice.
Genres
Instruments
Collaborations and Guest Relationships
External Identifiers & Authority Control
Dave Grohl has external identifiers across MusicBrainz, Discogs, Spotify, IMDb, VIAF, ISNI, GND and the Library of Congress.
Semantic Graph Data (Knowledge Graph)
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is Dave Grohl best known for?
A: He is best known for his work with Nirvana and Foo Fighters. Those are the two strongest band associations in his career.
Q: Where was Dave Grohl born?
A: He was born in Warren, Ohio, United States.
Q: What instruments does Dave Grohl play?
A: His listed instruments are guitar, voice and drum kit.
Q: What genres is Dave Grohl associated with?
A: He is associated with rock music, alternative rock, heavy metal music and sludge metal.
Q: Which bands has Dave Grohl been a member of?
A: His band history includes Nirvana, Foo Fighters, Them Crooked Vultures, Scream, The Backbeat Band and Harlingtox A.D.
Q: What other roles has Dave Grohl had?
A: In addition to performing, he is credited as a songwriter, film director, film actor and composer.
Q: When did Dave Grohl's career begin?
A: His work period is listed as starting in 1981.
Q: What is Dave Grohl's citizenship?
A: He is a citizen of the United States.