HEROES-Dave Grohl

I'm not a huge fan of Nirvana. I love the Foo Fighters. But I have a lot of admiration for Dave Grohl. That guy is awesome in a variety of ways. Let me share them.

The first thing you learn about Dave Grohl is that he is multitalented. He is best on drums, but he plays guitar and bass as well. He can also sing pretty well. He is also an amazing songwriter cranking out a series of hits.

The second thing about Grohl is that he is amazingly humble. While being the drummer in Nirvana, he felt that he had ruined the band's sound when he joined them. He held back on his considerable talent letting Cobain do his thing. Considering what Grohl has done since Nirvana, it is obvious that he exercises considerable restraint relative to his talent. Foo Fighters have sold more albums than Nirvana. But Grohl knew Nirvana was something special, and he chose to labor in the shadows to not ruin it. Had Cobain lived, it is obvious that Grohl would have stepped up and taken Nirvana to another level. Grohl demonstrates this humility to this day by playing drums and working with many other artists in various capacities. He has drummed with Queens of the Stone Age, Them Crooked Vultures, and others. He has performed with rock legends John Paul Jones and Jimmy Page. The guy loves collaboration.

The third thing about Grohl is that he is a survivor. As someone who had a friend commit suicide, I can tell you that is not something that is easy to get over. Grohl did not give in to depression but soldiered on with new projects.

The fourth thing about Grohl is that he has a great work ethic. The guy never rests on his laurels. While the other Foos are taking a break, Grohl keeps working. The guy is a fucking music machine.

The fifth thing about Grohl is that he is not a rock and roll drug casualty. The guy is definitely against drugs giving up marijuana and acid at age 20. He has never done harder shit like coke and heroin. His main advices seem to be alcohol, tobacco, and caffeine.

The sixth thing about Grohl is that he has a very developed sense of humor. Foo Fighters videos display this humor. The guy is damn funny.

The final thing is that Grohl makes great music. The guy fucking rocks.

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