The Foo Fighters

I decided that I would research the band a bit more to try and get a better feel for their music. The band was formed in 1995 is made up of four members:

- Dave Grohl (Guitar, Vocals)

- Chris Shiflett (Lead Guitar)

- Nate Mendel (Bass Guitar)

- Taylor Hawkins (Drums)

Dave Grohl is perhaps one of the most famous musical icons on the planet. He began his career in the grunge group Nirvana, but left when the band disbanded after the death of guitarist Kurt Cobain. He can play all forms of guitar, drums and is a talented singer. He has appeared in several bands: Scream, Nirvana, Midtown, Foo Fighters, Tenacious D and Them Crooked Vultures.

The band itself come from Seattle, Washington. The name for the band comes from the second world war phrase "foo fighter" which was used to describe unidentified flying objects. They made their live debut in March 1995 at The Satyricon to coincide with their Self-titled debut album. Since then they have shot to fame with five more albums:

- The Colour and the Shape (1997)

- There is Nothing Left to Lose (1999)

- One by One (2002)

- In Your Honor (2005)

- Echoes, Silence, Patience and Grace (2007)

The band plan to start recording a new album in September 2010. Over the course of it's existence, three of their albums have won Grammy Awards for Best Rock Album and all six have been nominated.