Dave Grohl Plays NIRVANA NYC 2021

[@FrontRowOrBust]

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[@mr.blonde66milkyway66]

Thanks for the love ❤️!!! Dave was a big part of why I started playing!!! And Chad in Bleach!!!That's when I was just starting mid teenage crazy band punk year's!!! Great stuff!!! Thanks for all your efforts and production value...it was perfect!! It was very no drum tech, bare minimum , but perfect....punk rock!!! 🤘👁️🤘

[@FrontRowOrBust]

@@mr.blonde66milkyway66 I’m so happy I was able to go. This was a very last minute thing. Glad I witnessed this! Thanks for watching🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼

[@adammielniczek7584]

FUCK YEAH !!! 1976

[@SPINNINGMYWHEELS777]

Great content !!

[@FrontRowOrBust]

@@SPINNINGMYWHEELS777 thank you!🤘🏼😅🤘🏼

[@aurorahoya1691]

Surreal to see present day Dave drumming along with Kurt’s eternal voice. Chills.

[@JasonBohl]

My thoughts exactly.

[@goldenhourkodak]

He played a full set of Nirvana songs in 2014 and 2018

[@aevi09]

facts

[@kevenrowe2958]

@@goldenhourkodak not to Kurt’s voice

[@eyenfinityface-thecosmiclo2717]

Ain't that the truth! 🤘💀🤘

[@wesleygarcia8363]

I remember he said in an interview I think that he stopped listening to nirvana because it's too sad for him. The fact that's he's playing the drums on stage with his eyes closed shows you he overcame that pain.

[@sadhu7191]

He learned through all the deaths that what was needed was community and so he plays

[@Darkadhder]

It's probably bringing back some memories for him. Good and bad ones

[@mwhearn1]

You can tell after all these years, Dave still loves to play this song.

[@chrishandsome4267]

Bro it’s timeless

[@blur1157]

Actually, its quiet the opposite. When kurt died he almost gave up music in general, the media kept requesting for him to play it and he kept denying it because it'd remind him of kurt. He finally decided to do it

[@mwhearn1]

@@blur1157 Not quite. "I wouldn't feel comfortable singing a song that Kurt sang. I feel perfectly at home playing those songs on the drums."

[@RetroKingOG]

After 25 years of avoiding it…. Sure lol

[@UnrecognizedCue]

@@RetroKingOGavoiding it publicly, sure, and it can be understandable why. However him, pat, and krist still get together and play as if they're still nirvana so... no, not really.

[@krisisntcool]

At about 1:56 you can see him smiling, probably remembering the times when Kurt was right alongside him on those stages. Absolutely chilling.

[@TillerG7]

The memories running through Dave’s mind are incredible I’d assume.

[@el34glo59]

Best times of their life.

[@Aniki82]

It's because it's a fucking genius line xD I'm worst in what I do best Then we can't be in Dave's heart but he always loved this part of kurt lyrics xD

[@garrettrains3916]

Kurt and Krist...people always forget Krist Novoselic

[@hugeloadofdogshit]

@@garrettrains3916 yeah but krist didnt shoot himself

[@springwoodmanor2105]

Probably the first time playing with hearing Kurt again. You can see him smile as he comes in for the verse. Probably very emotional for him. I love Dave! This is amazing

[@ronchee4121]

Well I’m sure he’s jammed to the songs or even practiced a little bit, it has been 30 years. But this is the first live performance of him playing this song I’ve seen in a long time.

[@Endlessnameless803]

@@ronchee4121 They have actually played a handful of shows(one offs for special occasions) with Joan Jett, such as RNR hall of fame, and about 3 or 4 other occasions. The most recent being in 2018 as an encore for Foo Fighters. John from Deer Tick sang Sentless Apprentice and In Bloom, Joan Jett sang the rest. Look them up on KZbin if you want something surreal. You’ll probably dig it

[@ronchee4121]

@@Endlessnameless803 thanks for the info! I’m glad these songs still get played!

[@morbidmanmusic]

Not the first..zzz

[@Endlessnameless803]

@@ronchee4121 Only on special occasions, but dude, you’re going to lose your mind when you see Joan singing with them. Pat is included, as he should be. To me, he is a member. No doubt in my mind he would have been officially if Kurt didn’t, you know. Ps, nobody who reads this start with the Courtney shit, fuck off with that

[@arianagrimmett4951]

This is absolutely beautiful. The way he’s playing with his eyes closed, probably picturing being back on that stage with the legend himself… I wish I could’ve met him.

[@jahnperez5060]

I got to meet I'm in the big day out in 2000 or 99 I can't remember, think I smoked a bit lol. Was at a t shirt stand, was talking to a beautiful t shirt sales girl, came over, had a chat, few others realised who he was, and made a stage left and high tailed it. But he has a very gentle demeanour and quite switched on, good sort of a guy.

[@Cspspack]

Grohl is the legend.

[@VortexVapor]

He said in his new book that every time he sits behind a drum kit he sees Kurt in front of him

[@noegrahaajitv2810]

When his eyes closed... he come back again 27 years ago...playing this music with Kurt & Novoselic

[@thisguy1920]

Hate this guy

[@braydenmackie2204]

I’m just glad to see Dave enjoying himself playing nirvana songs again. For the last 25 years he’s avoided playing nirvana despite the millions of requests cause he just couldn’t deal with the emotion, he more than deserves to feel good about playing nirvana.

[@kidneystonermusic]

Considering Kurt was a blood sacrifice for Dave, I'm sure he's moved on

[@blunbot]

@@kidneystonermusic that's so woke! 😐

[@JeremyLeech]

@@bryanmack7463 It doesn't matter how long its been, when you lose someone it always hurts.

[@dimmyparade2824]

I think that if David ain't missed Kurt, he wouldn't remember how to play that song.

[@caperboy1169]

He meets with his old band mates and they play Nirvana songs in private

[@SurpriseMechanics]

It must be crazy for Dave to play the drums again and hear Kurt’s vocals. Can’t imagine the feelings that bring back.

[@sabpac459]

kurt is still trying to destroy dave's drums lol

[@FrontRowOrBust]

🤣🤣🤣

[@golfgrabu]

@@FrontRowOrBust LOL well said!!!!

[@RockNRoll758]

😂😂😂😂👍

[@denisuntoro]

Shitt 2:55

[@AnodyneHipsterInfluencer]

Wow, right before the guitar solo too. Spooky.

[@sighkick9464]

I cannot even imagine how emotional that was for Dave. I teared up just watching him drum along to Kurts voice

[@michaellaursen5413]

The little smile he kept cracking throughout; he knew how much this meant to the crowd.

[@UncleDude78]

😂 gay

[@mjctitcho6109]

@@UncleDude78 awww not nice

[@morelife6508]

Dude. It's been 30yrs since and the guy has answered the same questions over and over. I'm sure he's come to terms of that event. Plus Dave is 10000x more successful than Nirvana. I'm guessing Dave's memories of the past 30yrs have pushed the memory of Corian down a few notches.

[@featheryfemme]

@@morelife6508 You never get over the loss of a friend.

[@jmpearce123]

He seems to smile a little when Kurt starts singing, notably in the second verse. Given interviews he's done recently discussing Nevermind, it seems like Dave has turned a corner when it comes to talking about Nirvana. And that's amazing - they achieved something incredible and he should be able to enjoy those memories. Love this so much.

[@derkaturka]

Looks like he is having FUN again! Agreed.

[@syrehn69]

Yeah, true hey 100%

[@Robofcourse]

I've not kept up with Dave Grohl in that much detail - could you tell us a bit more about that? Was he not answering questions about Nirvana at all? And what has he said more recently?

[@ALTPRNT]

@@Robofcourse it's always been a touchy subject for him just because it's tough to talk about one of your closest friends and bandmates given his unfortunate fate. Apparently there's a lot of people who hate/hated him for going out and starting Foo Fighters.

[@geromelegnome5446]

@@ALTPRNT plus dealing with Courtney Love's malicious comments about Cobain's hatred of Dave. IMO he wouldn't fan those flames because of Francis. Let Courtney be Courtney.

[@willreeves5239]

When Dave finishes up the first chorus and the second verse is begins, seeing Dave smile at 1:54 when he hears Kurt’s voice is so awesome… Literally hearing from a long lost friend.

[@rhodahaque]

This is actually huge to see after hearing him say how much music was ruined for him after Kurt died. He couldn't bring himself to play it. I never thought I'd see current day Dave playing Nirvana again.

[@chooongusbug724]

Are you kidding me? He's rode his Nirvana fame since 95, literally has been playing Nirvana shit since their rnr hall of fame induction in I think 2010, does reunions of Nirvana, and always speaks in interviews about his time in Nirvana anytime someone isn't speaking about his boring buttrock band. Dave Grohl is nothing but a leech 🤷‍♀️

[@con6904]

@@chooongusbug724 leech for the band he was in? lmao ok

[@chooongusbug724]

@@con6904 did he start Nirvana? Naw, he was their like 5th drummer and Kurt wanted to kick him out because he didn't like Dave and found him to be a leech as well. Sure, Kurt said in 91 that he really liked Dave but that changed around late 92/early 93. Dave has leeched off his dead frontman enough...If he never played in Nirvana, Foo Fighters would be held in the same light as Nickelback back :D

[@tylerlahman1925]

@@chooongusbug724 I don't think any of what you said is true but ok

[@adamporter9010]

@@tylerlahman1925 You found Courtney Love’s KZbin account!

[@Wargasm644]

Only Dave knows how critical this is for his soul. Nice one.

[@skny2282]

Dave pays respect to play this song with all his heart and soul.

[@FatDane_]

It’s the only way he knows how

[@lunch2102]

It's the song that made him, why wouldn't he?

[@gregwl290]

You can still kinda see it in him, the fact that kurts gone, tears him apart still :(

[@FatDane_]

@@gregwl290 What a load of bs

[@Chrispypullen]

It did mint his life now

[@Maxxis1941]

I don't care who says otherwise, but playing any Nirvana song, on stage while hearing Kurt's voice sing the lyrics must still be a helluva emotional ride for #TheGrohl

[@kurtshanks6588]

He wanted him dead just like Klove Kurt hated this song stopped playing it at concerts

[@waynewayne9693]

@@kurtshanks6588 you are certainly not wrong. Sadly.

[@SuperKilroy123]

@@waynewayne9693 are you Dave Grohl? Have you ever spoke to him, or been within 5 feet of him? No? How the fuck would you know, then?

[@gogo2325100]

@@kurtshanks6588 wait. What? Who wanted who dead?

[@jamesvancam]

@@SuperKilroy123 6 ft looking ahh, jk..

[@TheArtofGuitar]

You know you're killin' it when even the cymbal stand bows to you. 2:55

[@lunatico981]

That’s Kurt.

[@PutItAway101]

Just keeps pounding that wonky cymbal, no fucks given

[@Really_Its_Me]

@@lunatico981 it’s his halo

[@ZetroDrummer]

I imagine the panic face of the drum tech...

[@2nd100k]

whyre you in every comments section

[@TripDaly_AndiTripDaily]

Love how he starts out casually playing the song and exactly halfway in you can see his soul fully come out. He started hitting harder, see his head banging like when he was still in Nirvana. Love you Dave Grohl!! Thank you for hitting me in the feelers

[@nathanokorn4566]

Yes...Dave fell into old times...

[@light_year6964]

Nice observation. Im sure he felt all his 90s' energy come rushing back to him along side memories with Kurt and Krist.

[@johntimothypascual854]

Imagine him playing endless nameless

[@TripDaly_AndiTripDaily]

@@johntimothypascual854 Dude, that comment made my nipples hard. That is my all time favorite Nirvana song.

[@roknroller]

ALLLL the feels close to the halfway mark💓.. as he smashed the cymbal so hard shortly after, its unfortunate it was obstructing such a magical sight to see.

[@mw2swrosa]

I can't even imagine how Dave felt, this was amazing. Forever Nirvana has my heart.

[@ladycharlesmusic]

I feel like he could do a whole tour of him alone playing along to Nirvana songs and people would love it. Really great to see him play this again!

[@errob7006]

or even with the remaining members

[@austinpblack]

I can only imagine that for a brief moment while losing himself in the song, probably felt like he was back in 1991 next to Kurt and Krist rocking out a Nirvana show

[@jeannettecaserta8426]

I think that’s why his eyes were closed. If his eyes were open, Kurt wouldn’t be standing in front of him… his voice and guitar only through the speaker.

[@b40]

Tears

[@nickspitzley8539]

😭

[@ihatedrums]

i doubt it. this seems awkward and he likely doesnt like doing things like this

[@719vol]

@@ihatedrums I’m sure he still cashes those well deserved royalty checks.

[@chegadesuade]

As the song went on and he played with his eyes closed it looks like he was picturing himself 30 years ago and playing with Nirvana again.. this was beautiful

[@TheGebs24]

Wow! Yes he did! Love this

[@israelsanchez9554]

I remember Dave stating in an interview that he'd never play a Nirvana song. Closing his eyes prob made it easier for him to go through it emotionally.

[@abelmontalvo4052]

@@israelsanchez9554 probably tired

[@chwazkek]

i'm crying, i'm so happy to see dave enjoying playing drums to a nirvana song.. it's been a while

[@boigaming5861]

That true

[@kungfury6410]

I have wanted this for so long - it’s like getting closure to see Dave finally be able to play this amazing song after dealing with that loss.

[@mcol4644]

You know, it's a testament to Dave, he was part of one of the biggest bands to ever be. Then after Kurt died, years later he started his own band and they are now hugely popular and one of the biggest bands ever also. Says a lot about his talent

[@rickrose5377]

And remarkably, he's a terrific person, too.

[@dstock9855]

@@rickrose5377 he's very wholesome

[@cptredbeard6809]

Currently reading Dave's book, and I think about when he is talking about how sometimes when he's behind a kit on stage he can still see Kurt in front of him. I cant shake the thought that this would definitely be one of those moments for him.

[@265chemic]

Oh wow... I must read it. Powerful stuff

[@cptredbeard6809]

@@ezioblu The Storyteller

[@courtneymoran3759]

Ya think?!

[@jonlawrence1001]

I feel like his smile at the second verse was exactly that

[@kenpudsey6435]

Yeah..he's replaying in his mind when he was back in the band!

[@susietopspin]

I was there too and will never forget it. F&$king epic evening of talent, memories and stories. For 4 minutes I felt like it was 1992, at a Nirvana concert and, Kurt was alive . Rock on Dave 🤘🏻🥁🎸

[@angelaodessa79]

Man, THIS WAS GREAT!!! 1992 it certainly was!!! Seeing him AFTER I just saw him in June... PERFECT WAY TO ENDING A SHITTY YEAR!!! We love you Dave!!! 💯❤🎯

[@FriedEggSarnie]

I was at London and felt the same way ♥ This was my first live event since the pandemic began too. My poor little brain couldn't cope 😅 Were they strict on filming? The ushers at the London event were on it!

[@Millman37]

Were you the lady he told to shut up? lol

[@angelaodessa79]

@@Millman37 who???

[@susietopspin]

@@Millman37 not me. I screamed like a teenager but didn’t call out 😆. I don’t even remember what she said. God I was hoping he was gonna say “guess what? Pat and Taylor are here” 😆😂

[@mk-ultra-y2k]

Can't believe Dave will become Rock N Roll Hall of Fame inductee for 2 times! 1st with Nirvana, then with Foo Fighters!

[@el34glo59]

Foo Fighters should not be in the R&RHOF

[@hondasarefaster5914]

​@@el34glo59absolutely foo fighters should be in the rock n roll hall of fame, they have been huge for many years now producing so many good albums and songs. When i think of Dave Grohl i don't think of Nirvana, i think of Foo fighters..

[@bennsan860]

Dave just bringing all his memories of Nirvana. See the hair flips over his face you know he's rockin that kit like 1991.🤘

[@e.m.p.5318]

I would tend to guess this is something he does privately by himself. I bet he plays along and has to fight back the tears. He's a strong guy for playing that with a smile. It couldn't have been easy. What a genuine guy. Love to see someone be that honest about who they are. Dave is true rock and roll.

[@Palikroked87]

Pat Smear said once in an interview that him, Dave and Krist sometimes get together privately and play as Nirvana, he even said they have worked on some material

[@e.m.p.5318]

@@Palikroked87 Really? That warms my heart! I'd love to witness that, but I'm almost more glad they do it just for themselves. Always wished Kris did more in music, but it must be so hard for him.

[@clay_freespirit]

@@e.m.p.5318 Yeah! They've mentioned it a few times in podcasts. Krist's current band "Giants in the Trees" is pretty good as well!!

[@Palikroked87]

@@e.m.p.5318 Yes, i believe it was on one of Howard Stern's interiew with the Foo Fighters

[@kenbertram7644]

@@e.m.p.5318 Check out "Eyes Adrift" it's Krist-bass, Curt Kirkwood (Meat Puppets)-guitar-vocals, and Bud Gough (Sublime)-Drums. It's like a fusion on punk, country, and psychedelic stuff.

[@MRxr400]

He should be proud of that song. insane come in at start, killer change at start of verses. the drums are a massive part of Nirvana. love the sound of the kick, actually the whole kit.

[@zveridicus6040]

Ludwig!

[@ricohuesch2378]

After 30 years still the best grunge song in the world🤟

[@HardRockMaster7577]

The Stones have Satisfaction and Nirvana has SLTS.

[@hUnt94]

it may not be a big deal to anybody who just listens to teen spirit, but this is huge. Dave is getting over a hurdle of getting over Kurt’s death. God bless them

[@arielandresosorio1231]

After a while, he is so immersed and connected with the song and the memories that he looks young again, and so powerful, devoted and full of energy just like the old raw days

[@AstroZombie1]

Especially with the energy of the crowd cheering him on.

[@ghostscantkill]

When the vocals started I got chills. Mainly because I was wondering if the vocal track would be included, and how it would make Dave feel. I remember when the song came out. Wow! Things were so electrifying back then!

[@pauldeegan4433]

Me to and I was wondering the same thing as you (about the lyrics) and completely agree. The song is still as electrifying as when I first heard it in 1991 as a 21 year old

[@ghostscantkill]

@@pauldeegan4433 I was 19. Just a couple months shy of 20. Awesome days!

[@BAJPGeneticGenealogist]

Yup. When the video first played on MTV before it blew up, I loved it. I was 14 about to turn 15. Music was different then--both the sound and the experience.

[@ghostscantkill]

@@BAJPGeneticGenealogist I was 19 and had Bleach on cassette since 1989. But being that I didn't pay close attention to things back then seeing the video was my first time hearing it. Went out to get the album on cassette the next day.

[@signoguns8501]

SLTS never would have hit the way it did without Daves drumming. Dave played a huge part in nirvanas success.

[@heavymetal1330]

This is the anthem of a generation: MY GENERATION! Thank you NIRVANA! Thank you!

[@chrissarvello6852]

Right there with ya 🤘✌️

[@chrisprado4597]

There’s way better Nirvana songs to choose from as anthems. This one’s just overrated. Damn posers.

[@Sairauspoissaolo]

@@chrisprado4597 It's still a damn good song!

[@saintmad.6913]

Never Absolutely Nothing Will Come Close.

[@steelyspielbergo]

@@chrisprado4597 You don't get to choose your generation's anthem

[@kjc83]

Amazing. Look at how differently he acts during the 1st chorus (1:11) and 2nd chorus (2:24). He's just completely lost in the moment, gone back to '91 and reminisces of Kurt being there in front of him doing his thing. Beautiful stuff!

[@flyinghigh2200]

The stoner's of the world know exactly what you mean.

[@acas6551]

It got very deep at second chorus- time machine status

[@SoggyDonuts79]

It's called "I'm working some shit out that I haven't worked out in a very long time in front of people weren't even alive when I recorded this song"

[@Wiizardii]

Damn. This was fucking epic and emotional. Imagine being in Dave's position, what he must be thinking; the nostalgia and just pure feelings. Having Kurt's voice there and Kris's groovy bass line in the verse must have him feel like he was back in 1992 playing with Nirvana.

[@kenpudsey6435]

Exactley what I thought Wizard!!👍

[@petemitchell9996]

Can't believe the people were so calm during this performance. Do they not know how big moment they are witnessing? This might never repeat again.

[@Wattsupwithhybristophilia]

It actually repeated…at the Ford

[@BruceWayne-zj1kw]

It’s called respect. It’s an emotional moment for everyone but especially for Dave.

[@ihaveachihuahau]

That's why you stay quiet, you might not hear this again.

[@HardRockMaster7577]

They were Gobsmacked.

[@LeandroVecchione]

Omg. This gave me the chills. I can only imagine how its for Dave to play this song again in front of an audience again. Thanks. Best high I've had in a long time.

[@johnhart5557]

This dude still has it. What a song. I remember loving the drums more than anything back in the day. Still do. Rock on you brilliant bastard.

[@MFPenna]

there's nothing better than this on the internet today. dave's performance playing this song is probably the most incredible thing that happened for the last 30 years in rock n roll music. he is truly a force of nature. thanks for sharing this video!

[@harleybaldwin7015]

man he is a pounder...still hits so hard all these years later....and his tempo and swing are perfect as usual

[@paulpiazza3748]

Too many needless fills.

[@MB2340]

@@paulpiazza3748 ja ja ja 🤦‍♂️

[@strnvii]

@@paulpiazza3748 where? Unless I missed them

[@brandonh7980]

@@paulpiazza3748 you really trying to tell a professional drummer who is also one of the most well known drummers of all time how to play? 😂

[@el34glo59]

@@paulpiazza3748 Um no

[@-EndlessNameless-]

Even after 27 years, I bet it was still strange for him preforming this song hearing Kurts voice singing, but Kurt not being there :( The memories flying round his head must of been emotional

[@dimitris90schild92]

90s forever ❤❤

[@amy_958]

Yeah. Rip Kurt

[@scarywiggles1894]

He’s a true professional ...not even a blink

[@mdavid32]

Perhaps but it would be stranger if it were someone else on stage singing Kurt’s lyrics. Playing live in front of a crowd with a track playing in the background can’t be much different than jamming solo in a practice session.

[@BugsyBologna]

Our little group has always been and always will until the end. Thing is… music lives forever. Thanks Nirvana.

[@diomaasatsuku]

Just look how he smiled, he's been waiting all the time to do this publicly

[@airlessness8431]

Grohl plays this song like he did in the 90’s. Kurts soul was watching him from heaven. I lost a friend that was in a band with me and every time I grab my guitar I feel his spirit with me. I bet that’s what grohl feels every time he plays thoughs Nirvana songs. It’s tuff and I have a lot of respect for playing these songs.

[@HiTechOilCo]

@airlessness8431 - I did an Internet search using Keywords; Kurt Cobain, Christian? I could not find any information that he was a Christian. Do you have any information on this?

[@freakindell2087]

Man, i feel like a 17 year old boy again for almost 5 minutes! Felt my whole live pass by emotionally. Thnx Kurt, thnx Dave for the trip. Its not about the beginning or the end but the Journey!!!

[@cristopheraban8349]

Yes we are!

[@Somemidwestcomedian]

Dont forget Krist for those fat bass licks lol

[@freakindell2087]

@@Somemidwestcomedian indeed Krist offcourse!

[@danielkinn782]

And Pat

[@freakindell2087]

@@danielkinn782 and Pat!

[@WildSkyMtn]

Kurt spirit blocked out dave’s face with the cymbal half way through. Hilarious

[@kben036]

Cymbalic? 😂

[@jennahell]

@@kben036 ba dum tsssss! 🥁

[@simonrojas3991]

Kurt vive

[@yunarukami14]

@@kben036 get out

[@malakisands4669]

When I visited Seattle in 91’ Nirvana played a show that had a few songs from Nevermind. They called the show time to get Bleached. When it was all finished all three Kurt, Dave and Kris, drank with us and we got to talk to them as they were our friends. I told Dave that I wanted to be a drummer like him and he shook my hand.

[@CapAnson12345]

Did you become a drummer?

[@ladistar]

Holy shit that’s awesome hahaha

[@DetectiveDeckard]

@@CapAnson12345 he did, his real name is Taylor Hawkins

[@saysthemanbehindthemask]

@@DetectiveDeckard Oh Damn! Is that true?

[@Mike_Greentea]

Quit lying

[@Aprilpie13]

That gave me chills. I'm so happy that he's able to play Nirvana, especially in public.Thanks for uploading this!

[@joechiricosta4004]

Dave Grohl’s part in this song is integral to it’s legacy. He should be very proud.

[@rantingintothevoid]

Drummers are the backbone of any band 🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@AbsoluteE82]

I agree, but Kurt wrote the drum parts, along with the bass and in all nirvana songs but about 3. Js

[@TmonkeyWins]

@@AbsoluteE82 is this true?

[@mitjam.7443]

@@TmonkeyWins no it's not. Grohl did the drum parts from scratch.

[@ask3xd903]

Yeah, grohl definitely made this song lolz

[@Bearlyontime]

We all deal with grief and loss differently and Dave clearly has stated how difficult it has been for him. To see this is as part of his healing is very humbling for him I'm sure and to do it publicly is a ginormous step. So glad to be seeing this today, I remember 1st hearing Nirvana, one of the greatest years of my life as I'm sure it is for many others, thanks Dave for sharing these moments with us 🥁!

[@BlakeMcLain]

2:55 Dave Grohl becomes the face of Zildjian Cymbals

[@baneverything5580]

This comment will one day get you BANNED!

[@markadairofficial]

Lmfao

[@MrBigWaveDave23]

Zildjian becomes the face of Dave Grohl

[@21Cayque12]

More like Zildjian cymbals become the face of Dave Grohl

[@JohnSmith-nf8bi]

Venucci

[@mousevision661]

Kurt's voice gives me chills. This must bring back some memories for Dave

[@kevenrowe2958]

Perfect fucking metronome timing still to this day his drumming actually sounds like it’s got a little more tighter but it’s still has that power to it I’ve seen a lot of smells like teen sprit drum covers and nobody can do it like Dave it’s timing and touch is impeccable idc what anybody says

[@Oxazepam65]

I have the highest respect for Dave Grohl. He is not only one of the greatest musician and songwriter of all time, but also one of the most humble and respectful.

[@skyking109]

As the song progress you can feel that he is having fun and missing his friend. Bit by bit you can feel that he is feeling like the Dave Grohl from Nirvana. No one can play this song like Dave.

[@DSProV1]

I never stopped smiling while watching this. I think we’ve all been waiting for this moment to happen.

[@margaretclark......akamarm2600]

Look at face, he looks so happy, he’s so in the moment. I miss Nirvana, they were special

[@grihesh5159]

Before he was dave grohl the lead singer of foo fighters, he was DAVE GROHL THE LEGENDARY DRUMMER OF NIRVANA

[@shadowzmasterX]

What are you serious?!

[@sergiodelgado6829]

@@shadowzmasterX yep

[@DerEchteBold]

@@12xenn45 C'mon, that must've been sarcasm.

[@jeffk4608]

I can’t imagine all the great memories going through Dave’s head right now ..

[@creaturesofqueens]

You can see the joy & sadness in Dave’s facial expressions and in his body language as the song ebbs & flows.

[@willmac3521]

This is just absolutely epic. Huge of Dave to do this, I hope it really made him happy - he looks it! I often think of how proud Kurt would be of Dave and all that he did through music with Foo Fighters/QOTSA/TCV etc - an absolute Don of the music mafia!!

[@vermili0n]

Yea Dave is such Legend man... god I wish Kurt was still here and they were all jamming together. So fkn sad

[@stellans.2146]

It's times like these (pun intended) you clearly see that only one person can do a song the right way. No matter how good a drummer, it still takes the original drummer to produce the same grove, the same intensity and feel to every hit. This was amazing. This bought back so many memories. Thank you!

[@spookyguavamusic]

The pure energy from this is insane!! Those cymbals and kicks sound so good together, POWERFUL!!!

[@denisecurtis6140]

Kurt in spirit sending a message to Dave for the tribute like the cymbal was a sign of Kurt bowing saying thank you❤️🙏🏻

[@poutyperson5850]

i am so glad i found this while i was on the toilet lmao

[@CarolinaBassHunter]

🤣😂 yeah someone definitely could've walked out there and fixed that, but it's whatever. What an awesome video!!!! 🤗

[@CarolinaBassHunter]

Oh, well the original comment has been changed. It did say something about the cymbal falling over. People man. Smh 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@ABCDyeahyeahyeah]

SAME LMAO

[@liternix]

same

[@CarolinaBassHunter]

All of the lmao should actually say smao then huh?

[@CapAnson12345]

I'm sure Dave doesn't sit around and practice playing this, yet he was able to just boom, play it as perfect as he did in 1992. What a great musician.

[@kawythowy867]

Awful. Just awful. You like Nirvana?? Foo Fighters? I don’t get it. But….that’s ok. We are all different. I can’t stand any of them. Nirvana is the most over rated band in the history of rock n roll.

[@bobisonyoutube]

@@kawythowy867 why tf are you here commenting on this video? Let people enjoy what they enjoy. Same goes to you. Just don't bitch about it

[@Ceagles6]

@ghost mall I agree with Patrick. It is one of the easy ones to play. Doesn’t mean I am going to post but it really isn’t a difficult beat or fills. You could learn it in an hour.

[@coolpool1969]

@@PMurray2694 I disagree. It's not easy. Yes, technically the beat is simple enough but the way Dave played it was genius. It's actually slightly out of time. He drags the first beat of the bar and then kind of speeds up the rest. It gives the song real punch. Whenever you hear other people cover the song it just doesn't sound right. It's very hard to play a wonky beat with that level of consistency (very similar to Ringo in fact).

[@Ceagles6]

@ghost mall 100% spot on. Level of difficulty doesn’t make a song. Depending on the genre there are always associated levels of difficulty. But thus is pretty easy but perfect for the song.

[@disavowed100]

It's crazy that even after all these years this music is still one of the best parts about life simply timeless...and also that snare is amazing.

[@robertrexroad1175]

A man amongst boys. His energy, temperament, and talent. He's just on another level.

[@honkytrousers]

He still loves it!!! He can’t contain his enthusiasm for drumming to one of the best songs ever written.

[@thiswillprobhrt]

That chorus beat, with that short pause is absolutely iconic IMO.

[@Phoenixia]

So happy to see that writing his book helped him start loving and accepting Nirvana again

[@johnobrien1528]

He never stopped. You’re misinformed

[@9.6.3]

I just hope that Dave would open his eyes before it's too late. He drifts already pretty deep and just goes deeper year after a year.

[@Phoenixia]

@@johnobrien1528 well I mean he used to not even like listening to Nirvana and now he's playing smells like teen spirit.

[@johnobrien1528]

@@Phoenixia he jams regularly with Krist and Pat, they play Nirvana, you know too little to comment.

[@Aphrynx]

@@johnobrien1528 you put the ‘dic’ in dictionary

[@carrie2469]

Teared up watching this after just finishing Dave Grohl’s “the storyteller” where he talks about still envisioning Kurt playing and singing right in front of him and the emotions that arise in him. Like he’s transported. So bittersweet to see this. Incredible man.

[@tecnica-de-voz]

his tempo is impecable

[@Mcgovern124]

He is playing along to a song on this one. Hard to go off tempo

[@philfyphil]

@@Mcgovern124 I think you are missing the point. It’s actually very difficult to play along to a song and keep perfect timing.

[@chrisy4011]

Impeccable

[@Juan-jw5tf]

@@philfyphil Is a really easy song to play, so play along isn't a really difficult job.

[@chhau123]

Burh he’s been touring for YEARS

[@dub_dub1504]

This is just another reason in a long line of reasons why I absolutely love Dave Grohl. Waited 27 years to see Dave do this. As fucking epic as it was all those years ago.

[@dub_dub1504]

Fucking yeahhhhh!!!!! Gets better with each viewing.

[@ErikCruze]

Just like the old days! No roadies to put the cymbal stand back together! 🥁🤘

[@Xzacktly22]

Honestly, when that cymbal fell I felt something. Dave for the longest time did not play nirvana songs(I never heard him play any in 20+ yr) something about not seeing his face and just listening to the music (drums)for the latter half was something poetic

[@Notanoperator86]

Without a doubt one of the greatest rock drummers alive.

[@CynthiaHeavener-gp3gw]

Hell yeah 👍 You got that right ❤

[@gemimaobrien]

Could really see the emotion in Dave’s face and his playing. I’m happy he’s still flying the flag. This band was THE band of my generation. Gives me life to watch it. Thanks Dave. 💖

[@chayannecastellano7221]

Dave is more than just a Musician he is a Living legend

[@courtneymoran3759]

Amen!

[@prettypaper2144]

Im glad to see he still hits as hard as he did back then. That kit didn’t know what was coming, rip the crash symbol 2021

[@chriscarter9972]

Lol

[@Replican-TV]

this is the most heartwarming thing i’ve seen in years. And God knows how much I needed it

[@richkraemer9585]

I love the way his head gets going as he really gets into it. Hair flying just like all those years ago. This really moved me as Nirvana was a big part of my youth.

[@briandrum1]

Is this the only time he played drums along to?! Pretty fucking INCREDIBLE seeing him play along to Nirvana!!

[@gottalight3574]

not the first time

[@louisehope185]

Its took him a long time to play the drums to a full nirvana song. He wont do it in concert though.

[@danielgorrin]

Nirvana reunited at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, have played 3 other times live. Look up Nirvana Reunion Brooklyn.

[@louisehope185]

He won't do it in concert with the Foo Fighters. All they have done is teasers and left it at that. Foo fans would love to hear this at their concerts.

[@briandrum1]

@@gottalight3574 autocorrect. I wrote “tune” but it got corrected to time.

[@bloodshotk]

Wow. It was like it was the first time he had played this since Kurt's death and he just let out every single bit of emotion through his drumming. His head banging and singing along was pure.

[@jesusguerra1093]

And not missing one single note, that tom play during the break of the chorus is epic as fuck.

[@LisaOfTroy]

The StoryTeller sent me here! Gosh this performance was incredible! The drums have always been something that I have felt rather than seen. The drum set is usually tucked towards the back of the stage, but Dave plays his heart out, and I had no idea how physically demanding and complicated it is! I've watched this a half dozen times and it never gets old. Put on top of that, that this isn't just a "regular" performer but someone who actually was in Nirvana with Kurt Cobain and what it must feel like to play this song again.

[@number0376]

It’s hard to imagine what was going through Dave’s mind while playing this song after so many years. Hopefully he felt good after playing since Kurt would have wanted him to keep playing again. EDIT: How did this go from Dave playing teen spirit again to debating about him being a government shill in the replies? XD

[@botswanaelephant]

dave pushes covID govt narrative

[@insertcoinstobegin7827]

@@botswanaelephant Nobody asked.

[@strnvii]

@@botswanaelephant lmao wut

[@tomcollins2120]

@@botswanaelephant ok

[@botswanaelephant]

@@insertcoinstobegin7827 fail

[@buluiz]

I see the happiness on Daves face. It's the smile of meeting an old friend after a loong loong time...

[@kellyharper8072]

He loves music and it shows and his love for it is contagious. You can’t help but feel it.

[@enzopiatti1844]

Podrán venir decenas, cientos, miles de bateristas a interpretar esta canción, pero nunca jamás nadie va a sonar así. La potencia, el tempo, el toque y el carisma de Grohl son absolutamente irrepetibles 🔥🔥

[@emilioortega1594]

Esoooo Tilín, jejeje lml

[@antoniorandon9243]

@@emilioortega1594 si ironman fuera pendejo:

[@88cynthiak88]

This was thrilling. Saw a clip on Twitter and moved over here to see the whole thing. As he lost himself further in the song, the more I waited for those thunderous fills right before the choruses. He never disappointed, & each was better than the last.

[@BmgGunsAndStuff]

It’s like Dave Reverted back to his 20s once he started drumming

[@meleiro1770]

After more than 10 years as a musician, I realised that the most amazing thing is playing in a simple and passionate way. This is not a complex drum line (of course, it requires a lot of technique to perform it live, specially the hi-hat part), but I really doubt that anyone would be able to play it like him. Putting it in a nutshell, it requires a lot of talent and effort to turn something simple into a masterpiece. Bravo 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@chocolate_squiggle]

I think you're totally right. I started to learn drums in high school 30 years ago so I can do these basic patterns, badly. But watching this I was immediately struck by just how very good he makes this sound, for as you say it's really quite a simple piece. It's tight. Undeniably him and majestic to watch.

[@niuog]

Those crashes are epic too

[@jonathansmith1311]

With all due respect, I could play that beat when I was 12, an which, given my present dotage, preceded the birth of Mr. Grohl. That beat you would learn in an introductory book on set drumming. He's an incredible musician and human, but I can't even begin to agree with your analysis. To add context, I was born in 1963, and have played percussion and drums in a concert in Central Park in Manhattan, U.S.A. as well as all over parts of the midwest U.S.A. I agree with you that he is playing in a simple and passionate manner, and that many consider this song to be a masterpiece. I am most impressed with Mr. Grohl as a person: he is married to the same woman all these years, is very active in raising his kids, and most of all, he is "down to earth."

[@leons.kennedy1571]

As someone who has drummed basically my entire life, I agree with this sentiment as a whole, although there are definitely people who can play it just like this so don’t agree with that part personally. But I used to always try to make my drum parts as complex as possible, trying to never repeat a phrase or fill, and as I’ve gotten older I’ve realized that playing like that kind of takes away from the rest of the song. It’s cool to do stuff like that occasionally, but having restraint and playing simple beats is what’s best for a song a lot of the time. I can’t imagine this song with a crazy complex beat, it wouldn’t have nearly as much power.

[@etherealpizza]

@@jonathansmith1311 I doubt you could play it with the same attitude as Grohl based off your comment.

[@mathewdeering]

You can just see the joy in his face playing this. This just makes me so happy.

[@carplanetdotcom]

Such a treat to watch Dave play with Kurt's voice again. Nobody sings like Kurt AND nobody drums like Dave!

[@BryantCarter]

This was too amazing to see and hear. I almost just imagined Kurt was there with him playing it in this day and age. Goosebumps and chills. Thank you.

[@NathanThePrezPretlow]

Dave Grohl playing drums makes you just think If Curt have lived how Nirvana would've look in their 50s.Still rocking.We can only imagine