Dave Grohl: "I went through a really dark period" following Kurt Cobain's death

Dave Grohl, the former drummer of Nirvana, talks with correspondent Anthony Mason about how he turned around following the suicide of his friend and bandmate, Kurt Cobain, to create Foo Fighters.
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[@floatyjam]

Dave Grohl: **breathes** Interviewer: So let's talk about Kurt Cobain

[@miles-bo8ei]

yeah but nirvana and kurt, and krist were all a big part of who he is. it might get tiring to talk about but i dont think he minds too much :'D

[@suikogarden]

I think only within the last 10 years he became more open talking about Kurt Cobain and his death.

[@MayLily]

Let's face it. In every interview that he will ever do, Nirvana and Kurt Cobain will most likely be mentioned. Nirvana was one of the biggest and best rock bands of all time. They made history with the grunge movement and Kurt's tragic death at the height of their fame will never be forgotten. Dave knows this. It comes with the territory. After the 20th anniversary of Nevermind, the 30th anniversary of In Utero, plus the 2014 induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, Dave is more open to answering about Nirvana now.

[@The_Mimewar]

Never cared for the Foo Fighters, but Dave Grohl is one stand up dude

[@lucasgreen8969]

They have some good songs on a couple of their albums, they've made a lot of albums. As usual they okay the worst songs on the radio or MTV.

[@lannarox123]

Same. Nirvana is my favourite band, but I don’t really like the Foo Fighters. I don’t hate them, though. Without Kurt’s death, I doubt the Foo Fighters would have been as successful, but who knows?Kurt was the sole musical genius behind Nirvana.

[@victorymansions]

Yup I was pretty much gonna comment the same thing

[@Nominay]

The Foo's first two albums are good. But to me Foo Fighters is really Dave Grohl with a band, just like The Cure was really just Robert Smith who has a band. I don't think Dave is as much a stand up guy as he was long ago ... just another multimillionaire now.

[@joshuafult84]

@natesway34 Insane The Foo Fighters would be ok if Grohl was smart enough to stay on the drums and not be a singer

[@dianapafvet8808]

I LOVE everything about Dave Grohl. Most of the world has no clue how talented he is.

[@zrinkamatezovic1535]

Not only that, many people say he's a sweetheart of a man.

[@jon4715]

Dave Grohl sucks.

[@genbukaidenninja2959]

He’s very talented and he doesn’t deserve the treatment he got from Kurt. He can make his own music. Glad he is friends now with GnR.

[@pysvp9257]

Yea he’s talented for sure,being able to lie about not having anything to do with cobain’s death.

[@ok9908]

@@pysvp9257 ok

[@aarondx3764]

I can only imagine dave's mindset when Taylor nearly died "not again"

[@poopoopeepee4864]

Bro I wouldn't even know what to do with myself

[@leinardesteves3987]

Bro that "not again" comment made me tear up. I lost my bestfriend from a heart attack he got after a night out of drinking with his other friends. And I wish I was there to save him. Dave probably felt the same way when Kurt died, and even more so when Taylor overdosed

[@TimeIllusions7]

This didnt age well :(

[@oliverwashington8108]

Didn’t age well

[@danielarteta3775]

😔

[@Jason-gk8jl]

Why are they sitting so close?

[@kevingottuso7065]

It's a camera trick so they can fit them both in frame. They are actually offset from each other, one is closer to the camera than the other. I agree though, it feels very invasive of personal space.

[@MarkyPaligs]

Feels like they're gonna scissor each other anytime soon

[@dreamsister6339]

@@MarkyPaligs LMFAOO

[@tristan_840]

Cause they are so close to each other

[@DontPanicrs]

MarkyPaligs lmao made me smile, thank you

[@jamesrodriguez8155]

*still in a dark period*

[@alexkahle8365]

Dave is one of the best people on the planet. So happy that he's still writing and performing. Dude was born for it

[@vilimbubas1302]

No, Kurt was born for it, dont forget that Kurt wrote all parts of his music, drums, bass, guitar and songwriteing Grohl can only imagine to write

[@jakecolleran10]

Really praying for Dave he’s lost 2 best Friends now 😔

[@lauraheard1676]

I dont understand why theres so many hate comments. To be fair, Dave did the right thing. He tried to be there for Taylor coz he learned already what it feels like to lose a friend, a band member to a heroin addiction. Frankly, this is just him to not want the same thing happen over again and then having to go through another dark period. Gosh, imagine that! I'm not even a fan but goddamit try to put yourself in his shoes!

[@heatherhillman1]

I agree. That's the first thing I thought of when they were talking about it. Frankly, it's really the most human thing to do, to stand by your bandmate and friend. Maybe it's something he wished he could have done for Kurt. Cathartic.

[@SprinkleB0mb]

@@heatherhillman1 he could've done it with Kurt and he knows that and regrets it.

[@pedrotrevino7234]

@@SprinkleB0mb Kurt literally ran away and locked himself up. Everyone was trying for Kurt; what was coming wasn't on them to stop.

[@RLaHive]

@@pedrotrevino7234 Sometimes, you just can't save people from themselves..

[@crosher1]

...

[@AlphaMaleJoey]

Dave grohl sounds like a super cool dude

[@krzysztofskomorowski8937]

Because he really is

[@bsummers1386]

I wish interviewers would stop asking about Kurt.

[@kociogvint8574]

@David Leach well I assume it cant be that nice for Dave to constantly have a reminder?

[@victorjones6220]

That's what Courtney love tells people at her concerts

[@kikeheebchinkjigaboo6631]

Why else would they care about interviewing Dave

[@kikeheebchinkjigaboo6631]

kociogvint why else interview dave

[@thrasher2753]

@@victorjones6220 because she did it, lol

[@deadlegs187]

Love Pat, he's always smiling

[@christinewalker5268]

Love Dave in Nirvana. He honors Kurt. And Foo Fighters continue. He is loyal. Dedicated to family and band. Kurt needed Dave and Krist. And no suicide happened.

[@N060DY]

Hahahah too bad Dave probly killed Kurt.

[@vilimbubas1302]

I agree, they weren't there for him to support, i understand Dave a bit but Krist is soooo guilty , well Croats are like that, i had same issues with my friends when had hard situation, no friends on map...

[@AtlanteanVrilChad]

Luke Kaizer no that was not his

[@kejiri3593]

@@vilimbubas1302 I mean Dave doesnt wanna be a whiny guy who mopes over it. Pretty reasonable. I respect him for that take on it. Cobain was talented though.

[@abrunamartins]

@Luke Kaizer watch a documentary called “soaked in bleach” pls

[@mony19831]

Since he was in a dark place when Kurt died I hope that he has enough support system by his side since another friend has died. 😔🙏🏼 He’s been through a lot and pray that he is well and spending lots of time with his family.

[@testiphyofficial5070]

RIP Taylor Hawkins. Stay strong Dave, we love you❤️

[@ghostman1994]

How can you not love Dave Grohl? Even if your not a Foo Fighters or Nirvana fan. He's such a cool dude and a good person and never let the fame get to his head and he doesn't think he's better than anyone.

[@chaguito69]

My man here had to go through the same thing twice 😔🙏🏻 RIP kobain RIP hawkins

[@warwick802]

This guy is one of my favorite drummers and made one of my favorite bands of all time

[@MattC78]

The first Foo Fighters album is my favorite.

[@matthewgriffin7857]

Oh Taylor😢

[@ziggymorris8760]

As a kid who grew up in the 80’s and hated the music nirvana was a colossal shock because it was exactly what I had been looking for. Those 4 years (1990-94) were my college years and I cherish them because of bands like this.

[@ajbeard2444]

I had the exact same experience. As a music lover, it was an extremely tortuous period before Nirvana and the others came along. In fact, I got heavily into The Beatles during the late 80s because hair metal was so annoying and meaningless to me. “Grunge” was so fresh and melodic- like a shot in the arm. I love the Seattle grunge bands and will always fondly associate them with my college days.

[@christopherh5801]

My best friend just passed away at age 29 this month and hearing how Dave deals with Kurt really consoles me for having similar feelings.

[@gaugehaver2426]

I'm so sorry for your loss, I hope you can continue to find solace in the artists you love who have been through loss. Stay strong

[@giamorton5744]

Dave is so strong! He has to go through this tragic time again. Sending lots of prayers to him and the Foo Fighters

[@barbora.1578]

It is unusual to see Dave talking "so much" after watching Nirvana interviews :D

[@janeparkhurst3577]

I remember when their first album came out. When cds were more valuable. Haven't followed since the internet. He also sang a song called "marigold" in nirvana. Talented guy.

[@comotuabogada]

30 years. RIP Kurt❤ We love you Dave❤

[@user-vr9ir9bl4m]

he didn't take his own life.

[@what5228]

Unfortunately he did

[@jonathantorres4306]

People are saying he killed himself some are say he was murdered

[@r4idzzz]

RIP Etika it’s impossible study’s show were the bullet fell and where the shotgun was was not physically possible

[@LunaLoveBad6969]

We’ll probably never truly know 😔

[@alfiesimpson9054]

I think he was murdered by courtney

[@Santux98]

-Where are you right after Kurt dies? -Just lost Nobody would have said such perfect words for such an honest and fitting answer. Dave Grohl my friends...

[@lalchhuanmawiakhawlhring5476]

Kurt...i really missed u...when i saww your mate...😢😢still missing u..

[@catherineflanagan1587]

Thankyou so mutch for that loved it 🇮🇪😎

[@plexpopper8763]

I've been losing my passions because of tragedy and trauma I've experienced as well. But Dave Grohl gives me hope that I can overcome and continue in my career one day soon.

[@zrinkamatezovic1535]

What tragedy? :ooo I'm also baffled with his continuing career, writing soo many songs on his own, playing all the instruments.. Like wow..how?! He should have some motivational speeches for young people..

[@aerial5554]

hope you’re doing ok dave, rip taylor! :”)

[@CalloPasta]

Theres a subtle hint that Dave feels he's still living in Kurt's shadow I think

[@Nominay]

I spent 20 years thinking Kurt killed himself; then Soaked In Bleach came out.

[@carrieharrison4492]

Just watched it tonight ... if I ever had any doubts they are totally gone after watching it ...

[@guilhermezalla2032]

What is this?

[@Nominay]

@@guilhermezalla2032 documentary .... I think I saw it on Hulu back then. I'm sure you can find it on one of those streaming services.

[@jacksamunster4407]

@@Nominay a terrible documentary. Kurt committed suicide

[@dmvconartists1855]

Oh you shoulda just listened read the hard copy article or listened tom grant on the radio

[@PumpkinMozie]

He seems like such a genuinely nice person.

[@Jakecaseyy]

He seems so chill

[@jamiepark3289]

Kurt Cobain is now a Legend like Jimmy Hendrix, Jim Morrison , Janis Joplin

[@giamorton5744]

and now he's really gone. We love you Taylor. Praying for your friends, family, and fans.

[@dagmarramgad5441]

Watch “Soaked In Bleach”. Might want to reconsider...

[@SevenDeMagnus]

Prayers

[@jpete3027666]

Dave somehow has thrived in an existence where rock stars live short lives generally and he also survived the tragic deaths of two close friends. Dave is a great dude.

[@bartallen6849]

Was this taken our from "Foo Fighters: Back & Forth" documentary? I have some memories about watching that documentary, but it's no longer on Netflix. Does someone knows where to find it?

[@jusme8525]

Wow Dave you did awesome.GOD BLESS U KID.LOVE U KURT.RIP

[@smileysatanson3404]

i would love a dave grohl by my side... someone to actually be there no matter what

[@jimmypesto3179]

The whole thing with Taylor's overdose must've been traumatic considering all the people he was around back in the day doing heroin... Dave's a really good guy.

[@angelawinborn4137]

Official cause of death has not been released.

[@ragzno]

XD

[@_sam_ddn]

Dryadan he was the drummer of Nirvana. After Kurt died, Nirvana disbanded and the drummer Dave Grohl formed his own band Foo Fighters and became the lead singer.

[@TheBraunMachine2011]

that's a long running inside joke since Dave was in both groups. there are many memes saying Dave Grohl looks like the drummer from Nirvana lol. I heard Dave himself finds it funny as well.

[@Daniel-fi3lt]

Woooosh

[@SmashyPlays]

Samridhi Sharma r/woooosh

[@Castrated__]

@@_sam_ddn u stupid?

[@PaulybiGGballZ0820]

Love david grohl .. amazing person

[@fandom_fangirl1004]

It’s crazy watching this now that Taylor’s passed…I hope they’re all doing alright.

[@jodyarmstrong6667]

my heart.

[@aurorapena5720]

Dave Grohl is a phenomenal guy! I love you, Dave Grohl! Thank you for your music and for touching my soul! You are the greatest ever!

[@1700yungin]

Think. Dave lost one of his best friends in the band he was in. It's happened again. I just feel so bad for this dude.

[@matthewcassar1395]

Rest in peace Taylor Hawkins😔

[@nofatchxplzthx]

dave grohl kinda looks like the devil in tenacious D and the pick of destiny

[@tammyrogne1471]

Nicest guy in rock n roll.

[@mattwilliamson1854]

I could never shake him talking about Kurts death and saying how he felt like he gets to wake up everyday and Kurt doesn't and how it effects him then all of a sudden he was saying "like after awhile.... like I just lied. why would I tell you how I really feel about something so personal? you're a journalist and this is going on the radio. You aren't entitled to know my real feelings" I mean I'm sure he is really upset to at least some extent about someone he knew passing away... particularly how he did, but I feel like there is so much more to it that he would never ever ever say where we all would hear it based off that statement. Maybe I'm reading into it too much, but idk, maybe its partly bc it would make him look bad to say what he really thought about the guy or the way he died or maybe it's anger or idk what exactly, but I can't help but wonder unfiltered what his thoughts really are

[@duncanmcgee13]

Or maybe thats his way with dealing with grief. Would you put your feeling sout like that for millions to judge? Would you be ready for millions to say youre not sad enough and attack you because of it? Its been decades.

[@ayzc4164]

David Grohl doesn’t get enough credit, he is an awesome band member with many instruments under his belt. I’m more a fan or Foo Figthers than Nirvana

[@aurora6920]

Dave Grohl/Foo fighters is mega famous, one of the most famous modern rock bands, often headlining festivals and trending he gets plenty of credit! I personally think Nirvana's music was more deeper, emotional, raw but i know people who prefer foo fighters, they both are very successful.

[@mariemaria511]

Dave seems like a really nice guy. You know he's running for President 🤔.

[@rc59191]

Dave: I always been kind of into UFO. Tom Delonge would like to know your location.

[@JerichoMile4]

Uh...Dave Grohl is a cool dude and hails from Virginia !

[@OGGOAT23]

Why they so close

[@annanachname1188]

Ah, I love Dave

[@lilgothpotato4867]

there’s a guy that works in the mental hospital i’ve been to that looks like dave and it freaked me out a little at first lol

[@markdubois3614]

Take care of yourself Dave I say this because I am sure you know everybody makes decisions. tragedy is usually a perfect storm.

[@beanparty526]

I love Dave Grohl😁

[@-page-8643]

RIP taylor

[@tia4370]

just to think he's going through the same thing right now with taylor.. maybe even worse

[@chops4986]

doubt it, he's a narcissist and a psychopath. he feels nothing. he cares about himself and his fame and money.

[@charlenesearlesrod5]

Depression is real for ppl no matter if your famous or not.... If you ever notice a difference in someone's mood let them know how much they mean to you and everyone... You never know the out come you might help them see the good in life if it is not to late.. 🙏

[@zrinkamatezovic1535]

No one sees it

[@Potato_3336]

It makes me uncomfortable how close they are sitting

[@crystalsherman8896]

He seems so cool!

[@HanLink]

Why are they sitting so close too each other?

[@swordofgod2835]

I noticed something similar in a Dio interview it’d weird. Maybe they need close contact to connect for a better interview? Lol

[@jordandropps4156]

Courtney had him killed:(

[@brezzainvernale]

Poor Dave. When a friend kills himself (or is assassinated) it's really hard. I've lost a friend that way, I suffered a lot, I thought it was in part my fault, too: Why didn't I recognize this danger? Why couldn't I save him?!

[@zrinkamatezovic1535]

Wtf? It's 2 different things.. Most people couldn't help cause person who do it won't talk about big problems and struggles they have (they don't want to be a burden). And the other half know, but don't take it serious, and that's also why people do it. Unfortunately..

[@iancameron4535]

Where are you Dave?

[@brianconnelly1238]

Dave Grohl is such a likeable individual, he just seems like a great dude, he's the total opposite of Kurt Cobain

[@chops4986]

its called being fake.

[@chriswatson9130]

Why wouldn’t they ask about Kurt? The biggest band he has ever been in and the most interesting.

[@KutayUgurluer]

1:00 what's the song name??

[@andrewvirtue5048]

0:36 Umm actually Courtney Love had him killed. And decades later... is still unpunished.

[@kutsudaw2651]

Proof ?

[@evanwood8581]

@@kutsudaw2651 watch soaked in bleach

[@PubeHairForestFire]

How many freaking times does the media have to ask dave grohl about nirvana and kurt cobain. Like shutup the media keeps asking him the same questions and makes the media annoying and makes it harder for dave to let go of the past. How many times do they gotta ask him to talk about the same freaking thing over and over and over again...

[@TriceyDiva]

Quentin Elliott the Illuminati love for people who sacrifice somebody to talk about it. Plus they know he’s guilt ridden and want to annoy him. Maybe it’s a way for him to keep his status by constantly reminding him of what he’s done to get to where he’s at today.

[@kakashihatake6176]

@@TriceyDiva wtf troll?

[@normaj8843]

I dont know what to believe about his death. One moment I think it makes sense that he would commit suicide because of his drug use and such. But.. some stuff is just so weird. Like the handwriting practice sheet they found in Courtney's bag? How do you explain that.. it's just confusing I guess.

[@alyssakibbey9471]

Also my parents saw foo fighters live

[@themikeomega]

He sacrificed Kurt.

[@swordofgod2835]

More likely than Courtney love. Or maybe they’re both complicit

[@briv2403]

@@swordofgod2835 both complicit

[@kathleenhiggins9413]

Dave. You know Dr Steven Greer? You guys tight?

[@ambre6490]

What I find sad is that Kurt didn't even wrote a word about his friend, Krist or even Dave or pat in his suicide note...

[@timjones6247]

Dave mustve been planning a solo project on the side, or to leave Nirvana if that was released in 95

[@bigneiltoo]

He didn't want to lose another band mate.

[@dylancardwell1968]

Correction, killed by "love".

[@junlee3515]

You know, I used to believe that too . But since I read is diary I changed my mind . Heroin and stress probably killed hin

[@Srakch]

Uncanny, considering the gun had no fingerprints from Kurt, and had a different pen colour and type on the four paragraphs, take in to account that she also had a piece of paper in her possession practicing his exact note. To ignore evidence like this makes you delusional.

[@Alex-yl2fy]

No Body both of them are wrong

[@m4hirrr770]

@@Alex-yl2fy then tell me

[@akusukatempe8868]

Young dave grohl face = old steven tyler'

[@mattsheezy5469]

This is why almost everyone only makes one or two great records early in their career. Fame & touring do foster creativity. It’s also why those who are able to continue making great music, are often completely sheltered from the madness (Eminem for instance).

[@patrickprice6215]

Then I looked at my bank account and thought...I'll be ok !

[@zrinkamatezovic1535]

Lol that's rude. (: for real, you think money means anything to crowd like Kurt, Amy Winehouse, Jim Morrison, Chester, Ian Curtis and Dave Grohl? Think again

[@damianschelling160]

He talking about Hawkins..=(

[@Aaron-zl5gq]

2 weeks at Taylor’s side damn what a guy

[@dffoosag3583]

lol bruh i know i wasn’t the only one noticing the interviewers leg extremely close to his fr

[@STEPHENBARRETT136]

If I woke up to have anyone there by my side every dsy,that person would be a brother or sister in my heart unconditional til the dag I die,ssdly I dont know anyone like that itger then my mum.

[@nightowla2149]

Same dude same

[@STEPHENBARRETT136]

Well u know someone else now

[@zharlou30Bacalso]

i thought nickleback was the drummer of nirvana

[@mbzcs]

Dave Grohl is awesome

[@emcolgate]

I’ve always believed she killed him or had it done. I lived in Washington and had taken a boat cruise with family and friends when you could see a peek of the house/ greenhouse from the boat. It was haunting.

[@nive1635]

Why are they sitting so close..?

[@beanparty526]

ni ve why not

[@LostScvng]

@@beanparty526 legit

[@megana9793]

Dave Is a good guy

[@alexisluna4152]

Courtney did it!!!!! Petition 2 open up the case again

[@alexandrecorreia5246]

1:03 didnt know adam jones could play drums