Dave Grohl South By Southwest (SXSW) 2013 Keynote Speech in Full

[@ShesHellinHeels]

Who would have thought that skinny, spastic, effing phenomenally gifted drummer from Nirvana would grow up to be this incredibly intelligent, articulate individual? I have LOVED growing up with you, Dave. Thank you for being such an integral part of the soundtrack of my life.

[@BryanSeitz]

Absolute legend

[@Abarbad0]

Dave Grohl for fucking president.

[@shivaumesh1129]

Manu Riaño Grohl/Hawkins 2020

[@OpheliaDarkling]

@@shivaumesh1129 😥

[@theeNellyD]

There goes my hero

[@DontLetTheOldManIn]

Ditto.

[@AJPrenderville]

There goes my hero. He's an ordinary man

[@sandmansevenseven1512]

To state the obvious you know that dave wrote My Hero about kurt ?

[@101spacegirl]

Mine too.

[@kaitlynbullock2113]

This man's life needs to be a movie

[@krisfrederick5001]

I'm pretty sure he or someone else has documented just about most of it.

[@somedaysometime]

he just hasn't released a lot of the footage

[@olas591]

shut up kiddo

[@emmanuelmartinez100]

Tenacious D

[@waylonnicholson371]

He will have a number of biopics. Hopefully not anytime soon.

[@Duffy370]

almost cried listening to this. He is THE hero of every aspiring musician.

[@DontLetTheOldManIn]

Amen, brother.

[@beckythronson2391]

He's the hero of us who loves music, too.

[@rodrigozamo]

I was there at the panel, and I was crying. Hearing it in person was something else.

[@madeinnetwork]

One of the best speeches I've ever heard. The definition of a Legend.

[@aaandy44]

It’s fucking 2021 and I still find myself coming back to this video when I’m feeling down.

[@IvanLietaert]

As a teacher in highschool, I feel such a strong urge to show this to all of my students!

[@rachelcause4114]

I was given a Nirvana tape, by some dude sitting on the floor in one of the most legendary clubs on the gold coast. He said "have you heard of Nirvana"?I said "no "and he just gave me the tape. I think I was one the only person on the coast besides him to have this in my hands. I was blown away and made so many copies for my friends at school. It was the most mind blowing tape I had ever heard. I will always remember the guys name that gave me this tape. Thanks Dom.

[@CLA82529]

"have you ever heard of Nirvana ?" is kind of a life changing phrase for me. Even if i don't listen to them as much as i used too (every single night). I'm grateful for the day my friend ask me that question.

[@Nrowi]

No problem bro I got you

[@BoxOfCurryos]

@@CLA82529 I feel the same way. I don’t listen to Nirvana as much anymore, I’m far from the teenage angst that consumed me that Nirvana helped relieve when I first heard them. But I’ll always be forever in debt.

[@CLA82529]

@@BoxOfCurryos really shame that Kurt died. Their next album could have been a departure from teenage angst sound from what Kurt said in an interview. He also planned to collaborate with Michael Stipe which would have been amazing.

[@closer71]

@@BoxOfCurryos Me too. Never listen to them anymore. But if SLTS comes on a radio where I’m at, I will air guitar it. Ha! Ha! Ha!

[@ELEVATOR_]

man Dave really laid down some wisdom here

[@MrMusicfan007]

Dave would make a really good teacher

[@RetroYoungen]

TheMuseArchive Looking through the comments here, I'd say he already has. :-)

[@jtucker813]

I strongly agree with that lol

[@RhythmGrizz]

Van Taskinen lol wtf you trying to say?

[@jeremiahfernandez9161]

lol

[@kashmyaadventures]

His mommy was a teacher, so...

[@KeenWanderer]

best 49 minutes of my life...whenever im low I watch this and get charged

[@RhythmGrizz]

Ahmad Qureshi me too

[@XtremeKillah101]

I come for Dave’s wisdom but every time I get to 30:20 the laugh in the audience kills me

[@ChingerBurger]

Have a good day :)

[@aaandy44]

It’s fucking 2021 and I still find myself coming back to this video when I’m feeling down.

[@aurorahoya1691]

Me too!

[@pennylane2643]

I'm crying. That was the best speech I have ever heard. EVER.

[@NYRAPPERFULL]

Dave Grohl is such a badass

[@yaninafernandez7143]

He is just brilliant... How could you not love him????

[@tforal]

I could listen to him talking all day

[@thetouristlives]

Every time I hear Dave speak, I love his mind more and more.

[@amyb4381]

Powerful speech... and great advice. Dave went from sort of being the “quiet” one during Nirvana interviews to being so outgoing and well-spoken in all of his interviews and speeches. I love hearing what he has to say!

[@milath]

Didn't even notice that it was 45 minutes long I was so enraptured. Seriously great speech and a must watch for any Nirvana, Foo Fighters fan, but more importantly *any musician*. Great message from Dave about finding your own voice and using it to make something that matters. Awesome.

[@drunkemonke1995]

It's funny how the opener talks about being perfect musically but in the interview he did after this, Dave Grohl talks extensively about his appreciation for the subtle imperfections in live recordings that remind you that legendary musicians are human

[@smittenthekitteninmittens2679]

I could listern to this guy talk for hours..a living legend

[@sarahcloss1930]

This man is such a huge inspiration to me. When he's talking about him as a kid, it reminds me so much of myself right now. Fucking love you dave

[@sebastiandiaz8989]

I´m a Nirvana fan, Foo Fighters was never my favorite band but I have HUGE respect for Dave, the way he sees things and how he overcome Kurt´s dead is just amazing, words of wisdom from him here

[@jaynine65]

I want to watch this every day! I love you Dave Grohl!

[@pickle9753]

Crushed on him in high school for his background eloquence, and now he’s captured my heart again with his wisdom and proud free spirit, that he’s genuinely earned for himself with all his hard work. ❤️ His mom must be busting with pride everyday!

[@kholstein64]

I went to Jefferson. Graduated in 82. Was friends with his sister Lisa. Took English from his mom at TJ. What's your name? So proud of Dave.

[@DaveGrohlsprincess]

Are you sally? 😀

[@voltaspeeder17]

Got to love Dave, awesome musician and great human being!

[@Peterwayneburton]

I met Mr. Grohl back stage in Philadelphia in 2006. He was incredibly nice, gracious, and humble. He's always inspired me to keep pursuing my voice and stop overthinking everything. Believing in yourself isn't something you can do easily. It takes work. and practice. Skill and a little bit of luck. Thanks Dave. You are incredible.

[@00708046]

It is so great when someone we know and love shares their real story with us . It let's us know that the path to success doesn't have to be a followed path or a beaten path . Just a path of honesty and conviction . Dave Grohl has documented so much for music . He has helped link our souls with music from other times and other genres and even with our own thoughts and feelings. Thank you Dave ! Bless your heart and may you heal from your loss . Continue to influence others and share your song ! Taylor is still with you . He's a big part of who you are and you need to bring him to life , on stage with you ! They say that you can't destroy energy and Taylor was both a soft warm wind and a f**kn ball of lightning in one . He's with you bro !

[@5954ldydi]

WOW... one of the most captivating, interesting & passionate speeches of music I have ever heard! Bravo to you Dave!

[@TheMrAwesomeDx]

My hero. Thank you Dave Grohl.

[@hyypersonic]

His opinion on The Voice/American Idol, it's not an opinion... It's the fucking TRUTH. A celebrity judges your craft and either makes your dreams come true or crushes them, that's how today's musicians are supposed to be found? Nah man, that's bullshit. Preach it Dave! Preach it!

[@jpalpharo4304]

SPanunu I find American Idol entertaining but I hate the Voice

[@jogood4268]

Wherever you are, in whatever stage…you should see this. Gold.

[@Turismo860]

that was an unbelievable speech

[@MoonlightFireShow]

Thanks for putting me back on a road I should have never left! :) nothing compares to the joy of making music, for the sake of playing and making it!!!

[@georgelehl628]

This man is a world treasure. I hope everyone knows that!

[@chiarafattore8977]

I've watched this so many times, I've started memorizing parts of it specifically the frankenstein part

[@kathyvalentine1212]

I don't think I've been this impressed by one musician, Dave Grohl, this much since Jimmy Page, Eric Clapton, Joan Jett or Iggy Pop... "it starts with the musician" indeed!

[@Hollman36]

Kathy Valentine u forgot kurt Cobain

[@J0NNYJETSET]

I've watched this about 4 times now, every time I feel the same way. Every musician feels this way, goes through the same scenarios. He words it in the perfect way.

[@SonyTrinitron]

I watch this at least once each few months. It's so inspirational and it translates to just about anything in life.

[@montello33]

I am hooked.

[@miguelgava1822]

"When Kurt died..." Not even God himself would dare to make a noise at that moment! one of the greatest speeches ever made, Dave rocks :D

[@kiwiintheskywithdiamonds7611]

He always talk about kurt

[@jeremiahfernandez9161]

imagine having to sneeze at that exact moment

[@supernatural5354]

Not a fucking sound was made 😶

[@Xalor69]

He grieved in that moment, got choked up. Decades later and the loss still affects him.

[@iamften]

Amazing and inspirational. Like many "poets" who write their poetry to music, he has a way with words. I can name the songs that turned my life around and where I was when I first heard others. His music has gotten me through the last 3 months without losing my mind. I'm glad he found his voice.

[@xXxPieDiePiexXx]

This is one of the best things I've ever heard....... :o

[@youngsage566]

"I'm not even the best songwriter in this room." So humble.

[@Slagdar]

He just breed confidence inside you with his speech. I've been the basement gamer type for years. and it wasn't until I was 19 that I started playing my Bass. Whenever I had to play for someone else in the room my hands started shaking, I just froze, alway's worried about my ability to play and the opinion of others on my playing. but after hearing this I had a new look on my situation. Yesterday was the first time I played publicly, and my hands wheren't shaking. thanks Dave.

[@bigtakeshi]

This will be heralded as one of the greatest speeches in music history.

[@MegaSkillz101]

This was an amazing Keynote! What Dave says can be translated in to how we live of lives, absolutely amazing words for an absolutely amazing man!

[@RandyCasey72]

Rare is it these days can I sit for 45 minutes and smile at everything I watch in a video. Thanks for keeping it real all these years Dave.

[@lauramache3039]

best speech i`ve ever heard

[@DontLetTheOldManIn]

I love Dave Grohl. One of the, if not the most, honest, humble, genuine, authentic, creative, normal guys who just happens to front one of the biggest bands in history. I'd say this is an example of what can happen when a person actually releases themselves to the desires of their heart, with reckless abandon.

[@CB2904-l9l]

The complete eerie silence the moment he said "when Kurt died" was insane. Not a single noise that entire part.

[@cielobourguetaltamirano5812]

CB minute?

[@PhenyxinNC]

One of you. One of us. One of them. Damn.

[@roscotube09]

It's just amazing when One Direction is referred to so greatly by the non-musically talented masses in the world, then enters Dave Grohl making an indirect remark on the group, and him and the musically filled audience just mockingly laugh at them for a few seconds as if they are just a bunch of subtle people. Dave Grohl, you are simply amazing and a legend.

[@EMILIAHC]

I can say without a doubt this speech is the most inspiring i've ever heard. I love the way Dave Grohl is just a regular human being, not a rockstar persona. He is always himself and that gives hope to people like me, who are in crappy jobs, playing shows in scummy little bars to 4 people who are all in the other band. It makes me realise that its all worth it and regardless of whether you make it or not, music is your voice and your power. There's something rewarding in that.

[@NWDAMU503]

wow daves a story teller.. gotta love dave

[@zacharyvonmatterhorn8678]

To me, the definition of the perfect musician is Dave Grohl -- a brilliant drummer, great guitar player and a song writer that continues to grow. Plus, his beard is just too epic. Dave Grohl is the best.

[@ChernovFan100]

7:14 - Brilliant

[@m.pelayo1702]

one of the best I've ever heard. Keep listening to it and learning something new from it every time

[@leenajad]

Unbelievably perfect speech..

[@rofofo96]

Dave, you are my beatles. You did it dude. This is inspiring. Thanks for your words.

[@MyDadsMusic1]

Absolute Brilliance, as always, what more can I say!

[@tunadoomshitpost]

such an inspiration. his words still resonate with me to this day and will keep on resonating till i die thank u dave grohl

[@ryandanford5289]

Hearing Dave talk about coming up via DIY is so kickass

[@vincenttayelrand]

This much more than a man's history and his music. It is an ode to life itself with all it's joys and hardships. Thank you for sharing this mr Grohl.

[@mariaborsikova9029]

The best speech ever !!! Love Dave, FF

[@sheilashields6386]

Beautiful. When I He spoke about his daughter's dancing to the Beatles, I teared up remembering my sister and dancing to my mom's Beetles album , Meet The Beatles. Also remembered my older cousin turning me on to Deep Purple, Aereosmith, and Judas Priest, my guitar is bf making me crazy for led zep, Rush, Yes and so many other great bands. Music has always been my outlet my great love my inspiration. I can't play or sing but I can feel. Music has been with me through every high and low and I am beyond grateful...fantastic speech !

[@markanthonygarrett6264]

This man is awesome! I really love this topic!

[@emilynsator864]

People adore Dave so much because everything he is saying made a lot of sense and we all can relate. And Mr. Garrett you sir did something great too by motivating a lot of people. I just saw your video and they are all amazing! People should watch it! Cheers!

[@scottchernoff423]

This was an incredible speech. Dave has been a huge role model for myself, and Foo Fighters have been a large part of my life, helping me through the hard times (I owe a lot to The Colour and the Shape) and helping me celebrate the great times. The Musician comes first...words I'll keep in mind from Dave -- he may not be the best at everything, but because he really knows how to do everything and do it well. Thank you for posting this

[@frasercooper538]

A true inspiration and fkn legend. Kudos My Hero

[@adampomerinke1563]

Well said Mr. Grohl. I enjoy the way he has translated his experience with music into lessons that can be applied to life in general. He is a talanted musician and apparently a talented and very inspirational speech writer as well. Go Dave!

[@Rustiryan]

He's so cool with it

[@jenfitz1954]

Me too. You can just feel the raw emotion that is still there. Ahhh, Dave is truly a gift to us all. His address was one of the most inspirational speeches I have heard in a very long time. I watch it when ever I need some positive reminding that my life is all mine to live and to live it doing what I love.

[@GetUAClue]

This interview further affirms the adage "Last of a dying breed". Love Dave. Love NIRVANA 4EVA!

[@GetUAClue]

At 01:06 I turned gay for five seconds.

[@palacinkasmarmeladou]

I could listen to this guy 24/7

[@TheeDopeAjax]

Legend

[@cosmicchild234]

So good. Really enjoyed hearing Dave Grohl talk about his life and music.

[@StephWilsonAndCo]

Human of the Year.

[@SarahGypsy]

This is like... The very best thing I have heard in a long long time.

[@paulkowlessar]

There goes my hero . . .

[@ziggen2434]

***** He's ordinary

[@DozifJuggles]

Watch him as he goes!

[@jaynine65]

Kudos my hero!

[@AstralFrost]

This was fantastic. Dave Grohl is a class act with a lot of talent and a lot of important things to say. Very inspiring.

[@橘デル]

inspired me to keep going

[@surferartchick]

This man. I would read anything he writes. So brilliant.

[@ChadEklund]

Dave killed it!

[@thommytaranto]

That was the most amazing speech I've ever heard. Thank you so much for sharing this.

[@waseemrkhan]

must for all musician great motivational speech \m/

[@DerrickSchneider]

He's Such a Great Inspiration!!!!

[@AndrewFerrisOnline]

On seeing how long the video was, I never imagined I would be able to last to the end. As Dave left the stage, I wondered A) where had the time gone and B) Why is he finishing, I want to hear more. A true legend.

[@mattburns1601]

That was absolutely amazing the best 47 minutes of my life. Such enthusiasm for music. So inspirational!

[@danieladams8085]

If his life was put into a movie i will buy!!!.. Starting from scream to nirvana to foos to mr David ghrol. His life his legacy his music

[@RichlyBlessedOne]

One of the most insightful and inspiring addresses I've ever heard! Dave Grohl truly understands what is important to a musician, at the most basic, cellular level. His ability to clearly communicate the heart of his message is a gift to every musician or aspiring musician within the sound of his voice. Wow!

[@HillaryCampbell]

I'm in love with him.... in a non-sexual way; in a "I hope I come back as someone as awesome as Dave Grohl" way". He is perfect.

[@Grant25]

+Hillary Campbell interesting...

[@j21corera27]

And I’m in love with Hilary lol

[@darbytat2]

I've watched this several times, and I'm sure I'll watch it again. Bravo, Dave.

[@GeordieHandle]

FRESH POTS!!!

[@thegoodguylives]

bahahahaha i still quote this!

[@JaPaN0715]

It's still hard to believe that i shook his hand the day before this speech. To me he's the god of music and hero. I've discovered my passion because of him and he'll always be my hero. But even with all that when you actually get really close to him in distance and shake his hand and listen to him speak in person he's just one of us. That's what's amazing about him. a comedian when you let him talk.

[@Lebles90]

Absolute legend, man speaks the truth!

[@mr.hitchens]

Wow...... wasn't expecting that. Thanks Dave.....

[@jdaywork2693]

I heard the first Foo Fighters record years ago and loved it! And it was like so many people didn't... But the energy was great! And even down but hey it's great that it's out there and it made it's mark even if it didn't do what Nirvana did... Some of us need ot hear a sad song or pissed off song or fun song that doesn't have perfect, coherent lyrics. Sometimes you just want to turn up the guitars and scream into a mic until you collapse. AND WHO HAS THE FUCKING RIGHT TO TELL ME I CAN"T DO THAT?! Rock on Dave and co!

[@HugoBraham]

I was blown away by this keynote!

[@capeck1993]

My Frankenstein was Pokey the little puppy by none other than Mr.Grohl himself. and my Naked Raygun was Nirvana and their records Nevermind and In Utero.

[@bobbleheadlimbs]

As a young man turned struggling musician turned middle aged almost, this is where my heart has been my whole life, in SPITE of what people have told me. This is the single most authentic speech that resonates how I've felt. Thank you for keeping it real, and for reminding me what I feel is right. Cheers big D.

[@sifugurusensei]

I did the exact same thing as Dave multitracking with two tape recorder. It was pretty fun. I'd record rhythm guitar, lead, bass lines with the same guitar, drum by hitting some notebooks with a stick, and then I'd add in the vocals.