First Time Hearing FOO FIGHTERS - "The Pretender"

[@HollywoodRobTV]

I'm gonna do a lil life update video for ya'll soon! And way more song reactions of course! Check out Patreon.com/RobTV for early and exclusive content as well (or if u just wanna support)! I think it's time for more RATM btw......enough time has passed...

[@beliasaries97]

If you need more Rage, it's gotta be "Know Your Enemy" right? The dude from Tool that sings "The Pot" sings a line on this track, it's dope.

[@AteThisYesterday]

CALM LIKE A BOMB!

[@theemeraldcrown1]

A RATM song I reccomend highly is Down Rodeo! There are some fire bars in that song!

[@alfonsosalazar962]

You should do Renegades of Funk

[@sogrizzly9311]

maggies farm PLEEEEEEEEEEASE

[@axolotl9182]

It's funny you mention Nirvana, because Dave Grohl (the leader singer of Foo Fighters) is the drummer of Nirvana.

[@HollywoodRobTV]

Man it's crazy how much crossover I hear about in rock music so far. Just like how Chris Cornell went from Soundgarten to Audioslave. That's dope as hell

[@Daniel.Dalziel]

@@HollywoodRobTV and Tom Morello from Rage against the Machine to Audioslave 👌

[@rodrigocolobiale140]

​@@Daniel.Dalziel Tim and Brad also

[@JoeyGills]

@@HollywoodRobTV Chris Cornell was also in a band with Eddie Vedder (Pearl Jam) called Temple of the Dog. Hunger Strike is a great track by them.

[@kingexclusivo]

Does everyone have to point that out at every Foo Fighters video? Like cmon it’s in every video!!

[@c.michellesparks2925]

It's rock. Just straight up rock. 🙂

[@HollywoodRobTV]

Sometimes the simplest answer is the right one LOL

[@c.michellesparks2925]

@@HollywoodRobTV True dat Lol

[@kingexclusivo]

hard rock

[@_mnejing]

Yeah, Foo Fighters are a great baseline for "just rock" at this point. They embody it basically perfectly. Sometimes they cross in to hard rock, but rock is the best one.

[@Lost_n_Found_1]

Occam's Razor!

[@alfonsosalazar962]

You could argue they are alternative rock since they carried that sound from the 90's but they have been one very few bands from that era that have managed to stay relevant throughout the years.

[@Eli_3667]

Yes!!!

[@laurensuris2091]

Seen them live and can confirm it’s a SHOWWWW. Dave is amazing and keeps the crowd so hype. 3hr concert and was soooo magical

[@ellenhenderson6865]

If you can, go to a concert. Fly wherever you need to go. I went to the concert in Boston and people were crying. The way Dave sings the songs live stirs so much emotion, you will cry.

[@dergerd9262]

Dave was also the Drummer on Queens of the Stone Age's Album Songs for the Deaf. Its awesome. Great reactions btw

[@dunn0r]

Oh, really. Didn't know that? Maybe why that's why it's my favourite QotSA album.

[@ddiaz28]

I was hoping you'd get to the Foos at some point. They have been my favorite band for nearly 30 years. Theirs was the first concert I ever went to as a teenager and my first mosh pit and crowd surfing experience. And I'm not white! 😆Seeing them live is incredible and you should definitely go for it. Of course it won't ever be the same without their drummer Taylor but I'm so happy to see them touring again with Josh Freese and can't wait to see them again. As far as genre goes I'd say they are the definition of hard rock, post grunge born out of 90's alternative music which the lead singer Dave Grohl helped usher in as the drummer of Nirvana. Their catalog is huge but some definite songs to eventually follow this up with would be "All My Life" "Monkey Wrench" "I'll Stick Around" "Run" "My Hero" "Everlong" "Something From Nothing" "Rope" "Best of You" and "Times Like These" That list gives you a wide spread along their history of albums. Looking forward to the next one you give a try to.

[@flor9389]

They were awesome when I saw them at Sonic Temple in May! Still working things out with Josh, a bit. Extra emotional because it was in Ohio. But 2 hours of banger after banger. My voice was gone by the end!

[@flor9389]

I missed Taylor. Josh brings a real energy.

[@adamsgrad93]

​@@flor9389I was at that concert too! It was such a rollercoaster the whole time.

[@bksras]

I saved up babysitting money just to buy their first album the day it was released. I still remember the "this is f'ing awesome" feeling listening to the album over and over on my walkman 🤣

[@isaiahayers1550]

So crazy that "their" first album is all Dave.

[@bksras]

@@isaiahayers1550 so true lol!!! But I didn't know at first back then!🤷

[@isaiahayers1550]

@@bksras I just found out myself.

[@bradgordon3760]

You definitely want to see them live. They are beyond fun.

[@ricardoleal5533]

This man is one with the camera. Best reactions ever🎉

[@michaelthibault6106]

I like that this track showcases all five of Dave Grohl's voices.

[@jasonpatterson8091]

Saw them live twice, once in '98 and again in the early 2000's. They killed it both times, amazing shows.

[@stepkah4742]

Same here. And one of my biggest regrets is not seeing them a third time :(

[@LM-nc9ou]

Saw a them reopening Madison Square Garden. It was like the air was electric

[@RvBDopp]

Got the pleasure of seeing Foo Fighters live. It's even better than you could imagine. 100% worth it.

[@SlimJhm]

Dave Grohl, the lead singer and guitarist of Foo FIghters, was originally the drummer for Nirvana before Kurt Cobain died.

[@Gdisele]

I loved at the Foo Fighters show I went to how Dave basically said we came for music not to hear him talk so they were going to play music for a long time instead of talking a lot then proceeded to play a three hour show while barely talking.

[@lesliehagemann5755]

I saw them live finally probably five years ago, and seriously.....that show was worth every penny spent. Be sure ti see them live when you can. RIP Taylor.

[@wpcouch]

DEFINITELY see them live! Can't recommend their shows enough... best show of any genre I've ever been to. The intensity was off the charts.. every song is a banger

[@bribellmusic22]

You should definitely see them live. They put on a hell of a show. I wasn’t even that big of a fan before seeing them live and it made me go all in.

[@fbmbassist]

I'm SOOOO glad you like this one!!!

[@cmac3530]

I had the privilege of seeing the Foo Fighters live and while they were of course amazing their opener at the time absolutely killed it as well. Check out Royal Blood! They are a bassist and drummer from the UK with a very unique sound. Out of the Black is probably a good place to start with them.

[@thomasharris4942]

You absolutely DO want to see the Foos live! One of the top 3 shows I've ever seen, maybe number 1, was Foos. When Dave was in the motorized throne when his leg was broke.

[@waveryder2732]

I've been to 100 rock concerts and the Foo Fighters blow everyone else away!! They're energy level is ridiculous! Check out they're live at Wembly stadium footage and watch who they bring out to do a few songs with!

[@thatstranger6114]

Dave Grohl is one of my favorite musicians because he still fully embraces what it means to be a musician. It comes out in their performances and Foo Fighters is still one of the best concerts I've been to just because they really make the shows about the crowd experience rather than it being about themselves. The got on stage and were 11 songs deep before they even said anything. Dude just likes to rock out and play and it's just a richer experience because of it.

[@kympeplau1635]

With Nirvana they were punk/grunge. The Foos are Hard Rock. There’s been a couple punk songs but it’s mainly rock or hard rock. They are touring soon. They will be here in Florida in May, but I can’t go this time. They are so much fun live!

[@Sir-Jimbob-the-Turd]

Saw Foo Fighters in 1998. Ozzfest, Milton Keynes Bowl.

[@goaway2803]

They are brilliant live and they actually started the concert with this song. Thank you for trying other music, Mate

[@RO-vh8ln]

Going to see then live Jan 2024! So looking forward to it.

[@zegim]

Foo Fighters make some incredibly likable music. And the band are super cool dudes

[@ske1etor914]

If you hit up Foo Fighters again, consider "All my life" ...the song as a whole slows down in the verses, but it hits so hard at some moments, it's sooo worth the time.

[@Obirano]

Funny you mention wanting to see them live. Just saw them last night. It was fantastic.

[@taejaskudva2543]

Though grunge and then rock made him famous, Dave is an old school metal head. He did an amazing project called Probot where he just contacted a bunch of metal icons and said, hey you want to jam with me? Don't worry, you do you and I'll cover all the other bases. And they all said yes, sang a hard ass song, and he covered all the other instruments.

[@DanielCruz93]

This was my first hard rock song which make love rock since back then I didn't had access to internet and no one to recommended me this type of music... I became a Foo Fighters fan since then even though I only knew that song back in the day

[@liffaman]

oh man everyone wants to see them live

[@ruesparks]

90s/early 00s rock definitely had its own sound. I think Foo Fighters is one of those bands that is the epitome of the style. Not a lot of synths, doesn’t lean into the techno/electronica that other genres were starting to lean into (not a hate on those but this kind of rock was mostly isolated from that.)

[@moggieo7313]

It is mainstream singer/ lead guitarist is the drummer from Nirvana Dave grohl. But I think they're awesome. And I just found your content and I'm really enjoying it!

[@ChuckNorrisrhk]

Bro listening to a final boss song and thought we wouldn't figure it out 🔥

[@HollywoodRobTV]

Lil broooo

[@BCZF]

Dave Grohl, lead for the Foo Fighters, former drummer for Nirvana, and a good guy too, from what I hear.

[@justink2874]

You PICKED a great one!!! Prolly my FAV Foo song 🤘❤️🤘

[@CainGarrisonVT]

It’s what I recommend people that start listening to their music

[@justink2874]

@tirple3 STACKED DEAD ACTORS.. is my favorite by them.. but this is a close 2nd

[@kilo3989]

Oh wow this is middle school vibes for me 😂 Love seeing these reaction videos!

[@ghettoblush2578]

Hey Rob - big fan of your SF5 commentary. I'd love to hear your reaction to The Summoning by Sleep Token. That band is blending genres like metal and R&B together and it's fire!

[@HollywoodRobTV]

Thanks blush

[@blakec8549]

Subbed just because of the title of this series lol. Foo Fighters are great though. Dave Growl just wakes up and decides to write hits.

[@muleb384]

I always viewed Foo Fighters as the more "family friendly" version of Nirvana. It's a similar vibe without Cobains anti-social element, these guys have played huge stuff where kids are around. I could not imagine Nirvana ever doing that.

[@gabemorris6692]

To me, Foo Fighters are rock. Pure, unadulterated, no-sub-genre rock.

[@thejayreynolds]

hey, if you didn't know, the lead singer for Foo Fighters was the drummer for Nirvana...FYI

[@sebastianpungar6892]

Yet again the black greek god uploads. Need to check out Metallica - Master of Puppets

[@HollywoodRobTV]

HAHAHAHAHAHA Robius the Great And I'm def gonna check out one of their 10-hour long songs one day lmao

[@ObscureMics]

​@@HollywoodRobTV hahahaha proper response

[@keenanjackson6679]

The drummer of foo fighters(rip Taylor Hawkins) played on coheed and cambrias album “no world for tomorrow.” I highly recommend gunslingers for the RIFFAGE.

[@tmsteele2000]

You are such a joy.

[@debhausen]

I love this! Foo Fighters is one of my favorite bands of all time. Dave Grohl, the singer, was the drummer for Nirvana! He is super talented and one of my favorite rock singers. Foo Fighters have been one of the biggest mainstream rock bands since in the last 25ish years. This is definitely rock or hard rock, not quite metal, not pop but it did get pop radio airplay when it came out. I love seeing your reactions to some of my favorite songs and artists!

[@jasonfails237]

To answer your question, I usually see them classified as "Radio Rock" or "Alt Rock" though both genres are pretty loose. I will also take a moment to once again ask you give some thrash a shot and check out "You Can't Bring Me Down" by Suicidal Tendencies.

[@howradisit]

Idk if the category is still called this, but I would say this is like "Pop Rock". It's a good song and it's not a bad thing but this band is super popular and super palatable

[@zakimus]

You have to do another Story of the Year song. Try Take Me Back

[@vdigiulio550]

Foo Fighters are my favourite band. Dave Grohl was the drummer for Nirvana; his calibre is unparalleled in modern rock AND he sings like this live! I CANNOT wait to see you listen to their other songs My Hero, The Best of You, and their best song...Everlong. As I left their concert the road signs on all the exit streets said "We don't say goodbye, we say Everlong."

[@troofunloads4112]

I ain't gonna lie homie.. your "White Boy Music" is one of my favorite shitz on the whole Goddamn internet!!

[@andromidius]

Regarding mosh pits - there's two types of people who dominant. Big tall dudes with plenty of padding, and tiny alt girls. Everyone else is at their mercy.

[@dominicstevens5851]

FoR tHe AlGoRiThM

[@HollywoodRobTV]

YoU tHe GoAt 🐐 🔥

[@dominicstevens5851]

@@HollywoodRobTV My pleasure dude, enjoy your content and your energy. Hope you're enjoying the white music journey! If I may take the opportunity, I would HIGHLY RECOMMEND the band Unleash The Archers, specifically the song Awakening. The talent on display from every member of that band is simply incredible. If you like this energy, you might take really well to Power Metal/Fantasy Metal.

[@iergosum]

Completely agreed about Dave. He’s an amazing mainstream rock writer and not the best singer but SOLID AS FUCK

[@CarlaKane-fy7xg]

Soooo great live!

[@MrAccount123461]

Haha it’s funny you mentioned Nirvana. The lead singer is actually the drummer from Nirvana who went on to form his own band after Nirvana broke up

[@jakeanderson3625]

This is mainstream Alternative Rock

[@JakeTheVikingFranklin]

Come to Inkcarceration and mosh with me

[@HollywoodRobTV]

Bruh lmao. If you’re deadass then I’m down. That’s fire content

[@Dylan-xs2zd]

Speaking of seeing them live at one point when they were touring Dave Grohl fell off stage and broke his leg. They let the next band play, then about 2-3 hours later he came back in a cast and finished not only the show but the whole tour with a chair for him to sit in on stage.

[@RottenlyMoodyChild]

Bro, have you done a Biffy Clyro song yet? If not, then you should!

[@ellzgoespro6568]

Check out "I"ll Stick Around" by Foo Fighters if you haven't already.

[@Vyan00]

OK for starters Black Ppl invented Rock Music starting with Chuck Berry, Little Richard, Chubby Checker, and Fats Domino who were there with Buddy Holly and Richie Valens right at the beginning. After that you had the Isley Bros who did Twist and Shout long before the Beatles. Then you get to Hendrix, Mandrill, Funkadelic, Mother's Finest, Rick James and Prince. After that came Sound Barrier, Living Colour, 24/7 Spyz, Fishbone, Backlash, Body count, Eric Gales, Skunk Anansie, Lucy Brown, Roachford, King's X, Sevendust and Veer Union. Lots of Black People make this music.

[@crashwithkirby6708]

They’re my favourite band, so I’m biased, but honestly it’s the most fun I’ve ever had at a live show

[@kaladinstormblessed8790]

Dude, if you like this check out ever long if you haven’t yet. It’s got a very good case for the perfect rock song

[@davidparker4240]

dave grohl made this album in 2 weeks following the death of curt cobain. he did everything by himself, the rest of the band came later after he already recorded the album

[@Loy72bob]

Dude was Nirvana drummer!

[@clairehall2720]

It’s rock and roll. Perhaps one of the few rock and roll bands left still cranking new songs. Dave grohl may be god. If he isn’t, I’d follow him anyway

[@daletolmich6459]

Sooooooo... Lil' tid bit... Prince protected his music like a King!!!... He gave The Foo Fighters permission (not many have these blessings) to cover 'Darling Nikki' (If you don't know 'Darling Nikki' by Prince I'm gonna personally pull your card!!!)... In return he covered 'Best of You' from The Foo Fighters in his Superbowl Halftime Show (If you don't know this performance... Then you better pray the white folks adopt you😜) you're welcome 🤘

[@ezradanger]

Rob, i know you take most of your recommendations from your Patreon, but the fact that you liked this a lot and that I Write Sins Not Tragedies is one of your favorite white people songs, I'd like to suggest "Tears Dont Fall" by Bullet For My Valentine. It has the same early 2000s emo energy as I Write Sins, but also with the same arena rock energy as this one. I think youll like it.

[@russshuttleworth7264]

Dave is a 330 born fella as well my friend 💪🏻

[@Yomi-omi]

Advice from a black girl who grew up listening to metal/grunge as well as rap 🙋🏽‍♀️ Gon head and try the mosh pit lol it’s fun I promise 😂❤🤟🏽 I’m 4’10 and never had a problem so I’m sure you’ll be just fine.

[@brentcrowell1521]

Just found your channel. Now I'm jealous that I'm not the first one to tell you WTF your listening to.

[@jddwyer6089]

He shoulda done this while watching the video!

[@tylernelson3210]

I think you'd love either Walk or F***ing Hostile by Pantara 🤙🤘

[@shifteleven]

The Drake comparison is on point for me.

[@magneticanomaly810]

He's actually the drummer from Nirvana yo

[@wfsoccer1]

Rev Theory- Hell Yeah

[@jovandiaz9194]

would like to recommend, You Ain't Ready, by Skillet

[@RunBayou]

I think you'd enjoy a mosh pit. There is an etiquette.

[@chuckstallman5]

Dave Grohl is the last true Rock Legend in my opinion. Genuinely a real good dude! You really can't go wrong with anything Foo Fighters! If I can recommend you give a listen to Welcome Home by Coheed and Cambria. Amazing rock ballad! The singers voice is very unique. You'll either love it or hate it!

[@jasonmfshow]

I can promise you Dave can hang with anyone on some beats.

[@TheYetzerHara]

You need to look in to Marcus King: Dyin. Don’t listen to it before hand. Your reaction is going to be epic.

[@dabelley1]

from Canada, plz tell me you understand the lyrics of this song. Even up here we can relate that the government is faceless and we cant surrender

[@donnamcmanus7360]

Dave Grohl has become one of the most respected musicians in the business. It's fun watching people react to new to them music.

[@imsosexy8585]

I saw a video of Dave Grohl, the lead singer, where the title was why do black people love Dave Grohl so much. Also the Foo fighters are one of the few bands trying to keep rock alive.

[@1baldbastard]

You should really check out Run by this band... but they have a full catalog of great music

[@VanishPoint]

Fuck yeah bro! Foo Fighters are the fucking best! 🤘 Another song from them i would recommend is "Everlong". Thats the song that got me hooked on them.

[@ultimusgt]

Fun fact for the first foo fighters album, it was just Dave in the band. He wrote, sang, played the guitar, bass and drums for the entire album, solo

[@HollywoodRobTV]

He did WHAT?!?!?

[@rat488]

@@HollywoodRobTV Also Kurt Kobain told him he wasn't able to cowrite or make any decisions in Nirvana because Kurt said it was his band and didn't want anyone sharing the spotlight

[@evilburger1]

@@HollywoodRobTV All in 5 days btw

[@Shrimp4Gura]

​@@rat488 also, Kurt hated playing solos in the bands songs cuz he hated being the center of attention

[@shaneg9081]

@@HollywoodRobTV Quite a few artists actually do this. Trent Reznor of NIN. Jon Crosby of VAST (first album only). Even Prince would do this at times. It's insane how much talent some people can contain within themselves.

[@ursmarrings27]

Pour one out for Taylor Hawkins, late drummer of Foo Fighters who passed away about a year ago.

[@josharmantrout6700]

The Drake comparison is spot on. Foo Fighters are absolutely a radio-friendly rock band. If Dave Grohl knows anything, it's how to write a damn hit song.

[@beaniiman]

That dude really deserves props for just killing it Dave Groh made something very modern and very pop. That is ok though.

[@marklar7551]

Warren Ohio.... amazing

[@benf1111]

Both are pretty prolific too

[@bhuntin08]

I'm attributing Dave Grohl with this quote because he's the first person I ever heard say it... "Don't bore us, get to the chorus!"

[@JoeyProffitt1978]

I have a photo of myself and Dave Grohl on my wall. Ran into him at a music store in Springfield, VA in 1996. I was playing an electric drum kit. I stopped momentarily and heard a guy say "Those things are pretty cool." I look up and it's fucking Dave Grohl standing there talking to me!!! He was so damn cool. He chatted with me and my brothers for a few. And he took MY drumsticks, sat down and played the fucking drums, RIGHT IN FRONT OF ME WITH MY FUCKING STICKS!!!!!!!!!! One of the coolest moments of my life.

[@renatonrock]

Holy fk what a moment bro

[@austinthorne1787]

Damn that's a badass memory.

[@BAYBAY_316]

That's so fucking awesome bro.

[@nUmBskulLL]

Sticks or it didn't happen

[@cragnog]

That is straight up sick man! Love to hear it

[@TheNerindil]

Foo Fighters are carrying on the grand tradition of Dad Rock, and I need to be very clear that that is a compliment.

[@tracybiering6596]

Foo Fighters were one of the greatest live acts I've ever seen. The singer, Dave Grohl, is a really cool dude, too. 🥰 glad you liked this one. All their stuff is good, tbh.

[@door5026]

also fun fact, dave was the drummer for nirvana =]

[@nicolegroves6880]

Yes, they are phenomenal live. I actually saw them open for the Red Hot Chili Peppers back in 2000 or '01 (can't remember which) and they blew the Chili Peppers away! I love both bands but the Foo Fighters were always incredible live. Yes, I'm fairly certain most people know that Dave was the drummer for Nirvana. No?

[@ralph90009]

Saw them in May, even with the new drummer they've still got it!

[@coreystokes8058]

@@ralph90009 who is the new drummer?

[@monkinator]

Dave Grohl once broke his leg while playing a show, like the first or second song, had his band play some covers while he went to the hospital to get some treatment, went back to the venue about an hour after he broke his leg and then finished the set that was like 2 hours long while a medic helped to keep the leg stabilized. He is an absolute legend and the very definition of a rock star, but he's also super humble and down to earth from what I've seen in interviews and such. The rest of the band are also legends but Dave definitely is the front man. RIP to Taylor Hawkins.

[@mztweety1374]

Absolute goat 🐐 status that night. I was turned onto Foo Fighters because of Prince of course 2007 Superbowl.

[@CrippledMerc]

As far as I’m aware he didn’t go to the hospital mid-set. I believe he went backstage and the medic put on like an aircast or brace to stabilize it, then he came back out to finish the show while the medic held his ankle in a stable position for the entire rest of the set. They reunited a few years after the event on a talk show I think. Either way, they’re both badasses in their own respects. Dave for finishing the show with a broken ankle, and the medic for holding his foot stable for the entire thing so that no more damage was done.

[@henrylopez4206]

If this was like 3 or 4 years ago (I could be wrong on that timeline) he had like a throne built for the rest of that tour that held his leg in a good spot and played the shows from it. That was a super fuckin cool show. They did a cover of Bad Moon Rising as a full lunar eclipse was coming up over the mountain directly behind the crowd. Epic show.

[@mztweety1374]

@@henrylopez4206 It was actually eight years ago. Before the shit storm known as 2016.

[@themakerstoolbox9688]

The coolest part about that was his reasoning. He felt bad thar working class people spent there hard earned money to come out to see the show. He said he couldn't let people like that go home disappointed after spending their wages to see him.

[@mhDarkWolf]

Dave wrote and recorded the entire first album of foo fighters BY HIMSELF. It was produced in Seattle and was his way to recover from Kurt's death

[@NegoClau]

And it's the best album they ever made. Last album included. "... Nothing Left to Lose" included... "Color and shape" included... "One by One" included... Every other album is amazing, and they rock. But there's something on the first album that just grabs me by the balls and say: "LISTEN TO ME!" You may disagree, and that's cool. Have your opinion. This is mine.

[@johnpenner2632]

And that is why he is the fucking man!!!!

[@ROMADAYZ]

Unfortunately for this band, they lost their drummer Taylor Hawkins last year. Now Taylor was really one of a kind. In my opinion, one of the single most electric, tight and incredible drummers of this generation. He played drums like no other and he will be deeply missed. You should really look into him. He has a fantastic singing voice too. The man had endless energy

[@babaoriley1]

Can't go wrong with Foo Fighters. They had some adversity last year with the passing of their drummer Taylor Hawkins. But they are now back with a new drummer and new album. Rock on 🎸🎸🤘

[@CorePathway]

“I know I’m going to like this shit” Gives reasons. My man is psychic