The Tragic Story Of Foo Fighters

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[@cameronwilcoxen7209]

hey man do avenged sevenfold please!!!!

[@HellOnWheel]

I am shocked that they were able to get that url.

[@kcchiefs2481]

@@cameronwilcoxen7209He’s already done a video about them about 5-6 months ago.

[@kenobibryant1637]

That's a lot of nuts!

[@Nifelheim664]

​@@kenobibryant1637 THAT'll BE 4 BUCKS BABY, YOU WANT FRIES WITH THAT?? !!!

[@RafitoOoO]

Man, watching Taylor's kid smashing that drum kit always makes me teary.

[@drsquid8124]

He was venting it all out, you could feel it.

[@spfadden082711]

Yeah he played great. He was hitting those drums so hard it really did seem like he was letting it all out like mentioned before.

[@graymind]

ruins me. every time.

[@thealexeitube]

Powerful 🤘

[@muntmunt3155]

First time watching. Yeah that got to me. Don't know what I'm going to do when I losey dad

[@gregorybower2759]

Watching Shane play "there goes my hero" gives me chills to see the amount of passion and emotion he did it with, you can watch the angst, sadness, and despair just ooze out of him as if releasing it all and giving him a sense of closure.

[@cheesebuger13]

I cried while watching that

[@AtZero138]

Should have given him a more Time,, Dave let his kid play longer.. shame actually

[@daphnehutchison9897]

Remarkable resilience, determination and success thru so much heartbreak and tragedy .

[@paigelloyd3886]

Yeah me too

[@HankseyHill]

At 40 years old, Everlong is pretty much my Stairway to Heaven. I love it for a good stretch, then tire of it for a short bit, then love it again. Rinse, wash, repeat. The Foo Fighters are great. Thanks for this video Finn.

[@DustDragon]

I never dived into Foo Fighter's discography and I feel bad for this, but Dave is a man who, and I don't know why, we almost all instinctively respect and admire. Seems to me it's well deserved

[@Dustpuma1]

Dustdragon what a dumb name jk

[@Sinnafain46]

I'm with you, I'm a casual fan of foo fighters I only really like a few select songs. If there on I won't skip them but I don't really look for them. Dave to me just seems like an all round good dude like how we see Keanu. Famous yeah, but they ain't dicks about it. Least that's what it's like for me.

[@youareweirdforreadingthis]

@@Dustpuma1that “jk” saved your life 💀

[@jakefisher3328]

He's just a glowing example of being a great human.

[@Jakubjakee]

This comment didn't age well

[@chocolateskater66]

I still remember Prince covering “Best of you” at the Super Bowl

[@mztweety1374]

And that’s how I became a fan of foo fighters 😂😂😂

[@mikejustman1542]

One of my good friends got to meet Taylor randomly at a Guitar Center and said he was the absolute nicest dudes ever.

[@tattooednurse7716]

Not only is Dave a consummate musician, he’s one hell of a caring human! Been a fan since the 90’s and always will be!

[@Osirisjb21]

I had always liked the Foo Fighters, but they were never at the top of my list. I went to Voodoo Fest in New Orleans one year where they were headlining. They absolutely blew me away. Taylor sang the cover of Under Pressure that they were known for, and had the drummer for Queen's son come out on stage and play with them. That will forever be one of my favorite live music moments. RIP.

[@lupo3694]

That last quote really says it all. Dave is an incredibly talented musician and obviously works hard on his music. Also seems like a really great guy, watch the interview with his mum, it is adorable.

[@1mlb704]

The Foos are my favorite band. Their music has always connected with me and made me feel good spiritually, especially their third album. Dave is my biggest influence to be a musician - the dude can do everything really well. What I admire the most about him is his resilience and his passion. You see it when he plays live and you hear it in his recordings. Thanks for this video Finn, I always love hearing your take 🤘

[@markusszelbracikowski956]

Probably one of the most consistent bands ever. Never released a bad album. They might not have been too groundbreaking or anything, but can't deny their charisma and musicianship. I love the foos

[@mattg082]

Agreed, but I think when bands of this caliber start releasing an album every year, plus over saturated radio play…it kind of seems stale. But I still like them as a band. I’m not a super fan or my first choice…but it’s weird. Most that I know are grew up on the 2000s version and we’re starting high school, or older Nirvana fans that are in their 50s. I was a teenager when the debut came out, and up to 2002 I listen to them. After that they put out some cool stuff. But if I had a choice e to see Foo Fighters or QOTSA…I pick QOTSA as I find it more my taste and interesting

[@robertjohn8726]

They didn’t reinvent the wheel, but they’ve got a good wheel nonetheless

[@Fishgod1216]

FF release an album like every 2-5 years at best. They took a long hiatus from In your Honor, to Echoes Silence Patience and Grace; and again for Wasting Light. Only exceptions may be their side band projects (Black Widow, Dee Gees)@@mattg082

[@303MoTo]

I just listened to Dave's audiobook he narrates and it's a great insight to everything you covered, but I feel like he did leave a little out of the story. I was lucky enough to see him play with Scream, Wool, Nirvana, as well as the Foo Fighters multiple times. I think his appeal is that he comes across as a real down to earth guy and puts all his emotions, good or bad, out there in his songs. Which is what makes them resonate with so many people. I hope I get to see him perform 100 more times.

[@linkstudios5626]

❤❤❤

[@patrickreichert1442]

I’ve seen Foos 11 times and number 12 is scheduled for July. I envy YOU for having seen Scream, Nirvana and Wool!

[@specialneedssurvivalist6907]

Hell of a video from you Finn. You covered it so well. I’ve been following the Foo’s closely for a bit now, and devoured Dave’s book when it came out. His mom also wrote an incredible book called Cradle to Stage about musicians and their moms which then became a short series that was also amazing. Dave Grohl has been through a lot in his professional/personal life but somehow finds the fortitude to keep going despite the heartbreak he’s had to endure. Between that and what he’s done in the music world, he’s an incredible human who has talent for days. Watching the Taylor Hawkins tribute concert was truly amazing. I don’t think there’s ever been a concert like it and there probably won’t be again. It really goes to show how connected the Foos are/were to the music world and pop culture. Thanks for covering this!

[@dfdemt]

Shane played My Hero with the emotion of a 16 year old that lost his father. I can’t watch it without crying.

[@MrShadez810]

With Foo Fighters being my favourite band for the last 17 years I gotta say you did a great job with this one man. Loved that you covered some of the side projects. I also really liked The DeeGees. I thought it might be worth mentioning in the video how massive Foo’s are worldwide. They’ve got 6 number 1 albums here in the UK and have been huge here since their Hyde Park show in 2006. Taylor was a huge shock and I was lucky enough to go to the tribute show at Wembley and it was absolutely incredible and the most emotional show I’ve ever been to

[@HotStrange]

I picked up the FF debut at random in a music shop as a kid in the 90s, fell in love and immediately got TC&TS right after. Their first 3 albums are incredible and the rest are still really good but that debut is sometime else. Dave’s a genius and seems like the coolest dude.

[@TheSeamusFarrellGiants]

I remember getting their first album (on cassette) the week it came out and listening to it on my Walkman in my mum's car - that's the memory I have of that time. It's a bit of a trip now all these years later that my 12yo son asks for the Foo Fighters in my car.

[@rochat]

I think something note worthy is that when Pat decided to re-join the Foos and despite Chris' fear of getting fired as a result, Dave just increased the roster rather than axing Chris.

[@almighty_cthulhu]

I'd really love to see one of these on Queens of the Stoneage!

[@robwalsh9843]

Taylor always seemed like that cool smiley surfer/hippie guy who was fun to hang around with even if you weren't a surfer or hippie.

[@IngeniousGhosts]

Nirvana and Foo Fighters were my gateway into punk rock/hardcore because, as I saw it, "If these guys were great, what were their favorite bands like?" So I would read every interview and every band they mentioned that I didn't know I found and listened to. It also breaks my heart that two of my favorite bands have such hardships attached to them.

[@SkorpioMusic]

I just finished his book Storyteller and then you release this. A nice cap to the story. Thanks, Finn!

[@Erawk]

One of your best, Finn. Keep up the great work!

[@venod3134]

"Best of you" is commercial rock at its finest. Love that song. Love Foo Fighters in general. RIP-Taylor

[@thedudelebowskycore]

If we needed to send an ambassador of music to represent planet earth, Dave Grohl would be my pick. While I generally listen to more heavier rock these days, Foo Fighters will always have a special place in my heart. I vividly remember 10 year old me walking to the record store and buying my very first album "There is nothing left to lose" in 99'. Played that record front to back a million times and it shaped my musical taste there on from classic rock to metal core.

[@JoeyFTL]

Superb video, thanks Finn!

[@The_Knight_Mayor]

The greatest DAD ROCK band to ever exist. I have seen FOOS 4x and they have never disappointed even the show where Dave's voice was shot, it was still an incredible show. When I first saw them in 95 and it was the Dave Grohl band, the hall full of kids in Nirvana T shirts... The next time I saw them in 2000 they had a new drummer in Taylor Hawkins and were opening for RHCP. At that show it became clear this was no longer the Dave Grohl band...the FOO FIGHTERS had truly arrived with Taylor.

[@ABlankAndrew]

Their song “Let it Die” will always be one of my top favorite songs of all time

[@alexhampton2802]

Thank you for making this video, Finn. The Foo Fighters are the band that got me really in love with music (even though it was RHCP that initially started me off) and a lot of that has to do with everything you said: great songs, brilliant live shows and a frontman that was both a showman and someone you look up and say 'I wanna be like that guy'. They really have been with me my whole adult life and while I don't listen to them half as much as I used to (thats due to discovering new music, a fair bit because of DG) they will always be 'my' band. I've even got a Foos tattoo on the back of my neck, inspired by the TNLTL album cover. They put on fantasic live shows, someone else in the comments mentioned the London, Hyde Park show in 2006, I was there too, WHAT.A.SHOW. Taylor dying was a gut-wrenching moment for me, and it was still hard to believe at times. Buy himhe'd want the band to continue. I know it, and Josh is a fantasic drummer. So, long live T Hawk and long live the Foos ❤.

[@099rjZ]

When he became the drummer, he lost the guitarist. When he became the guitarist, he lost the drummer. What an awful coincidence, Dave. Stay strong.

[@gorillaump5869]

Yeah yeah.. hear this like 1000000 times.

[@BrandonHurlesYT]

I’m a massive, massive Nirvana and grunge fan. I’ve never connected with Foo Fighters, but always stay connected to Dave.

[@lizd.8655]

Todd in the Shadows said it best: Taylor was a superstar drummer in a band that already had a superstar drummer. I saw FF at ACL and they were amazing. I am glad I got to see them with Taylor though and I'll always miss that beautiful relationship between him and Dave

[@HawkSea]

"Everlong" My all time favorite song.

[@startervisions]

"My Hero" may be the best 'Melodic Hardcore' song ever

[@blameitonben]

I saw the foo fighters at the Ogden theater in Denver in August 1995 when I was 16. First thing I did with my driver's license. OMG it was so awesome being a 135 pound 16 yr old kid. Saw them on a tour when they played just acoustic songs, and saw them on a tour when dave had a broken leg. They're amazing and iconic.

[@chrisdortch6472]

Couldn't agree more. Dave is a treasure and must be protected at all costs! 😊

[@florianrenner8573]

hes protected from phizer and big pharma !!! don't worry they just want the best of you

[@douglasmijangos3327]

The thing about Dave is that .. if you go to a Foo Fighter’s show … it feels like one of you’re close friends left to go on stage and perform for everyone… he’s probably the Nicest person in Rock N Roll … he’s know as the “Nicest Person in Rock N Roll” ❤

[@peanutbutterisfu]

5:04 Don’t get me wrong FF music is great but Dave’s vocals are just absolutely amazing you can tell the vocals were layered but never would have thought 4 tracks that’s amazing in itself how perfect they were done

[@gamersplaygroundliquidm3th526]

I remember my first concert was a Nine-inch Nails show in 1991 when I was 12 years old, It was the first time I heard a Nirvana song and thinking back, what you said about Kurt and nirvana being more than a band it was a movement a change in culture that hadn't been seen in over a decade and hasn't been seen since. It was more than just alternative music, it was rap too I am Glad in Connecticut where i grew up a town over is the college campus called Westconn and they had a radio station called 91.7 WXCI It was a great time in college radio with all these bands and music coming out in the early to mid 90';s was a change that I'm glad I experienced as a teen lol

[@Thf82]

You said everything my friend. Especially at the end of the video. Great journalistic work.

[@subparnaturedocumentary]

good shit man tying in all the punk influences on the band and dave. dave grohl is legitimately our eras version of mozart.

[@dominikaksiazek7177]

Dave is a fantastic songwriter and musician but Mozart was on a different level. GENIOUS level. The man started composing as a kid. 100+ symphonies written. What made you compare Dave and Mozart anyway?

[@subparnaturedocumentary]

@dominikaksiazek7177 he started young, not too sure about his training in music but I think alot was self taught, just always seems to have a vision, creates alot but also creates alot of things that people generally like and are remembered I think many many years from now if teaching is still similar he will be studied by future students

[@marcstromberg]

wow thank you Finn for making one about FF. Despite them now being one of the vey biggest rock bands on the planet, and our generations dad rock group, I still have a very personal, tender relationship to them. They were one of musical safe places when I was growing up and I still root for everything Dave engages in. Great video as always!

[@TheVintageNewbie]

Despite watching so many of your videos, I only just realized I wasn’t actually subscribed to your channel! Well I am now! As an old punk rock kid I’m loving it 👍

[@collinparsons3363]

I discovered the band when I played Everlong on Guitar Hero back in like 2008. They've been one of my favorite bands ever since. They have never made a bad album. Even though Dave Grohl doesn't like One By One, I actually like it a lot.

[@willmorton6800]

Another great docu, man. Keep it up.

[@brettrossi034]

I gotta say, Josh Freese gets a lot of love in your videos. He's come up quite a few times already in many of them.

[@clintjanes3784]

I'm not a fan of the Foo Fighters, but I'm glad they are a band and people enjoy their music even if I don't.

[@mrsas-ln5nd]

Thank you,I'm glad to

[@latentsea]

I’m so glad that your glad that he’s glad that the foo’s are a band.

[@clintjanes3784]

@@latentsea it's a glad family, bud.

[@Aurora_Fan_Ryan]

Foo Fighters are my favorite band of all time and it’s not even close. Every single song they have besides a few on ST album, a few on One By One album and The Sky is a Neighborhood are 10/10. They are the most consistent band of all time. Lyrically I think Dave is underrated I actually think that he is a master lyric writer with emotionally lyrics and funny lyrics. Every one in this band is one of the best players at there instrument in history. Dave has a stunning voice and to me there up there with the Beatles, Rolling Stones etc that’s how good they. 28 years in to there career they made one of there best albums if not there best album. 10/10 band easily

[@dcurleedcurlee7676]

Thank you for doing this video about my favorite band!

[@birdog9633]

I’m related to Chris Shifflett through my moms side. Never met him though but always knew that growing up.

[@punkybrewsta6436]

Fin luv your channel good videos always bud👍 videos about bands I like and or don't or bands I have never heard of etc your honest, informative and all I'll say is brother follow your heart and what you want to do I mean you started out that way n people came if not we'll at least you stayed true to you and as jobs go dime a dozen.all the best.bud🙏

[@slayabouts]

All My Life is absolutely their best song

[@tofuxtim]

Great video Finn, great band!! 👌💚

[@Biochemist01]

Excellent Finn. You really caught the essence and importance of the Foo Fighters and the even greater importance of Dave Grohl.

[@manderse12]

Well done story. Classy take. Bravo.

[@Alchemist_X]

Just got back from their Brisbane gig tonight

[@tleeg74]

Thanks for this video. F.F have been my favorite band for over 20 years.

[@kurtw6922]

Very cool, thank you Finn.

[@Bassmanhill84]

Love you finn. Didn't need this video. Just watch The Foo Fighters Back and fourth. And no one ever says this, but when pat quit the band, he went to co host house of style with Daisy fuentes

[@gagadreams]

Saw them live at the Metro in Chicago during their first tour and I remember me and my friends talking about how he was struggling to sing at certain points! And as time went on, he just got better and better! Never got to see Nirvana live unfortunately but at least got to see the Foo's in their infancy!✌️

[@greensanta0666]

I think a full video presentation on Dave would be great. He's done so much and I think it'd make an interesting video.

[@acerimmer8338]

Well done vid! While I only moderately enjoy Foo Fighters, they really are an amazing band, deserving tons of respect. Dave Grohl seems like a hugely likeable, cool, down-to-earth guy that happens to be immensely talented. Wish we had more of that in rock.

[@STAUNCHTV]

Dave also scored the Movie TOUCH, very cool score!!! Dude I would still love to see you cover KOTTONMOUTH KINGS and the whole SRH movement!!!!! Much love my dude, and weed is tight

[@TheRareVideosXL]

Rock on Foo Fighters.

[@tins_world299]

Fuck yeah! Such good timing for me as I saw them three nights ago

[@ZackSeifMusic]

One of the greatest bands of all time. ❤

[@ryanrowe1975]

Well done

[@zakkmiller8242]

I consider One By One the best Foo record. All My Life goes hard af lol

[@printsignalsoma1248]

Fresh pots

[@ItsCrawdaddy]

Ooooh boy, this one's gonna make me cry, isn't it?

[@HotStrange]

That Probot album rocks. So so good. And introduced me to a lot of heavier bands.

[@tomlewis4205]

I was a big Nirvana fan back in the day and just naturally followed onto Foo Fighters afterwards. I think For Your Honour was when I fell off the bandwagon- my taste in music had just kind of shifted, moved on. I see they are touring with Nova Twins & that's cool.

[@mattg082]

Same here, saw them in 96 at a small show. Then another 97 festival opening at a 1pm slot. I listen to them in the 90s. But around 2003 or so I just wasn’t into it. I go see them live on a festival show, or a theater show for sure. But probably wouldn’t bust out $250 for an arena. I like the first few albums, but taste change or maybe just didn’t relate anymore by the time I was 22 or so. They are pretty much classic rock now, and that’s ok. The RHCP were big, but after 2002 I didn’t like the rest of the albums going forward. But both can sell out arenas. I think we all out grow some bands as they keep putting stuff out. Because some of the bands I like the mist honestly had a 4 year burst of great music. Or would wait and put out an album every few years.I feel maybe it’s the album a year, over saturated radio stuff that makes it maybe lose touch I dunno.

[@KlaunFuhrer-du7fr]

"He seemed like happiest guy in the world".... the same you can say for famous actors Peter Sellers and Robin Williams....

[@xtheyan]

Your storytelling skills are unmatched man, keep killing it 🤘🏻💜🔥

[@filipeventura2729]

Its insane how the two most prolific Rock song writters of the last 30 years were both in Nirvana. Wish Dave and Kurt would have had a chance to work on more songs together. Scentless Apprentice is a great example.

[@FaerieGoatmother]

I have to offer a small corrective footnote. The passing (out of existence) of Kurt was not the abrupt end of Nirvana. The band broke up in slow motion across 1993 and that day in April was when a lot of people learned first-hand how hardcore the horse is.

[@flor9389]

Taylor was on a standard pain management regimen. They never said what levels of those drugs but the only difference between his tox screen and my spouse’s is the weed since my spouse’s doctor won’t prescribe it. Chris Schifflet said in an interview that he’d seen what people were speculating and they were all wrong. He didn’t say what it was, only that people were wrong. Some men at Taylor’s age have what is called a Widow Maker. To me, his heart gave out because he’d given so much of it.

[@charstrong9822]

I lost my 36 year old sister-in-law and a high school friend one month before the world lost Taylor Hawkins. At 50, I have grown up and grown old with Dave Grohl and the boys. I feel like I lived through, in my youth, the most beautiful time for rock music. Dave Grohl has lived through so much grief to keep going and playing music Is a testimony to his grace and resilience. Music heals. Music gives hope. Thanks for this video. 🌸🌸💗

[@InfectiousGroovePodcast]

I know everyone loves The Colour And The Shape but my favorite album of theirs is Wasting Light. WHAT an album!

[@cauterizer8205]

Wasting Light is my favorite also!

[@seanmckelvey6618]

Wasting Light is fantastic, although my personal favorite of their albums is the first one. I love how raw it sounds.

[@InfectiousGroovePodcast]

@@seanmckelvey6618 I can dig that. They don't have a lot I don't like, but wwo I just love Wasting Light.

[@mattg082]

I saw them in 1996 or so, they really were playing small venues. I saw a 50 person all ages show at 13. They could have easily gone away with the rest of the 90s bands. I saw them again in 97 opening a festival. Fiona Apple was billed way higher than them. Every band on that festival washed up…but the opener with only maybes 12 songs…decades later became the biggest rock act. I grew interest a little due to Pat being in the band as a Germs fan. But kind of checked out after 2002 or so. But it really is crazy how Dave got to experience it twice. That is very rare to happen to any band, let alone one person. But as I remember it wasn’t until 2005 so, you kind of knew…this band can go the long haul. They had to work over a decade to really get back to where Nirvana was. The bandmates are a good call, and shows the authenticity matters to Dave. But going forward I would see them live. The fact Dave can play drums as good as guitar here, really doesn’t slow them down recording wise. The only way I see them stopping is if Dave stops. As far as new material, nothing has really peaked my interest with them in a long time. But as a live act today, 100% a must see regardless. They really don’t even need to write new stuff, given how deep the back catalog is. They are almost classic rock at this point, and as big as any Kiss, Stones or other act as far as pulling in live shows.

[@howeverythingends8976]

Great tribute. You left out Sonic Highways which was extremely cool to watch, even if most of the music wasn't so memorable.

[@robiu013]

honey wake up! Finn is doing the "The Tragic Story"-titles now

[@MosherBear]

I saw them in 1997, and they weren't as big as they are now. They started with Taylor and Dave behind drum kits before Dave got his guitar and up to the mic. Awesome. Good to see Probot mentioned, that album is phenomenal.

[@patrickreichert1442]

LoL at MTV mispelling Chris Shiflett’s name 😂

[@gebenjohnrivera8871]

Dave was one of my inspired musician in my life after Kurt Cobain. It doesn't matter how Dave was overcome tragedies. Lost Taylor was a big heartbreak for me. And I was impressed bcoz his son can play drums like Taylor. Hats off to Master Dave and the rest of Foo Fighters. Cheers ❤

[@vladobuster3281]

The Colour and the Shape is the best album from Foo.

[@Everrrrr]

Bro I LOVE The Locust, lol

[@maurice_morales]

Same

[@riveralatoia9198]

beautiful video

[@spddiesel]

3:44 *allegedly took his own life...

[@Way_too_tapped]

When I saw Foos the second time Shane killed it on “I’ll stick around” I was really glad they played that in the first place

[@PalmelaHanderson]

I've seen them live a couple times, it's always a good show. The last time I saw them, I shit you not they probably only played like 4 or 5 of their own songs. They just mostly played covers and it was like everyone was just dicking around and having a blast.

[@pjsw]

I saw foos back in 2008 and to this day its still the best live even i have ever been too

[@eman54132]

Thank you

[@amx1820]

I think the album There Is Nothing Left to Lose is a three piece, if I'm not mistaken Chris joined the band after the released of the album

[@rhonnichan]

I been binging your content for the past 2 days. Keep up the amazing content. Idk if you would be interested, but id love to hear your take on Rico Nasty and how she helped collab rap and metal together along with her genre she likes to call "Sugar Trap" that has alot of rock and emo elements

[@infidelmat]

Yay the old intro is back!

[@ThePunkRockMBA]

Same one I’ve had for a few years!

[@infidelmat]

@@ThePunkRockMBA OK new Mandela Effect detected lol

[@jeremyhart8443]

This is off topic, but I’d love an analysis video on 90s industrial. Why’d a weird genre get so big.

[@MishLaRue]

Me too. I lived in Cleveland, Ohio in 1988-89 and ran in the same circles as Trent Rezner. I moved back to Michigan and a few years later Trent was on the cover of Rolling Stone magazine. Go figure.

[@tadavis12]

Remember when Taylor played drums for Coheed and Cambria on their fourth album? That was pretty rad

[@yungdusklildawnn]

Its too early , I'm not mentally/emotionally prepared for this , but here I go.