I Am Dave Grohl AMA

Hey Dave, you are known as the nicest man in rock, but if you could pass that title onto anyone else, who would you choose? :)

Fuck you.

Hey Dave! My roommate is in love with you and all your work and he would DIE if i could tell him that i got you to listen to his music!! What do you say, can you take a listen? Thanks!

Edit: here's a link to their facebook page! There's a link to their bandcamp on there as well to download

We just blasted it in 606!

I asked my 6 year old Son if he had a question for Dave and he came up with this:

http://imgur.com/Kgk2otV

http://i.imgur.com/g66fzCg.jpg

Hey Dave. 

I met you backstage after the show you guys played at the Izod Center in New Jersey back in September 2011. I handed you a CD of original songs and you were a great guy about it. You opened it up and read the song titles and told me you'd check it out. It was really awesome of you to show so much interest. 

I also started chemo two days after we met. You wished me good luck and every day in the hospital when I was down I thought, "I can do this, DAVE FUCKING GROHL wished me good luck." And sure enough, here I am. 

It's a long shot but my question is do you remember me and did you ever listen to my CD? Thank you for doing the AMA and for supplying the world with copious amounts of amazing music. 

You're my hero. 

-Eric

Also, here's the badass picture we took: http://imgur.com/QpnJDCV

Eric, where have you been man? Yes, I listened to your CD! I always listen to CDs bands give me. My question to you is how's the music coming along?

http://i.imgur.com/TKI8IIq.jpg

** Laughs **

How was working with Jack Black and Kyle Gass? Will you be working on more Tenacious D records with them in the future?

So hard to play the drums when you're laughing hysterically and tears are rolling down you cheeks. Maybe the hardest gig ever. And: YES

In a Yahoo Music chat in 1999 I asked:

If Foo Fighters had to have Spice Girl-like nicknames what 'Foo' would you be?

At the time you said 'Scary Foo' what about 14 years later?

Probably, Posh Foo..

What moment made you realize you had made it?

Fuckin AMA on Reddit, baby.

Remember Thomas Jefferson High? The school that you attended and where you started the still continuing tradition of blasting music in the morning? Would you like to visit us? I will give you a tour and if you get lucky we'll take you out to 5 Guys.

I would love to! There's a pic of me there.. anybody have it?

SHIT I CANT THINK OF A QUESTION AND THIS IS MY ONLY CHANCE TO SPEAK TO DAVID FUCKING GROHL

FUCK

Edit: Uhhh If you could assemble a band to play with using any musicians from the past or present who would be in it and what would be your role?

EditEdit: ITS SOMETHING!

http://youtu.be/7DqUTwK6cBk

What's your most simple pleasure in life?

Being a father

Will you acknowledge my existence?

.

HOW DO YOU GET YOUR BEARD SO LUSCIOUS

FISH OIL

2 Questions, one from me and one from my son. First my son. He is 5 and he loves 2 things in this world - Indiana Jones, and the Foo Fighters. He has been going to bed every night listening to “Wasting Light” and refuses to listen to anything else. When I found out you were doing an AMA, I asked him to think about what he would want to know from his favorite musician, and this was what he came up with:

Michael asks Dave anything

"What is your favorite Indiana Jones movie?"

Second question: Rock music is constantly evolving, and the Foo Fighters have found a way to stay at the leading edge of what defines rock. With all of the different styles of rock these days, what up and coming band do you think really represents rock and roll, and who do you hope to see carry the torch when you decide to pass it along?

Thanks for the question Michael! My favorite Indiana Jones movie has to be Raiders of the Lost Ark because of the drinking scene.

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Auckland, New Zealand. We triggered a seismic event with our show.

You should play Wheels more often, It's too good of a song to not be played. Anyways, enjoy a picture of you with a cat

http://i.imgur.com/VoHJgK7.jpg

[x-post from r/foofighters]

What are you German? (The song is huge is Germany) (and only Germany)

Do you have a "Creep" - a song that is really popular but you hate to play?

Do you have a "Crepe" - a food that's really good but halfway through a plate of them you hate to eat?

any salad.

Hey Dave,

16-year-old here, how can I convince my mother to let me go see the Sound City Players in NYC next week?

Tell her Stevie Nicks will be there!

My mom met you and said her favorite song of yours was "Geek Stink Breath". I sincerely apologize on behalf of my family.

that's ok... let moms be moms, tell her i say Hi..

Thank you for taking the time to do this AMA Dave. Huge fan.

What is more fun for you: playing guitar, drums, or singing?

DRUMS

After the infamous FRESH POTS! incident when recording with Them Crooked Vultures, how much was your coffee intake reduced by?

I went decaf for one month, and then went back to regular coffee in moderation, and I've now developed a tolerance to caffeine so that I can drink even more fresh pots.

If you were president what are the first 3 things you'd do?

1. change the way people decide who is president.
2. resign.

You're one of the most hilarious people I know. When will you host SNL / have your own comedy show / take over the word with your comedic wit?

I saw Foo Fighters perform in ATL Nov of 2011. Hands down the best concert I've ever been to. 3 hours of pure rock joy. I live in San Diego now; I hope to see you guys perform here in the future. Mad respect.

Hosting SNL is the last item on my bucket list - so we'll see what happens

What's the best advice to give to a 17 year old drummer?

Listen to Back in Black

What was it like to counter-protest the Westboro Baptist Church? You guys did a kickass job with your delivery. Why the fuck were they even protesting in the first place?

Look. I'm going to hell anyway, might as well go out in style...

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If you mean loud ass guitars, loud ass drums, and screaming ass vocals? That never went away ding dong.

My friends made a band and can't think of a name, any suggestions?

How about The Uninspired?

What does it feel like to hear a crowd screaming and cheering because of YOUR music? I imagine it must feel so good...

It's the best feeling in the world. We have a theory in the Foo Fighters that if you've ever taken an 8 x 10 photo, you want to be famous. So all that "I don't want to be famous BS can kiss my ass."

Do you think "Pretender" sounds like the kid song, "One of these things is not like the other"?

I have no idea what you're talking about... ;-)

Dave, how unreal was it to jam with Paul the first time? I know if i could jam with you i would absolutely play the hardest i ever have. Thanks for the opportunity to ask my hero a question.

The first time I jammed with Paul was at a stadium in Liverpool, I played Back in the USSR, Band on the Run, and I Saw Her Standing There and it was one of the greatest experiences of my life.

If you could eat one thing and only ONE thing, what would it be?

Fried fucking chicken.

When you're at a concert, what's the first thing that goes on your mind?

If it's my concert - where's catering. If it's a Sound Garden concert - where' the tequila.

What would you normally be doing on a Friday night?

Probably lying in bed with a laptop in front of me and a beer

Weirdest thing you have owned or own currently? Love you and your music man. Don't stop anytime soon.

Brian Mayes underpants

Hey Dave, I've seen the band twice and you guys are by far my favourite live band. My question is, what is your favourite smoothie to make? Also, how skilled are you at drawing? Thanks!

I serve my kids something from a cup - I don't exactly smash bananas, and I'm really good at drawing dicks.

Do you have a lunch box full of dick drawings?

Ask Butch Vig if he kept all of his

What if one of your daughters came to you and said they want to do what you did and drop out of high school to join and tour in a band?

Haha we'll cross that bridge when we come to it

Want to play an acoustic set at our SXSW party?

(This is Consequence of Sound)

Call me

Hi Mr Grohl, I'm - like most others here - a huge fan!

I have a few questions for you:

1) Now the Foos are on hiatus for a while, Sound City is out and ready to buy (which I plan to do soon) and QOTSA are working away, will there be room for, maybe, another Them Crooked Vultures outing? If not, then what can you tell us about the new Queens album?

2) What's your favourite album to chill/drink/work to?

3) After having a cameo role in The Muppets, how does it feel to be Animal's equal, given the pedigree of that character's origin?

1) I don't know Ask Al. 2) Paris Texas Soundtrack 3) Animal has no equal, I was merely an impostor

What was your experience like playing Satan in Pick of Destiny?

It was easy. All I had to do was take of my Dave Grohl mask.

Is All My Life really about what everyone thinks it's about?

Yes

Which one of your songs means the most to you and why?

Probably "Walk" - which i wrote for my daughter as I was teaching her to walk.

Hey Dave, I’m from Northern Virginia, and you’re my hero. You’ve had such a huge impact and been a role model to me and others, which got me wondering: Who was your hero? I know in My Hero you refer to the ordinary heroes out there, but was there any specific person, musical or not, who made you a significantly better man?

i think my biggest musical hero growing up was probably Ian MacKaye he set a great example for all of us local musicians. still to this day i see him as the best example of a right-on musician.

Do you remember Roll's Music in Falls Church? I think they're gone now, but I bought my first electric there and would constantly be there poking around as a kid. They'd always proudly brag that Nirvana's drummer used to shop there just a few years prior. Always wondered if it was true.

It is true, but when i applied for a job there at 16, they turned me down..

Hey Dave, I saw you live at Leeds in August and you fucking rocked! I just wanted to know...what was it like making out with a sex doll on stage?It was fucking awesome!!

Same as always.

1) Are there any plans for a follow up to Probot or Them Crooked Vultures?

2) If QoTSA are touring for their upcoming album, are you planning on touring with them?

3) Are there any artists you'd like to work with who you haven't had a chance to yet?

4) Can I hang out with you and Lemmy sometime?

1) No Probot plans yet, but never say never 2) Nope 3) Yes 4) Absolutely, see you at the Rainbow

Dave are there any bands that you feel like don't get enough recognition and if so who?

That list is too long to write today. There's so many.

Dave!! I would love to know what your favorite book is (or what you are currently reading). You rock!!! (and reading rocks, too!) :P

Reading does rock! ive played that festival like 10 times!! waitt.. wat?

What has been your best experience whilst making the movie?

Getting accepted into the Sundance Film Festival. That was huge.

What's your favorite venue that you've ever played at?

That would be probably be Wembley.

My husband asked, "If Dave Grohl walked in the the door right now, what would you ask him?" I replied, "What kind of salad dressing do you like?" Because we're about to have dinner.

So there's my question: What kind of salad dressing do you like?
P.S. Thanks for all that you do!

im just gonna have to say - blue cheese

Sith or Jedi?

Jedi

Hey Dave, do you think Seattle will have another chance at influencing American and world music like it did in the 90s?

I hope so. It will never be the same, but we'll see...

Just curious Dave. How do you stay so humble, being that you are like the biggest rock star (in my book anyway) right now? And when will you tour again? And I cant wait for my copy of Sound City. Love you and all you do!!!

How do I stay humble? Because I'm the best at being humble.

Hey Dave,

I caught a screening of Sound City and loved it. Totally inspired me to get back into creating music. It's a dream of mine to record to tape but I just don't have the funds. What would you say about artists who record at home on their laptops due to funds?

There's nothing wrong with digital recording - just make sure it sounds like YOU.

Dave I've been wondering this forever... What was with the square tattoo you used to have on your left arm???

It was a homemade John Bonham three circles logo

Dear Dave Grohl,

If I were at a Foo Fighters show and wished to propose to my special someone, would you help me out?

(Also, any chance that the Foos may come to Halifax, Nova Scotia someday?)

You're on your own, pal. And yes, we'd love to come to Halifax.

Dave, first of all, loved you in The Moopets man. Two questions,

1. What is your guilty pleasure?
2. If you could form a super group of artists, who would it be?

1.) I don't believe in guilty pleasures. I think you should like what you like, and like it. 2.) And my super duper group would be Them Crooked Vultures.

What is one piece of advice you can give to people on their 20s trying to find a career that will support themselves without sacrificing their passions

You will only be great at the things you love to do. Don't pursue a career in something you hate to do.

Weirdest thing you've ever eaten?

Probably fish intestines. I made the mistake of telling the head of our Japanese label "I eat anything"

Hey Dave, the Almighty Rock God and King of Reddit,

At the Forum back in 2011, I remember you stopping at the beginning of "these days" to tell the audience that this was your most favorite song that you've ever written. I also got the chance to see the Foo's perform at Pukkelpop last year. You guys chose to dedicate "these days" to the victims of the Pukkelpop storm, so it obviously has great meaning.

1. What personal experiences led you to write "these days"?

2. How the hell did you end up hosting Chelsea Lately for a week?! I mean it was totally awesome, especially with Elton John and the D, but I never would have guessed to see you there. By the way, you rocked and need your own Dave Lately show!

3. Can you give us any tips on what awesome things might happen at SXSW since you are the keynote speaker this year?

4. Have you ever swallowed your gum while performing?

Chelsea needed a week of binge drinking in London. So they called the second best binge drinker in town to fill in.

1. No, but it's been stuck in my hair a thousand times.

I got a plane, wanna fly it?

I don't know how to fly, but I have flying dreams all the time... like last night.

Testicles. That is all.

balls.

So are we ever going to see a Dave Grohl reggae album?

I use to have to play reggae in my band Scream and I was never very good at it. - Dave Grohlion

Dave, I really, truly admire all of your work. I mean, you were the drummer of arguably the biggest rock band of the 90s and are the guitar player/lead singer of one of the biggest bands of the 21st century, yet you still do good deeds for people, such as give a bartender a $1,000 tip after only one drink. Honestly, Dave, what keeps you grounded?

Also, what is your personal favorite Foos video?

Foos video? White Limo

Is there a question u realy want to get asked but noone ever asked you that?

Is Dave Grohl my real name?

How did you quit smoking?

I stopped .. I just stopped.

First off, thanks for being fucking amazing. I bought/downloaded Sound city and it was everything I'd thought it would be. It gave me hope for the future of music and more appreciation for its past. My girlfriend and I each have a question:

Me: Elton John commented that you are one of the most respected musicians out there, which I agree with. Does the pressure to keep the bar high ever get to you? Do you think about the opinions of millions of fans when you make a new album or do you just kind of say "fuck it" and do what you do?

Girlfriend: You were a great host on Chelsea Lately this week. Is that something you would ever consider doing permanently?

Thanks for being you.

you: i do both. There is a lot of pressure for Foo Fighters to do well but it's one of the things that drives us to make great records. We still make each record like its our first or last.

DO you ever get to jam Kyuss songs with Homme?!??! Id lose it!! Cant wait for new QOTSA esp after working with sir elton? HOW WAS THAT!?!

Nope. :( - Elton is great and works very hard in the studio. Check out what he had to say! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y2-LKSHt0Uk

Can we expect to see more Dave Grohl films in the future?

Maaaybe. It depends on wether I find something as inspiring as the story of Sound City

Is there any food that you wouldn't put bacon on?

Righteous hair, by the way.

Nope.

Whose idea was it to have a food/coloring book on how to properly cater for the Foo Fighters?

link

Our genius award winning tour manager Gus https://twitter.com/tourmanagergus

Hi Dave, what was it like working with Killing Joke in 2003, and is Jaz Coleman really as crazy as people and the media make him out to be? BTW great drumming on the album.

That was an incredible experience, they have always been one of my favorite bands of all time Jaz isn't crazy... he's just 1000 times smarter than anyone else.

What is your opinion on modern music? What artists do you find being worthwhile listening to that have come out recently?

http://youtu.be/7c4cDy0XQOM

http://youtu.be/7c4cDy0XQOM

What are your favorite qualities in a bass player?

Patience. Timing. And volume.

what's your favorite venue to play? smaller clubs like the metro in chicago, stadiums, or huge outdoor festivals?

Paladinos in Reseda

Dave,

So many awesome people were featured in Sound City. Everyone who saw the first showing at the Belcourt in Nashville just loved it! Who do you wish could have been in Sound City Movie that wasn't? Perhaps someone that is no longer with us?

i would have to say Pat Benatar. There weren't enough women in the Sound City movie and she's one of the greatest female rock singers of all time.

How many mentos did you eat filming big me?

None, those things are gross.

What is your favorite Fleetwood Mac song?

Dreams

Do you prefer chocolate milk or hot chocolate?

hot chocolate!

What's your favorite tattoo and why did you get it? What does it symbolize?

My favorite tattoos are the feathers on my forearms. Kat Von D talked me into it.

If you could choose between flying and turning invisible which power would it be? Oh, and it only happens while you're peeing.

peeing while flying sounds messy...and if you're invisible, your pee is gonna give you away. so...huh?