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Foo Fighters

Alternative Rock Post-Grunge Punk Rock

Multi-Grammy winning rock giants founded by former Nirvana drummer Dave Grohl, steeped in underground punk lineage through members Pat Smear (The Germs), Nate Mendel (Sunny Day Real Estate), Chris Shiflett (No Use for a Name), and Josh Freese (The Vandals).

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👥 Personnel & Lineage (6)

Members

Dave Grohl

Lead Vocals, Rhythm Guitar

1994 – Present
Also Played In:
Scream ➔ Nirvana ➔

Pat Smear

Rhythm Guitar

2010 – Present
Also Played In:
Adolescents ➔

Nate Mendel

Bass

1995 – Present
Also Played In:
Sunny Day Real Estate ➔ The Jealous Sound ➔

Chris Shiflett

Lead Guitar, Backing Vocals

1999 – Present
Also Played In:
Me First and the Gimme Gimmes ➔ No Use for a Name ➔

Rami Jaffee

Keyboards, Piano

2017 – Present

Josh Freese

Drums

2023 – Present
Also Played In:
Suicidal Tendencies ➔ The Vandals ➔ Weezer ➔ The Offspring ➔ Devo ➔ Sublime with Rome ➔ The Replacements ➔ A Perfect Circle ➔ Nine Inch Nails ➔

⏳ Past Members (1)

Taylor Hawkins

Drums, Backing Vocals

1997 – 2022