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| + | The '''Foo Fighters''' are an American [[alternative rock]] band. It was originally formed in 1995 by [[Dave Grohl]] and currently also consists of Chris Shiflett and Nate Mendel. They are famous for being the creators of [[post grunge]], after the disbandment of [[Nirvana]], Grohl's previous band. They spawned hit singles such as "Everlong," "Times Like These," "Learn To Fly," and "Best Of You". Their name comes from the nonsense word "foo", which was used to describe unknown radar blips. | ||
| − | + | Taylor Hawkins, who had played drums for the band since 1997, died in March 2022. | |
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| + | ==Members== | ||
| + | === Current members === | ||
*Dave Grohl - [[singer]], [[guitar]] | *Dave Grohl - [[singer]], [[guitar]] | ||
*Chris Shiflett - [[guitar]] | *Chris Shiflett - [[guitar]] | ||
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*Nate Mendel - [[bass]] | *Nate Mendel - [[bass]] | ||
*Pat Smear - [[guitar]] | *Pat Smear - [[guitar]] | ||
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| + | === Former members === | ||
| + | *Taylor Hawkins - [[drums]] (deceased) | ||
==Discography== | ==Discography== | ||
| − | + | * ''Foo Fighters'' (1995) | |
| − | * ''Foo Fighters (1995) | + | * ''The Colour and the Shape'' (1997) |
| − | * '' The Colour and the Shape (1997) | + | * ''There Is Nothing Left to Lose'' (1999) |
| − | * ''There Is Nothing Left to Lose (1999) | + | * ''One by One'' (2002) |
| − | * ''One by One (2002) | + | * ''In Your Honor'' (2005) |
| − | * ''In Your Honor (2005) | + | * ''Skin and Bones'' (Live) (2006) |
| − | * ''Skin and Bones (Live) (2006) | + | * ''Echoes, Silence, Patience & Grace'' (2007) |
| − | * ''Echoes, Silence, Patience | + | * ''Greatest Hits'' (2009) |
| − | * ''Greatest Hits | + | * ''Wasting Light'' (2011) |
| − | * ''Wasting Light (2011) | + | * ''Medium Rare'' (2011) |
| − | * ''Medium Rare | + | * ''Sonic Highways'' (2014) |
| + | * ''Concrete & Gold'' (2017) | ||
| + | * ''Medicine at Midnight'' (2021) | ||
| + | * ''But Here We Are'' (2023) | ||
| + | * ''Your Favorite Toy'' (2026) | ||
[[Category:Rock Bands]] | [[Category:Rock Bands]] | ||
Latest revision as of 17:40, October 20, 2026
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| Country | United States |
| Style | Alternative Rock |
| Year | 1995 |
The Foo Fighters are an American alternative rock band. It was originally formed in 1995 by Dave Grohl and currently also consists of Chris Shiflett and Nate Mendel. They are famous for being the creators of post grunge, after the disbandment of Nirvana, Grohl's previous band. They spawned hit singles such as "Everlong," "Times Like These," "Learn To Fly," and "Best Of You". Their name comes from the nonsense word "foo", which was used to describe unknown radar blips.
Taylor Hawkins, who had played drums for the band since 1997, died in March 2022.
Members
Current members
Former members
- Taylor Hawkins - drums (deceased)
Discography
- Foo Fighters (1995)
- The Colour and the Shape (1997)
- There Is Nothing Left to Lose (1999)
- One by One (2002)
- In Your Honor (2005)
- Skin and Bones (Live) (2006)
- Echoes, Silence, Patience & Grace (2007)
- Greatest Hits (2009)
- Wasting Light (2011)
- Medium Rare (2011)
- Sonic Highways (2014)
- Concrete & Gold (2017)
- Medicine at Midnight (2021)
- But Here We Are (2023)
- Your Favorite Toy (2026)