Mikeru On Western World Music Today

Foo Fighters is an American rock band from Seattle, Washington, formed in 1995. Singer and guitarist Dave Grohl formed the group as a one-man project after the dissolution of his previous band, Nirvana, in 1994. Prior to the release of the band's eponymous debut album in 1995, Grohl drafted Nate Mendel as bassist, William Goldsmith as drummer, and Pat Smear as guitarist to complete the group.

Dave Grohl
Birth name David Eric Grohl
Born January 14, 1969 (1969-01-14) (age 41)
Warren, Ohio
United States
Genres Alternative rock, post-grunge, grunge, hardcore punk,heavy metal
Occupations Musician, Songwriter, Film scorer, Singer
Instruments Vocals, Drums, Guitar, Piano, Bass
Years active 1986-present
Labels RCA, Capitol, Geffen
Associated acts Nirvana
Foo Fighters
Scream
Tenacious D
Killing Joke
Queens of the Stone Age
Probot
Them Crooked Vultures

Chris Shiflett
Birth name Christopher Aubrey Shiflett
Born May 6, 1971 (1971-05-06) (age 38)
Origin Santa Barbara, California[1], USA
Genres Alternative rock
Punk rock
Post-grunge
Occupations Musician, Guitarist
Instruments Guitar, Vocals
Associated acts Foo Fighters
Me First and the Gimme Gimmes
No Use for a Name
Jackson United
Viva Death
The Real McCoy

Nate Mendel
Birth name Nathan Gregor Mendel
Born December 2, 1968 (1968-12-02) (age 41)
Origin Richland, Washington
Genres Alternative rock, Indie rock, Post-grunge, Post-punk, Post-hardcore, Emo
Occupations Musician, Bassist
Instruments Bass
Associated acts Foo Fighters
Sunny Day Real Estate
Juno
The Fire Theft

Taylor Hawkins
Birth name Oliver Taylor Hawkins
Born February 17, 1972 (1972-02-17) (age 37)
Origin Fort Worth, Texas, United States
Genres Alternative rock
Hard rock
Post-grunge
Progressive rock
Occupations Musician, drummer, songwriter
Instruments Drums, vocals, piano
Years active 1995 - Present
Associated acts Taylor Hawkins and the Coattail Riders
Foo Fighters
Coheed and Cambria
Alanis Morissette
Chevy Metal