Rock Classics edition #64 - Foo Fighters
Foo Fighters – Reluctant Legends, Timeless Rock
Wieder eine Band, die ich ignoriert hatte wohl - musste hier tief einsteigen und im Keller suchen, was ich habe von denen - irgendwie wie eben Nirvana 2.0 damals :-)
Now on the Foo Fighters
When Dave Grohl stepped out from behind the drum kit after the end of Nirvana, few expected his next move would define modern rock for the next three decades.
What began as a solo passion project in 1994—recorded almost entirely by Grohl himself—evolved into a global phenomenon: Foo Fighters.
The Sound of Resilience
Grohl didn’t set out to create a new rock dynasty. He just needed to make music. That raw honesty still bleeds through their sound today: energetic riffs, pounding drums, and lyrics that hit the emotional core.
Songs like:
- Everlong – a modern rock love letter
- My Hero – a tribute to the unsung everyday legends
- The Pretender – rebellion, wrapped in melody
Whether it’s anthemic or intimate, every Foo Fighters song feels like it matters—and that’s rare.
Live and Loud
Foo Fighters are built for the stage. Their concerts are legendary: marathon performances filled with sweat, humor, fan shoutouts, and genuine connection. No gimmicks—just loud, honest rock.
Grohl’s authenticity as a frontman is unmatched. He’s a bridge between generations of music lovers, respecting the past while energizing the future.
Rock Royalty
Foo Fighters aren’t trend-chasers—they’re tone-setters. Over the years, they’ve:
- Earned 15+ Grammy Awards
- Released 11 studio albums
- Been inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame (2021)
- Maintained an unbroken run of relevance in a changing music world
Why They Matter
Foo Fighters aren’t flashy. They’re not built on controversy or hype. They’re built on something far more enduring: songs with heart, performances with soul, and a leader who never forgot why he picked up an instrument.
They’re not just survivors of rock—they’re its torchbearers.
“I don’t believe in guilty pleasures. If you f**ing like something, like it.”*
— Dave Grohl
Ein guter Artikel mit einer schönen Auswahl von Songs, zu denen ich noch einige hinzufügen möchte. Die Foo Fighters sind nämlich eine meiner Lieblingsbands. Grund dafür ist unter anderem, dass sie über ein sympathisches Maß an Selbst-Ironie verfügen, was zum Beispiel im Video zu "Learn To Fly" aus dem Jahr 1999 zu sehen ist:
Bei den Foo Fighters muss man sich auch nicht fragen, welcher Song der beste ist, schließlich gibt es den Song "Best Of You" aus dem Jahr 2005:
Und da wir gerade eben das Fliegen gelernt haben, muss man jetzt noch das Landen lernen. Das klappt hervorragend mit dem Song "Wheels" aus dem Jahr 2009:
In diesem Sinne wünsche ich einen schönen Abend!
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