Dave Grohl American Singer With 4M YouTube Subscribers
Dave Grohl · guitarist and drummer · American
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Latest Videos From Dave Grohl’s YouTube Channel
Talking about some of the inspirations behind tracks on 'Your Favorite Toy' in Vevo's Extended Play.
VEVO dropped by to capture live performances & conversation over the first-ever band potluck.
Foo Fighters - Your Favorite Toy (Short Film) | Vevo Extended Play
Foo Fighters - Unconditional | Vevo Extended Play
Caught in the Echo live as part of @VEVO‘s Extended Play is out now!
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Dave Grohl is an American singer born on 14 January 1969 in Warren. Dave Grohl is part of Foo Fighters.
Early life
He attended Annandale High School, Bishop Ireton High School and Thomas Jefferson High School.
Career
His other band credits include Scream (1986–1990), Nirvana (1990–1994), Them Crooked Vultures (2009–), Harlingtox A.D. and The Backbeat Band. Other members of Nirvana on record include Kurt Cobain. He has 4 albums and one single on record, released between 1990 and 2022. His listed releases run from Pocketwatch (1990) to Dream Widow (2022). His music is listed under rock music and alternative rock. Instruments on record include guitar.
Kathy Griffin appears in two of his listed titles, including The X-Files (1993) and The Muppets (2011). Other co-stars who recur in his credits are Jack Black (two titles) and Amy Adams (two titles).
On screen, the records list 16 credits, among them Studio 666 (2022) and The X-Files (1993). As of March 2025, he counts 4M subscribers on YouTube.
Recognition
He won an award at the Grammy Awards. Dave Grohl also has received the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Personal life
He is the father of Violet Grohl.
Groups and bands
- Scream1986–1990
- Nirvana1990–1994
- Foo Fighters1994–
- Them Crooked Vultures2009–
- Harlingtox A.D.
- The Backbeat Band
Discography
5 releases| Year | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Dream Widow | Album |
| 2018 | Play | Album |
| 2013 | You Can't Fix This | Single |
| 1997 | Touch – Music from the Motion Picture | Album |
| 1990 | Pocketwatch | Album |
Awards and nominations
2 won, 0 nominated| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grammy Awards | Won | ||
| Rock and Roll Hall of Fame | Won |
Filmography
16 credits| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Studio 666 | Film | |
| 2021– | From Cradle to Stage | TV series | |
| 2016 | Soundbreaking | Film | |
| 2015 | Amy | Film | |
| 2015 | Kurt Cobain: Montage of Heck | Film | |
| 2014– | Foo Fighters: Sonic Highways | Director | TV series |
| 2014 | Salad Days | Film | |
| 2013 | Sound City | Director | Film |
| 2011 | Foo Fighters: Back and Forth | Film | |
| 2011 | The Muppets | Film | |
| 2010 | Slashed | Film | |
| 2007 | Runnin' Down a Dream | Film | |
| 2006 | Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny | Film | |
| 2005 | Classic Albums: Nirvana – Nevermind | Film | |
| 2003 | The Complete Master Works | Film |
Show all 16 credits
| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993–2018 | The X-Files | TV series |
Dave Grohl Photos
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Photo: Roger Woolman · CC BY 3.0 -
Photo: Roger Woolman · CC BY 3.0
Frequently asked questions
How old is Dave Grohl?
Dave Grohl is 57 years old, born on 14 January 1969 in Warren.
What is Dave Grohl known for?
Dave Grohl is known as a member of Foo Fighters.
What is Dave Grohl’s nationality?
Dave Grohl is American, born in Warren.
Has Dave Grohl won any awards?
Yes. 2 awards are on record, including Grammy Awards.
Sources
- Wikidata (Q12006), accessed October 2026
- Follower counts: dated individually above
- YouTube: video titles and publish dates
- Photo: Raphael Pour-Hashemi · CC BY 2.0
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