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Foo Fighters
"Anthemic US alternative rock group"

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Oct
9
2008
Foos hit out at McCain The Foo Fighters have slammed US presidential candidate John McCain for using one of their songs without permission.

According to the rockers, the Republican senator's use of My Hero goes against what the song is about, saying it was written as "a celebration of the  read the full post here >>
Nov
26
2007
Foo Fighters add second Wembley date Foo Fighters have revealed plans to play 'in the ring' next year for two massive nights at Wembley Stadium. With another show announced Friday afternoon, the U.S. rockers are set to play back-to-back nights at the North London venue from June 6-7, and Grohl told BBC Radio 1 last  read the full post here >>
Nov
20
2007
Foo Fighters playing Wembley Stadium Foo Fighters have confirmed details of their biggest ever UK show next year. The U.S. rockers have this week announced plans for a one-off show at Wembley Stadium on June 7th - with the concert set to broadcast live on Radio 1. Tickets go on sale at 10am on Friday (November  read the full post here >>
Aug
31
2007
Foo Fighters name UK arena tour The Foo Fighters will launch into their first tour of the UK for 2007 with a series of big arena dates in November, Sound Generator can report. The U.S. rockers have spend plenty of time on the road in recent years, with frontman Dave Grohl only coming of the road in the spring to  read the full post here >>
Aug
19
2007
Foo Fighters wow fans at V Festival The Foo Fighters took the stage yesterday afternoon at the Chelmsford leg of the V Festival seven hours ahead of their main-stage headline slot - unexpectedly treating fans to a short acoustic set. The band played at around 1pm on the Channel 4 stage, and billed as 606, played  read the full post here >>
Jul
16
2007
Foo Fighters win big in Live Earth sales Foo Fighters were rocking for climate change on Saturday but came away enjoying a boost sales of around 1000%, it has been reported. As with Live 8 in 2005, bands signing-up for the event saw the huge viewing figures translate into serious album sales, and U.S. rockers the Foo  read the full post here >>
Jul
11
2007
Foo Fighters reveal eclectic sixth album Dave Grohl has revealed details of the new Foo Fighters album, the band's sixth of their career. In a new interview with Billboard, the rock veteran says he dreams of mixing 'Steely Dan with No Means No' and "if anybody is going to do it, I'd love to be that guy." Running over  read the full post here >>
Jun
12
2007
Download 2008 tickets going on sale, headliners rumoured Details of next year's Download Festival have been confirmed, with organisers planning to move the hard rock event back a week in 2008. Set for the weekend of June 13-15 2008, early bird tickets will go on sale this Friday, June 15th at 9am, held at this year's prices. In a  read the full post here >>
Apr
10
2007
Madonna heads massive London climate concert Madonna, Red Hot Chili Peppers and Duran Duran are just some of the names set to play the UK leg of July's Live Earth event. Organised for former US Vice President AL Gore, Live Earth is aimed at raising awareness over climate change issues. July 7th will also see shows taking  read the full post here >>
Feb
12
2007
Dave Grohl still 'not dead' Foo Fighters' Dave Grohl has been told for the second time that he'd died after pranksters defamed his listing on internet dictionary Wikipedia. Grohl reveals how his page had been updated to read "David Eric Grohl (January 14 1969 - February 5 2007)" when worried friends called  read the full post here >>
Aug
25
2006
The Raconteurs, Foo Fighters join Bob Dylan tour The Raconteurs have bagged a hugely prestigious U.S. tour slot with Bob Dylan, for a series of dates this winter. The retro rockers, fronted by Jack White and Brendan Benson, will play a handful of dates with the rock legend from November 9th in Protland, through to a show on the  read the full post here >>
Aug
11
2006
Carling Weekend: Leeds Festival - Win tickets COMPETITION NOW CLOSED There may be a slew of new festivals springing up this year across the UK, but the Carling Weekend: Reading and Leeds Festivals are still the daddy of late summer festival going. As in previous years, the 2006 dual venue event has a line-up to die  read the full post here >>
Jul
29
2006
Carling Weekend: Reading Festival: Win tickets COMPETITION NOW CLOSED There may be a slew of new festivals springing up this year across the UK, but the Carling Weekend: Reading and Leeds Festivals are still the daddy of late summer festival going. As in previous years, the 2006 dual venue event has a line-up to die  read the full post here >>
Jun
19
2006
Foo Fighters rock the park, with special guests Foo Fighters played the biggest concert in their 11-year history over the weekend as 80,000 rock fans descended on London's Hyde Park. Just days after playing two special intimate acoustic shows in London, the band cranked up the ampage for a full-blown arena spectacle featuring  read the full post here >>
Jun
6
2006
Foo Fighters name new acoustic show Foo Fighters will leave the amps and electric guitars at home for a second UK date, it has been revealed. The U.S. rockers had previously confirmed a performance at London's Apollo Victoria Theatre on June 14, playing solely acoustic tracks from their most recent album "In Your  read the full post here >>
May
31
2006
Dave Grohl laughs at 'death' rumours Chinese whispers which culminated in reports Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl had died have been addressed by the man himself, who describes the whole situation 'weird'. Grohl and his band are currently preparing for a busy summer of touring in Europe and North America -  read the full post here >>
May
30
2006
Foo Fighters going acoustic for UK show The Foo Fighters are set to bring their acoustic show to the UK for a one-off performance, Sound Generator can report. As reported earlier this month, [read: Foo Fighters unveil acoustic  read the full post here >>
May
17
2006
Foo Fighters unveil acoustic tour Foo Fighters have revealed details today of their long-awaited acoustic tour, which will mark a change from the band's traditional rock arena show. Frontman Dave Grohl, who recently enjoyed the birth of his first child, will lead the four piece rock outfit to seven dates in total,  read the full post here >>
Apr
21
2006
Dave Grohl becomes a father The Foo's frontman and his wife have a baby girl. Dave Grohl and his wife, Jordyn Blum, have welcomed their first child into the world, a baby girl. According to reports, the Foo Fighters frontman and his TV executive wife checked into a Los Angeles hospital  read the full post here >>
Mar
21
2006
Dave Grohl learns parenting, piano during downtime The Foo's rocker adds to his talent portfolio. He's probably not ready to follow Chris Martin just yet to the piano stool, but Dave Grohl - ever the working man's musician - is putting his current down time to good use learning the piano. The  read the full post here >>
Feb
6
2006
Foo Fighters set Hyde Park date The band playing a huge summer show. Foo Fighters will take over London's Hyde Park in June for a 60,000 capacity outdoor concert. The US rockers, who recently confirmed details of an acoustic tour this spring, will play London on June 17. Tickets will go on sale this  read the full post here >>
Feb
1
2006
Dave Grohl's Grammy tips The Foo's frontman prepares for next week's Grammy Awards. Dave Grohl is looking forward to spending time with Mariah Carey and other international stars at next week's Grammy Awards - where the Foo Fighters will look to adding to their previous four awards with five Grammy  read the full post here >>
Jan
25
2006
Foo Fighters taking acoustic 'Honor' on the road The rock outfit plan quiet gigs for 2006. Dispatching from their tight, hard rock arena shows, the Foo Fighters will be playing a series of acoustic shows later this year as part of an international tour. The band have relentlessly taken 2005's double album "In Your  read the full post here >>
Jan
11
2006
Dave Grohl preparing for fatherhood His wife expecting this spring. Dave Grohl and his wife are expecting their first Child. Rumours surrounding the Foo Fighters star, who celebrates his 37th birthday on Jan. 14, and his wife, TV producer Jordyn Blum, for several months. Speaking last week to MTV News  read the full post here >>
Dec
21
2005
Grohl recalls magic [mushroom] Christmas The Foo Fighters tunesmith recalls teen experimentation. Rock musician Dave Grohl had his most memorable Christmas when he was 14 and got high on magic mushrooms at his parents' party. The Foo Fighters frontman, 36, knew he was in trouble when a horrified friend of his  read the full post here >>
Aug
31
2005
Carling Weekend: Reading & Leeds 2006 tickets on sale The festival organisers offer a limited amount at 2005 prices. Just days after closing its doors on over 120,000 revellers, Carling Weekend: Reading and Leeds organisers have begin the build up to the 2006 event, with a limited number of tickets released for next year's  read the full post here >>
Aug
26
2005
Foo Fighters add second London date The band now playing two nights at the colossal Earls Court Arena. Foo Fighters have bolstered their winter UK tour plans with a second London date. With the first date, on December 17, selling out in record time, the US rock act have now decided to add a second night at  read the full post here >>
Aug
26
2005
120,000 descend on Reading & Leeds festivals The inaugural rock weekender opens its doors for the 44th year. The Carling Weekend: Reading & Leeds Festivals 2005 are off, with record crowds descending on the duel venue event over the UK's Bank Holiday weekend. Up to 60,000 music fans are expected at both sites, at  read the full post here >>
Aug
18
2005
Foo Fighters announce secret London date, add to U.S. tour A warm up show prior to their Carling Weekend appearance, plus an addition to their winter. Foo Fighters will play a warm up date next week at London's Astoria venue, which today sold out in less than 15 minutes. The band hit the Reading and Leeds stage as the headline  read the full post here >>
Aug
11
2005
Foo Fighters announce UK tour, additional U.S. dates The band schedule in four dates following a mammoth world tour. The Foo Fighters will play their first UK headline dates of 2005 with four shows this December, soundgenerator can report. The band have been playing festival dates throughout the summer, with triumphant  read the full post here >>
Aug
1
2005
Foo Fighters shoot radical video 360 degrees, in the name of art. Foo Fighters have been speaking to MTV about their new video, which sees the band playing upside down. Shooting was completed recently with director Mike Palmieri for the promo clip for 'D.O.A', the second single to be lifted from their  read the full post here >>
Jul
25
2005
Oasis, Foo Fighters named for massive Cardiff Xmas show Other acts include Razorlight and The Coral. A new end-of-year music event is coming to Cardiff this year, featuring a host of huge acts. 'Noise and Confusion '05' is