As Dave Grohl himself screamed, he’s the “King of Second Chances.” Few artists have had as great of a second act as he has.
He came to fame as the beloved powerhouse drummer of Nirvana, but after the band dissolved, who could have predicted that he’d become one of the most enduring singer/songwriters in rock music for decades to come? He’s led the Foo Fighters for a quarter-century, through numerous lineups and pop culture changes; they remain one of the most popular rock bands in America.
From raging punk and metal-inspired rock tunes to beautiful ballads, here are our 40 favorite Foo Fighters jams.