Dave Grohl Honored With Massive Drumsticks: Do You Like Him More as a Drummer or a Frontman?

by Fergie Posted 2012/07/09 18:00:00

Related Topics: Music, Dave Grohl, Foo Fighters, Nirvana, Drummer, Musician, Hollywood

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Dave Grohl's hometown of Warren, Ohio recently honored the musician with record breaking 900-lb. drumsticks. Grohl, who got his start in Nirvana, is considered by many to be an amazing drummer, but he is also a powerhouse frontman for the Foo Fighters. That leads me to wonder, do you prefer Grohl behind a drum set or behind a mic? I'm having a hard time deciding myself.

ROLLINGSTONE.COM reports:
Dave Grohl's hometown of Warren, Ohio recently unveiled gigantic 900-lb. drumsticks to honor their native son.

ohio unveiled gigantic 900-lb drumsticks honor native son hollywood reporter

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Kitty 2012/07/10 03:20:22

Frontman

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I just love me some Dave Grohl.

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Sodahead User 2012/07/25 07:57:50

Frontman

YES. HE IS A WIN. DID U KNOW HE WAS THE VOCALS FOR THIS GUY

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Fun-Betty 2012/07/18 17:52:11

Drummer

He will always be a drummer, and still calls himself so.... Personally, it doesn't matter to me, as I love the man no matter what he does. As long as he makes great music for me to listen to. It's all good. mmmmmmmmm..... Dave.

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Alethia 2012/07/13 03:17:29
Vicki26 2012/07/12 17:53:21

Drummer

He'll always be a drummer in my mind because I've listened to Nirvana my whole life but on the other Hero is an awsome song.

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cebo 2012/07/12 05:00:31

Frontman

I loved Nirvana back in the day, Dave kicked ass on them drums too, but he has earned his stripes and like Phil Collins can leave the drums behind

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TheTruth1313 2012/07/11 20:23:31

Frontman

He's entertaining and cool either way.

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Margaret Jacobson 2012/07/11 16:04:06

Drummer

little bit of both ??

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Charlotte 2012/07/11 15:55:55

Drummer

His drumming is very distinctive.

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shellyBlink182ToMark17 2012/07/11 15:11:16

Frontman

love the foo fighters, dave is very talent.

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Helmholtz 2012/07/11 07:53:30

Drummer

I really don't like the Foo Fighters very much, but he always seemed like a nice guy.

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elijahin24 2012/07/11 03:07:26

Frontman

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Though it really doesn't matter. This guy can do no wrong. Everything he touches, turns to gold...or platinum.

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John Hall 2012/07/11 01:52:23

Frontman

I like both good singer and good drummer .

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Alli 2012/07/11 01:20:19

Frontman

Get back in the front Dave! :)

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dave b 2012/07/11 00:19:07

Frontman

Actually, Dave Grohl is both drummer and frontman and more. He is a very talented guy!

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TheBadOne 2012/07/10 22:44:55

Drummer

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Foo Fighters are alright, but Nirvana's records were game-changing groundbreakers thanks in part to his intense drum work. Also, the best QOTSA CD was Songs For The Deaf, again largely because of his drum work. Everlong notwithstanding, there aren't a whole lot of Foo songs that I consider iconic...

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Sinister Ken Doll™ 2012/07/10 22:26:45

Drummer

amazingly enough, i can't get into the foo fighters
but i like his drumming

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elijahin24 to Siniste... 2012/07/11 03:10:44

+1
Go see them in concert. Watch him draw the people in the nose-bleed seats of an NHL arena, into the show, like they're the only ones in the room. Listen to they lyrics and enjoy the show. If you see them live, I'll bet you become a Foo Fan.

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Siniste... to elijahin24 2012/07/11 14:22:18

hmm i'll keep that in mind next time they come to town :)

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the judgebigdogeagle 2012/07/10 22:12:03

Frontman

He is such a great musician. Its a wonder my speakers are still good,cause the Foos come on,or Nirvana & ,just like SRV. I punish my car speakers.

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Fergie 2012/07/10 19:34:02

Frontman

I love that this is basically tied!! Grohl is an amazing musician all around, but I had to go with frontman, because there are a lot of amazing drummers, but not many frontman can captivate their audiences and win over the crowd like I've witnessed Grohl do. I pity any band that has to go on after Foo Fighters.

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TJ 2012/07/10 17:33:21

Drummer

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He is such a good drummer! Ever seen him with Queens of the Stone Age?? He RIPS IT

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Fergie to TJ 2012/07/10 19:34:31

sooo good in Queens!

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dave b to TJ 2012/07/11 00:32:32

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Dont forget Them Crooked Vultures. Grohl on drums, John Paul Jones on bass and Joshua from Queens.

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TJ to dave b 2012/07/15 16:10:08

Now that is a super group.

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Christian 2012/07/10 17:26:33

Drummer

I like him as a drummer because he is great at it and I love Nirvana, and Im just not that big of a fan of Foo Fighters, I think he is a sale-out as a frontman, Foo Fighters were the total opposite of The underground low profile go with the flow band, Like Nirvana Was.

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Platinum Fangs 2012/07/10 17:14:23

Frontman

He was the drummer for one Nirvana album compared to being a frontman for an even more successful band with 11 times as many albums. Hmmmm.... which should he be honored for more?

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NeutronBomb 2012/07/10 16:33:07

Drummer

One of the best drummers of all time, I never cared for The Foo Fighters though.

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Fredrick House 2012/07/10 16:15:32

Frontman

Who the Hell is David Grohl anyway?

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elijahin24 to Fredric... 2012/07/11 03:12:59

Go listen to every song you can find on YouTube, from Nirvana and Foo Fighters, then come back.
This should get you started.

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RoseyRhod 2012/07/10 16:13:56

Frontman

Where's the both option? He's a talented musician and a fine person.

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elijahin24 to RoseyRhod 2012/07/11 03:13:53

+1
That's a very good point. He's not just a spectacular musician; but he's also a genuinely good person.

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Lunacat 2012/07/10 16:11:51

Frontman

+1

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Fran 2012/07/10 15:43:14

Frontman

+2
There should have been a third choice; he can do it all and he's damned sexy!

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Pikachu 2012/07/10 15:31:16

Frontman

+2
He's soooooooooo much better in the Foo Fighters than Nirvana

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maybeimalion 2012/07/10 15:23:30

Drummer

+1
Just listen to the intro....

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Nezkeys79 2012/07/10 14:47:21

Drummer

Both at the same time

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Gasbagmike 2012/07/10 14:40:59

Frontman

He makes a really good front man in a Pop band, but he was also really good in Nirvana.

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elijahin24 to Gasbagmike 2012/07/11 03:15:43

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Dude, if you think Foo Fighters are a pop band, your name is accurate

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Gasbagmike to elijahin24 2012/07/11 12:23:21

How aren't they Pop? Almost everyone in my school owns their albums, Plus it sounds like some other Pop music i hear on the radio like Theory of a Deadman, Finger Eleven, Seether, Skillet exc...

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elijahin24 to Gasbagmike 2012/07/11 12:34:15

+1
Pop is boy-bands, bubble-gum princeses, and very VERY light rock. Foo is a rock band. Everyone had Metalica and the Rolling Stones too, but I don't think anyone would have called either of them "pop". The style is very obviously rock.

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