Dave Grohl Story: Nirvana - Foo Fighters

Jeff Apter

Omnibus Press, 2008 - Biography & Autobiography - 277 pages

Here is the unlikely story of one man's wild ride from his upbringing in a Virginian suburban outpost to the top of the rock and roll ladder. Throughout his now legendary career with punk banner-wavers Scream, grunge heroes Nirvana, and alt-rock leaders the Foo Fighters, Dave Grohl has thrilled millions of fans with his powerhouse drumming, his anthemic riffing, and his melodic brilliance - and the smile has never left his face. His is a story of hard times, good fortune, and some very tough decisions. Three decades into his life of rock, having endured more than his fair share of tragedy and triumph, Dave Grohl remains one of rock's most respected figures.

About the author

Jeff Apter has been writing about music and popular culture for more than 15 years, having spent five years as Music Editor at Australian Rolling Stone. This is his third book for Omnibus Press, the first was Fornication: the Red Hot Chili Peppers Story,

Bibliographic information

• Title: Dave Grohl Story: Nirvana - Foo Fighters
• Author: Jeff Apter
• Edition: illustrated, reprint
• Publisher: Omnibus Press, 2008
• ISBN: 1846097622, 9781846097621
• Length: 277 pages
• Subjects: Biography & Autobiography / Composers & Musicians; Biography & Autobiography / Entertainment & Performing Arts; Music / Genres & Styles / Rock