Dave Grohl (born January 14, 1969) is an American rock musician. He was the former drummer for Nivana, and the current lead singer of The Foo Fighters. Find more Dave Grohl news, pictures, and information here. Born: David Eric Grohl (1969-01-14) January 14, 1969 (age 51) Warren, Ohio, U.S. Other names: Late! Occupation: Musician, singer, songwriter, film director Years active: 1981–present Children: 3 Genres: Alternative rock, hard rock, heavy metal, punk rock, grunge, post-grunge Instruments: Vocals, guitar, piano, drums, bass guitar Labels: RCA, Capitol, Roswell, DGC, Dischord, Sub Pop, Sammich Associated acts: Dain Bramage, Scream, Nirvana, Foo Fighters, Queens of the Stone Age, Probot, Sound City Players, Teenage Time Killers, Tenacious D, Them Crooked Vultures, Killing Joke, Ghost, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, Cage the Elephant, Juliette and the Licks, Mission Impossible