The biography of the extraordinary career of Dave Grohl, drummer of Nirvana, front man of the Foo Fighters, based on original and exclusive interviews ( A rich history --New York Times Book Review)
This Is a Call, the first in-depth, definitive biography of Dave Grohl, tells the epic story of a singular career that includes Nirvana, Foo Fighters, Queens of the Stone Age, and Them Crooked Vultures. Based on ten years of original, exclusive interviews with the man himself and conversations with a legion of musical associates like Queens of the Stone Age frontman Josh Homme, DC punk legend Ian MacKaye, andNevermindproducer Butch Vig, this is Grohl's story. He speaks candidly and honestly about Kurt Cobain, the arguments that almost tore Nirvana apart, the feuds that threatened to derail the Foo Fighters's global success, and the dark days that almost caused him to quit music for good.Dave Grohl has emerged as one of the most recognizable and respected musicians in the world. He is the last true hero to emerge from the American underground.This Is a Callvividly recounts this incredible rock 'n' roll journey.
Paul Branniganis the author of
This Is A Call: The Life And Times Of Dave Grohland the co-author (alongside Ian Winwood) of the two-volume Metallica history
Birth School Metallica Deathand
Into the Black. A former editor of
Kerrang!--the world's biggest weekly music magazine--Brannigan's writing has also appeared in
Mojo,
Rolling Stone,
Q,
Classic Rock, and
Metal Hammermagazines. He lives in London.[An] engaging and insightful bio...Brannigan puts Grohl's influences, inspirations, and early musical career into context...Those who want to get a better understanding of the musician will find this an entertaining and perhaps educational read.
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