Dave Grohl: The Waterstones Interview 

The world is a better place because Dave is in it

I have to give props to the interviewer for giving Dave plenty of room to answer without interruption, and for asking him about work-life balance, a question usually reserved for women. I loved reading about Dave's relationships with everyone who's important to him. He really does have a gift of storytelling.

Viewing this video in the wake of Taylor Hawkins' death, I'm struck by Grohl's words about losing his childhood friend/best friend, as well as Kurt C. and how he essentially still grieves over them. I cannot imagine what he is going through now. 😢. I wish him peace.

I'm loving this book promotion just to do a marathon of Dave's interviews.

I love how positive he is. Dave is so nice and courteous to every single person he encounters

If you haven't read the book yet, get the Audible. Dave reads it and it is so freaking amazing. I laughed, I cried. A LOT. I have the utmost respect for Dave. He never takes anything for granted and he is just kind.

I was there in Gothenburg when he broke his leg, even skipped my school graduation for that show. Best decision ever!!🎸🤟

Dave Grohl's my hero, watch him as he goes...

This guy is an incredible human being. What an extraordinary mom he has. A teacher that not only supported her son bailing on education in exchange for pursuing a musical dream, but also raising a solid, humble, decent gentleman.

Such a great story teller. His Mom was a teacher - his Dad a speech writer. They valued literacy and story telling in their home. Lucky for us all. Much peace to you Dave after the loss of your great friend, brother and band mate Taylor. The world stands with you in our grief. ❤

That story about his dinner with Paul McCartney and ACDC... amazing.

Could listen to him all night...totally admire and respect him so much x

16:30 i feel like Dave Grohl nearly shed tears when talking about lost of Kurt. I really respect that he still wrote the story and tell the process of in this interview. Must be really heavy for him. Much Love ❤️

I swear he has the best stories ever plus his delivery is immaculate.

I can’t breath whenever I see Dave... he takes my breath away! Love him and could listen to his stories for all eternity and be filled with nothing but wisdom and inspiration....

I wish Dave Grohl could be my dad for one day (mine died when I was 11...I'm almost 47), or a sweet friend, jjust to let me feel mindfull and at ease completely....feeling trust and 'It's okay' .. What a lovely man....

He is so amazing. The more interviews I see, I like him that much more. He is so talented. He is so down to earth. He is one of the most amazing rock stars around. I really want to get his book and learn more about him.

Dave is my personal hero and role model I aspire to live up to.

Dude is so humble and lucky at the same time that he wrote a book about it love you Dave hope I see you one day

I have listened to his book on audiobook 2 times already... What a genuinely lovely man. And what a fascinating life. To hear him talking about his early days and to take the journey to where he is now is just so inspiring. He is so humble yet so full of joy for life, it is contagious...

Dave needs to do more interviews

I forgot he lost his friend Jimmy too. , him. Kurt, and now Taylor (RIP) what he must be going through right now I can't even begin to imagine :(

He would’ve made an amazing member of the Avengers, his superpower? Human empathy and an all around agent for good! Mad love and respect for this man since the 90’s and forever.. 🙏🏾

Excellent book, and an excellent guy - highly recommend the audiobook, needless to say, Dave's voice is fantastic

What a man! Can't wait to read this book.

dave grohl ❣️

Such a sweet dude. ❤️❤️

What a guy ! I was upset about the leg brake. I had tickets for Wembley a few days later but it got cancelled. So good that they figured it out on the night and did alot of shows afterwards

This is one musical gift to the world that won’t burn out. I love this man! He is consuming life with joy and appreciation.

It is gratifying to see that Dave Grohl is a well-grounded person that has the appropriate level of ego to be a genuinely wonderful, empathetic man. I hope that the people that are in his band and others that deal with them see him as a role-model and are like-minded. I am going to read his book!

Dave seems like such a good person!

When new rock and roll bands come up and really rocking, more than likely Dave had something to do with their success...Dave always has someone come up and perform and he's so humble and nice to everyone...Rock On Dave

Best Dave Grohl interview ever. Thank you.

He is so amazing, I love this man

It’s so true, he does his job and then he has to make breakfast and get his kids to school and when they come home he has to help them with their homework and it’s life- real life.

I’m proud to have seen this tour

I bought Davies book today. What a nice man. Cant wait to read it. 🥰

Great interview

Most underrated drummer I know of. Just jam and he has a song.

I’m 2 chapters into the book and as an ADHD, neurotic, 17 year old fucking teenager with huge fucking hair with patterns shaved into the left side, calloused fingers, 20 broken pics in my pocket, vape cloud blowing, sore throats from screaming lyrics to my favourite rock songs in a dirty town in Wednesbury England, never bought a fucking book in my life until now. This book is fucking amazing.

I was lucky enough to catch the foo’s 20th anniversary blowout concert in DC 2 weeks after he broke his leg. Seeing him rock out in that throne was beyond legendary, and remained my favorite concert until I saw them again a 2nd time in a smaller venue last month 🥸

A great interview!!

fantastic interview

Love you Dave

I think Dave Grohl is one of the most accommodating of any rockstars, and he will always be welcoming to everyone and how he has been through a lot of great success with Nirvana and Foo Fighters and he is really accommodating for everyone that ever toured with him, and whoever meets him.

I read the book and it was amazing

Dave should do a tattoo tour, or just some of them they look so cool and there seems to be a bit of symmetry, it would be so interesting to hear the meanings or stories behind some of them🤩

Such great stories! I love hearing this guy…talk, sing, drum, doesn’t matter.

Amazing person.

Good interview.

Dave is a brilliant guy! Though,he's had such tragic friendship losses . They've kept him on the straight & narrow path drug- wise. I love his storytelling abilities as shown here,his great love for his lovely wife & beautiful daughters. Plus,the fact I heard he used to drive (?? Still) his school age kids to school in his minivan!! Dave isn't a fancy guy, he's fanguying" over Paul,ACCD,I'm sure plenty other bands. Dave also has great manners in @ interview I've ever seen. Definitely is the one rock guy whose got it together" Yes! I'll be investing in your book or audio version. FOOS videos,were simply GENUIS , Dave Grohl too HAS A FAB SENSE OF HUMOUR!! Love you DAVE

I heard Kurt Cobain groan from the beyond when Dave started talking about a laser-laden throne.

daves the mf man his interviews are always great i do really wish pat smear would do some podcasts or long interviews about his life i always wished pat an steve jones just went back n forth on jonesys jukebox jus tellin classic stories from the 70s 80s and 90s thats my dream interview lol

he's a great guy 😊

Roll not jump, Mr Grohl. This is why women don’t break bones, until we’re old. We roll❣️✌️

Dave ... check the inlay of Black Sabbath vol4 Bill ward also plays with the sticks the wrong way. So it's cool!

Dave you're the fucking greatest 🤘⚡🔊🔊🔊

Back in the day, I wrapped a mic in a towel and put it under a plastic bucket to use as a bass drum and only had a snare, because we couldn't afford a drum set yet. I was an elaborate metronome but it did the trick in the garage, do what you gotta do

From goofball Nirvana drummer to philosopher! Is Dave the most interesting man in the world?😁

Ahh♥️🎶♥️💫

im 21 and have the most diverse music taste for my age, I listen to merzbow, Charlie Mingus, My bloody valentine, Mid air thief, Neil YOUNG, Animal Collective, Black sabbath

Dave is always completely himself.

How can you not love Dave? He is on the short list of musicians I would love to just jam with.

You can hear the Dave Grohl style of playing in British rock music like "Just" by Radiohead or "Song 2" by Blur.

David Eric Grohl did something really good in a former life! ❤

Мне всегда нравился Грол лучший ударник! И гитарист и музыкант шикарный! Молодец!

As a lifelong fan I would love to meet this guy and have a chinwag bet he’s wise as

Dave Grohl is the Kevin Smith of Rock and Roll. Ask one question, get 10 minutes of story.

Dave's book is evidence of Karma. he is living the dream.

Paul McCartney is mentioned so many times in this book.

I don’t know if there will be a Taylor Hawkins biography but it there is, Dave should write it, if he can bear it. I cannot imagine anybody else coming close to doing it justice. The tribute concerts were an incredible labour of love and eventually they may be released as DVDs for charity but I would love to see Taylor’s life through Dave’s eyes. What a special thing it would be 🦅

His new book is sold out. Some of the those extras in the background could have been my copy..

Miles Davis once said about hiring 17 year old Tony Williams, .. thinking creatively is something that you either have it or not, is not something that you get better at with age... I think Dave has it and he doesn't give himself enough credit for it ( maybe because he never master advanced technique). Anyway, there is no other reason why he successfully went from one band to a better to the best. It was no luck.

Waterstones!! FUCK YEAAAAHHHH!!!!

When asked about what he wrote about Kurt, he keeps saying the same thing. "I knew what fans wanted me to write, I know what people wanted to write, I know what people expected me to write". What did everyone want or expect him to write? As a huge Nirvana and Kurt fan(and Dave), what did I want him to write?

Is there any drummer of any quality that at some point doesn’t say “and then at this jazz club’”

Dave Grohl has the work ethic of a bygone era. God bless him and the Foo Fighters.

i was never a fan of grunge or nirvana , i only like a few foo fighter songs as im a metal head , but i could listen to dave talk all day - a true , honest down to earth guy-Id loved to share a beer of four with this guy and just talk

I feel so bad for Dave #Riptaylor

Shouldn't everyone try to be (at least a little) like Dave?

The world is not as full without Taylor in it. Thanks to Dave.

feel for dave so sad, now that another best m8 gone taylor

😭

Warning - This interview is really great, but it is a series of book spoilers. I suggest reading the (fantastic) book first.

Todo mundo sabe que o nirvana só decolou graças ao Dave Grohl

grohl looking like Clapton

Oh yes, emotional pain is by FAR worse than excruciating physical pain. Speaking from personal experience of a sh*t ton of major experiences with both.

Breaking News, Travis Barker and MGK joining Foo World Tour 2023 🏆

Lol imagine your wife telling you that Paul McCartney wants to have dinner with you. Crazy

2 copies of his book is on the bookshelf in the background. Lol

Hate to break it to ya Dave but, you are God like 👍

"The 48 laws of power" You've been smoke screened again.

He rarely plays drums on albums anymore but is still asked about drums.

Thanks For Justifying Jazz My Jazz Band Leader Dad Says You Are Worthy To Say Nawl Linz For Proper Cay Jun

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Dave. How are you sitting like that?

Sometimes these interviews come across as pretentious. The way it has been set up. With Dave sitting, legs crossed on that chair. Telling stories like he knows all. Every other guy that does this i instantly dislike. Dave is too genuine and I believe he truly cares about things.

Dave reminds me of a film I watched called SLC punks where the main character becomes what he hated as a kid. Dave come on man... check yourself

*BREAKING NEWS* - Foo Fighters have announced that Blink182 drummer *Travis Barker* replaced the late Taylor Hawkins.

17:10 i bet he gets paid everytime he says the V word