Feb 12, 2008 2
Finally, for the Foos
A small off-football topic today. I’ve been waxing poetic on the Foo Fighters on these pages (both online and in hard copy) for literally 12 years, and they have finally gotten their just due with some high-profile Grammy nominations (Album of the year) and a Grammy win for Rock album of the year. I’ve never been a fan of the Grammy’s, but it is the highest music honor, so I am still pleased they have recognized the Foo Fighters.
I actually thought their performance on the Grammy’s was kind of weak (for them) for a variety of reasons, so don’t go by that if you’re not familiar with them, but it’s about time the Foo Fighters were recognized as THE BEST rock back of the last decade. It’s been long overdue, since this band has been prolific since 1995 and has constantly churned out quality rock, record after record after record.
Not only that, but I don’t think front-man Dave Grohl gets enough credit in the entertainment world. Groh’s in his late 30s, like me, so he actually remembers what a ‘real’ rock star is. David Lee Roth, for example was a rock star.
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