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Dave Grohl was born in Warren, Ohio, United States on January 14, 1969. Dave Grohl is listed as a guitarist, drummer and singer. The age as of 2026 is 57. Schooling on record includes Bishop Ireton High School. Recorded honors include Grammy Awards and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
My Take
Honestly, Dave Grohl might be the most likable guy in rock — and I don't say that lightly. He spent the early '90s as the engine behind Nirvana, pounding drums with the kind of ferocity that made "Smells Like Teen Spirit" feel like it was going to knock the walls down, and then — after losing Kurt Cobain in 1994 — he picked up a guitar, sat alone in a studio, and recorded every single instrument on what became the first Foo Fighters record himself. That's not just grief management, that's a superpower. Decades later the Foos are still selling out stadiums, and Grohl is still up there sweating through his shirt, hair everywhere, grinning like he can't believe he gets to do this for a living. Multiple Grammys, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame twice over — once with Nirvana, once with the Foos — and yet he never comes across as a guy who's counting trophies. He just genuinely loves music, and you can feel it every time he plays.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Dave Grohl
- Name (Japanese)
- デイヴ・グロール
- Reading
- でいゔ・ぐろーる
- Born
- January 14, 1969 (age 57)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Capricorn / Rooster
- Origin
- Warren, Ohio, United States
- Occupation
- guitarist / drummer / singer / songwriter / film director
2. Background
- High school
- Bishop Ireton High School
Awards & achievements
- Grammy Awards
- Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
3. Links
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Dave Grohl born?
Born January 14, 1969 (age 57).
Where is Dave Grohl from?
Dave Grohl is from Warren, Ohio, United States.
What does Dave Grohl do?
Dave Grohl works as guitarist, drummer, singer, songwriter, film director.
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