Foo Fighters plays music.
Dave Grohl . He is best known as the founder and frontman of the rock band Foo Fighters , of which he is the lead singer , one of three guitarists , and primary songwriter . Foo Fighters is an American rock band , formed in Seattle , Washington in 1994 . Prior to the release of Foo Fighters ' 1995 debut album Foo Fighters , which featured Grohl as the only official member , Grohl recruited bassist Nate Mendel and drummer William Goldsmith , both formerly of Sunny Day Real Estate , as well as Nirvana touring guitarist Pat Smear to complete the lineup . Foo Fighters released its sixth album , Echoes , Silence , Patience & Grace , in 2007 .