Dave Grohl Talks About Brazil Shows and Foo Fighters at Rock in Rio

Dave Grohl is in the spotlight following an exclusive interview granted in the United States ahead of Foo Fighters' upcoming shows in Brazil. The musician reflected on milestone moments in his career, spoke about his special bond with the Brazilian audience, and shared his expectations for the festival.

Foo Fighters' Relationship with Brazil

During the interview, Dave Grohl highlighted the energy of Brazilian fans when discussing concerts in the country. According to the musician, Brazil hosts the band's biggest shows, describing the crowd's response as insane and total madness.

Songs Chosen for the Fans

In preparation for the performance, Dave Grohl revealed his preferences regarding the live setlist. For Brazilian fans, the chosen track was "Best of You," from the album In Your Honor. Meanwhile, "All My Life" was named the song he enjoys playing live the most, while "Everlong" was defined as the track that best symbolizes the festival due to the communal sense of unison.

Career Journey and Memories

The musician looked back at the start of his journey, from his days playing drums in the punk rock band Scream to joining Nirvana, a group with which he set the beat for a grunge revolution. Following Kurt Cobain's death, Dave even considered leaving music behind before founding Foo Fighters, a band that now boasts twelve albums and fifteen Grammy Awards.

Overcoming Through Music

In recent years, the artist has faced major losses, including the deaths of his mother and Taylor Hawkins, the band's drummer at the time and one of his closest friends. When asked about the matter, Dave stated that his way of letting his feelings out and expressing himself has always been through music.

With information from G1, Rolling Stone Brasil, Terra.