Greatest Hits * by Foo Fighters

Liner Note Author: Dave Grohl. Recording information: Hook Studios, North Hollywood, Ca; WGNS Studios, Washington DC; Conway Studios, Los Angeles, CA; Robert Lang's Studio, Seattle (10/17/1994-10/23/1994); Grand Master Recorders, Hollywood (01/1997-02/1997); Studio 606, Virginia (1999); Studio 606, Virginia (05/2002); Pantages Theater, Hollywood, CA (08/2006); Studio 606, Virginia (2007); Studio 606, Virginia (06/2009). Photographers: Charles Peterson; Danny Clinch. Dave Grohl formed Foo Fighters with ex-Germ Pat Smear and the rhythm section of early-emo-warriors Sunny Day Real Estate shortly after the sudden tragic end of Nirvana. That what was seemingly an overshadowed drummer's side project became one of the leading alternative rock bands for over a decade is one of the more impressive stories of the post-grunge era. A deft mix of emo's pomp, punk rock's kick, and power pop's hooks, Foo Fighters scored a run of hits, from the playful "This is a Call" to the brooding "Everlong" to the wistful "Learn to...