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Let's Rock! Foo Fighters Facts You Need To Know

We celebrate band's rocking comeback 'Wasting Light'...

 

  • Foo Fighters formed in 1994 by Dave Grohl initially as a one man project following the dissolution of his former band, Nirvana.
  • Foo Fighters formed in 1994 by Dave Grohl initially as a one man project following the dissolution of his former band, Nirvana.

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Thursday 7th April 2011 by | Photos by WENN.com

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Foo Fighters return this month with of 'Wasting Light', their storming new studio album.

To celebrate the record's release, Gigwise has put together a feature looking at some awesome facts about the US rock band.

From the group's formation and how they earned their name (you'll love that one) to singer Dave Grohl's multitude of different side-projects, which have seen him switch between singing and drummer, this is your definitive guide to Foo Fighters.

Are you looking forward to the release of 'Wasting Light'? Any facts you want to share? Leave your thoughts in the comment form below.

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