Born on January 14, 1969, in Warren, Ohio, David Eric Grohl is a renowned American singer, songwriter, musician, and director. This multi-talented musician is best known for being a part of the rock band, Nirvana. He also founded the popular rock band, Foo Fighters.
Although Dave Grohl was born in Ohio, he was raised in the Washington D.C. area. As a child, he was interested in music and started his music career very early. Grohl has had a long musical career, and he's earned tons of money from the music industry and other ventures.
His current net worth is estimated to be more than 300 million dollars. However, some sources estimate the amount to be 280 million dollars. Let’s dig into some of his life events, to understand how he became this successful, and how he amassed his fortune.
10 Started Earning As A Teenager
David Eric Grohl is a self-taught guitarist. He drew his inspiration from the punk rock music shows that he used to attend with his cousin, Tracy. During his high school days, David joined different local bands and performed as a guitarist. He also learned how to play the drums.
At the age of only 17, when David was still a teenager, he lied about his age during an audition. It was for the position of drummer for the band, Scream. He was utterly shocked when he got hired for the band. It was the first stepping stone for Dave to earn cash as a professional drummer. Till the age of 21, he was with the same band, until it disbanded.
9 Grohl Joined Nirvana
Scream disbanded around the same time that the band, Nirvana, parted ways with one of its drummers. Grohl was invited to Seattle to audition for Nirvana. He attended the audition and was selected as the new drummer of Nirvana. The band achieved incredible success as one of the most influential and pioneering bands in the Seattle grunge scene.
A few months after Grohl joined the group, Nirvana signed a deal with DGC Records. In 1991, when Nevermind was released, it became a universal success...and helped the band to earn a lot of money.
8 Founded Foo Fighters
Suddenly Kurt Cobain, a member of Nirvana, died in 1994, leaving Grohl devastated. He spent six full days recording music in memory of Kurt - recording was also a way to distract himself from the immense pain he felt due to losing his friend.
He produced 100 cassettes of the music and distributed it among his friends for free. A record executive at Capital Records got hold of one of those tapes and got Grohl signed, believing that Dave had a complete band. This was the time when Grohl founded Foo Fighters, and the band has enjoyed outstanding success in the music industry since its inception.
7 Earnings From Album Releases
David Grohl has released several studio albums with his band, Foo Fighters. The list includes There Is Nothing Left to Lose (1999), One by One (2002), Five Songs and a Cover (2005), Echoes, Silence, Patience & Grace (2007), Wasting Light (2011), and Concrete and Gold (2017).
The group has managed to sell tens of millions of albums across the globe. They have also won multiple Grammys. These successes have brought in cash that's contributed greatly to Grohl's current net worth. Dave got richer, and so did the record company and others associated with Foo Fighters.
6 Third-Wealthiest Drummer
Grohl is one of those musicians who can charm listeners just by being himself. Just like his style, his success is unique. His dedication and love for music have helped him gain so much wealth through tours and albums.
Among his albums, The Colour and The Shape (1997) and In Your Honor (2005) helped him the most in terms of being big hits that made big money. In the year 2012, Dave Grohl ranked third on the list of the wealthiest drummers in the world. Ringo Starr and Phil Collins topped the list.
5 His Guest Appearances
Dave Grohl has earned significant cash from his guest appearances. He made several appearances with Pearl Jam and Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers. Since 1992, he's appeared thirteen times (more than any other musician) as a musical guest on the show, Saturday Night Live. Grohl has always been an artist who is in demand. He is not only an extremely talented artist but also a very down-to-earth person.
Even after enjoying so much success, he hasn't let his fame or wealth go to his head. Dave has also been associated with several other projects with many talented artists, including Killing Joke, Queens of the Stone Age, Nine Inch Nails, Paul McCartney, Tenacious D, and David Bowie.
4 His Career As Producer And Director
David Grohl made his directorial debut in 2013, with a documentary named Sound City, based on the history of the famous recording studio, Sound City, in Van Nuys, California. He was also the producer of the documentary.
In 2014, he directed Sonic Highways, a renowned HBO documentary miniseries. In this project, Grohl explored the musical history of several American cities and interviewed different personalities. He was so attached to the project that he described it as "a love letter to the history of American music". This miniseries was tied into the release of the eighth Foo Fighters record.
3 Success With Queens Of The Stone Age
Grohl did recordings with John Paul Jones and Josh Homme from Queens of the Stone Age. In August 2009, this trio performed their first-ever show together in Chicago. They made a surprise appearance at London's Brixton Academy and did their first UK concert. This trio's debut album, Them Crooked Vultures, was released in the fall of 2009. It was a massive hit.
2 His Real Estate Properties
In 2015, he sold his beach house, located in Oxnard, for 2.9 million dollars. The three-story house features 3,088 square feet of living space. The house was built in a prime location and had beautiful ocean views. According to public records, Grohl paid around 3,783,500 dollars to purchase the property.
At present, David Grohl lives in a very modest house in Encino, California, with his wife and kids. He has always been a fan of the San Fernando Valley.
1 Current Work Status
According to Money Inc., Grohl has always been associated with a strong work ethic, whether he's making music, producing, or directing. He might be involved in a unique project with Butch Vig, the producer of Nevermind. In early 2020, he announced that he has been working on filming a new documentary. This new documentary project is based on bands' van tours.
Although the name of the documentary is not yet final, it is tentatively going to be named What Drives Us. Grohl will be seen exploring the mindset of musicians who often spend months touring the country in tiny vans, leaving behind everything.
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