Founded in the aftermath of Nirvana’s collapse due to lead vocalist Kurt Cobain’s tragic death in 1994, Foo Fighters came into being when drummer Dave Grohl, who had spent four years with Nirvana decided to work on some solo material in a Seattle studio. He played almost every instrument himself, finishing a demo tape in six days. He called it Foo Fighters. After the album found some interest from a label, Grohl roped in the others for a live show. As of today the band includes bassist Nate Mendel, guitarists Pat Smear and Chris Shiflett, keyboardist Rami Jaffee and drummer Ilan Rubin. Their songs from the albums that followed had ‘Everlong’, ‘The Pretender’, ‘Best of you’ and ‘Monkey Wrench’, among others, and became fixtures in most rock playlists for years to come

The band’s frontman Grohl said in a statement, “After 31 years as a band, we can’t wait to finally play for our fans in India. It’s taken a few years but we promise it’ll be worth the wait. We hope Bengaluru and Mumbai are ready for a couple of very long, very loud nights.”

The Rock-and-Roll Hall of Fames and 15-time Grammy-winning band will arrive in India to promote its latest album, Your Favorite Toy. (Credit: Elizabeth Miranda)

“Foo Fighters have stood at the forefront of modern rock, inspiring generations of fans around the world for nearly three decades. Their music, energy and enduring legacy have inspired fans and musicians globally and their long-awaited India debut marks a pivotal moment for rock enthusiasts as well as the broader live entertainment ecosystem… We are thrilled to finally bring Foo Fighters to India and can’t wait for fans to witness one of the greatest live acts of all time on Indian soil,” said Naman Pugalia, Chief Business Officer – Live Events, BookMyShow.