Dave Grohl Quotes: This compilation is a collection of 30 quotes by Dave Grohl, a prominent figure in the world of rock music. Known for his work with Nirvana and the Foo Fighters, Grohl’s words provide a unique perspective on music, life, creativity, and passion. The quotes reflect his down-to-earth personality, dedication to his craft, and his distinct outlook shaped by years of experience in the music industry. From nuggets of wisdom about nurturing creativity to thoughts on authenticity and personal growth, these quotes give readers a peek into the mind of this influential musician. This list can serve as a source of inspiration for fellow musicians, fans, or anyone seeking insight from a seasoned artist.
Dave Grohl Quotes
- “I love being a drummer. Everyone thinks you’re dumb. What they don’t realize is that if it weren’t for you, their band would suck.”
- “When I think about kids watching a TV show like ‘American Idol’ or ‘The Voice’, then they think, ‘Oh, OK, that’s how you become a musician, you stand in line for eight hours with 800 people at a convention center and… then you sing your heart out for someone and then they tell you it’s not good enough.’ Can you imagine? It’s destroying the next generation of musicians!”
- “No one is you and that is your power.”
- “You have to understand, I’ve been doing this for 20 years now. If you hang around long enough, eventually they’ll give you something.”
- “Through Kurt [Cobain], I saw the beauty of minimalism and the importance of music that’s stripped down.”
- “I never took lessons to play the drums. I never took lessons to play the guitar. I just sort of figured it out. I think that if you’re passionate about something and you’re driven and you’re focused, you can do anything you want to do in life.”
- “I think people should feel encouraged to be themselves.”
- “I’m not a kid anymore. I’ve learned that music is not something to be taken for granted.”
- “If there’s one thing I’m good at, it’s gathering people together to do something fun.”
- “Musicians should go to a yard sale and buy an old fucking drum set and get in their garage and just suck. And get their friends to come in and they’ll suck, too. And then they’ll fucking start playing and they’ll have the best time they’ve ever had in their lives and then all of a sudden they’ll become Nirvana.”
- “I wouldn’t be here if it wasn’t for Beatles. I learned how to play guitar to Beatles songbooks and playing along with Beatles records.”
- “Making music should not be a contest. It should be a joyous, cooperative thing.”
- “I’ve never been afraid of big moments. I get butterflies… I get nervous and anxious, but I think those are all good signs that I’m ready for the moment.”
- “Every band is a little democracy, and there are always huge struggles.”
- “You know why Foo Fighters have been a band for 20 years? Because I’ve never really told anybody what I think of them. The last thing you ever want to do is tell someone that their idea is stupid.”
- “I can’t remember the last time I drummed on a song and didn’t also play guitar. I just don’t do it.”
- “I think fear is what keeps us from going over the edge. I mean, as a musician I always want to go to the edge. I always want to get as close as possible without going over.”
- “When Nirvana became popular, you could very easily slip and get lost during that storm. I fortunately had really heavy anchors – old friends, family.”
- “I think the best thing to do is, the minute you start thinking something’s about perfect, change it.”
- “If there’s one luxury in life, it’s not having to worry about the small things, and for me, one of the small things is doing laundry.”
- “Guilt is cancer. It will confine you, torture you, destroy you as an artist. It’s a black wall. It’s a thief.”
- “There’s a big difference between falling in love with someone and falling in love with someone and getting married. Usually, after you get married, you fall in love with the person even more.”
- “To me, the most important thing about music isn’t about being perfect. It’s about doing it because you love it.”
- “Life is short. You have to appreciate every single day that you’re alive.”
- “My approach is, create something that you love, and hopefully, others will love it too.”
- “It’s YOUR VOICE. Cherish it. Respect it. Nurture it. Challenge it. Stretch it and scream until it’s fucking gone. Because everyone is blessed with at least that, and who knows how long it will last.”
- “I was ready and willing to jump into the adult world of responsibility, but no one would let me… until I picked up a guitar.”
- “Music is the one thing that has been consistently there for me. It hasn’t let me down.”
- “The worst crime is faking it.”
- “If I were to give advice to my 18-year-old self, I’d say, ‘Don’t take it for granted.’ I did, we all did, and we were lucky to have it.”