Dave Grohl is the founder, lead singer and principle songwriter of which band?

David Eric Grohl (born January 14, 1969) is an American musician. He founded the rock band Foo Fighters, of which he is the lead singer, guitarist, and principal songwriter.

In 1986, at age 17, Grohl joined the punk rock band Scream, replacing drummer Kent Stax. After Scream broke up in 1990, Grohl became the drummer for Nirvana. He first appeared on the band's second album, "Nevermind" (1991). After the 1994 suicide of Kurt Cobain, Nirvana disbanded and Grohl formed Foo Fighters as a one-man project. After he released the album "Foo Fighters" in 1995, he assembled a full band to tour and record under the Foo Fighters name. They have since released 11 studio albums.

The Foo Fighters are an American rock band formed in Seattle in 1994. The band comprises vocalist/guitarist Grohl, bassist Nate Mendel, guitarist Pat Smear, guitarist Chris Shiflett, keyboardist Rami Jaffee and drummer Josh Freese. Guitarist Franz Stahl and drummers William Goldsmith and Taylor Hawkins are former members of the band.