***OFFICIAL FOO FIGHTERS THREAD***

Newch91

Hey everyone...

Dave here. Just wanted to write and thank you all again from the bottom of my heart for another incredible year. (Our 18th, to be exact!) We truly never could have done any of this without you...

Never in my wildest dreams did I think Foo Fighters would make it this far. I never thought we COULD make it this far, to be honest. There were times when I didn't think the band would survive. There were times when I wanted to give up. But... I can't give up this band. And I never will. Because it's not just a band to me. It's my life. It's my family. It's my world.

Yes... I was serious. I'm not sure when the Foo Fighters are going to play again. It feels strange to say that, but it's a good thing for all of us to go away for a while. It's one of the reasons we're still here. Make sense? I never want to NOT be in this band. So, sometimes it's good to just... put it back in the garage for a while...

But, no gold watches or vacations just yet... I'll be focusing all of my energy on finishing up my Sound City documentary film and album for worldwide release in the very near future. A year in the making, it could be the biggest, most important project I've ever worked on. Get ready... it's coming.

Me, Taylor, Nate, Pat, Chris, and Rami... I'm sure we'll all see you out there... somewhere...

Thank you, thank you, thank you...

Dave

youngster

Newch91 wrote:

Hey everyone...

Dave here. Just wanted to write and thank you all again from the bottom of my heart for another incredible year. (Our 18th, to be exact!) We truly never could have done any of this without you...

Never in my wildest dreams did I think Foo Fighters would make it this far. I never thought we COULD make it this far, to be honest. There were times when I didn't think the band would survive. There were times when I wanted to give up. But... I can't give up this band. And I never will. Because it's not just a band to me. It's my life. It's my family. It's my world.

Yes... I was serious. I'm not sure when the Foo Fighters are going to play again. It feels strange to say that, but it's a good thing for all of us to go away for a while. It's one of the reasons we're still here. Make sense? I never want to NOT be in this band. So, sometimes it's good to just... put it back in the garage for a while...

But, no gold watches or vacations just yet... I'll be focusing all of my energy on finishing up my Sound City documentary film and album for worldwide release in the very near future. A year in the making, it could be the biggest, most important project I've ever worked on. Get ready... it's coming.

Me, Taylor, Nate, Pat, Chris, and Rami... I'm sure we'll all see you out there... somewhere...

Thank you, thank you, thank you...

Dave

Dave is the coolest, most humble and down to earth rock star that I think ever walked the Earth. I think I'd rather hang with him than Eddie if I ever had an opportunity to choose.

LloydXmas

Saw them in Boston and at Central Park this year. So glad I did..

Newch91

youngster wrote:

Newch91 wrote:

Hey everyone...

Dave here. Just wanted to write and thank you all again from the bottom of my heart for another incredible year. (Our 18th, to be exact!) We truly never could have done any of this without you...

Never in my wildest dreams did I think Foo Fighters would make it this far. I never thought we COULD make it this far, to be honest. There were times when I didn't think the band would survive. There were times when I wanted to give up. But... I can't give up this band. And I never will. Because it's not just a band to me. It's my life. It's my family. It's my world.

Yes... I was serious. I'm not sure when the Foo Fighters are going to play again. It feels strange to say that, but it's a good thing for all of us to go away for a while. It's one of the reasons we're still here. Make sense? I never want to NOT be in this band. So, sometimes it's good to just... put it back in the garage for a while...

But, no gold watches or vacations just yet... I'll be focusing all of my energy on finishing up my Sound City documentary film and album for worldwide release in the very near future. A year in the making, it could be the biggest, most important project I've ever worked on. Get ready... it's coming.

Me, Taylor, Nate, Pat, Chris, and Rami... I'm sure we'll all see you out there... somewhere...

Thank you, thank you, thank you...

Dave

Dave is the coolest, most humble and down to earth rock star that I think ever walked the Earth. I think I'd rather hang with him than Eddie if I ever had an opportunity to choose.

Agreed. He's on the top of my list to have a beer with.

capthowdy1027

youngster wrote:

capthowdy1027 wrote:

When I bought Tool's Lateralus from them that's what my status said for about 2 months.

:shock: Yikes. So it took 2 months to get it or you got it sooner and they never changed the status? Sorry for the confusion.

Sorry, I didn't see this post before. It did take 2 months for me to actually receive the record.

Kathi

As sad as I am to see the Foos disappear for a while...I really hope this means a new TCV record/tour.

samjam

I'm going to miss the Foos terribly. But I must say, if anyone deserves a hiatus, it's the Foos! Damn they work hard! They toured Wasting Light for a loooong time and so extensively- at least 4 continents! Though I think the hiatus will be long, I don't think it's going to be years and years til we see them again. Plus, Dave LIVES for music...he'll get the Foo bug soon enough, I'd think. And he'll probably do some awesome side projects, both musical and not (can't wait for Sound City) in the mean time! I just hope they get some rest then return with a killer live album and a crazy tour!

Of The Aggie

Sucks that they toured so much for Wasting Light but couldn't be bothered to come to Texas. What's the deal??

Newch91

samjam wrote:

I'm going to miss the Foos terribly. But I must say, if anyone deserves a hiatus, it's the Foos! Damn they work hard! They toured Wasting Light for a loooong time and so extensively- at least 4 continents! Though I think the hiatus will be long, I don't think it's going to be years and years til we see them again. Plus, Dave LIVES for music...he'll get the Foo bug soon enough, I'd think. And he'll probably do some awesome side projects, both musical and not (can't wait for Sound City) in the mean time! I just hope they get some rest then return with a killer live album and a crazy tour!

Now that's a great idea: live album. I don't think they've released one yet.

youngster

Newch91 wrote:

samjam wrote:

I'm going to miss the Foos terribly. But I must say, if anyone deserves a hiatus, it's the Foos! Damn they work hard! They toured Wasting Light for a loooong time and so extensively- at least 4 continents! Though I think the hiatus will be long, I don't think it's going to be years and years til we see them again. Plus, Dave LIVES for music...he'll get the Foo bug soon enough, I'd think. And he'll probably do some awesome side projects, both musical and not (can't wait for Sound City) in the mean time! I just hope they get some rest then return with a killer live album and a crazy tour!

Now that's a great idea: live album. I don't think they've released one yet.

Well, they have Live at Wembley and Everywhere but Home which are DVD's. Plus Skin and Bones which is the acoustic show.

pearldavidson

Sad day for rock and roll, i'm sure everything will be okay though and that they'll eventually come around

Newch91

youngster wrote:

Newch91 wrote:

samjam wrote:

I'm going to miss the Foos terribly. But I must say, if anyone deserves a hiatus, it's the Foos! Damn they work hard! They toured Wasting Light for a loooong time and so extensively- at least 4 continents! Though I think the hiatus will be long, I don't think it's going to be years and years til we see them again. Plus, Dave LIVES for music...he'll get the Foo bug soon enough, I'd think. And he'll probably do some awesome side projects, both musical and not (can't wait for Sound City) in the mean time! I just hope they get some rest then return with a killer live album and a crazy tour!

Now that's a great idea: live album. I don't think they've released one yet.

Well, they have Live at Wembley and Everywhere but Home which are DVD's. Plus Skin and Bones which is the acoustic show.

Wow. Can't believe I forgot about Skin and Bones.

eeriepadave

They promised when they were in philly the next time they would play the Electric Factory. I think he said the same thing in DC to play the 9:30 Club (as i'm sure they did at the other shows) :( So this better be a short break!

samjam

eeriepadave wrote:

They promised when they were in philly the next time they would play the Electric Factory. I think he said the same thing in DC to play the 9:30 Club (as i'm sure they did at the other shows) :( So this better be a short break!

Never have I wanted the 9:30 show Dave promised more than this semester...but yep, doesn't look like it now :(

Empty Glass

Am I wrong in thinking Dave's messages - on stage and their Facebook page - are being way overblown?? My thought was, hey he wants time off and to work on his movie/soundtrack and they'll be back. I'd bet a new Foo album will be out in late 2014. Maybe early '15.

Anyway, glad I caught them last year in DC, great show

LloydXmas

Your right. They just put out probably their most popular album and toured like crazy. I'm thinking they'll be back around 2014/2015 as well.

Newch91

This could probably be another "hiatus" like in between ESPG and WL. That was what, 4 or 5 years in between releases?

animus

I'm sure the break is well needed. Can't wait for Dave to finish the doc.

Newch91

Making my dad a FF CD. He likes some of their stuff and I told him I'd make him a CD. I included both the big singles, lesser-known singles, and some deep album cuts that are terrific. Here's what I have that fits 80 minutes:

This Is a Call
Big Me
Monkey Wrench
My Hero
Everlong
Breakout
Learn to Fly
Aurora
Next Year
All My Life
Times Like These
Best of You
DOA
The Pretender
Long Road to Ruin
Bridge Burning
Rope
Dear Rosemary
Walk

Thoughts?

Had to take these out because it went over time:

February Stars
Stacked Actors
Resolve (sorry Rico)
These Days

samjam

Newch91 wrote:

Making my dad a FF CD. He likes some of their stuff and I told him I'd make him a CD. I included both the big singles, lesser-known singles, and some deep album cuts that are terrific. Here's what I have that fits 80 minutes:

This Is a Call
Big Me
Monkey Wrench
My Hero
Everlong
Breakout
Learn to Fly
Aurora
Next Year
All My Life
Times Like These
Best of You
DOA
The Pretender
Long Road to Ruin
Bridge Burning
Rope
Dear Rosemary
Walk

Thoughts?

Had to take these out because it went over time:

February Stars
Stacked Actors
Resolve (sorry Rico)
These Days

That looks pretty solid. But you need to include some Generator and Hey, Johnny Park! on there...I think those would fit well and are good songs that sum up the Foos!

Empty Glass

samjam wrote:

Newch91 wrote:

Making my dad a FF CD. He likes some of their stuff and I told him I'd make him a CD. I included both the big singles, lesser-known singles, and some deep album cuts that are terrific. Here's what I have that fits 80 minutes:

This Is a Call
Big Me
Monkey Wrench
My Hero
Everlong
Breakout
Learn to Fly
Aurora
Next Year
All My Life
Times Like These
Best of You
DOA
The Pretender
Long Road to Ruin
Bridge Burning
Rope
Dear Rosemary
Walk

Thoughts?

Had to take these out because it went over time:

February Stars
Stacked Actors
Resolve (sorry Rico)
These Days

That looks pretty solid. But you need to include some Generator and Hey, Johnny Park! on there...I think those would fit well and are good songs that sum up the Foos!

Scanned thru the set once and said, "no way they missed Hey, Johnny Park." I scanned again, then again "wow, they left off Hey, Johnny Park".


Very nice set of songs though

Newch91

Empty Glass wrote:

samjam wrote:

Newch91 wrote:

Making my dad a FF CD. He likes some of their stuff and I told him I'd make him a CD. I included both the big singles, lesser-known singles, and some deep album cuts that are terrific. Here's what I have that fits 80 minutes:

This Is a Call
Big Me
Monkey Wrench
My Hero
Everlong
Breakout
Learn to Fly
Aurora
Next Year
All My Life
Times Like These
Best of You
DOA
The Pretender
Long Road to Ruin
Bridge Burning
Rope
Dear Rosemary
Walk

Thoughts?

Had to take these out because it went over time:

February Stars
Stacked Actors
Resolve (sorry Rico)
These Days

That looks pretty solid. But you need to include some Generator and Hey, Johnny Park! on there...I think those would fit well and are good songs that sum up the Foos!

Scanned thru the set once and said, "no way they missed Hey, Johnny Park." I scanned again, then again "wow, they left off Hey, Johnny Park".


Very nice set of songs though

Thanks to both of you! I would include "Generator" and "Hey, Johnny Park" but they won't fit. My dad is a "hits" guy. He only likes the hits by mostly everyone, except The Beatles (loves every song besides "Revolution 9"). I think he'll enjoy this.

LloydXmas

I would throw in the Baker Street cover.

Newch91

LloydXmas wrote:

I would throw in the Baker Street cover.

I played that for him before and he didn't care for it. He's picky.

Listening to the playlist right now and it's flowing beautifully so far. On "Learn to Fly" right now.

Jnich2424

samjam wrote:

eeriepadave wrote:

They promised when they were in philly the next time they would play the Electric Factory. I think he said the same thing in DC to play the 9:30 Club (as i'm sure they did at the other shows) :( So this better be a short break!

Never have I wanted the 9:30 show Dave promised more than this semester...but yep, doesn't look like it now :(

Yeah, I was at the DC show and he said they were going to do a small venue tour at places like 9:30 Club, and Electric Factory. If they were to ever do that, I would fly back to DC for the 9:30 Club show since it's my favorite venue by far.

Newch91

Jnich2424 wrote:

samjam wrote:

eeriepadave wrote:

They promised when they were in philly the next time they would play the Electric Factory. I think he said the same thing in DC to play the 9:30 Club (as i'm sure they did at the other shows) :( So this better be a short break!

Never have I wanted the 9:30 show Dave promised more than this semester...but yep, doesn't look like it now :(

Yeah, I was at the DC show and he said they were going to do a small venue tour at places like 9:30 Club, and Electric Factory. If they were to ever do that, I would fly back to DC for the 9:30 Club show since it's my favorite venue by far.

Maybe their next album tour. I hope they make a stop to Toad's Place in New Haven.

Kathi

Dave always says that small club tour thing...I wouldn't really count on it to happen though, except probably in the LA area, like they did with the secret gigs before WL came out.

anyway, if your dad's a "hit guy" I'd leave the playlist it as it is...but generally, I'd kick best of you (the only foo song I actually dislike...well, that one and statues) and learn to fly off the list and go with stacked actors and hey johnny park instead.

I really hope they'll do a new TCV record during the FF break.

Johnny Abruzzo

Newch91 wrote:

Making my dad a FF CD. He likes some of their stuff and I told him I'd make him a CD. I included both the big singles, lesser-known singles, and some deep album cuts that are terrific. Here's what I have that fits 80 minutes:

This Is a Call
Big Me
Monkey Wrench
My Hero
Everlong
Breakout
Learn to Fly
Aurora
Next Year
All My Life
Times Like These
Best of You
DOA
The Pretender
Long Road to Ruin
Bridge Burning
Rope
Dear Rosemary
Walk

Thoughts?

Had to take these out because it went over time:

February Stars
Stacked Actors
Resolve (sorry Rico)
These Days

Get rid of Big Me, My Hero, Learning to Fly, and Long Road to Ruin (overrated radio songs)

Add in Alone & Easy Target, Hey Johnny Park/My Poor Brain, Low

Johnny Abruzzo

Kathi wrote:

As sad as I am to see the Foos disappear for a while...I really hope this means a new TCV record/tour.

That's what I'm thinking. JPJ is itching for more studio work & touring, if I understand correctly.

Or even better, play drums on a new QOTSA album. (I guess the other guys got pissed off about that - whatever, Songs for the Deaf was better than any Foos album, and I love the Foos)

samjam

Johnny Abruzzo wrote:

Kathi wrote:

As sad as I am to see the Foos disappear for a while...I really hope this means a new TCV record/tour.

That's what I'm thinking. JPJ is itching for more studio work & touring, if I understand correctly.

This would make me so, so happy!