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  • Newch91
    Newch91 Posts: 17,560
    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
    Shows: 6.27.08 Hartford, CT/5.15.10 Hartford, CT/6.18.2011 Hartford, CT (EV Solo)/10.19.13 Brooklyn/10.25.13 Hartford
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  • youngster
    youngster Boston Posts: 6,576
    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.
    He who forgets will be destined to remember.

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  • LloydXmas
    LloydXmas Posts: 7,539
    Saw them in Boston and at Central Park this year. So glad I did..
  • Newch91
    Newch91 Posts: 17,560
    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.
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  • capthowdy1027
    capthowdy1027 Posts: 3,270
    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.
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  • Kathi
    Kathi Posts: 1,828
    As sad as I am to see the Foos disappear for a while...I really hope this means a new TCV record/tour.
  • samjam
    samjam New York Posts: 9,283
    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! :)
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  • Of The Aggie
    Of The Aggie The ATX Posts: 1,550
    Sucks that they toured so much for Wasting Light but couldn't be bothered to come to Texas. What's the deal??
  • Newch91
    Newch91 Posts: 17,560
    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.
    Shows: 6.27.08 Hartford, CT/5.15.10 Hartford, CT/6.18.2011 Hartford, CT (EV Solo)/10.19.13 Brooklyn/10.25.13 Hartford
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  • youngster
    youngster Boston Posts: 6,576
    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.
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    5/17/10 Boston, 10/15/13 Worcester, 10/16/13 Worcester, 10/25/13 Hartford
    8/5/16 Fenway, 8/7/16 Fenway
    EV Solo: 6/16/11 Boston, 6/18/11 Hartford,
  • pearldavidson
    pearldavidson Posts: 1,697
    Sad day for rock and roll, i'm sure everything will be okay though and that they'll eventually come around
  • Newch91
    Newch91 Posts: 17,560
    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.
    Shows: 6.27.08 Hartford, CT/5.15.10 Hartford, CT/6.18.2011 Hartford, CT (EV Solo)/10.19.13 Brooklyn/10.25.13 Hartford
    "Becoming a Bruce fan is like hitting puberty as a musical fan. It's inevitable." - dcfaithful
  • eeriepadave
    eeriepadave West Chester, PA Posts: 43,274
    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!
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  • samjam
    samjam New York Posts: 9,283
    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 :(
    "Sometimes you find yourself having to put all your faith in no faith."
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    2013: Pittsburgh, Brooklynx2, Hartford, Baltimore
    2014: Leeds, Milton Keynes, Detroit
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  • Empty Glass
    Empty Glass In Rob's shed Posts: 12,329
    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
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  • LloydXmas
    LloydXmas Posts: 7,539
    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
    Newch91 Posts: 17,560
    This could probably be another "hiatus" like in between ESPG and WL. That was what, 4 or 5 years in between releases?
    Shows: 6.27.08 Hartford, CT/5.15.10 Hartford, CT/6.18.2011 Hartford, CT (EV Solo)/10.19.13 Brooklyn/10.25.13 Hartford
    "Becoming a Bruce fan is like hitting puberty as a musical fan. It's inevitable." - dcfaithful
  • animus
    animus Twin Cities area Posts: 530
    I'm sure the break is well needed. Can't wait for Dave to finish the doc.
  • Newch91
    Newch91 Posts: 17,560
    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
    Shows: 6.27.08 Hartford, CT/5.15.10 Hartford, CT/6.18.2011 Hartford, CT (EV Solo)/10.19.13 Brooklyn/10.25.13 Hartford
    "Becoming a Bruce fan is like hitting puberty as a musical fan. It's inevitable." - dcfaithful
  • samjam
    samjam New York Posts: 9,283
    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!
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    2014: Leeds, Milton Keynes, Detroit
    2015: Global Citizen Festival
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