Since this is my first post, let me start off by telling you a little bit about myself.  I think then maybe you'll begin to understand why I hate Dave Grohl so much. 

I have a band.  I have a dream of being a rock star, which started out as a shining beacon of light and hope.  But that beacon has grown dimmer and dimmer the older I get.  Now it is all but gone, squashed by the realities of life, responsibilities and time.  I am relegated to the status of "hobbyist" with my music and just enjoy the process of making it.  I guess I'll keep the day job; it's comfortable and provides for my family.  My life isn't bad, in fact it's pretty good for the most part.

But here's the thing.  EVERY TIME I TURN AROUND, who do I see?  Thats right. Dave Grohl.  Everything I've dreamed of doing he has done.  I can't get away from it.  The moment I try to accept my lot in life, I see Dave Grohl's face in Time magazine or I hear a Foo Fighter's song on the radio, reminding me of my failed attempt at rock super stardom.  I figured it's about time I get this out of my system once and for all by voicing my secret envies, petty though they may be.  So here it is to start: The top 21 reasons why I hate Dave Grohl.

  1. He's a rock star.
  2. His JOB is to rock out. (Let's just say my job isn't quite so exciting).
  3. He's a proven drummer, guitarist, singer, performer and, since the last album, a pianist.  What can't this guy do?
  4. The dude can't write a bad song.
  5. He was in the band that single handedly changed the face of popular music.
  6. Because of that, he's a shoe-in for the Rock 'n Roll Hall of Fame (along with Krist Novoselic and the late Kurt Cobain). 
  7. He's been on the cover of Rolling Stone, oh, I don't know, a MILLION times!
  8. He's the stand up comic of rock 'n roll.
  9. He's the George Clooney of rock 'n roll.  (Am I the only one who sees this? He's got the same toothy grin, self-deprecating sense of humor, he's the top of his field and everyone wants to work with him.  Okay, so he's happily married with two kids and not the consummate bachelor like Mr. Clooney I'll give you that).
  10. When Courtney Love attacks him in the press he responds in some sort of classy way.
  11. Everyone loves him.  (Except me of course. And possibly Courtney Love, although I bet there's more of a love/hate thing going on there).
  12. He's "the nicest guy in rock 'n roll." (Maybe he's the Tom Hanks of rock 'n roll...nah.)
  13. He's got one of the greatest screams in rock 'n roll.  (When I scream it sounds like a mix between John Fogerty and Wierd Al Yankovic).
  14. He sings soft ballads with the best of them too!  What gives?
  15. He makes Neil Young tear up when he sings.
  16. Not only does he write great songs, the arrangements are fantastic.  (Compare a Foo Fighters song to a Weezer song to see what I mean - nothing against Weezer, I love those guys.  I would've said compare them to my band, but the reference would have been lost on most people).
  17. Now that he's started Them Crooked Vultures with John Paul Jones he gets to play with 1/4 of Led Zeppelin. 
  18. He's played with Brian May, Tom Petty, Jimmy Page, Kurt Cobain, Josh Homme, Jack Black and, oh forget it, the list is too long.
  19. He's rich.
  20. He tours the world.
  21. Along side Steven Tyler, he's one of the most charasmatic front men around.  (Hmm...Dave Grohl the new singer for Aerosmith?  Okay, bad idea).
And there you have it ladies and gentlemen.  The first of many rants against the evils of the man who reminds me of my many shortcomings.  I hate Dave Grohl.

Editor's Note:  Before leaving a profanity laced comment full of grammar and spelling errors telling me to get a life, that I'm a loser, that Dave Grohl is a great guy and what is my problem, etc., etc, I would ask you to slow down, take a deep breath and actually read this article or if you have read it (maybe a little quickly), read it again until you are in on the joke.
 


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John
01/04/2010 3:13am

hahahaha!, i love this, i searched for i hate dave grohl on the internet to see if anybody did hate him, and you where like, the only result apart from courtney love.

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Jason link
01/04/2010 2:29pm

Yep, it's just me and Courtney Love apparently! Although, it seems like the English don't like him so much. There are a lot of hate comments on Mojo's website with Dave on the cover.

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Candor
01/11/2010 10:09am

'When I scream it sounds like a mix between John Fogerty and Wierd Al Yankovic'

LOL! Not true but very funny.

Seriously, Grohl is just a big D-bag. If it wasn't for Nirvana he never would have made it. Down with Grohl!

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Patricio
01/13/2010 9:26pm

Hey It’s Patricio from tightknitsweats. Thanks for the feedback on the article! Yeah the consensus with most fans seems to be that The Colour And The Shape is the best. It undoubtedly has some of their best individual songs. I just think as a compete album I still go back to the first one for consistency. Like you say nothing as intense as Wattershed or Wennie Bennie these days.
Really enjoying your site! Some hilarious stuff here haha. Keep up the good work! And no one rocks out better then Dave! Neil Young tears up when he sings? Haha. Classic

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Zaim
01/31/2010 7:13am

Hahahah awesome website bro. Some pretty awesome reasons why Dave Grohl is an awesome man

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dani
01/31/2010 11:06am

are you joking and you love or do you really hate dave grohl? this is a really confusing site and if you do love him than my comment was a little harsh huh sorry just really love dave's work.

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Jason link
02/01/2010 6:07pm

Sorry you found it confusing, Dani. Not everyone gets my sense of humor. For the record, Dave Grohl is actually one of my favorite musicians, singers, songwriters, entertainers, etc. and this is a place I can keep my friends updated on what's going on with him and vent some of my petty jealousies (in a tongue-in-cheek way). Yes, your comments were a little harsh [slow down there, killer! :) ], but I appreciate your passion. I've deleted your original comment because I want to keep this a family friendly site, but include it here (minus the colorful language) for posterity sake:

"wow you're all pathetic. I'm so depressed that our society has come to a bunch of morons making websites about how much they envy people with talent and success. Stop wallowing in self-pity and do something useful in society. I'm so sorry that you're such a loser and that making this website gives you some feeling of accomplishment. Really? a whole website about how much you hate him? so pathetic. He's done great things for music and still is. You know why you didn't make it as a musician? b/c you spend to much time on ******** like this. If you really wanted it, you would have made it instead of giving ******** excuses. Dave made it and he was living in ******* vans, how about giving **** up for your passion to become a reality."

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Kyanther
03/05/2010 2:29pm

Don't forget he can play guitar left AND right handed. I don't hate him, but I certainly agree with the points you make.

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Jason link
03/05/2010 3:26pm

Wow, I didn't know that! That's crazy. Must be because of the drumming or just because he is superior to the rest of us in yet again another way.

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Haziq Hanif link
04/02/2010 1:00am

haha..i love your website..good job

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Mike
04/13/2010 2:33pm

Didn't reach super-stardom you say. Pish posh. Dave Grohl never got to play with "The Lobotomized Victims." What a loser.

Mike

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Jason link
04/14/2010 5:04pm

That's right! What was I thinking...the Lobotomized Victims ruled! I wonder if I still have that cassette somewhere...

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Elena
04/15/2010 6:25am

hehe!you’re awesome!
I was doing a research abt DG’s last projects and yr website was the first one I opened…
I was actually prepared to “insult” you but - lucky for you – you were just kidding!!
I love Dave Grohl! And I love Steven Tyler (this summer I am finally gonna see him here in Italy!!)!
Ciao :)

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Jason link
04/15/2010 4:59pm

Thanks for commenting Elena! It's funny, Aerosmith was playing on my iPod when I read your comment. Good luck on your research.

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Dee Linquent
06/06/2010 6:18pm

I would say I love you for this site! But I'm afraid I only have eyes for Dave..

Oh, You missed out the fact his hair is incredible, he's a superb role model, his Tatts are nomnomnom, and He's an animal on those drums! *passes out*

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Jason link
06/07/2010 1:31pm

Hey Dee! Thanks for the comment and for joining our little community of "Dave Haters." I agree, he actually reminds me of Animal from the Muppets.

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Andy
08/04/2010 11:06pm

Great site, makes me laugh. He learned how to play guitar left handed on tour with Nirvana, all the guitars where left handed because of Kurt. Keep up the good work. Any suggestions on some new bands...not Dave related?

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Jason link
08/16/2010 4:43pm

Thanks, Andy! Hmm, new bands...Actually not really. My favorite bands though that I recommend checking out if you haven't are Rocket From The Crypt (Scream Dracula Scream is their must have album), Reverend Horton Heat (I like Revival), The White Stripes, Weezer (coming out with a new album in September) and I just discovered a band called The Night Marchers, which is the band of the leader of Rocket From The Crypt. Good album!

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Madeline
10/23/2010 11:03pm

:) I was expecting to see something stupid. This is great, best of luck with your band.

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Ronnie Smith
10/25/2010 3:58pm

And on the the 6th day god created Everlong and it was good. Love the site and god (dave).

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Jason link
10/25/2010 4:31pm

Thanks for the comments, guys! And thanks for the "best of luck" wishes.
Jason

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Rick Bradley
10/26/2010 5:17pm

Not going to lie. I was like wtf, until I read the reasons and from the get go I was laughing hysterically. I saw Them Crooked Vultures in Nashville TN and it was the best show I've ever been. Granted it helped being in the front row 5 feet away from Josh Homme. Either way Dave is quite possibly one of the best musicians of our time. Love the site.

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Jason link
10/27/2010 5:14pm

Thanks for the comment Rick! That it made you laugh hysterically made my day. I wish I had been that close when I saw TCV, that would've been great.

Jason

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Gary link
12/28/2010 1:47pm

God I feel your pain. Grohl is EVIL :D Love your musings and the deep traumatic feelings when trying to scream. I'll listen to your tracks if you listen to ours! ;)

All the best,
Gary

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Jason link
12/31/2010 11:57pm

Thanks Gary, I like your music! Keep on keeping on...
Jason

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Lizzy
01/18/2011 3:13am

too bad this is a fan site... I searched for "I hate Dave Grohl" on google just to check if others dislike him too... 'cause I tried really hard to appreciate his work, but I just can't stand the guy, I hate his music outside nirvana... I respect him for being such a talented musician and keep on doing his thing but somehow I dislike him. I'm probably a weirdo! Good luck with yout band mate

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Jason link
01/18/2011 7:30pm

LOL! Sorry to disappoint Lizzy! There are people I've tried to like too. Oh well...

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Ben
03/22/2011 5:18pm

woah u guys really take this growl thing seriously eh
Personally I reckon he's like the best rock drummer and a pretty average songwriter when compared to cobain, Homme, white, etc. Too bubbly and happy, too positive - need some darkness in rock. When he was drumming for vultures though, his vibe as the drummer was dark; rough and heavy. perfect in every respect for rock. He just feels music really well and hits it well

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Grohl analyst
03/22/2011 5:32pm

Grohls got no backbone as a songwriter but the biggest backbone as a drummer.

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:o
03/26/2011 10:46pm

LEMMY!!!

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Gnarley Charlie
04/11/2011 10:33pm

all points well taken, yet all the more reason to aspire. I too am a frustrated musician/ bass player. Um his bass player sucks... All pick no %ic£!

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Sandy
04/19/2011 11:24am

Wow, Dani. You needed the whole tongue-in-cheek thing spelled out to you. This site is an example of blatant sarcasm. If you read the content and not just the web address, this becomes exceedingly obvious and is not confusing in the least. This site is obviously a joke and clearly its creator is a fan of Dave and his music and is additionally looking for a somewhat clever see-through way to draw traffic to his own project through someone he admires who likely gets many hits, thus drawing more people to his own (Jason's) music.

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Jason link
04/19/2011 3:18pm

Well put, Sandy. Thanks for the comment!

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Brennen M.
05/14/2011 12:58am

I always knew Dave was a musical mastermind, but after listening through Wasting Light about 800 times this past month, I don't even know what to call him haha. Love the article, I stumbled upon it while looking to see if Dave wrote the entire album himself... some of my buddies believe that he wrote it, some others (including me) think that it was the band that wrote it. I really have no proof either way, and I haven't been able to find anything even relating to who wrote it. I think the obvious answer is that the band sat down and wrote the songs haha. While looking this up, I found your site, and it's pretty cool. That video of them dressed up like the beatles is awesome. I also found out that they have a cover album of a bunch of classic songs called "Medium Rare" that just got released recently, I can't wait to get that. There's probably going to be some very cool interpretations of those songs.

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Jason link
05/30/2011 12:46pm

Thanks, Brian. Yeah, the Foo Fighters always just say the songs were written by the band, which is very generous of Dave as he does the bulk of the song writing. I think they flesh the songs out as a band, but the words and the basic songs are all Dave (at least from what I can tell). Maybe I should search the copyright office to find out for sure!

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Ece
06/09/2011 5:47pm

Hah! You got me dude. I really thought there was someone who hates HIM besides Courtney Love. I was just askıng myself "What's wrong with this guy?" and thanks to God i found your article. I'm one hell of a fan, by the way. He is the first person in my life who made me say things like "I'll cheat on my husband if i won't marry a man like Dave Grohl... or Dave Grohl himself." Anyways, thanks for not REALLY hating Dave Grohl, it's so nice to see his work being appreciated :)

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Jason link
06/10/2011 4:56pm

Thanks for the comment!! Not everyone gets it like you did. It made my day.

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Samantha
06/28/2011 10:40pm

This website made my day haha :) I feel so odd because I'm a 17 year old girl. Dave Grohl is like all the other girls my age's Justin Bieber (honestly cant stand the kid). I didn't notice how weird it was until I went to their concert at The Gorge in George, Washington (yes... a real place) and I was in a crowd of people like twice my age hahaha. I was like 5 feet from Dave... it was amazing. You fooled me at first though! Your website was the only one besides Courtney's trash talking that showed up when I went to see if anyone actually hated him ha.

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Jason link
06/29/2011 11:17am

Awesome!!! Thanks for your comment, Samantha, that made MY day.

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Kimberly
09/26/2011 2:35pm

I love this article. I'm going to prin it out so my friends can read it.

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Jason link
09/26/2011 4:34pm

Hey, thanks!

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martin link
01/05/2012 12:38pm

You see you're really being quite pleasant and humble but one thing I can say because he is the nicest man of Rock the documentary on the band (Back and Forth)is one of the nicest eg most boring documentary I have ever seen(Apart from the bit with Nirvana at the start) If you look at other recentish music docs they are full of charm,egos andchallenges(Metallica,The Ramones,Blur) the foo fighters is all about bringing up his Rich Family and having a blond wife. I'm sure he's lovely though.

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Jason link
01/05/2012 4:52pm

I'm sure he's lovely too. Yes, I get the feeling that the Foo camp is pretty guarded about airing their dirty laundry (although they did admittedly share things that were uncomfortable for them - Taylor said after seeing it once he never wants to see it again. I didn't really see what the big deal was).

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Rox
01/07/2012 7:54pm

This was great to read and VERY funny in an "awwwwww" way....there are only 2 bands/lead singers I have felt lifelong adoration for...and you mentioned them both in #21.....and I have the bands and lead singers autographs on my body as a permanent reminder!.....sorry it wasn't you!

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Jason link
01/09/2012 10:34pm

Thanks, I'm glad you thought it was funny. Steven Tyler and Dave Grohl, huh? Awesome. Aerosmith was my favorite band for many years. Then grunge hit and they were dethroned by Pearl Jam (sorry...not Nirvana, although they were right up there), who have now been dethroned by Foo Fighters.

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Roxanne Engli
01/07/2012 8:10pm

I think Dave should see this...it's great!.....I sent the link to him on Twitter....I've met him and he HATES to hear how wonderful he is...this should give him a good laugh.

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Jason link
01/09/2012 10:29pm

Ha ha, yeah I bet he does!

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Jason link
01/09/2012 10:37pm

I wonder sometimes if Dave has ever read any of this stuff. I'm sure eventually he will and maybe already has. I actually try not to think about it because it sort of terrifies me.

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Bron
01/14/2012 8:38am

Hi, when I first saw your website (searching for info on Dave + Muppets), I thought "What the ...???" - who in the hell could HATE Dave Grohl, the coolest rock dude in the Universe? I read on and immediately got the joke- what a great concept! I'm pretty sure that Dave himself would like your website, as would anyone with a sense of humour (and he has that in spades).

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Shahrulazwad link
02/08/2012 11:55pm

Hahahahaha! I love your article.
I also 'hate' him.

I'll be seeing Foo Fighters live in Singapore this 2nd March.
Their very first appearance in South East Asia!

P/S: Check out my band, Sundayworkers at the link.

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Jason link
02/10/2012 3:45pm

Malaysia, awesome! I know some people there through my job. Maybe sometime I'll make it out there. Being in the USA, I have been spoiled with many opportunities to see the mighty Foos. Once, they played the Deltaplex in Grand Rapids, Michigan, a 4500 seat venue and it was only half full, which I couldn't understand! They didn't even come through Grand Rapids on the last tour seeing as how they are so big now.

Have a great time at the March 2nd show in Singapore. Let me know how it was! It should be great.

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