Dave Grohl brought a 10-year-old boy on stage in Kansas City to play some songs from Metallica.
Dave Grohl brought a 10-year-old boy on stage in Kansas City to play some songs from Metallica.
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Dave Grohl of the Foo Fighters created and directed "Sonic Highways", an eight-part HBO documentary highlighting the most influential musical cities in America. The seventh part, devoted to Seattle, will be inaugurated on November 28th.
Dave Grohl of the Foo Fighters created and directed "Sonic Highways", an eight-part HBO documentary highlighting the most influential musical cities in America. The seventh part, devoted to Seattle, will be inaugurated on November 28th.
Dave Grohl in Robert Lang Studios, as described in "Sonic Highways".
Dave Grohl in Robert Lang Studios, as described in "Sonic Highways".
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Robert Lang Studios in Shoreline, as described in "Sonic Highways".
Robert Lang Studios in Shoreline, as described in "Sonic Highways".
Nirvana landed in Frankfurt on November 12, 1991. (From left to right) Dave Grohl (drums), Kurt Cobain (vocals / guitar) and Krist Novoselic (bass). (Photo by Paul Bergen / Redferns)
Nirvana landed in Frankfurt on November 12, 1991. (From left to right) Dave Grohl (drums), Kurt Cobain (vocals / guitar) and Krist Novoselic (bass). (Photo by Paul Bergen / Redferns)
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Dave Grohl records with Nirvana at Hilversum Studios in the Netherlands and plays drums. (Photo by Michel Linssen / Redferns)
Dave Grohl records with Nirvana at Hilversum Studios in the Netherlands and plays drums. (Photo by Michel Linssen / Redferns)
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Dave Grohl from Nirvana (center) with Anthony Kiedis and Flea Red Hot Chili Peppers. (Photo by Jeff Kravitz / FilmMagic)
Dave Grohl from Nirvana (center) with Anthony Kiedis and Flea Red Hot Chili Peppers. (Photo by Jeff Kravitz / FilmMagic)
Photo: Jeff Kravitz, Getty
Krist Novoselic and Dave Grohl from Nirvana in New York.
Krist Novoselic and Dave Grohl from Nirvana in New York.
This archival photo from 1991 shows the band Nirvana, from left to right, Krist Novoselic, Dave Grohl and Kurt Cobain. Nirvana was inducted into the 2014 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on April 10, 2014 at Barclays Center in New York. (AP Photo / Chris Cuffaro, File) less
This archival photo from 1991 shows the band Nirvana, from left to right, Krist Novoselic, Dave Grohl and Kurt Cobain. Nirvana was inducted into the 2014 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on April 10, 2014 at Barclays Center … more
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Dave Grohl from Nirvana. (Photo by Jeff Kravitz / FilmMagic)
Dave Grohl from Nirvana. (Photo by Jeff Kravitz / FilmMagic)
Photo: Jeff Kravitz, Getty
Dave Grohl, Kurt Cobain and Krist Novoselic from Nirvana. (Photo by Kevin Mazur Archive / WireImage)
Dave Grohl, Kurt Cobain and Krist Novoselic from Nirvana. (Photo by Kevin Mazur Archive / WireImage)
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Nirvana: (left to right) Dave Grohl, Kurt Cobain and Krist Novoselic.
Nirvana: (left to right) Dave Grohl, Kurt Cobain and Krist Novoselic.
The groups of Kurt Cobain and Nirvana, Dave Grohl, and the bassist Krist Novoselic posed for this shot for a London newspaper in November 1993.
The groups of Kurt Cobain and Nirvana, Dave Grohl, and the bassist Krist Novoselic posed for this shot for a London newspaper in November 1993.
Photo: 1996-98 AccuSoft Inc., All Rights Reserved, Photos by Jesse Frohman / Courtesy of Morrison Hotel Gallery
The Foo Fighters were formed in 1994 in Seattle after the suicide of Nirvana group leader Kurt Cobain.
The Foo Fighters were formed in 1994 in Seattle after the suicide of Nirvana group leader Kurt Cobain.
Photo: ALLISON DYER 1997, photo file
Foo Fighters, from left to right, Pat Smear, Dave Grohl, Taylor Hawkins and Nate Mendel.
Foo Fighters, from left to right, Pat Smear, Dave Grohl, Taylor Hawkins and Nate Mendel.
Photo: MICHAEL LAVINE, Photo File
David Grohl, the lead singer of the Foo Fighters, shook things up during a performance given at the Fillmore in San Francisco on Friday, July 18, 1997. Grohl was the drummer of the Nirvana music band, before Kurt Cobain, the singer main group, do not commit suicide. (AP Photo / Robin Weiner) less
David Grohl, singer of the Foo Fighters, upsets everything that was happening during a performance given at the Fillmore in San Francisco on Friday, July 18, 1997. Grohl was the drummer of the Nirvana music group, before … more
Dave Grohl, of the Foo Fighters, performs in Philadelphia on December 3, 1999. (Scott Gries / Getty Images)
Dave Grohl, of the Foo Fighters, performs in Philadelphia on December 3, 1999. (Scott Gries / Getty Images)
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Foo Fighters
Photo: ANTON CORBIJN, Photo File
Foo Fighters band member Dave Grohl plays a song at a rally for Democratic presidential candidate John Kerry, US Senator, on August 3, 2004 in Dubuque, Iowa. Kerry continues his two-week bus tour "Believe in America", lasting 3,500 km, across America after officially accepting the Democratic nomination of the President of the United States to the National Convention Democrat. Less
Foo Fighters band member Dave Grohl plays a song at a rally for Democratic presidential candidate John Kerry, US Senator, on August 3, 2004 in Dubuque, Iowa. Kerry continues on his 3,500 work weeks … more
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Dave Grohl and Krist Novoselic make their appearance to support John Kerry at an early rally in Las Vegas in 2004. (Photo by Denise Truscello / WireImage)
Dave Grohl and Krist Novoselic make their appearance to support John Kerry at an early rally in Las Vegas in 2004. (Photo by Denise Truscello / WireImage)
Dave Grohl, second right, and the Foo Fighters – Nate Mendel, left, Taylor Hawkins, Dave Grohl and Chris Shiflett, right, are photographed before their concert in Duluth, Georgia on September 8, 2005. Grohl told Australian Broadcasting On Thursday, August 31, 2006, on the radio Corp., he plans to make concrete the offer to buy beer for two minors who listened to his group while they were buried for two weeks. Grohl said he would catch up with both men during his tour of Australia in October. (AP Photo / John Friends) less
Dave Grohl, second right, and the Foo Fighters – Nate Mendel, left, Taylor Hawkins, Dave Grohl and Chris Shiflett, right, are photographed before their concert in Duluth, Georgia on September 8, 2005. According to Grohl. . more
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Lead singer Dave Grohl plays with the Foo Fighters at a free concert in Roswell, New Jersey, on Saturday, June 18, 2005, to celebrate the release of their fifth album. (AP Photo / Roswell Daily Record, Andrew Poertner) less
Lead singer Dave Grohl plays with the Foo Fighters at a free concert in Roswell, New Jersey, on Saturday, June 18, 2005, to celebrate the release of their fifth album. (AP Photo / Roswell Daily Record, Andrew … more
Foo Fighters musician Dave Grohl arrives at the MTV Europe Music Awards 2007 in Munich, Germany.
Foo Fighters musician Dave Grohl arrives at the MTV Europe Music Awards 2007 in Munich, Germany.
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Dave Grohl of the Foo Fighters performs at the MTV Europe Music Awards 2009 held at the O2 Arena in Berlin, Germany.
Dave Grohl of the Foo Fighters performs at the MTV Europe Music Awards 2009 held at the O2 Arena in Berlin, Germany.
Photo: Getty Images
Musicians Nate Mendel, Foo Fighters' Taylor Hawkins, Dave Grohl, Chris Shiflett and Pat Smear participate in the 54th GRAMMY Awards to be held at the Staples Center on February 12, 2012 in Los Angeles.
Musicians Nate Mendel, Foo Fighters' Taylor Hawkins, Dave Grohl, Chris Shiflett and Pat Smear participate in the 54th GRAMMY Awards to be held at the Staples Center on February 12, 2012 in Los Angeles.
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Dave Grohl, a former Nirvana drummer and now with Foo Fighters, made his presence known at the 2011 SXSW Music Festival in Austin, where he performed songs from his next album.
Dave Grohl, a former Nirvana drummer and now with Foo Fighters, made his presence known at the 2011 SXSW Music Festival in Austin, where he performed songs from his next album.
Director Dave Grohl (left) and musician Krist Novoselic arrive at the premiere of "Sound City" at the Cinerama Dome of ArcLight Cinemas on January 31, 2013 in Hollywood, California.
Director Dave Grohl (left) and musician Krist Novoselic arrive at the premiere of "Sound City" at the Cinerama Dome of ArcLight Cinemas on January 31, 2013 in Hollywood, California.
Photo: Kevin Winter, Getty Images
Foo Fighters leader Dave Grohl and his wife Jordyn Blum.
Foo Fighters leader Dave Grohl and his wife Jordyn Blum.
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Dave Grohl (left) performs as a special guest with Mick Jagger of the Rolling Stones at the Honda Center on May 18, 2013 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Paul A. Hebert / FilmMagic)
Dave Grohl (left) performs as a special guest with Mick Jagger of the Rolling Stones at the Honda Center on May 18, 2013 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Paul A. Hebert / FilmMagic)
Dave Grohl attends the 28th Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony at Nokia Theater L.A. Live on April 18, 2013 in Los Angeles. (Photo by Gabriel Olsen / WireImage)
Dave Grohl attends the 28th Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony at Nokia Theater L.A. Live on April 18, 2013 in Los Angeles. (Photo by Gabriel Olsen / WireImage)
In a surprise appearance, Sir Paul McCartney performs with all the musicians of ex-Nirvana, Pat Smear, Krist Novoselic and Dave Grohl, left, in front of nearly 45,000 screaming fans during the "Out There" tour from McCartney to Safeco Field. The show marked the first public concert organized by Safeco Field since the stadium opened in 1999. (Jordan Stead, seattlepi.com)
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In a surprise appearance, Sir Paul McCartney performs with all the musicians of ex-Nirvana, Pat Smear, Krist Novoselic and Dave Grohl, from left to right, in front of nearly 45,000 screaming fans during the
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Photo: JORDAN STEAD, Seattlepi.com Photo File
In a surprise section of the concert, Sir Paul McCartney performs alongside Dave Grohl, Krist Novoselic, and Pat Smear, all of Nirvana's ex-musicians, in front of nearly 45,000 screaming fans on McCartney's "Out There" tour. Friday, July 19, 2013, Safeco field. This was the first public concert organized by Safeco Field since the opening of the stadium in 1999. less
In a surprise section of the concert, Sir Paul McCartney will perform with ex-Nirvana musicians Dave Grohl, Krist Novoselic and Pat Smear in front of nearly 45,000 screaming fans during the … more
Photo: JORDAN STEAD, SEATTLEPI.COM
In a surprise section of the concert, Sir Paul McCartney performs with former Nirvana drummer Dave Grohl in front of nearly 45,000 screaming fans during the Seattle tour of McCartney's "Out There" tour on July 19, 2013 at Safeco Field. This was the first public concert organized by Safeco Field since the opening of the stadium in 1999. less
In a surprise section of the concert, Sir Paul McCartney plays with Nirvana's former drummer Dave Grohl in front of nearly 45,000 screaming fans during the Seattle tour of McCartney's "Out There" tour, … more
Photo: JORDAN STEAD, SEATTLEPI.COM
Dave Grohl of the Foo Fighters, photographed in downtown Los Angeles.
Dave Grohl of the Foo Fighters, photographed in downtown Los Angeles.
Dave Grohl and Jordyn Blum on Feb. 26 at the Elton John AIDS Foundation Foundation's Oscars Watch in Beverly Hills. (Larry Busacca / Getty Images for EJAF)
Dave Grohl and Jordyn Blum on Feb. 26 at the Elton John AIDS Foundation Foundation's Oscars Watch in Beverly Hills. (Larry Busacca / Getty Images for EJAF)
Dave Grohl brought a 10-year-old boy on stage in Kansas City to play some songs from Metallica.
Dave Grohl brought a 10-year-old boy on stage in Kansas City to play some songs from Metallica.
Photo: Brian Gittings / YouTube
10-year-old boy on stage at Foo Fighters impresses crowd with covers of Metallica
A 10-year-old guitarist attending a Foo Fighters concert in Kansas City, Missouri, was more than ready to be flexible in his musical abilities when the leader, Dave Grohl, pulled him out of the audience.
After bringing the boy, named Collier, on stage, Grohl asks him what kind of songs he knew. Grabbing the microphone, Collier responds: "I know a lot of Metallica songs" and flashes the "rock on" sign.
Collier receives the guitar and, with the encouragement of Grohl, he immediately fell into "Enter Sandman". Grohl raises his hands and the group – with Grohl at the microphone – joins us.
Much to Grohl's delight, Collier later played intros from two other Metallica songs, including "Welcome Home (Sanitarium)".
"I know Ed Sheeran is playing on the street tonight, but he has nothing on Collier at the moment," the rocker told the crowd. "I know it."
And before returning to sit with his mother in the stands, Grohl decides to offer Collier his guitar.
"If I see that … on eBay next week, I'll find you," he joked. "I'll find you, Collier."
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Alyssa Pereira is a staff writer for SFGATE. Send him an email at [email protected] or find it on Twitter at the address @alyspereira.