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Krist Novoselic Calls Dave Grohl 'Greatest Rock Musician in the World'

Foo Fighters' Dave GrohlAlthough the surviving members of Nirvana have always been tremendously loyal to each other, former bassist Krist Novoselic has taken his allegiance to a new level with this week's installment of his Seattle Weekly blog. Novoselic has proclaimed former bandmate Dave Grohl "the greatest rock musician in the world today".

While it's weighty praise, Novoselic insists such accolades are well deserved. "[It] dawned on me when I was reading Sunday's New York Times," he wrote. "Don't believe me? The man is dominating November music releases. Here we go: Nirvana's Reading DVD, Foo Fighters' 'Greatest Hits' and new work with Them Crooked Vultures."

In the piece, Krist looks back on "how Dave joined Nirvana because the band Scream was stuck in North Hollywood." "I remember going to the airport and picking this dude up," Novoselic wrote. "He was easygoing. He brought up his drum set -- a yellow TAMA with a 26" kick. The man understood John Bonham (Led Zeppelin) and Dale Crover (the Melvins), and this kick proved it. We wasted no time and rehearsed the next day. I knew Dave was coming, so beforehand I'd found a rehearsal place in Tacoma's north end."

"It was a productive session, but the next night Kurt and I just messed around at practice for some reason," he continued. "We all left together, and I could feel that Dave was a little distressed. That shows his serious work ethic. Don't get me wrong, Nirvana had a good work ethic, but perhaps Dave was feeling a little remorse at that moment for betting it all on these two guys from Washington ."

"For me, the years 1990 to 1994 seem like 10 years," Novoselic concluded. "So much went on, and of course so much went wrong. But life went on after Nirvana. I love the Foo Fighters. Dave kept that work ethic and focus, and that's why he's the greatest rock musician in the world today."

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MattKlomp

Seems like a pretty bold statement, yet I struggle to think of anyone I'd put above him. Definitely a great month for Nirvana/Foo Fighters fans. The Greatest Hits album is unbelievably solid.

November 29 2009 at 11:58 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Burgen

I'm 58 grew up listening to Buddy Holly and everyone that came after, I agree Dave is the Greatest Contemporary Rock Musician. Loved Nirvana, love The Foo Fighters.

November 27 2009 at 4:14 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
hideous@luckymail.com

Just like Lennon/McCartney were modern day Mozarts, Dave Grohl is the Beethoven of our time. Just listen to the creativity and how versatile his music is. To top it all off, the best songs never get radio play. You must check out Headwires, Halo, Oh George, Exhausted, and Down in the park. How does Kanye West win "awards" when all he does is use computers to make his sounds? Mystery to me!

November 27 2009 at 3:08 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Matthew Mckeown

It always feels good when someone you idolise gets praise from someone with whom they're very close. I've always loved the Foo Fighters and grew up on Nirvana (well, to be fair, they broke up when I was nine, but they were formative years), so I've always had the sense that both bands were working with some serious musical chops. Dave has a sensibility to rock that I admire, both fun-loving and deeply personal, something I with more artists could emulate. In the end both fans and nfriends will say, he`s the stuff of rock legend. Thanks Kris!

November 19 2009 at 1:37 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply