cj urquico

You can hang out any time of day with bonafide rock star Dave Grohl via his memoir, "The Storyteller." Coors beer and smokes, optional. When a musician writes a memoir and narrates it, get the audiobook. Grohl's entire book comes across loaded with disarming humility and a deep sense of gratitude. He melts into the ultimate fanboy whenever he shares stories of meeting his rock and roll heroes. I saw Foo Fighters once in the early days in Manila. They performed with Sonic Youth and the Beastie Boys at the Araneta Coliseum on January 20, 1996. "Big Me" was the only song I knew, as I was mostly there for the other two iconic groups. Along with the rest of the planet, I was still reeling from the death of Kurt Cobain and was only slightly curious of Grohl. His stories about the band's early days struggling, living in squalor while being courted by " every major-label record company known to man in an all-out bidding war" are enchanting. Surviving on 3 for 99 cent corn dogs during this time, the starving artists endured and became one of the best-selling rock bands of all time. Their album, "Nevermind," unleashed Seattle Grunge into the world. The details of Grohl's role and friendship with Cobain during the band's genesis are magical and tragic. Over the years, the Foo Fighters proved their lasting power. Grohl and the band's legendary performances, including when he took the expression 'break a leg,' quite literally are hilarious. Grohl shares fascinating stories on his travels touring with his bands and eclectic range of friends, from the gorgeous Sabrina, a Hollywood Tropicana Mudwrestler, to Paul McCartney. Even more impressive is Grohl's adventures in fatherhood. Grohl's devotion to his daughters is absolute. One story about flying back from Australia to attend the Father-Daughter dance at school and flying right back for a gig is hilarious and heartwarming. That guy from Nirvana continues to rock hard. "The Storyteller" is 100% Rock and Roll.