Today, January 14, 2026 is Dave Grohls' 57th Birthday! As a big Foo Fighters fan I wanted to give Mr. Grohl a birthday shout out today and simply post a photo gallery of some of my Dave Grohl photos that I've taken over the years. These photos are from various Foo Fighters shows in Northern California over the last decade. If you too are a Foo fan and would like to purchase any Dave Grohl photos or photos of any of the Foo Fighters (including many shots of Taylor Hawkins), p

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If you're a musician who loves gear—new gear, old gear, vintage gear, pawnshop prizes, and other goodies—the annual NAMM ( National...

By Mark Fernquest In the beginning of 2024 I met Mark Fernquest at a music venue. He's a 6'3" figure with long blonde locks. We got...