Dave Grohl on 'KISS Guy' and why he invites fans on stage to play guitar with the Foo Fighters
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- Опубліковано 25 жов 2021
- Back in 2018 during a Foo Fighters concert in Austin, Yayo Sanchez, AKA "KISS guy," joined the band on stage to play the song "Monkey Wrench."
Dave Grohl says the idea has been a "twisted fantasy" for him since childhood.
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Dave Grohl, without a doubt, is the coolest guy in the music industry. He's a fan of his fans and that makes him a gem.
Not a fan of his Foo Fighters songwriting, but Dave Grohl is one of the nicest people.
1000% agree
You can owe that to Dimebag Darrel
Agreed! Dave Grohl might be just the coolest guy in the entire entertainment industry.
@@TheRealCaptainFreedom I’m not even into his music, but he’s a gem in the entertainment industry. He’s basically the Keanu Reeves of music.
This…THIS…is why Dave is a national treasure.
Yeah I could do without nirvana and the poo fighter
FULLY CONCUR!
Dave's not here man. /
@@ellamcclanahan9811 yeah, figures 😆
*International treasure
It's been nine years or so, but I did a music project with Dave Grohl that spanned about a week. Had never met him, we were strangers. But once we met, he treated me like I had been a good friend for years...and I treated him the same way, because...this is Texas. Was a lot of down time with all of us hanging out, cooking brisket, playing guitars on a back patio. No cameras around, no one documenting it. Just basically a group of regular guys hanging out. So, when you see Dave onstage, in interviews like this, being a cool guy and doing kind things for people...well, that's just Dave. That's how he really is. It's not a gimmick. It's not an act for the cameras to catch. He is that kind, that genuine, that real. Hasn't been often, but we've kept in touch. I sent him a text telling him I would see him that night, here in Austin. He told me to give away my tickets, as he'd leave all-access passes at the door for me. And he did. So that night, I got to see Kiss guy from the side of the stage, and his guitar tech and all the crew were just laughing in disbelief. He doesn't always do it, but he has extra Gibson guitars onhand, in case he gives one to someone he brings onstage. Like the 7 or 8 yr. old boy he got up one time. There are people who aren't the biggest Foo Fighters fans, but they're Dave Grohl fans, and that's why they go to their shows. And over time, they do become fans. As kids and even as adults, we've all had that dream of getting invited onstage.And that is why he does it. He makes people's dreams come true. Same way he pays homage by inviting legendary musicians and singers onstage when he can. Bringing his daughter onstage, because he's just a proud papa. So, is Dave really the coolest, nicest guy around? Yeah..yeah he is.
Well said , that experience is I'm sure something that you cherish.
@@dwainsellers6453 I've worked with, done shows with a lot of famous musicians over the years. The difficult ones really make you appreciate the very kind and easy-going ones, like Grohl. If that opportunity was to come up again, I'd jump on it. You do it for the love and fun of it, and the money is just a bonus. So, when people ask if Dave Grohl is really that cool and nice in person, onstage, the way they see him or the way he's portrayed? Or is it just an act? That's when I'll chime in and tell people what you see is what you get. Dave is the genuine article. Another thing I like about Dave. Who always gets paid first? The crew. Everyone who works so hard behind the stage or behind the scenes, to make the Foo Fighters look and sound good. And out of the band, Dave is the last to get paid. Because that's just how Dave is.
Based on your comment, I can say I'm starting to love this guy.
@@rwfury7441 Your story fills me with joy and gratitude. I’m a huge Foo Fighters fan, but Dave being who he is really fills me with more appreciation and love for the band, and bands he’s played for too. Thank you for sharing your experience with us 🙏🏻
Amazing!!
The world needs more people like Dave Grohl. So cool, no ego, and loves to gift people the opportunity to live out their fantasies.
Yep
Yes david is good
Epsteins island, anyone?
@@fatvinnydabully386 you think he is a pedophile?
@@BACONLOVERS88 It's rumoured bro.
The most relatable rock star in the world. This planet NEEDS Dave Grohl.
Reading his book, I'm liking it.
This a million times over. A front man that doesn't think the universe revolves around him.
@First name Last name I know right. I got the vaccine and now the 5G showed me this reply without signing in. It's not all bad, I can now change channels on my smart TV with a complicated series of farts. I'm done with this show.....Pull my finger.
Idiot.
@First name Last name It's NOT experimental. It's for the safety and health of his fans. Apparently he cares more about his fans than you do about your family. So what if you give granny covid and she dies...she's old.....right? You need to get your medical advice from someone other than talk show hosts.
Nandi Bushell drumming "Everlong" behind Dave Grohl to close the concert at The Forum is one of the most wholesome things that have ever happened
Yes...that was a great show
I was there in Austin for kiss guy I couldn’t believe it. Just like everyone else on stage people in the crowd felt like it was staged but just seeing Dave forget the lyrics and frankly him just loosing his mind I knew it was 100% real.
it was pre planned because the guy had already signed a waiver from liability claims if he got hurt somehow
@@markfrost2707 no
*losing😉
@@markfrost2707Don't mess with TEXAS!
@@markfrost2707 k
God bless Dave. The drummer that lost his front man, now the front man that lost his drummer. Sending all our love to Dave. RIP Taylor
Dave is a real "Musician's Musician." Anybody who's ever picked up an instrument can hear his sincerity when he's talking about his passion for playing music. 🤘
I wouldn't say he's "musician's musician". I don't think other musicians/players look up to him like he's the best of all. He's very likeable, relatable and charismatic guy, but not musician or artist beyond belief. Other musicians look up to guys like jimmy page, james hetfield, paul mccartney etc, and player's (I mean players that are virtuosos at their instrument, which dave IS NOT!!!) look up to guys like steve vai, guthrie govan, victor wooten etc. Dave is common folks musician, like he said himself on this interview too. He's not gonna be remembered as a musical genius through generations. I don't mean to sound belittling or dismissive, I too like him and his music.
@@willykakka He's a music lover's musician. He's the embodiment of that feeling we all had rocking out and air drumming in our bedrooms as kids. There's something so earnest and pure about his energy that is impossible to not love
@@davidzeile6241 exactly like I said as in "common folks musician"... He's likeable and relatable guy... like I said...
I disagree with that
Yes Dave, every person that loves rock has the same fantasy. That is why watching Kiss Guy 100x over is so enjoyable for me, that lil dude knocked it out of the park!
And 'Kiss Guy' will always have a great story to tell. To his kids, anf grand kids..
when I saw the kiss guy playing I thought they must have faked that ... if this guy lives to be 1000 years he'd still be talking about that moment ... and that's the ultimate gift ... worth more than any gift out there...
Damn straight
your are correct.... even us people who have no musical talent when it comes to singing/playing has that dream. to feel that energy, the energy a crowd can make when a show is epic. videos like KISS guy is what brightens my day, give me hope for tomorrow. that maybe just maybe I could stand on a stage in front of 50,000 people and not crap my self.
@Keith Nowak no it's well documented. He was a local Joe with a day job and part time band.
Kiss Guy's name is Yayo Sanchez.
I just love how emotional Dave is getting talking about this.
I have one thing to say about him: Dave Grohl is the coolest fucking rock star on the planet.
you're right .
And what's even cooler is he doesn't even like to be called a Rock Star. He told a story of why he wrote There Goes My Hero. He was talking about people looking up to him like he is a hero and he's just an ordinary guy hence the line "There goes my hero, he's ordinary". But, Dave is not ordinary at all.
I was never a Nirvana fan, not that into Foo Fighters, but watching more and more interviews with Dave made me realise what a genuinely nice guy he is. Currently listening to his book on Audible, he is quite the storyteller as well. Love this paying-it-forward that he does, making dreams come true every night.
He is a great human being, I wish more people could act like him.
KISS GUY ROCKS !!
My man, every rock kid has that fantasy. He’s one of the only ones that makes those dreams come true though. That’s what makes Dave so special.
No he's not, plenty of bands have brought fan's up on stage
Green Day, as an example.
Idk greenday does this and had 4 people on stage and made a band right on stage
Sorry guys. Your right. I fixed my comment. Thanks for setting me straight.
Dude…it’s still exceedingly rare to get the opportunity to do that. Even if there’s several bands that bring a fan up sometimes, or even if the6 did it every show, that’s one lucky ass fan that night but there’s a thousand dudes watching from the cheap seats that are dyin watching somebody else get to be up there when it should be them. I think the original point was that there’s a helluva lot of fans out there that dream of just what dace was describing as his fantasy as a kid saving the day because he knows all the songs when the drummer suddenly cant play. But there’s only a comparatively tiny number of lucky bastards that gets to actually jump up there and play with his heroes, and it’s extra cool of the few musicians who do this for their fans. And no, I don’t want a list of bands that have done it because it doesn’t matter, it’s a small minority and the demand for such an opportunity will forever far exceed the supply.
I’m 47 and it’s still a fantasy of mine. The problem is that I can’t play a single note on any musical instrument, unless you count playing 3 blind mice on a recorder as talented. 😂
Ya just never know mate, take that recorder with you to every concert, the day the front man of a band yells out “can anyone join us on stage to play recorder over our cover of 3 blind mice?”, will be the day you don’t have your recorder, and I wouldn’t wish that on anyone, take it everywhere my man 😂😂
Dudde i remember pissing pff my music teacher with the recoder sooooo bad playing the recorder i held it with the wrong hand the entire year he asked me if i was co ducti g a shit train tu tuuu tuuu tuuu the trauma my GoD
Haha, I played in bands in north America. Playing sweet gigs at clubs and bars. Then i started playing in eastern Europe ( klezmer and balkan folk music) in kafanas ( restaurant/bar) where the musicians walk around the tables, joking around playing music, taking requests. Sometimes just faking it. I never had so much fun. Going back to north America i found the musician culture to be very insincere and egotistical. And patrons of gigs to be so concerned with the image of being at a live show than actually being at the show. Also when playing in the balkans, you get paid by the patrons through tips. And that in itself was huge everyone becomes involved. Totally different culture. I miss it. Haven't been able to play since covid lockdown. I went to a open mic near me( after working on the soundtrack for a serbian feature film.) And played some serbian music in 7/8 at 260bpm, a very tough piece. And got silence and blinks. Haha. Then a woman come up and played Wagonwheel (poorly) and every was ecstatic.
It was then i realized, my skills are completely useless in north America. I just finished learning a bunch of romanian folk music and Italian tarantellas. And while practicing, i wonder why. No one wants to hear it. Its pretty darn depressing, Thankfully I play because i love music and not for adoration. I can and do play all styles.
I'm down with a 3 Blind Mice solo! Live your dream dude! ❤
They have a guy do triangle solos so why the hell would they not have you do a recorder bit? 👍
Dude, it's so great to hear The B-52's get a shout-out. I feel like they are criminally underappreciated. Their first two records were so unique, bold, and ahead if their time.
Agreed
I think that's a universal daydream for every musician that ever learned their favorite band's tunes.
i have it too lol
A few are different and never care about playing for others. Still ... just jamming with the guys would be cool.
Kiss guy is my favorite musical interaction ever. It doesn't get better than that. Good job Dave. Amazing job Kiss Guy.
Daves Laugh during Kissguy performance , Still cracks me up today
How can you NOT love this guy???? He never forgot the come up, the dreaming and he gives back to the fans all the time. Such huge respect for him. Keep it going Dave!!
Dave is not just a Legend but he never forgot his roots. He remembers what it was like to look up onstage at your heroes and he makes others dreams come true. Dave is full of heart and is an absolutely lovely guy. Big Huge Respect to Dave
Grohl is the most genuine and decent rock stars ever. Dave Grohl is what I always wanted to be, but he has the talent to do it. So happy for him and all of his success!!
It's so refreshing, and honestly, delightful, to see someone like David who knows there is plenty to go around, and he can share his limelight and it only makes him shine brighter in the process. The world needs to be full of folks like him!
Even without the limelight. Having had that dream in his youth, so in turn making that dream a reality for others when he's in a position to do so, is just being a great human being. :)
I always had a dream of just sitting on a chopper model motorcycle and maybe revving it a little bit when I was a little kid. So when I got my own I decided "if anyone ever asks or shows interest I'll gladly allow it." Sadly noone asked in the 9 years I had it, but ah well. ^^;;
This is why he's the greatest. He never forgot what it was like to be the fan.
100 percent right.
That he brings fans onstage to live out their dreams endures him to me even more. What a class act!
So annoying.
Dave Grohl and Sammy Hagar are the two coolest people in the history of music. Both those guys are simply fans who got to live the dream and have never, for one second, stopped thinking how lucky they are. Which is ironic, because they were never lucky, they worked their asses off for it.
I couldn't agree more. Good call
Eh, maybe I just had bad experiences with Sammy. I used to go to his bar in Tahoe and he always came off as an asshole.
This. 👆
It's so awesome that Kiss Guy let David Grohl sing along
"I feel like they sound" ........... every musician understands this statement
Aaand this is why I love Dave Grohl and the FF so damn much, it's the reality he's a human being just like the rest of us and make music to make the World stressors go away for the time the music plays. Keep Dreamin Dave (and FF), TY all!!!
Dave Grohl is an absolute legend and role model. KISS guy killed it
I’ve been a drummer since I was eight years old (I’m 45 now). This has absolutely been a dream of mine. Dave is incredible!!!
The older Dave gets and the more I know about him makes me love and respect him more and more.
The world needs more Dave Grohls in it.
What a world that would be ❤️
Very well said!
I was at the Austin show and watching it on video is amazing but seeing it happen in person was life changing. Yayo killed it.
what i find inspiring and telling about dave in this clip is how when he is talking about himself getting up on stage with his "favorite" band in his fantasy dream as a kid, as he then describes how that gives him the idea that the people he gets to come up onstage must feel a way that is similar since they are coming up to play with a "band that they enjoy". its a real subtle showing of his humbleness even after years of being a world renowned band leader and driving force of rock music.
Dave is living vicariously through the fans he brings up. He see's the excitement of a dream coming true and soaks up the energy of it all. He Loves his work.
I don't know if there is someone ever got on stage in history of rock and outperform the band like that kid did. Just the way he was able to improvise and have stage presence like that on the spot is just insane.
First time I saw "Kiss Guy" come up and play Monkey Wrench I couldn't get over just how cool it was and how good it made me feel. Still does every time I hear of it or see it. Rush guy at Fenway is pretty cool too. The best part is Dave's brought so many up that have lead to so much fun
A perfect example of how a powerful rocker can be both humble and a compassionate gentleman. David is an awesome human being.
Not really into Dave's music. But he is a cool dude who deserves his fame and fortune
And that's cool too! You don't have to be his number 1 fan to be able to appreciate what a class act he is and the positive influence he has on people's lives.
Likewise. I like a couple of their songs but not a huge fan. I have the utmost respect for Dave Grohl though. He's one of the greatest people in the industry for reasons like this.
Not just a great musician...he's an entertainer and a great story teller as well!
One of the coolest moments for the aspiring Rocker! Dave bringing up a random fan shows his humbleness.
His accessibility is what makes him a true rock god.
I love that man.
Yes Dave, all of us guitar slinging, drum beating at one point wished this would happen. I don’t have the chops for it and it’s been decades since I’ve been on a stage. But that that dream never went away though.
Dave is soo awesome, he even got emotional at the end, voice breaking a lil, like his fantasy as a fan relived through kiss guy
Dave is so in tune w/the fantasy of being a rock star at a young age. I remember as a 13 year old, I went out and purchased a mic stand, an SM58, I put tape/picks along the mic stand, had a little holder for a slide...and I learned Journey's Captured front to back. Back in 1981, I was thinking at any moment I'd get a chance to jump up on stage and play. Of course, had I done anything in the industry later on, that would have been a great story. ;)
This is what it is about Dave Grohl: it's not enough for him that he gets to live his dream, that he gets to feel that joy: he wants other people to have it, too. That's what delights him, that he gets to provide that experience for others. You can feel how thrilled he is to participate in that, and it's beautiful.
This was my dream as a kid too with the Smashing Pumpkins. 15 concerts later of theirs.. no stage for me! But! I still practiced for that moment in my room, everyday, rocking out with my bass dreaming of standing beside them all on stage, singing backing vocals and playing the songs I loved more than the air I breathed..
The first time I saw the "Kiss Guy" footage.. I cried. And cried. Like, ugly cried. My heart was bursting because that young man was having his moment with the Foo Fighters.. to see the pure joy and delight - was so overwhelming.. his nightly practices to their music paid off..
I've had the honour of meeting Dave Grohl and I can tell you first hand, that man is the kindest, most down to earth rockstar on our planet. What you see and hear, is genuine. He's just THAT great. I hope he never ever stops sharing that love.
Thanks for the great little interview! ❤
Whenever I watch the kiss guy video….I genuinely feel happy…mostly just because watching Dave Grohl’s surprise.
Yes Dave, we have ALL had that same fantasy! Every kid who ever loved rock and roll has had that fantasy and that's one of the many things that ties us all together! God bless you for making that dream come true time and again for so many people across the world! I'm 50 and STILL have that dream!
Dave literally making dreams come true.
That point about the B-52S just made so much sense.
Dave is like Brian Johnson in his ability to go from mega-rockstar to regular guy without missing a beat.
A-hole Rose could learn a thing or two from these guys.
Rose is no a hole. Just not Dave.
@@JoSlicknuts anyone up on stage who would incite a riot because someone was taking his picture during a performance, is definitely an ahole.
I declare a riot on you.*slaps in the face with dueling glove*
I had the same drummer/concert fantasies as a kid, Dave. You’re a good man.
Dave Grohl...total respect for this dude!!
"Learned how to play using pillows on the floor" LOL. Same here. You can easily learn the hardest part of drumming, 4 limb independence, without touching a drum kit. First time I sat down to a real drum set I could actually play beats and fills.
Dave is a gem! We need more guys like Grohl in this world!
So cool of him to do this - and Kiss Guy is my absolute favorite of those videos! Good on ya Dave!!!
What a genuine guy. You can hear how emotional he is about it at the end in his voice.
What a guy! Dave, you're the best!
Foo Fighters aren't my favourite band at all but Dave Grohl is one of the greatest people. Absolute legend
Among many other reasons... I really love that Dave offers people to experience their dreams of being on the big stage. Respect level 1000!!!
The best shows are a conversation between artist and crowd ... It's wonderful of them to share their stage.
Oh shit the B52’s!!! Dave is truly my spirit animal
I honestly never knew Dave is such a class act.
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Seeing and hearing Foo Fighters inviting fans on stage is pure joy. Seeing and hearing fans playing is just plain beautiful, but seeing and hearing Dave explain, it's full circle.
Dave is so awesome. Everything he does it seems turns to gold. I just finished his "The Storyteller" book I couldnt put it down. I love you Dave.
Rumor is, that thing around his neck isn’t a necklace. Its an o-ring to keep water out of the battery compartment.
How am I just watching this in 2021 when the event happened like 3 years ago 😂
Same. Algorithm lol
have you been in a cave? it went viral back then... then Kiss Guy did a bunch of local talk shows which also went viral
You’re watching this now because it just got posted (Oct. 26, 2021). The “Kiss Guy” thing happened years ago, but this interview just took place. Does it make sense for you now?
As a drummer this is a life long fantasy of mine.
Ive watched the Kissguy video more than 50 times and it still makes my super happy and excited for the guy. That must be a such a trip to be up there with your heroes
I've met quite a few stars in music & film, and most times it's not a big thing for me, they're just people.
But there are a few I would like to meet, and Dave is #1 on that short list.
He is really the most humble rock star I think there is out there. Very rare.
1 He has Sound City, and keeps it just the way it's always been.
2 He does this at his shows, letting fans actually come up on stage and play with them. Nobody else in any band I've ever seen would even dare to think of doing so.
3 He has single handedly brought back the word MOTHERFUCKER as a term of endearment!
And it's my favorite word.
I hope one day I can play Razor with them.
Be safe out there people!!
A legend.
I was there that Night. Foo Fighters put an Amazing Awesome Show. Kiss Guy Nailed it!!! 🤘🏼🤘🏼
Dear Dave grohl and foo fighters.
Thank you for giving talented kids to be with you on stsge and express themselves no othet bands do that and thats how new bands get their start....foo fighters inspiration
And that's what makes him one of the real G.O.A.T.'s
Dave Grohl is the “anti-rock star” cool by being down-to-Earth - no inflated ego
I have a insane ego but I'm also a very down to Earth cool dude ;)
@@blackflag5148 That's what someone with an inflated ego would say
@@bagenius5970 I don't and never will see my self higher then anyone else tho 🤙.
Most people with high egos care about what others think of them but I just have one because I'm me :)
@@blackflag5148 That's not an ego, then. That's called self love and confidence. That's good to have
@@bagenius5970 From time to time I have the "don't you know who I am" attitude so yeah its ego lol. Ur right about the self love and confidence part.
It's hard to explain over the internet. You have to literally be me to understand it.
one of my favorite all time videos ,,,,Foo Fighters Kiss Guy
Dave is one of the greatest things about music rolled into one dude. Love you man.
If Dave invited a fan up on stage during a Nirvana show I think Kurt would walk off the stage …. It’s amazing how teenage angst clouds the fear of death and how as you mature you loose that initial core of artistic integrity so that you allow everything you worked for to turn into Roger Daltry’s middle aged rock camp …. Great job!
That had to been an amazing experience for KISS Guy! And he nailed it! Well done sir!
Thank you for such wonderful moments of giving new and maybe future musicians a chance
Awesome. I get goosebumps and so happy when I see him let fans play ! How cool is this guy
I love that you are real and haven’t lost touch with the allure we all have with music! Keep rockin 🤘
He finds a way to make everything absolutely inspired. What a prime example of a guy never losing touch. Love Dave Grohl.
Thank you Dave! Please keep doing what you do. Your Smile, Being nice to people, We need more people in times like this.
What an amazing person he is to give his fans a moment like that.
Keep paying it forward Dave. It's cool you are grounded enough to not forget where you came from and the thought process behind it. Awesome..
Humility & passion = Shed loads of talent.
I could sit and talk with this guy for hours. Dave Grohl is an amazing soul. I don’t know him personally, but through his music, I feel like he connects with his fans like no other. He is truly a class act. Dave, keep feeding us life through your music. What an honor to be alive in these times and experience this.
One the best vids on the internet. I’ve watched the kiss guy performance many times 😂
I love it when bands bring fans on the stage to do a bit.. even if I am not a fan its the coolest thing ever and for that person....
Came across the video of kiss guy getting to live that dream the other day. The way Dave speaks about when he saw/heard the B-52s, and it awakening something in him, I realized that's exactly what I just felt watching kiss guy get up on that stage and absolutely KILL it. I played guitar on and off for years, and its been at least 2-3 years since I've touched mine. But watching that video, I want to get back into it. Not so that I can someday get on stage with my favorite band, but just so I can play, and rock out as hard as kiss guy did. The wide spread leg stance that he was in, headbanging and just having a great time, that's what I wanna do
I've never met Dave grohl but I would love to. I play music now. I've toured many countries and I've extensively toured this one and he may not realize how much of an influence he's been on so many of us. My first band was a nirvana cover band I did back in 1990. I was 10. This man continues to inspire us and make me happy to be a fan. 😁
The interaction with the pic shows both of them were ready for this moment for their whole lives
Dave is a real genuine guy...no overblown ego...we need more people like him to keep rock and faith alive!!! Thanks brother...
Dave is one of my favorite rockstars of all time. In my mind, he proves you can be a living legend, and a genuine great guy. Kudos to him...
Not the first musician to bring fans on stage, and likely won't be the last. But definitely the most dedicated to allowing his fans to live their dreams on stage with him. What a great guy!
It's very refreshing to know someone who you are a fan of is also a fan of you.
That is amazing. You are giving these people an amazing opportunity that they will never for the rest of their lives forget, let alone may even open doors for these people to continue to peruse there dreams! Love it!