“teacher”
For the final episode of the year, I had the opportunity to drive to Northridge, California, and talk with Dave Grohl. We discussed the Foo Fighters song “The Teacher,” which is an epic 10-minute song. Dave told me it was the most important piece of music he had ever written because it was dedicated to his mother, Virginia, who passed away in 2022.
Dave Grohl founded Foo Fighters in 1994 after Nirvana ended. This year, Foo Fighters set a record for the most top 10 singles on Billboard’s Mainstream Rock chart. They have won 15 Grammy Awards, including five Grammys for Best Rock Album, more than anyone else.
“The Teacher” is included in their 11th album, but we are here, to be released in June 2023. Next, you’ll hear two voice memos he originally recorded on acoustic guitar, as well as two demos he made while figuring out the song.
You can buy or watch “Teacher” here.
For a transcript of this episode, click here.
Illustration by Carlos Lerma.
Spitfire: Dave Grohl, Nate Mendel, Chris Shiflett, Pat Smeal, Rami Jaffe, Josh Freese
Greg Kurstin – Producer
Taylor Hawkins
