Dave Grohl’s Personal Life, Siblings, Parents, Wife, Girlfriend, Kids, Other Family and Dating History

Dave Grohl’s Personal Life, Siblings, Parents, Wife, Girlfriend, Kids, Other Family Dating History And Recent News

Siblings and Parents

• Parents: Dave Grohl was born to James Grohl, a newswriter, and Virginia Grohl, a teacher. His parents divorced when he was seven years old.
• Siblings: He has an older sister named Lisa Grohl.

Wife and Girlfriend

• First Wife: Grohl was married to photographer Jennifer Youngblood from 1994 to 1997. Their marriage ended in divorce, partly due to Grohl’s infidelity¹.
• Current Wife: He married Jordyn Blum in 2003. They have been together for over 20 years².

Kids

Dave Grohl has four children:

• Violet Maye Grohl: Born in 2006.
• Harper Willow Grohl: Born in 2009.
• Ophelia Saint Grohl: Born in 2014.
• New Baby Girl: Recently welcomed a baby girl born outside of his marriage³.

Other Family

Grohl’s family is very private, and not much is publicly known about his extended family. He often speaks fondly of his mother, Virginia, who has been a significant influence in his life.

Dating History

Before marrying Jordyn Blum, Grohl had a few high-profile relationships:

• Jennifer Youngblood: His first wife, whom he married in 1994 and divorced in 1997¹.
• Louise Post: Grohl dated Louise Post, the guitarist and vocalist of the band Veruca Salt, in the late 1990s.

Recent News

Recently, Grohl announced that he had fathered a child outside of his marriage. He expressed his commitment to regaining the trust of his wife and children and being a supportive parent to his new daughter.

Personal Life

David Eric Grohl was born on January 14, 1969, in Warren, Ohio. He grew up in Springfield, Virginia, after his family moved there when he was a child. Grohl’s parents, James and Virginia Grohl, divorced when he was seven. He has an older sister named Lisa. Grohl’s interest in music began at an early age, and he taught himself to play guitar and drums.

Musical Beginnings

Grohl’s first band was a punk rock group called Freak Baby, where he played guitar. After the band split, he switched to drums and joined a new band called Mission Impossible. He later played in several other local bands, including Dain Bramage and Scream. His time with Scream was particularly formative, as it was his first experience touring extensively.

Nirvana

In 1990, Grohl joined Nirvana, replacing their previous drummer. Nirvana’s second album, “Nevermind,” released in 1991, became a massive success and catapulted the band to international fame. Grohl’s powerful drumming was also key element of the band’s sound. Tragically, Nirvana’s journey was cut short with the death of lead singer Kurt Cobain in 1994.

Foo Fighters

After Cobain’s death, Grohl considered leaving music but instead recorded a demo of songs he had written. This demo became the first Foo Fighters album, released in 1995. Grohl played all the instruments on the album. Foo Fighters quickly grew into a full band and also became one of the most successful rock acts of the past few decades. They have released 11 studio albums, with hits like “Everlong,” “Learn to Fly,” and “Best of You.”

Other Projects

Grohl has been involved in numerous side projects and collaborations. He formed the supergroup Them Crooked Vultures with Josh Homme of Queens of the Stone Age and John Paul Jones of Led Zeppelin. He has also played with bands like Queens of the Stone Age and Tenacious D.

Directing and Producing

In addition to his music career, Grohl has directed several documentaries, including “Sound City,” which explores the history of the legendary recording studio, and “Sonic Highways,” an HBO series that follows Foo Fighters as they record in different cities across the U.S.

Personal Life

Grohl married photographer Jennifer Youngblood in 1994, but they divorced in 1997. He later married Jordyn Blum in 2003, and they have three daughters: Violet, Harper, and Ophelia.

Philanthropy

Grohl is actively involved in various charitable activities. He has supported organizations like the Elton John AIDS Foundation, MusiCares, and also the Teenage Cancer Trust. He also participates in benefit concerts and other fundraising events.