Overview

• Dave Grohl, frontman of Foo Fighters, has opened up about the death of his mother, Virginia Grohl, who passed away in August 2022.
• Grohl has described his relationship with his mother as being 'best friends', and has expressed his grief through music, specifically the ten-minute song 'The Teacher' from Foo Fighters' latest album 'But Here We Are'.
• Grohl spent the time leading up to his mother's passing with her, using music as a form of emotional release, writing on the guitar every day.
• 'The Teacher' is a combination of two separate demos, making it the band's longest track to date, and is dedicated to his mother.
• Grohl has rarely spoken about his mother's death publicly, and her passing has not been officially announced.