**The biography of the extraordinary career of Dave Grohl, drummer of
Nirvana, front man of the Foo Fighters, based on original and exclusive
interviews (A rich history--New York Times Book Review)
**This Is a Call, the first in-depth, definitive biography of Dave
Grohl, tells the epic story of a singular career that includes Nirvana,
Foo Fighters, Queens of the Stone Age, and Them Crooked Vultures. Based
on ten years of original, exclusive interviews with the man himself and
conversations with a legion of musical associates like Queens of the
Stone Age frontman Josh Homme, DC punk legend Ian MacKaye, and
Nevermind producer Butch Vig, this is Grohl's story. He speaks
candidly and honestly about Kurt Cobain, the arguments that almost tore
Nirvana apart, the feuds that threatened to derail the Foo Fighters's
global success, and the dark days that almost caused him to quit music
for good.Dave Grohl has emerged as one of the most recognizable and
respected musicians in the world. He is the last true hero to emerge
from the American underground. This Is a Call vividly recounts
this incredible rock 'n' roll journey.