Tag: Dave Grohl

Dave Grohl is an American rock musician who was the fifth and most famous drummer of the iconic grunge band Nirvana and the founder, vocalist, rhythm guitarist and primary songwriter of the alternative/hard rock band Foo Fighters. Over the years, he has collaborated with multiple music legends like Sir Paul McCartney, Motörhead, David Bowie, and Trent Reznor (Nine Inch Nails). He is also an accomplished writer who released his first autobiography, “The Storyteller: Tales of Life and Music” on October 5, 2021.

Along with The Undertaker, Dave Grohl is The Deranged Writer’s personal hero.

Listen II: Foo Fighters’ “Rescued”

Today, it was an OK day for me. I have done most of my daily rituals, and I didn’t do that much work. In the afternoon, I had to endure the hot summer and ran an errand at the city hall. After that, I enjoyed a bit of Coke Zero while watching the Netflix special Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Once & Always. (The Power Rangers fan in me is happy seeing the old cast and the updated morphing sequences.)

And then came dinner time. I was enjoying my mushroom soup, fried chicken, and brown rice when suddenly I saw a YouTube notification from my favorite band of all time, Foo Fighters. They uploaded a lyric video of their new song “Rescued”. And, of course, I shouted for joy like the elated Foos fanboy that I am.

Listen I: Foo Fighters’ “The Pretender”

I started being a casual Foo Fighters fan in 2002 when I saw their music video for “All My Life”. It is one of the first rock anthems I literally banged my head to. Since then, they have always been on my top 20 bands, and I enjoy their classics like “Everlong” and “Best of You”. But, as I said, I was a casual fan; I know the hits, but I’m unfamiliar with their full albums and deep cuts, and I wasn’t paying attention to their release dates.

But that all changed in 2008 when my friend, Chris Otes, introduced me to “The Pretender” while we were on an MRT ride home.

“The Pretender” is the first song and single from the sixth Foo Fighters studio album, Echoes, Silence, Patience & Grace. It was released in 2007, and it was nominated for Best Rock Song and Record of the Year at the 2008 Grammy Awards.

10-Minute Warning I

So, what can I say (or type) in 10 minutes?

Well, today is Monday. I’m typing away while listening to Paramore’s “Still Into You”. It’s my current LSS and, in my opinion, one of the best Paramore songs. And yes, the song reminds me of someone I was close to. I miss her.

Today, I dreaded waking up early. I set my alarm for 8 am, but I woke up 11 minutes later. I want to go back to bed and sleep, but I can’t. I have a job to do. I need to drink some strong coffee and walk around the office, which is also our house.

I have been working for my family’s company for almost a month, and I’m thankful for my current job. It’s clerical work; it’s not the job I wanted. But at least I’m earning money now, and my writing, time management, and file management skills are being developed. And since I’m working from home, I don’t have to spend money on food. I like to stay in this job for another month or two. Or three. (It depends on when I finally get an ideal, stable web/graphic design job, a job I have been looking for for a few years and counting.)

What else? Crap. I’m not even sure if I’m writing properly. But then I’m writing under time pressure. I need to take a chill pill.

And wait a minute. Just checked my Instagram. Undertaker and Dave Grohl have Super Bowl commercials?! I must check them in a bit.

And time’s up.

Header image: Mike of Pexels.

Updated on January 30, 2026 for clarity.