Foo Fighters’ frontman, Dave Grohl, returned to the drum kit while recording the album. Nina Westervelt for The New York Times For all Grohl’s joviality, it’s easy to forget that his long ...

Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts. It’s rare to not see the name “Foo Fighters” on the Billboard charts. The band is almost always present on one list or another ...

Now he deserves some best wishes. The Foo Fighters bandleader and rock 'n' roll ambassador turns 56 on Jan. 14, and the occasion naturally offers a moment to reflect on his deep, wide catalog.