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28 Apr, 1997

Monkey Wrench

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The band releases their song, Monkey Wrench, from their album, The Color And The Shape. Grohl says the song is about the crumbling of his marriage:

It’s about living with someone and feeling like you’re living in a f–king cell. And then I wound up getting a divorce.

Foo Fighters - Monkey Wrench (Official Music Video)

18 Sep, 2000

Breakout

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The band releases Breakout, from There Is Nothing Left To Lose. Grohl:

Breakout started off almost as a joke, just a play on the word and taking the piss out of your typical tortured romance love story. It’s supposed to seem kind of ridiculous because I can’t imagine anyone wanting to break off a relationship just because they have acne.

Foo Fighters - Breakout (Official HD Video)

21 Feb, 2001

Wins Grammy

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indexFoo Fighters wins the Grammy for Best Rock Album for There Is Nothing Left To Lose, and Best Short Form Music Video for Learn To Fly.

20 Jan, 2003

Times Like These

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The band releases Times Like These, from their album, One by One. After George W. Bush uses the song in 2004 in his presidential campaign rallies, Grohl:

I was personally offended that George Bush was using Times Like These. I know what I’m singing about and it basically mirrored what John Kerry’s campaign was trying to represent.

Foo Fighters - Times Like These (Official HD Video)

23 Feb, 2003

Wins Grammy

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Foo Fighters wins the Grammy for Best Hard Rock Performance for All My Life.

8 Feb, 2004

Wins Grammy

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Foo Fighters wins the Grammy for Best Rock Album for One By One.