Being the frontman of a rock band can provide you with plenty of opportunities, including financial ones. Some rockers have benefitted more than others over the years, and Celebrity Net Worth has compiled a list of the richest rock singers, with Dave Grohl, James Hetfield, and Axl Rose among those doing well.
Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl has a little more time on his hands during the band's hiatus, and he'll use part of it to travel to Austin next March, where he'll be the keynote speaker at the annual South by Southwest Music and Media Conference and Festival.
September 14, 2012 The website Celebrity Net Worth is at it again with a new list of the richest lead singers in the world. Paul McCartney tops the list with an estimated net worth of $800 million.
Here are the top 10 richest
Trent Reznor is looking ahead to a busy 2013, but before that he's sharing a few thoughts on where it all started for him musically as part of the footage for Dave Grohl's 'Sound City' documentary.
Yes, Dave Grohl can pound the drums with the best of them, but he may have a little trouble dealing with the drumsticks presented by the city of his birth – Warren, Ohio.
February 17, 2012 Dave Grohl was one of the highlights at the 54th Annual Grammy Awards earlier this week. From rocking a Slayer shirt to taking part in all-star jams with the likes of Bruce Springsteen and Deadmau5, the Foo Fighters frontman was on a roll. However, it was Grohl's all-too-short acceptance speech that had music fans crying foul on both sides of the spectrum.
January 18, 2012 Rock fans should get excited about this piece of news. Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl and Slipknot ringleader Corey Taylor have teamed up on a song together.
November 16, 2011 Courtney Love doesn't seemed ashamed about her onstage meltdown a few days ago in Brazil. The Hole frontwoman was still fuming about former Nirvana drummer Dave Grohl after their set at the SWU Festival in San Paulo. Love was interviewed backstage and said Grohl doesn't deserve any Nirvana money, despite being in the band.
September 22, 2011 Those Westboro Baptist Church a-holes recently called for a picket of the Foo Fighters at their show in Kansas City. Watch as Dave and the boys from the Foos decided it was time for a very clever pay back. Even if you're not a Foo fan you'll still love the stunt. Check it out.
It seems like there is always one guy at every rock show who just doesn't play well with others. While the rest of the crowd is dancing and trying to have a good time, there will always be one guy kicking the air and throwing random hay-makers.
This is how fights tend to start and Dave Grohl doesn't tolerate this kind of behavior at his shows.
May 17, 2011 While a lot of rock stars seem to be allergic to saving the money they earn, that's not the case with Foo Fighters leader Dave Grohl. The musician learned a long time ago to save every penny, just in case this whole rock band thing doesn't last.
April 11, 2011 Foo Fighters' upcoming album Wasting Light is set to drop in stores this Tuesday, April 12, and the rock vets were the musical guest for last week's Saturday Night Live. Aside from performing the two-song norm, Dave Grohl decided to get in on the comedy action.
