What is the name of the Foo Fighters' lead guitarist who joined in 1999?

The Foo Fighters’ lead guitarist who joined the band in 1999 is Chris Shiflett.

Shiflett joined after the recording of There Is Nothing Left to Lose, when Foo Fighters were expanding their lineup and looking for another guitarist. Before joining, he was known for his work in the California punk band No Use for a Name and the cover group Me First and the Gimme Gimmes. His punk background helped distinguish his playing from Dave Grohl’s rhythm-focused guitar work.

Shiflett quickly became an important part of Foo Fighters’ live and recorded sound. He contributed guitar and backing vocals on later albums, including One by One, In Your Honor, Echoes, Silence, Patience & Grace, and Wasting Light.

A common mix-up is Pat Smear, who was an original Foo Fighters guitarist and later returned as a touring and full-time member. Nate Mendel is the band’s longtime bassist, while Dave Grohl is the lead vocalist, primary songwriter, and guitarist.