Dave Grohl was Nirvana’s 1994 European tour drummer who later joined Foo Fighters.
Grohl became Nirvana’s drummer in 1990, replacing Chad Channing after earlier drummers had performed with the band. He played on Nevermind, In Utero, and the band’s best-known live recordings, helping define Nirvana’s powerful rhythm section.
Nirvana’s final European tour took place in early 1994. After Kurt Cobain died in April 1994, Nirvana ended, and Grohl began developing music that eventually became Foo Fighters’ debut project.
Grohl initially recorded the first Foo Fighters album largely by himself in 1994, playing the instruments and singing. Foo Fighters later became a full touring band and a major rock act. Grohl’s earlier role in Nirvana is distinct from his later position as Foo Fighters’ frontman.