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Dave Grohl Learns Daughter Violet's Record Deal Over Dinner Surprise

Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl discovered his 19-year-old daughter Violet had signed a record deal only when she told him over dinner. Grohl emphasized he was completely uninvolved in the making of her debut album, which she created with producer Justin Raisen. The proud father described the record as "amazing," spanning styles from ethereal sounds reminiscent of Cocteau Twins to heavy rock. Violet has previously performed backing vocals for Foo Fighters and sang lead at a Nirvana reunion show.

Key Points: Dave Grohl's Daughter Signs Record Deal, Keeps Dad in Dark

  • Violet Grohl signed with Republic/Island EMI
  • Dave Grohl was completely uninvolved in the album
  • Violet worked with producer Justin Raisen
  • The album features a wide range of musical styles
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Dave Grohl of Foo Fighters learned of daughter's record deal over dinner

Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl reveals he had "no idea" his daughter Violet signed a major record deal until she told him over a family dinner.

"I had no idea. I knew she was looking to sign a record deal... she came over and told me, 'I signed my record deal today'. - Dave Grohl"

Los Angeles, Feb 26

The drummer of Foo Fighters, Dave Grohl has shared that he had "no idea" his daughter signed a record deal until she told him over dinner.

Violet started to release new music in January, and followed up by announcing she had signed with Republic Records/ Island EMI, but Foo Fighters frontman Dave, 57, has insisted he is not involved with the making of her music, reports 'Female First UK'.

Appearing on the recent episode of The Chris Moyles Show on Radio X, Dave revealed, "This is amazing. So Violet, my daughter, she's 19, she's about to turn 20, she made this album with a producer named Justin Raisen, and she did it on her own. Like, she met the producer, and they would go to the studio every day, and she would send me songs when she was finished. But I had absolutely nothing to do with this record at all. And I had no idea. I knew she was looking to sign a record deal, and she is like, 'Hey, Dad, can I come over for dinner tonight? And I'm like, 'Yeah, sure. What do you want me to make?'".

"And she came over and told me, like, 'I signed my record deal today'. I'm just like, 'Oh my God!' So, I'm totally like uninvolved, and I'm like the dad who wants to be there and know everything. And she's just totally doing her own thing".

As per 'Female First UK', Dave is proud of his daughter, who has provided backing vocals at Foo Fighters gigs, as well as performing lead vocals on All Apologies during Nirvana's four-song set reunion show at the Fire Aid benefit concert in Los Angeles in January 2025.

The star, who also has daughters Harper, 16, and Ophelia, 11, with his 49-year-old wife, director-and-actress Jordyn Blum, continued, It's amazing. The record is amazing. She is so incredibly talented and has such great taste in music".

The All My Life hitmaker said the record appeals because "it's a wide range of everything". Dave added, "There's songs that remind me of The Sundays or Cocteau Twins and things like that. Then there's like super hard, really heavy rock stuff. Ethereal. It's beautiful. It's an amazing record".

- IANS

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Rohit P
As an Indian dad, I can totally relate to Dave wanting to know everything but having to step back. We want to be involved and guide our kids, but sometimes the best thing is to let them fly on their own. Hats off to Violet for her hard work.
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Aman W
Interesting. In Bollywood, it's almost expected that star kids get a launchpad from their parents. This Western approach of complete independence is quite different. Not saying one is better, but it's a different mindset for sure.
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Sarah B
The part about her having "great taste in music" and the references to Cocteau Twins... that's a solid endorsement from a rock legend! Can't wait to hear her album. Hope it gets a good release in India too.
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Karthik V
While the story is heartwarming, let's be real – having Dave Grohl as your dad opens doors in the music industry, whether he's "involved" or not. People in the biz know who she is. That said, she still had to deliver the talent, which it sounds like she has. Respect.
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Nisha Z
She performed 'All Apologies' at a Nirvana reunion? That's huge pressure for anyone, let alone a teenager. She must be incredibly confident and skilled. Good for her for carving her own path. 👏

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