SPIN Cover: Mr. Grohl’s Cabinet of Wonder

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Posterity Post: I wrote thousands of articles while on staff at SPIN and blogged none of them.

In early 2013, I flew to the snowy wilds of Utah in order to track, capture, and question Dave Grohl, the Nirvana drummer, Foo Fighters boss, and Sound City filmmaker notorious for his avoidance of the press… Okay, Grohl loves a camera and a microphone, but still. This is a special story about a special dude making a special movie about a special piece of studio equipment. With photos by my shutterbug brother from another mother, Nathaniel Wood. We combined forces to capture Grohl’s Park City gig with Stevie Nicks too. Also, Slipknot.

Recommended Rocking: Saul Williams + Friends, Them Crooked Vultures

A short list of recommended L.A.-area shows for the coming week (plus videos for instant gratification). Click “details” for descriptions.

  • Region: Hollywood
    Music:
    Saul Williams, American Fangs, Kimya Dawson…
    Vitals:
    The Roxy on Friday, November 13
    (details at LA Weekly)
  • Region: Koreatown
    Music: Them Crooked Vultures
    Vitals:
    The Wiltern on Tuesday, November 17
    (details at LA Weekly)