Dave Grohl: Net Worth, Age, Height & Everything You Need To Know About The Foo Fighters Lead Singer
How much is Grohl worth?
Legendary frontman Dave Grohl rocked onto the Seattle music scene in the ‘90s as the drummer for the iconic grunge band, Nirvana, but it was his commanding stage presence and killer vocals in the Foo Fighters that made him a household name. The singer-songwriter and musician has been the driving force behind the heavy rock band for 30 years and counting, and still has found time in between to act, direct, and publish his memoirs.
Born in Warren, Ohio, Grohl taught himself to play drums and guitar at a young age. He would later move to Washington, D.C., where he joined a band called Scream, and eventually auditioned for Nirvana. Grohl married TV producer Jordyn Blum in 2003, and together they have three children. In 2024, Grohl publicly confessed to infidelity and fathering a child with another woman. This indiscretion aside, Grohl continues to be a respected artist, and his talent and hard work are reflected in his high net worth.
Dave Grohl's Net WorthThe Foo Fighters Frontman Is Worth $330 Million
According to Celebrity Net Worth, Dave Grohl’s net worth is $330 million dollars as of September 2024. The site reports that Grohl was worth $15 million when Nirvana called it quits in 1993. While the Foo Fighters have sold over 30 million albums worldwide, the big bucks no doubt have come from over 20 years of touring. It also helps that Grohl owns the masters of the entire Foo Fighters song catalog, which he licenses out to Sony/BMG.
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Grohl also made some sound real estate investments, including the purchase of a home in Sherman Oaks, California for $569,000 in 2001, which he sold for $1.6 million in 2024. In 2003, Grohl bought an 8000-square-foot home in Encino that is worth about $9 million today.
Dave Grohl's Age & HeightGrohl Is A Capricorn
Dave Grohl is approximately 6 feet tall. According to Celebrity Heights, he falls just under at 182 cm, or 5 foot 11 ¾. His birthday is January 14, 1969, making him 56 years old and a Capricorn.
The symbol for Capricorn is sea-goat, a mythical creature that is half goat, half fish. Capricorns are said to be extremely talented and down-to-earth. They are also loyal friends who will always be honest with their loved ones, even when the truth hurts. They are ambitious and hard workers who know how to get the job done, which can certainly be said of Grohl and his iconic career.
Dave Grohl’s Filmmaking ProjectsHe Has Directed Several Foo Fighters Music Videos & Made Documentaries
Along with performing on tour and jamming in the recording studio with the Foo Fighters, Grohl has also been known to pick up a camera and helm a number of film projects. Of course, many fans already know that Grohl had a cameo role in Tenacious D’s Tribute music video as a demon, and played Satan in the comedy duo’s musical feature, Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny. However, Grohl also thrives as a director, having directed the majority of the Foo Fighters’ music videos, as well as the feature documentary Sound City.
Following the release of the album “Sonic Highways,” Grohl made an 8-part documentary series for HBO which followed the record’s production and development in 2014. Dave Grohl also directed the documentary What Drives Us for Amazon in 2021, and the series From Cradle to Stage about the moms behind the rock stars on Paramount+.