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Pat Smear

Georg Albert Ruthenberg (born August 5, 1959), better known by the stage name Pat Smear, is an American musician and actor. He was a founding member of punk band the Germs, and was the touring guitarist for grunge band Nirvana from 1993 to 1994. After Nirvana ended, its drummer Dave Grohl went on to become the frontman of rock band Foo Fighters; Smear soon joined on guitar, and has since recorded five studio albums and a live album with the band.

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1959-08-05

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West Los Angeles, California, U.S.

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Studio 666 | Foo Fighters Dave Grohl, Pat Smear and Chris Shiflett Interview [Exclusive]

(L to R) Nate Mendel, Taylor Hawkins, Chris Shiflett, Dave Grohl, Pat Smear, and Rami Jaffee star as themselves in director BJ McDonnell’s STUDIO 666, an Open Road Films release. Credit : Courtesy of Open Road Films. The Foo Fighters’ music is so good—it had to come from a...

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Dave Grohl, Pat Smear and Chris Shiflett Talk ‘Studio 666’

The lead vocalist and the guitarists from the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inducted Foo Fighters discuss their new supernatural horror comedy movie. Opening in theaters on February 25th is the new supernatural horror comedy ‘Studio 666,’ which stars the Grammy Award winning rock band the Foo Fighters.

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New Supergroup NHC Joined Live On Stage By Foo Fighters Guitarist Pat Smear

At the band’s latest live show at the Troubador in West Hollywood on Tuesday night (November 23), the newest rock supergroup NHC was joined on stage by Foo Fighters rhythm guitarist, Pat Smear, only increasing the literal and proverbial wattage on stage. NHC, which is the new rock band comprised...

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Pat Smear joins Dave Navarro, Taylor Hawkins and Chris Chaney supergroup NHC for Troubadour show

Foo Fighters rhythm guitarist Pat Smear joined NHC – the new band formed of Foos drummer Taylor Hawkins, and Jane's Addiction guitarist and bassist Dave Navarro and Chris Chaney – during their show at the Troubadour in West Hollywood last night (November 23). New fan footage shows the band opening...

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Foo Fighters Chris Shiflett, Dave Grohl and Pat Smear touring pedalboards revealed

The Foo Fighters lead guitar player Chris Shiflett has shared details of his touring pedalboard, revealing the epic array of stompboxes that feed his dual guitar amps setup. And he's also posted a pics of Dave Grohl and Pat Smear's 'boards too. Shifty's 'board has a number of his favourites...

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Dave Grohl reveals he still jams and records with Nirvana bandmates Krist Novoselic and Pat Smear

Dave Grohl has said that the surviving members of Nirvana – Krist Novoselic and Pat Smear – still jam together from time to time, even recording some material along the way. Grohl spoke about the jams during an appearance on The Howard Stern Show which aired on Tuesday (8 June)....

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Pat Smear One-Ups Dave Grohl On Who Should Induct Foo Fighters To Rock Hall

Foo Fighters have been one of the biggest rock bands in the world for the past 20 years or so and were nominated for induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame this year, their first year of eligibility for the honor. Whether the Foos will get into the...

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NME

Dave Grohl, Pat Smear and Krist Novoselic still jam as Nirvana from time to time

Dave Grohl and Pat Smear have revealed that they get together with Krist Novoselic from time to time and privately perform Nirvana songs. Foo Fighters stopped Howard Stern’s Sirius XM show on Thursday (February 11) to promote their recently released 10th studio album, ‘Medicine At Midnight’. During the interview, Stern...

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Dave Grohl, Pat Smear, Krist Novoselic Sometimes Get Together and Jam as Nirvana

The Foo Fighters’ Pat Smear said he, Dave Grohl, and Krist Novoselic occasionally get together and privately play as Nirvana during an interview with Howard Stern Thursday, February 11th. Stern prompted the revelation after asking Smear — who joined Nirvana in 1993 — if he ever missed playing with the...

MUSIC2021-02-12

Stereogum

Dave Grohl Shares His Daughter’s Reaction To Discovering Nirvana, Still Jams With Krist Novoselic And Pat Smear

Last week, the Foo Fighters released their latest album, Medicine At Midnight. They’re in promo mode still, and a couple days ago they swung by The Howard Stern Show for an interview. If you’re a Foos fan, there’s a lot of fun tidbits in the conversation. The big stuff comes...

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Ex-Nirvana Members Dave Grohl, Krist Novoselic and Pat Smear Still Jam Together

To celebrate the release of Medicine at Midnight, Foo Fighters’ Dave Grohl and Pat Smear returned to SiriusXM’s The Howard Stern Show. Along with the new album and their Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nomination, the members also discussed their time in Nirvana and how they feel about it now.

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