A resurfaced compilation of past interviews featuring DAVE GROHL is sparking new conversations online, thanks to a recent Reddit post by a FOO FIGHTERS fan. The video, titled “Dave Grohl Summed Up in ABCs,” highlights the rock icon’s unfiltered opinions—especially his scathing take on rock autobiographies, including MÖTLEY CRÜE’s notorious memoir, The Dirt.

The footage has reignited interest in GROHL’s perspective on tell-all books written by musicians and celebrities. Never one to hold back, the FOO FIGHTERS frontman made it clear that fans shouldn’t expect a memoir from him anytime soon.

📚 Dave Grohl on Writing His Own Book

When asked if he would ever pen an autobiography, GROHL didn’t mince words.

Transcribed by Reddit user from past interviews:
“Hell no. It’s the most egotistical thing anybody could possibly do,” GROHL said.

His blunt response cuts through the celebrity culture of memoir writing, where artists often share the most sensational aspects of their lives for public consumption.

🤘 MÖTLEY CRÜE’s The Dirt in Grohl’s Crosshairs

GROHL then shifted his commentary to MÖTLEY CRÜE’s infamous 2001 memoir, The Dirt, which chronicles the wild, drug-fueled antics of the glam-metal band throughout the ’80s and ’90s. While the book has been a commercial success—and even adapted into a Netflix film—GROHL was far from impressed.

Transcribed by Reddit user from past interviews:
“I read MÖTLEY CRÜE’s – it’s hilarious, but all embellished crap,” he continued.
“It makes them seem like complete a-holes: ‘We r*ped chicks and did her*in’. I don’t want people to know that much.”

His reaction sparked immediate discussion within the FOO FIGHTERS fan community on Reddit, with some agreeing that many rock memoirs cross the line between entertainment and glorified recklessness.

💬 Fan Reactions on Reddit

The comments section of the Reddit post quickly filled with varied takes on GROHL’s remarks:

• Some fans praised his humility and grounded outlook.
• Others pointed out that The Dirt was never intended to be taken too seriously.
• A few debated whether or not GROHL might eventually change his mind and write a memoir in a different format—perhaps focusing more on music than scandal.

Regardless of the divide, one thing is clear: GROHL’s honest nature continues to resonate with fans who appreciate authenticity over spectacle.

🧨 Why The Dirt Still Sparks Controversy

Even over two decades after its release, The Dirt remains one of the most talked-about rock memoirs. Its unapologetic tales of excess, misogyny, and substance abuse have drawn both praise and criticism. For some, it captures the chaotic spirit of rock ‘n’ roll. For others, it glamorizes behavior that would be widely condemned today.

By calling out the book as “embellished crap,” GROHL taps into a larger conversation around accountability in music culture—and how stories from the past are remembered (or rewritten) in the present.

🧭 What Grohl’s Stance Says About His Legacy

Unlike many of his peers, DAVE GROHL has often taken the high road when it comes to his public image. Despite having a long and storied career with NIRVANA and later FOO FIGHTERS, he’s stayed relatively quiet on personal scandals and controversies. This aversion to memoirs may stem from his desire to focus on the music, not the myth.

It also aligns with his broader attitude—keeping the spotlight on the work and the fans, rather than self-promotion.