The Storyteller: Tales of Life and Music is a 2021 autobiography by American rock musician Dave Grohl, founder of Foo Fighters and formerly drummer of Nirvana.
[3] In November 2023, Grohl released an extended paperback edition of the book, featuring essays on creativity, details of the creation of four Foo Fighters songs, and an account of meeting Paul McCartney that was previously exclusive to the audiobook.
[4] Grohl narrates his life, from his childhood in suburban Virginia when he practiced drumming on his own teeth, to dropping out of high school to play in the punk band Scream.
Nirvana's rise ends with Cobain's 1994 suicide, following which Grohl founds Foo Fighters, playing every instrument on their eponymous debut album.
[5] Several reviewers found The Storyteller to be upbeat and enjoyable, but to be brief or lacking on several subjects, including Nirvana, Cobain's suicide, Grohl and bassist Krist Novoselic's prolonged legal conflict with Cobain's widow Courtney Love, Grohl's first marriage and the frequent rotation of members of Foo Fighters.