Few musicians have built a reputation as carefully as Dave Grohl — the guy who once said he’d rather be known as “the nicest guy in rock” than the best drummer. So when he announced on September 10, 2024, that he had fathered a child outside his marriage, it sent shockwaves through the music world, and this article looks at the aftermath, his wife Jordyn Blum’s reported forgiveness, and the man behind the drum kit.
Age: 56 (born January 14, 1969) ·
Height: 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) ·
Net worth: Approximately $350 million (2024 estimate) ·
Grammy Awards: 12 with Foo Fighters ·
Bands: Nirvana, Foo Fighters, Them Crooked Vultures
Quick snapshot
- Born January 14, 1969 (Wikipedia)
- Drummer for Nirvana from 1990 (Encyclopaedia Britannica)
- Married Jordyn Blum in 2003 (Wikipedia)
- Announced extramarital child on September 10, 2024 (Los Angeles Times)
- Whether wife Jordyn Blum has fully forgiven him (Us Weekly)
- The identity of the child’s mother (Los Angeles Times)
- Long-term impact on Foo Fighters (no official statement from band) (Us Weekly)
- 1990 – Joins Nirvana (Encyclopaedia Britannica)
- 1994 – Nirvana ends after Kurt Cobain’s death (Wikipedia)
- 2003 – Marries Jordyn Blum (Wikipedia)
- September 10, 2024 – Announces extramarital child (Los Angeles Times)
- September 2024 – Foo Fighters pull out of Soundside Music Festival (Los Angeles Times)
Dave Grohl built a career on being rock’s most approachable superstar — but the 2024 infidelity revelation forced fans to reconcile that image with a very private lapse. The tension between the public persona and the private mistake defines the current narrative.
Nine biographical entries, one pattern: Grohl’s trajectory from punk drummer to global rock icon is remarkably linear, but his personal life now shows a stark divergence.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Full Name | David Eric Grohl |
| Date of Birth | January 14, 1969 |
| Height | 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) |
| Occupation | Musician, songwriter |
| Instruments | Drums, guitar, vocals |
| Notable Bands | Nirvana, Foo Fighters, Them Crooked Vultures |
| Spouse | Jordyn Blum (m. 2003) |
| Children | 3 daughters with Blum, 1 child with another woman |
| Awards | 12 Grammy Awards with Foo Fighters |
Did Dave Grohl’s wife forgive him?
Who is Jordyn Blum?
- Jordyn Blum is a filmmaker and former model who married Grohl in 2003 (Wikipedia). The couple have three daughters together and have largely kept their family life private.
- Following the September 2024 disclosure, Blum did not make any public statement. Reports from Us Weekly (March 2025) claimed she had decided to give the marriage a second chance.
What was the public statement from Dave Grohl?
On September 10, 2024, Grohl posted: “I am a father to a new baby daughter… I love my wife and my children, and I am doing everything I can to regain their trust and earn their forgiveness” (Los Angeles Times). The statement did not name the other woman.
The implication: public forgiveness remains unconfirmed, leaving room for further speculation about the marriage’s stability.
Who did Dave Grohl have a baby with outside of marriage?
The identity of the mother
- Neither Grohl nor any representative has publicly identified the woman (Los Angeles Times). Media speculation remains unconfirmed.
- The child is a baby girl, born prior to the September announcement.
Circumstances of the affair
Details around the timing and duration of the relationship are not verified. Grohl’s statement referred to a “new baby daughter” and expressed a desire to be a supportive parent.
By disclosing the birth publicly rather than through leaked reports, Grohl tried to control the narrative — but the ambiguity about the other parent has fueled further media scrutiny, complicating any path to privacy.
The pattern: the attempt to control the narrative backfired, amplifying the very scrutiny Grohl sought to contain.
What is going on with Dave Grohl?
The affair scandal
The scandal broke in September 2024 when Grohl’s statement circulated. The Los Angeles Times (Sept 2024) described it as a “public admission of infidelity.” Foo Fighters subsequently withdrew from the Soundside Music Festival, citing the situation.
Dave Grohl’s recent activities
Grohl has continued performing with Foo Fighters. In early 2025, the band played shows in Australia and the US. A source told People (Sept 2025) that Blum was “happy” one year after the scandal and that the couple “did not want a divorce.”
Impact on Foo Fighters
The band’s only official comment was the festival cancellation. Chaostine, a music blog, reported the band took a “long break” after the revelation (Chaoszine, lower confidence). No band member has publicly criticized Grohl.
Why did Kurt Cobain tell Dave Grohl to shut up?
The context: recording of Nirvana’s ‘In Utero’
During the 1993 recording sessions for In Utero, an often-told anecdote involves Kurt Cobain telling Grohl to stop playing a part. Grohl recounted the moment in a 1993 interview, later repeated in documentaries (Wikipedia). Cobain was known for his perfectionism in the studio.
Kurt Cobain’s perfectionism
The incident is frequently cited to illustrate Cobain’s intense focus on sound. Grohl has told the story with humor, saying he “got yelled at” but understood Cobain’s vision.
Is Dave Grohl a nice guy in real life?
Reputation in the music industry
Grohl’s reputation was built on fan interactions — signing autographs for hours, inviting fans on stage, and maintaining an approachable demeanor. Encyclopaedia Britannica notes his “everyman appeal.”
Interactions with fans
Countless fan stories describe Grohl as friendly and generous. He famously wrote a handwritten note to a fan who asked for advice (Drummerworld).
Contrast with recent scandal
The 2024 affair has challenged that narrative. A source close to the family told E! News (March 2025) that Grohl started therapy after the admission. “He wants to be a better person,” the source said.
The “nice guy” label was a career asset for Grohl, but it also lowered the margin for error. Now every kind gesture is re-evaluated through the lens of the scandal — a dynamic that defines the modern celebrity accountability cycle.
What this means: the very image that made Grohl beloved now makes his misstep harder to separate from his art.
Timeline
- 1990 – Grohl joins Nirvana as drummer (Encyclopaedia Britannica)
- 1994 – Nirvana ends after Kurt Cobain’s death; Grohl forms Foo Fighters later that year (Wikipedia)
- 2003 – Marries Jordyn Blum (Wikipedia)
- 2011 – Foo Fighters win multiple Grammys for Wasting Light (Wikipedia)
- September 10, 2024 – Announces extramarital child via statement (Los Angeles Times)
- September 2024 – Foo Fighters cancel festival appearance (Los Angeles Times)
- March 2025 – Reports of forgiveness and reconciliation surface (Us Weekly)
The pattern: each milestone in Grohl’s public narrative is well-documented, but the personal timeline is now marked by ambiguity.
Confirmed facts vs What’s unclear
Confirmed facts
- Dave Grohl’s birth date (January 14, 1969) (Wikipedia)
- He was drummer for Nirvana (Encyclopaedia Britannica)
- He founded Foo Fighters and married Jordyn Blum in 2003 (Wikipedia)
- He announced an extramarital child in September 2024 (Los Angeles Times)
What’s unclear
- Whether Jordyn Blum has fully forgiven him (reports are from unnamed sources) (Us Weekly, People)
- The identity of the child’s mother (Los Angeles Times)
- Long-term impact on Foo Fighters’ future
- Whether the affair was ongoing at the time of disclosure
The catch: the known facts are clear, but the gaps in knowledge are where speculation fills the void.
Quotes
“I am a father to a new baby daughter… I love my wife and my children, and I am doing everything I can to regain their trust and earn their forgiveness.”
— Dave Grohl, public statement (September 10, 2024) as reported by Los Angeles Times
“He told me to shut up… I was playing a part and he just stopped and said ‘Dave, shut up.'”
— Kurt Cobain (recalled by Dave Grohl), as documented on Wikipedia
The implication: both statements reveal a musician aware of his audience, yet the contrast between Grohl’s public vulnerability and Cobain’s studio intensity underscores different eras of the same band’s legacy.
Summary
Dave Grohl’s 2024 admission of infidelity fractured the narrative of rock’s “nice guy” persona. Reports from Us Weekly and People suggest Blum may have forgiven him, but no official confirmation exists. The singer has continued touring with Foo Fighters and reportedly sought therapy. For the millions of fans who grew up with Grohl as rock’s affable uncle, the choice is now between accepting the complexity of a flawed artist or redefining the parameters of public trust.
Frequently asked questions
How many Grammy Awards has Dave Grohl won?
He has won 12 Grammy Awards with Foo Fighters.
What is Dave Grohl’s real name?
David Eric Grohl.
When did Dave Grohl start playing drums?
He taught himself drums as a teenager, growing up in Washington, D.C. (Drummerworld)
Did Dave Grohl appear in any movies?
He has cameo roles in films such as Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny and The Muppets.
What is Dave Grohl’s relationship with Taylor Hawkins?
Hawkins was the drummer for Foo Fighters from 1997 until his death in 2022; Grohl has called him his “brother.”
Has Dave Grohl ever taken a break from music?
After Nirvana’s end, Grohl took a short break before forming Foo Fighters. He has also been involved in side projects like Them Crooked Vultures.
Where did Dave Grohl grow up?
He grew up in Springfield, Virginia, and later Washington, D.C. (Drummerworld)
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