THE FOO FIGHTERS

The Foo Fighters are an American rock band, formed in Seattle in 1994. The Foo Fighters were formed by lead singer Dave Grohl, who was formerly the drummer for legendary rock band Nirvana. Since releasing their first album in 1994, the band has released five wildly popular albums and have toured worldwide to sold out venues.

WHO ARE THEY?

Members of the band are as follows:-Dave Grohl-Nate Mendel-Pat Smear-Taylor Hawkins-Chris Shiflett

SOCIAL MEDIA PRESENCE

The Foo Fighters official website is: http://www.foofighters.com/us/. Within the website, the bands tour dates, merchandise, and history can be found.

The Foo Fighters operate an official Twitter account at https://twitter.com/foofighters . The band uses this account to stay in touch with fans, give them an inside look at the band, and promote their tour dates.

SOCIAL MEDIA PRESENCE

The band also keeps fans updated on their work by maintaining a Facebook page where people can “Like” the band and receive updates on their Facebook ‘Timeline’. https://www.facebook.com/foofighters

SOCIAL MEDIA PRESENCE

instagram.com/foofighters/The final social media client operated by the band is Instagram. The Foo Fighters use their Instagram account to post behind the scenes pictures of the band in concert, at practice, in the studio, and of their personal lives.

SOCIAL MEDIA PRESENCE

ONLINE COMMUNITIES“bbs.foofighters.com” serves as the main online community for the band. On these boards, band news, upcoming tour dates, recent releases, and everything else around the band can be discussed in mass. This official community is one of the largest on the internet for the rock band genre.

FAN ENGAGEMENT

The band stays engaged with their fans mainly via Twitter, where they have amassed over 1.6 million followers. Twitter allows the band to engage with fans through Q&A’s, posting pictures, linking to tour dates, and releasing and promoting music.

HAVE THEY FOUND THEIR AUDIENCE?

- The Foo Fighters largely do a great job of having an active online presence. At stated, the band runs consistent accounts on social media sites such as Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. - Judging by the number of their followers on these social media clients, the band has successfully found their audience.- The band has also been wildly successful in selling their music to their audience, producing 5 platinum albums.

ONLINE VS. PHSYICAL PRESENCE

For the most part, the band’s promotion and interaction with fans is done online. This allows them to reach out to their fans globally even when they are not on tour. Although their presence in mostly online, they do have a “street team” who hang posters and promote their appearances in large cities.

DAVE GROHL- LEAD SINGER- Formerly a member of

grunge band Nirvana- 45 years of age- Born in Ohio

NATE MENDEL- LEAD BASSIST- Born in Washington- 45 years of age - Avid skateboarder and BMX rider- Active in the music scene since 1982

- Formerly of 4 other bands

GEORG RUTHENBERG- Has been in famous rock bands

such as Nirvana and The Germs prior to the Foo Fighters

- 54 years of age- Born in California

TAYLOR HAWKINS - Drummer and backup singer- Age 42- Born in Texas- Been a professional drummer since 1994

Chris Shiflett

- 42 years of age- Born in California- Backup Guitarist in

the Foo Fighters- Started playing the

guitar at 11 years old