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Nirvana paved way for Foo Fighters: Grohl

Rocker Dave Grohl says being in Nirvana laid the groundwork for his current band, the Foo Fighters.

The Foo Fighters, who are touring Australia, have sold more than 25 million records but before they formed Grohl was the drummer in grunge band, Nirvana.

Nirvana ended in 1994 after the death of frontman, Kurt Cobain, but have sold over 75 million records worldwide.

"Being in Nirvana laid this foundation for everything that we've become in so many ways. We've learned what to do and what not to do," Grohl said during an interview on Channel Ten's The Project.

"This band is all about the celebration of life and music and it's really meant to be fun. Even though we're playing these big places, the way we function as a band is really simple, and I think that's why we've survived."

The Foo Fighters have been going for 21 years and their longevity comes as a surprise to Grohl and the rest of the band.

"None of us ever thought this would last we thought at some point real life will begin. But then eventually you start to realise that this is our real life and that those two things can actually work together," he said.

At home, the band reveal they drive mini-vans, make packed lunches and read stories to their children but on stage they're still rock stars.

"And then we can come out and blow out some stadium to 55,000 people and then go home and help someone with their maths homework," Grohl said.

The Foo Fighters have two more dates on their Australian tour in Adelaide and Perth before they head back to the US.