Dave Grohl and Foo Fighters Take Indefinite Hiatus After Personal Revelation

Foo Fighters are reportedly taking an indefinite hiatus following the news that frontman Dave Grohl has fathered a child outside his marriage. The 55-year-old musician revealed that he welcomed a baby with an unnamed woman, despite being married to actress and producer Jordyn Blum since 2003, with whom he shares three children.

Amid the personal turmoil, Grohl is determined to win back the trust of his family, which means stepping back from his musical career for the time being. The band recently withdrew from the Soundside Music Festival in Bridgeport, Connecticut, just three days before their scheduled performance. They announced their cancellation on X (formerly Twitter), stating, "Foo Fighters will no longer be appearing at this weekend's Soundside Music Festival."

Sources suggest that the band needs time to focus on family and healing. One insider told The Sun, “It’s been a turbulent few years, with the loss of their best friend, drummer Taylor Hawkins, and the death of Dave’s mother. Now with the birth of his new child, he wants to be at home and work on regaining the trust of his family.”

Grohl's announcement surprised many fans who regarded him as the "nice guy" of rock. He addressed the situation on social media, stating, “I’ve recently become the father of a new baby daughter, born outside of my marriage. I love my wife and my children, and I am doing everything I can to regain their trust and earn their forgiveness.”

While public reaction has been one of disappointment, insiders indicate that this behavior isn't entirely unexpected for a rockstar. According to a source for People Magazine, “People are shocked because Dave was seen as the 'good guy,' but there is a rockstar side to everyone.” As Grohl navigates this challenging chapter, it seems the band is collectively taking a necessary pause to regroup and focus on family.