Have you ever noticed that Dave Grohl always seems to be chewing gum? On stage, in interviews, during his time with Nirvana and especially now with the Foo Fighters, Dave always seems to be chomping away. As it turns out, there’s a quasi-medical reasoning to Grohl’s gum appreciation.
He says it keeps his mouth and throat lubricated, which makes shouting and singing much easier. And the flavour of choice? Dentyne Ice, to keep Grohl’s microphone minty-fresh.
But the habit has its drawbacks, too. At a Foo Fighters gig in 1997, Dave’s screaming sent sweet saliva flying all over his equipment. The microphone kept working just fine, but it had made a new friend. A hungry honeybee was drawn in by the sugary spittle and attacked Dave every time he leaned in to sing.
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