Atlanta, GA 2/15/2008 1:07:56 AM
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Foo Fighters to Perform at Joe Louis Arena February 24

Foo Fighters will be performing live at Joe Louis Arena in Detroit, Michigan on February 24 at 7:30 pm.

The American rock band formed by ex Nirvana drummer, Dave Grohl, the Foo Fighters written several hit songs since their formation in 1995, six months after the death of Kurt Cobain.  The name was inspired by the World War II term “foo fighter” which is in reference to mysterious aerial phenomena otherwise known as UFOs.

With a global following, Foo Fighter hits include, “This is a Call,” “Everlong,” “Learn to Fly,” “All my Life,” “Times Like These,” “Best of You,” “DOA,” “The Pretender” and “Long Road to Ruin.”  Three of the band’s six albums have received Grammy Awards for Best Rock Album and in addition to their studio albums, their work has also been included in movie soundtracks such as “The One” featured on Orange County (2002).

Nicknamed The Joe and JLA, Joe Louis Arena is the home of the NHL franchise, the Detroit Red Wings.  The facility was erected in 1979 and cost $57 million to construct.  The arena is named after the former heavyweight boxing champion, Joe Louis.

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