In 1994, Nirvana’s frontman Kurt Cobain died tragically. His former bandmate, Dave Grohl, then started his own band, the Foo Fighters. The song “Friend of a Friend” from the Foo Fighters’ self-titled debut album references Kurt and the first time Dave met him. The song was written by Dave when he was in Nirvana and played at a solo acoustic performance.

Dave explains in his book “This Is a Call: The Life and Times of Dave Grohl” that “Friend of a Friend” was written when he was staying at a friend’s house in Olympia, Washington. He ended up meeting Kurt and his wife Courtney Love, who were living in a nearby apartment. Dave remembers Kurt showing him his toys, including a gun he carried with him.

The lyrics of the song talk about this experience, how Dave was scared of Kurt’s gun but also how he was drawn to Kurt’s charismatic personality. The song is a tribute to the late singer, but also a reflection on Dave’s experience of being a part of Nirvana.

In short, “Friend of a Friend” is a Foo Fighters song that speaks to Dave Grohl’s connection with Kurt Cobain and his experience in Nirvana. The song is a tribute to Kurt’s legacy and the impact he had on Dave’s life.