PALM SPRINGS, Calif. — Members of the supergroup Them Crooked Vultures expressed their hurt and surprise upon learning of Dave Grohl’s decades-long involvement with the Foo Fighters behind their backs, sources confirmed.
“When we started this collaboration, I made sure everyone was okay with this being an open door between me, Queens of the Stone Age, and Kyuss. I did not know Dave would be constantly flitting around with the Foo Fighters behind our back. I thought he broke things off with them in 2005,” said singer and guitarist Josh Homme while fighting back tears. “This must be what betrayal feels like. Was this why everyone was so pissed when Brody Dalle left Tim from Rancid for me?”
The sudden announcement was revealed through a statement Grohl posted to his Instagram.
“I admit I have been a member of a band, founded outside of my other band. I plan to be a loving and supportive member. I love The Crooked Vultures, and I am doing everything I can to regain their trust and earn their forgiveness,” Grohl wrote. “We’re grateful for your consideration toward all the members involved, as we move forward together.”
Experts find that experimenting with side projects is common among bandmates.
“Wanting to explore different genres and sounds outside of the commitments to existing bands is a universal desire,” said Dr. Rachelle McKay, Performance Enhancement Coach, whose website touts her experience helping high-profile musicians “elevate their excellence.” “However, it must be approached through open communication and honesty. In the case of Dave Grohl, it was so publicly exposed, I haven’t seen such fan scrutiny and parasocial judgment since Kelley Deal learned Kim Deal was previously in the Pixies.”
As of press time, Homme released a second statement expressing his disillusionment that bassist John Paul Jones never revealed he was in Led Zeppelin.