9 Biggest Urban Legends About Classic Rock Songs

7. Most Foo Fighters Songs Are About Kurt Cobain

The Myth: According to lingering myths, about half of the Foo Fighters' discography makes reference to Dave Grohl's former bandmate, Kurt Cobain. The two most commonly associated with the Nirvana frontman are "My Hero" and "Everlong," both from the band's breakout album, The Colour and the Shape.

"My Hero," in particular, has a title that just screams "I owe my career to Kurt!" And "Everlong" is supposedly about Cobain's frequent battles with drug addiction. Other Foo songs, including "The Last Song", "M.I.A", and "In Your Honor" are mostly linked to him because their titles sound vaguely commemorative.

The Reality: "My Hero" is about allof Grohl's childhood heroes, while "Everlong" is a love song written for his new girlfriend following the divorce from his ex-wife. As for all those other songs? Nope, nope, aaaaaaand definitely no. (If anyone should be associated with "In Your Honor," it's former presidential hopeful John Kerry, who the band dedicated this song to while helping him campaign in 2004.)

There is, however, one song that's actually about Kurt Cobain. "Friend of a Friend," written after Grohl first joined Nirvana but released on the Foo's 2005 acoustic album, and details his first impressions of his new bandmates. Speaking of Nirvana...