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I stopped doing drugs when I was 20. I was finished with drugs before Nirvana even started
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"I stopped doing drugs when I was 20. I was finished with drugs before Nirvana even started"

- Dave Grohl

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In this quote, Dave Grohl, the previous drummer of Nirvana and current frontman of the Foo Fighters, is reviewing his past drug use. He mentions that he stopped using drugs at the young age of 20, which is fairly early compared to lots of musicians who have problem with drug abuse. Grohl then goes on to state that he was finished with drugs even before Nirvana, the iconic grunge band he belonged of, became famous. This reveals that Grohl had the ability to conquer his drug addiction and proceed to a successful career in music, while likewise highlighting the destructive nature of drug use in the music market.

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Dave Grohl This quote is written / told by Dave Grohl somewhere between January 14, 1969 and today. He was a famous Musician from USA. The author also have 18 other quotes.

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