Music
Dave Grohl to be named NME 'Godlike Genius'
Published Tuesday, Jan 11 2011, 22:46 GMT | By Naomi Rainey
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The former Nirvana drummer and current Foo Fighters frontman will be given the honour at the O2 Brixton Academy on February 23, as well as play a set with the band.
Commenting on the award, Grohl told the magazine: "I don't think I'm godlike or a genius. It’s flattering.
"It's a nice thing to be acknowledged for doing something you love to do, but in truth I don't consider it a body of work because I don't consider it work."
Previous recipients of the award include New Order, Manic Street Preachers, The Cure, The Clash and Paul Weller.
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