In the 1980s, Dave Grohl found one of the best American songwriters. He’s been ripping him off ever since

Dave Grohl has often spoken about how Bob Mould and his band Hüsker Dü shaped his songwriting. The article argues that Mould’s mix of melodic harmonies and abrasive guitar helped form a lasting influence on Grohl’s music, connecting punk’s energy with more accessible rock.

Grohl praised Mould as one of America’s greatest songwriters, likening his influence to Tom Petty’s while noting that he wrote from a different perspective. He has referenced Hüsker Dü in Foo Fighters lyrics, including a nod to the album *New Day Rising* in ‘Times Like These’, and Mould also performed on ‘Dear Rosemary’ from *Wasting Light*.