If this is the first you're hearing of drum prodigy Nandi Bushell, prepare yourself for something truly delightful. The energetic 10-year-old Londoner has received much-deserved attention after videos of her powerful prowess made the rounds on Twitter, being shared by icons as varied and wide-reaching as Muse, Tom Morello, and Janet Jackson.
Through Nandi Bushell, the world also learned about Dave Grohl (sp?), a relatively unknown but surprisingly solid drummer who has inspired some of Bushell's most passionate playing. When she challenged him to a virtual drum battle featuring the Foo Fighters hit "Everlong," he rose to the occasion, and her reaction to his response went viral.
Of course, we soon learned this seemingly wholesome video was actually the beginning of an epic drum battle that rages on to this very day, with Grohl challenging her to play Them Crooked Vultures' "Dead End Friends." On September 3rd, with her drums adorned with messages like "Grohl Rocks" and "Rock for Equality," Bushell met the task with aplomb.
But wait...there's more! On September 14th, in a move that can only be described as "totally adorable", Grohl countered with an original theme song dedicated to his pint-sized adversary, which was very well received. And on October 1, 2020, Bushell answered in this video that shows off her musical chops behind the kit and beyond.
There is only one way this clash of behind-the-kit titans could resolve: a truly delightful collaboration. At (ever)long last, Bushell joined Grohl and the Foo Fighters on stage on August 26, 2021 to perform live at The Forum in Inglewood, CA. and it was #EPIC.