TheLastOneOut

Hey Dave. 

I met you backstage after the show you guys played at the Izod Center in New Jersey back in September 2011. I handed you a CD of original songs and you were a great guy about it. You opened it up and read the song titles and told me you'd check it out. It was really awesome of you to show so much interest. 

I also started chemo two days after we met. You wished me good luck and every day in the hospital when I was down I thought, "I can do this, DAVE FUCKING GROHL wished me good luck." And sure enough, here I am. 

It's a long shot but my question is do you remember me and did you ever listen to my CD? Thank you for doing the AMA and for supplying the world with copious amounts of amazing music. 

You're my hero. 

-Eric

Also, here's the badass picture we took: http://imgur.com/QpnJDCV

Dear Andrew,

Your music has created very special bonds with two people in my life: my mom and my girlfriend.

In September 2011, I was diagnosed with Hodgkin's Lymphoma. One day my mom and I were driving home from a day of chemotherapy and she put on a song that would help us get through this tough time. It was "Swim". It left us in tears in the car and since then, it has been our anthem of hope.

Coincidentally, a few days later, my girlfriend, who I had just begun dating, were discussing music. She put on "Bruised" and told me this was one of her favorite songs by a band that she had loved for years. It was weird, two people show me the same band within days! "MFEO" is now the song that defines our relationship and we plan on having it play during our first dance when we get married.

I just wanted to thank you from me, my mom, and my girlfriend for making amazing music that has moved us all. One day, I aspire to be where you are, singing my songs about survival and the things that I love in life.

My girlfriend and I would like to know, what is the best restaurant you have come across in your years of touring?

-Eric (and Lizzy!)

Edit: My girlfriend would like to tell you that we have seen you perform twice (most recently at The Paramount) and you were amazing both times!

This is not going to be seen by anyone, but here goes.

First off, thank you. You're a hero to me and millions of other people. I'm a New Yorker who was 6 at the time of the attacks and I didn't understand at the time what was happening. Obviously, now I do and what you all did was incredible and beyond me.

Second, I'm a cancer survivor. 4 months of chemo and 3 weeks of radiation. It's the worst thing imaginable, I know. But listen to me. You can do this. I'm 17 and I got through it. You were involved in a major attack on our country and lived to tell the tale. I have no doubt you can kick this things ass as well.

Good luck to you!

Thanks for the reply!

Since we are in the NY area, we'll check out Del Posto. If I ever get the chance to tour the country with my band, we will check out Izakaya too!

That's an amazing idea!!