Are an American rock band formed in Seattle in 1994. Founded as a one-man project by former Nirvana drummer Dave Grohl, the lineup now consists of Grohl, Nate Mendel, Chris Shiflett and Pat Smear, Rami Jaffee, and Josh Freese. Drummers William Goldsmith and Taylor Hawkins, along with guitarist Franz Stahl, are former members of the band