Sun, The (UK) Copyright 2003 The Sun August 19, 2003 Section: Features Biz bites; Bizarre Victoria Newton

FOO FIGHTERS guitarist CHRIS SHIFLETT has a novel way of winding down from gigs - he gets into a scrap. The star relaxed after the band's weekend V Festival performance by stepping into the ring with former ABA welterweight champion MICHAEL LOMAX in East London yesterday. A pal said: "Boxing is a good way to come down after a big gig." He'll probably now need a week's sleep to recover.

Aberdeen Evening Express Copyright 2004 Northcliffe Newspapers Company September 21, 2004 Foo fans' chance to catch Chris

A Member of a chart- topping band is set to rock the Granite City.

American outfit The Foo Fighters have sold millions of albums and filled stadia around the globe.

Now guitarist Chris Shiflett is taking his new band to Aberdeen.

Jackson United will play Moshulu on Windmill Brae on Tuesday, October 5.

The band will feature in a double bill with fellow US rockers Sugarcult.

Moshulu spokesman Ross Morrison said it promised to be a special night for city music fans.

The gig is for over-14s only and the doors will open at 7.30pm. For more information log on to www.moshulu.net

Mirror (UK) Copyright Copr. 2004 MGN Ltd. All rights reserved. November 19, 1999 Music: FOO FIGHTERS - For a Foo dollars more RICHARD WALLACE

The Foos hit town on the back of their third, and most accessible album, There Is Nothing Left To Lose, as part of an exhaustive global trek. Mainman Dave Grohl, formerly of grunge gods Nirvana, reckons the fact they recorded the new collection while out of contract meant there was no pressure from the men-in-suits.

"I did the record sitting on the couch I've had for eight years and it was the most comfortable environment you could ask for," he says. "There wasn't anyone around telling us, 'This should be the single'."

The Foo Fighters have had a rotating cast since their inception. Original drummer William Goldsmith left in March 1997 while guitarist Pat Smear announced he was leaving during the 1997 MTV Music Video Awards. The current tour will give us a first glimpse of new guitarist Chris Shiflett after the departure of Franz Stahl in June. "We held open auditions for 35 people," says Grohl. "Chris was the best guitarist and best singer out of the whole lot, plus he seemed so genuinely excited and fitted in with the rest of us so well. Hopefully, he'll be able to earn his promotion to full-time band member."