Movies with Pat Smear

Pat Smear: A Punk Rock Icon Turned Legendary Guitarist When you think of the Foo Fighters, the instantly recognizable mop-topped figure of guitarist Pat Smear is likely one of the first images that comes to mind. But Smear's impact on music extends far beyond his work with Dave Grohl's iconic rock outfit. A founding member of the seminal Los Angeles punk band The Germs, Smear's raw, high-energy playing style laid the groundwork for the West Coast punk explosion of the late 1970s. After the untimely death of The Germs' legendary frontman Darby Crash, Smear went on to find even greater fame as the touring guitarist for Nirvana in the early 1990s, bringing his blistering riffs to anthems like "Smells Like Teen Spirit." Though he left the Foo Fighters in 1997, Smear's return to the band in 2010 has seen him deliver career-defining performances in a string of concert films, from the band's triumphant 2023 appearance at Austin City Limits to their virtual reality Superbowl LVI aftershow. Whether he's thrashing alongside Dave Grohl or embodying the spirit of punk on the screen, Pat Smear remains a singular musical force - a true living legend who has left an indelible mark on both rock music and cinema.