Young Girl Challenges Dave Grohl To Drum-Off, Proceeds To Crush 'Everlong' Cover

Aug 24, 2020

Before Dave Grohl was the frontman for the highly-successful rock band, the Foo Fighters, he made a name for himself as a very talented drummer for the grunge-rock band Nirvana. While his presence in Nirvana may have been overshadowed at times by Kurt Cobain's intriguing lyrics and the band's overall raw sound, there was no denying that Grohl was a force on the drums.

Even with his fame firmly established as one of the premiere frontmen in rock and roll, many still recall Grohl's exploits on the skins. One of his fans happens to be a young drummer named Nandi Bushell who recently challenged her idol to a "drum off".

Growing up, we all have people we idolize and dreams we want to accomplish. It's safe to say that every person who has aspirations as a musician has someone, or a band, in the music industry that they admire. Whether it be as a singer, guitarist, bassist, or drummer, chances are that all young musicians started off with influences that made them want to choose that career path.

Nandi Bushell may be young, but that hasn't stopped her from following her dream. This talented young drummer has been heavily inspired by Dave Grohl and his band, the Foo Fighters. As she has dedicated herself to drumming, it has been with the hope that she will one day get a chance to jam with her idol. In fact, this young lady wants to play with the whole band. It's a sweet dream, but you may be wondering if the kid has the skills to make it come true. Nandi doesn't leave anyone wondering with a video that has gone viral and left many in awe at her incredible gifts.

One great way to make your dream come true is to chase it without hesitation. In this video, Nandi makes it clear right away what she wants. She looks at the camera with a great big smile and announces that she wants to jam with Dave Grohl and the rest of the Foo Fighters. She also states that she is going to play their classic song, "Everlong." Anyone who knows this song knows that drumming can't be done by a novice.

This is a song that requires real skill. It takes only a few moments to realize that Nandi has got the chops to handle this song and call herself an accomplished drummer. The song requires the drummer to seamless switch between the cymbals and snare quickly, while also keeping a steady beat with the bass drum. Not only does Nandi do this effortlessly, but she also has a big grin while she is doing it.

As the song becomes more intense, this young girl breaks out into a battle cry. As Nandi goes through the song, she adds some flair by twirling her drumsticks and flashing her wide smile at the camera. She is having fun showing off her skills.

As the song ends, Nandi smiles again and says, "Checkmate" into the camera, knowing that she has got her point across. The challenge to Dave Grohl has been laid at his feet. When you watch this video, it is hard not to get pumped and feel the excitement and joy that Nandi feels as she plays the drums. It also reminds you of your heroes growing up and how they inspired you to do your best at whatever activity you were interested in.

With such a powerful song, not to mention the joyous performance, it is hard not to feel yourself getting inspired. Do you think Nandi will get her drum-off with Dave Grohl? What did you think of her drumming skills? Show this to all the Foo Fighter fans you know and let us know your thoughts on this talented young lady's performance.