The Foo Fighters bandleader turns 56 on Jan. 14, and the occasion naturally offers a moment to reflect on his deep, wide catalog.

Feel the emotion behind Foo Fighters' "Everlong" lyrics. Look into the song's timeless appeal and hidden layers.

There would be no Foo Fighters without Dave Grohl front and centre, but there are some rare songs that he doesn't sing on.

Foo Fighters delivered a gnarly and ragged performance that felt like a miniature greatest hits set It was one of ... we gotta make sure we fit in all the songs we can," Grohl explained.

and a little band called Nirvana. But to keep the beat tight and rocksteady, we selected 23 of the most memorable Foo Fighters songs — hits and album tracks — for further review in honor of ...