| February, 1997 | Wlliam Goldsmith leaves Foo Fighters, leaving them drummerless. |
| March 11, 1997 | The "Touch" soundtrack in which Dave wrote the entire score is released. |
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May 9, 1997 | "Monkey Wrench" is played live for the first time. |
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May 15, 1997 | "Monkey Wrench" is played on the "Late Show" with David Letterman. |
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May 16, 1997 | "Doll," "Hey, Johnny Park!," "Wind Up," "See You," and "New Way Home" are played live for the first time. |
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May 20, 1997 | "The Colour and the Shape" is released in the US. |
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April 28, 1997 | The "Monkey Wrench" singles hit the streets. |
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September 4, 1997 | Pat Smear officially leaves Foo Fighters at the "MTV Video Music Awards" after playing his last song with Foo Fighters, "Monkey Wrench." |
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September 4, 1997 | Franz Stahl officially joins Foo Fighters at the "MTV Video Music Awards" after playing his first song with Foo Fighters, "Everlong." |
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October 8, 1997 | "Everlong" is played on the "Late Show" with David Letterman. |
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December 2, 1997 | "Dear Lover" is released on the "Scream 2" sound track |
