Smoking Foo Fighters

Aug 31, 2007, 11:16 GMT

Dave Grohl of US band The Foo Fighters performs at Wembley Park Stadium in London, England, 07 July 2007. as part of the Live Earth Concert aimed at raising awareness of climate change. A total of 150 artists will be performing in nine cities, including Sydney, Tokyo and Washington, over 24 hours. EPA/DANIEL DEME

Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl loves smoking.

The rocker insists he has no intention of giving up the unhealthy habit, but admits he limits his cigarettes when at home with his wife Jordyn Blum and their 16-month-old daughter Violet Maye.

He said: "If I'm in the studio, I smoke about a pack-and-a-half a day. If I'm at home, with the wife and the family, I smoke about five cigarettes a day. And if I'm at a rock concert, I just eat them!"

Meanwhile, the Foo Fighters have just announced a winter UK tour.

The band will play nine dates across Britain, kicking off at Manchester's MEN Arena on November 3 followed by shows in both England and Scotland.

The tour ends with two concerts at London's The O2 arena on November 17 and 18.

The tour follows the release of the group's sixth studio album 'Echos, Silence, Patience and Grace' which is out on September 24.

Tickets are available from today (31.08.07) and can be purchased from each venue.

Tickets for The 02 shows are available at www.theo2.co.uk or by calling 0871 230 4422.

Foo Fighters UK tour all dates:

Manchester MEN Arena (November 3)

Newcastle Metro Arena (5)

Birmingham NEC (6)

Glasgow SECC (9)

Aberdeen AECC (10)

Sheffield Hallam Arena (12)

Cardiff International Arena (13)

London The O2 Arena (17, 18)

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