Dave Grohl says David Bowie turned down collaboration request

‘Alright, well that’s settled, then.

Now f–k off,’ Bowie said, according to Grohl.

Add Dave Grohl to the list of high-profile rockersDavid Bowie turned downas potential collaborators.

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So thanks, but Im gonna sit this one out.

The exchange didnt end there, though.

… No more birthdays, Ive run out of them.

I think it was my idea, Smear said.

I sawMan Who Sold The Worldand said, Fk it has to be off this record.'

Of course, he didnt totally spurn working with the younger generation.

He recorded with TV on the Radio in 2006 and Arcade Fire and LCD Soundsystems James Murphy in 2013.

Check out the clip of Grohl and Smear below.