Dave Grohl to be named NME 'Godlike Genius'

Dave Grohl is to be named NME's 'Godlike Genius' at next month's Shockwaves NME Awards 2011.

The former Nirvana drummer and current Foo Fighters frontman will be given the honour at the O2 Brixton Academy on February 23, as well as play a set with the band.

Commenting on the award, Grohl told the magazine: "I don't think I'm godlike or a genius. It’s flattering.

"It's a nice thing to be acknowledged for doing something you love to do, but in truth I don't consider it a body of work because I don't consider it work."

Previous recipients of the award include New Order, Manic Street Preachers, The Cure, The Clash and Paul Weller.