Dave Grohl thrilled with street name

DAVE GROHL said he is very happy to have one of his favourite places named after him.

The Foo Fighters frontman unveiled Davis Grohl Alley on Saturday in Warren, Ohio, the city where he was born.

In front of a huge crowd of fans and press, he performed at the ceremony and said: "I had to come here, it's such a huge deal.

"When I was a kid, I used to love to come here. This is one of my favourite places in the world."

He was also given the key to the city by city director of public safety, Doug Franklin, who to,d him: "You already have the key to our hearts and to top that, I'm going to give you the key to the city."