William Goldsmith

In 1997, the question became real.

Foo Fighters drummer William Goldsmith had departed after a difficult recording process for The Color and the Shape, during which Grohl re-recorded much of his drumming.

When Grohl asked Hawkins whether he knew a suitable replacement, Hawkins offered himself, "'I'll play drums for you.'" Hawkins later recalled watching Showgirls at home when Grohl called with the offer.

Leaving Morissette, then one of the biggest stars in the world, was a gamble.

And early 1995, a full band formed around him with Pat Smear on guitar from the Germs formerly, and also played a bit with Nirvana as well on tour.

along with Nate Mendel and William Goldsmith on bass and drums, respectively.

They both came from Sunny Day Real Estate.

And then in 1997, they released The Color and the Shape.

And drummer William Goldsmith was kicked out of the band, replaced by Taylor Hawkins.

Pat Smear left shortly after the record as well and was replaced by Franz Stahl on guitar, who was a former bandmate of Grohl's from Scream.

And in 1999, he was fired and in came Chris Shifflett, who's the lead guitarist for the band.

The lineup had fleshed out a bit here.