Who is Foo Fighters drummer, Josh Freese?
LEGENDARY drummer for the Foo Fighters, Taylor Hawkins, passed away in March 2022 at the age of 50.
After announcing their intention to continue playing music and go on tour, the rock band revealed their new drummer on May 21, 2023.
Who is Foo Fighters drummer, Josh Freese?
On Sunday, May 21, 2023, the Foo Fighters decided to unveil their newest addition to the group via a live-streamed event.
After teasing three iconic drummers - Red Hot Chili Peppers' Chad Smith, Motley Crue’s Tommy Lee, and Tool’s Danny Carey - the lesser-known Josh Freese was revealed to be the band's new pick.
The news precedes the release of the Foo Fighter's upcoming album, But Here We Are, which is set to debut on June 2.
According to Variety, Freese: "is renowned as one of the top session drummers in the business so he’s well-known to musicians, and the fact that he’s less familiar to the public is actually a plus, so there wouldn’t be any associations from previous bands (even though he’s played with dozens)."
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The 50-year-old's versatility of skills and myriad of experience make him the perfect candidate for joining the group.
He has performed with bands including Guns N’ Roses, A Perfect Circle, Puddle of Mudd, Nine Inch Nails, Weezer, Paramore, the Replacements, Sting, and The Vandals.
Aside from being a veteran session man, Freese also happens to be a longtime friend of both Dave Grohl and Taylor Hawkins.
Is Josh Freese married?
Freese is married to Nicole Amdurer Freese, who also happens to be his manager.
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The pair share 4 children together which, according to her Instagram bio are the ages 22, 16, 14, and 12.
The family of six also has five dogs - Wanda Wednesdays, Larry, Sapphire, Judy, and Barb.
Nicole often uses her social media to post pictures with her family spending quality time together, whether it be traveling or attending concerts together.
When will the Foo Fighters be on tour?
The rock band decided to keep their music alive by going on a 2023 tour in support of their new album.
Foo Fighters will launch their tour on May 24 in New Hampshire and is set to visit states like Ohio, California, Arizona, New Jersey, and more.
They are expected to play their last concert on October 5 in El Paso, Texas at the Don Haskins Center.
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