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Josh Freese

Josh Freese

Joshua Ryan Freese (born December 25, 1972) is an American drummer. A member of punk rock band the Vandals since 1989, Freese has also been a member of new wave band Devo since 1996. He was previously a member of hard rock band Guns N' Roses from 1997 to 1999, of rock band Foo Fighters from 2023 to 2025 and a member of alternative rock band A Perfect Circle from 1999 to 2012, the latter of which he rejoined in 2024. A prolific session and touring drummer, Freese has appeared on over 400 albums since 1986 and performed live with artists including Nine Inch Nails, Weezer, Sublime with Rome, Sting, 311, 100 gecs, the Offspring and Danny Elfman. His considerable workload has earned him "the pristine reputation as one of the most in-demand session drummers in the business," according to Variety, while Freese jokingly dubbed himself "the blue collar freelance drummer to the stars."

Known for

SNL50: The Homecoming Concert
SNL50: The Homecoming Concert
2025 • Self
Foo Fighters - Live At The Town 2023
Foo Fighters - Live At The Town 2023
2023 • Self
Foo Fighters - Live at Rock am Ring 2023
Foo Fighters - Live at Rock am Ring 2023
2023 • Self
The Teacher
The Teacher
2023 • Self
Foo Fighters: Preparing Music for Concerts
Foo Fighters: Preparing Music for Concerts
2023 • Self
Sting : My Songs au château de Chambord
Sting : My Songs au château de Chambord
2022 • Self - Drums
Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert
Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert
2022 • Self
Devolution: A Devo Theory
Devolution: A Devo Theory
2021

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Josh Freese – Biography, Known For & Filmography