Josh Freese, former drummer of Foo Fighters, was fired from the band in May 2025 — details are unclear
17 may 2025 в 18:13
Josh Freese, formerly the drummer of Foo Fighters, announced that he was suddenly fired from the band in May 2025 after two years with them. The other members of the band had not commented on Josh’s dismissal at the time of publication, but the music veteran posted a public statement on his Instagram.
«Foo Fighters called me on Monday to inform me that they had decided to 'go a different way with their drummer'», - Josh wrote in his Instagram post, adding that «the reason was not given» for the band’s decision to let him go.
Josh added that in his 40 years of professional drumming, «I have never been fired from a band». He then admitted that he is «not angry», - but still «a little shocked and disappointed».
«But, as many of you know, I have always worked freelance and moved from band to band, so I’m fine», - Josh reassured his fans. He then said that despite the blow of being fired, he «enjoyed the last two years with [Foo Fighters], both on stage and off, and support everything they believe is best for the band».
At the end of his statement, Josh joked: «Stay tuned for my 'Top 10 possible reasons Josh was kicked out of Foo Fighters' list».
Below, Hollywood Life has gathered five facts about Josh that you may not have known. Keep reading to learn more about him.
Josh was born in Orlando, Florida, on December 25, 1972.
Since he is from Orlando, Josh grew up with several amusement parks nearby, including Walt Disney World. This huge resort opened in 1971.
The drummer was raised by his parents, mother Patricia, a writer and pianist, and father Stan, who worked as an orchestra conductor at Walt Disney World. Josh spent time in amusement parks while his father worked. Eventually, Stan was transferred to lead the Disneyland orchestra in Anaheim, California, and Josh was given the opportunity to march with the orchestra, holding toy instruments.
Josh’s first job was working as a shoe shiner at Disneyland with his brother Jason Freese in 1985.
One of the most famous bands Josh worked with was Guns N' Roses from 1997 to 1999. He signed a two-year contract to replace the band’s former drummer, Matt Sorum.
Calling himself a «freelance» drummer who «moved from band to band», - Josh has been featured on hundreds of albums since the 1980s with artists such as Weezer, Sting, and The Offspring.
Josh is married to his wife Nicole, and they have four children together
«Foo Fighters called me on Monday to inform me that they had decided to 'go a different way with their drummer'», - Josh wrote in his Instagram post, adding that «the reason was not given» for the band’s decision to let him go.
Josh added that in his 40 years of professional drumming, «I have never been fired from a band». He then admitted that he is «not angry», - but still «a little shocked and disappointed».
«But, as many of you know, I have always worked freelance and moved from band to band, so I’m fine», - Josh reassured his fans. He then said that despite the blow of being fired, he «enjoyed the last two years with [Foo Fighters], both on stage and off, and support everything they believe is best for the band».
At the end of his statement, Josh joked: «Stay tuned for my 'Top 10 possible reasons Josh was kicked out of Foo Fighters' list».
Below, Hollywood Life has gathered five facts about Josh that you may not have known. Keep reading to learn more about him.
Josh was born in Orlando, Florida, on December 25, 1972.
Since he is from Orlando, Josh grew up with several amusement parks nearby, including Walt Disney World. This huge resort opened in 1971.
The drummer was raised by his parents, mother Patricia, a writer and pianist, and father Stan, who worked as an orchestra conductor at Walt Disney World. Josh spent time in amusement parks while his father worked. Eventually, Stan was transferred to lead the Disneyland orchestra in Anaheim, California, and Josh was given the opportunity to march with the orchestra, holding toy instruments.
Josh’s first job was working as a shoe shiner at Disneyland with his brother Jason Freese in 1985.
One of the most famous bands Josh worked with was Guns N' Roses from 1997 to 1999. He signed a two-year contract to replace the band’s former drummer, Matt Sorum.
Calling himself a «freelance» drummer who «moved from band to band», - Josh has been featured on hundreds of albums since the 1980s with artists such as Weezer, Sting, and The Offspring.
Josh is married to his wife Nicole, and they have four children together
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