On March 25, 2022, the group’s fan world collapsed. Recognized in 2005 by the British magazine “Rhythm” as the best rock drummer in the world, Taylor Hawkins was found dead in a hotel room in Colombia. Later that same day, Foo Fighters planned to perform at the Picnic Stereo festival.
The Foo Fighters have a new drummer. It’s been over a year since Taylor Hawkins died
Initial toxicology tests revealed that Hawkins had 10 different psychoactive substances in his system. These included traces of THC, antidepressants, opioids and benzodiazepines. Hawkins’ bandmates said they were shocked and devastated by the situation, and for some time they did not inform the fans about the career of the band loved by millions.
Foo Fighters, despite the pain of the huge loss of a friend and a great musician, decided to continue their activities, which they announced to the fans five months ago. More than a year after Hawkins’ death, the musicians revealed who will sit behind the drums during their upcoming concerts. It fell on Josh Freese, an experienced drummer who had worked with many stars before. He played with A Perfect Circle, Nine Inch Nails, Sting and Guns N’ Roses.
Josh Freese drummer for Foo Fighters. Who is the musician?
Josh Freese joined the Foo Fighters for a streamed rehearsal for Foo Fighters: Preparing Music for Concerts, announcing their 11th album, But Here We Are. The band introduced the drummer as Hawkins’ replacement. This is not the first time that the artist has played with the group, earlier Freese performed with the band during concerts played in tribute to the late Hawkins. Today we know that the well-known session drummer will appear on stage with Dave Grohl’s pack more than once.
Josh Freese is a 50-year-old American session drummer. He played with The Vandals, Devo, Weezer, Paramore, Sting, A Perfect Circle, NIN and Guns N’ Roses. Born in Florida, his father worked as a music director at Disney for over 40 years, while Freese’s mother was a pianist. Josh started learning drums at the age of eight. The game became his profession four years later, and his first rock band was Polo. Although he chose a career as a session and touring musician, Freese composes his own songs. In 1998, he released a solo EP, reissued two years later as the full-length album The Notorious One Man Orgy. In 2009, the musician’s second solo album entitled “Since 1972” was released.
Source: Gazeta
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