Josh Freese reacts to Foo Fighters letting go of drummer
Josh Freese is hitting pause on his time with the Foo Fighters—and no, he didn’t see it coming both.
The veteran drummer took to Instagram to disclose that the band, fronted by Dave Grohl, determined to half methods with him, leaving followers (and Freese himself) “surprised.”
“The Foo Fighters called me Monday night to let me know they’ve decided ‘to go in a different direction with their drummer.’ No reason was given,” Freese shared with a splash of honesty and a touch of head-scratching.
Regardless of the surprising name, Freese stored issues elegant, expressing gratitude for the expertise.
“I enjoyed the past two years, both on and off stage, and wish them nothing but the best and continued success,” he added, exhibiting nothing however help for the rock icons.
However even rock ‘n’ roll veterans will be caught off guard.
“In my 40 years of drumming professionally, I’ve never been let go from a band,” he wrote. “So while I’m not angry—just a bit shocked and disappointed. But as most of you know I’ve always worked freelance and bounced between bands so, I’m fine.”
That’s the spirit of a real professional.
Freese, identified for his work with legendary acts like The Vandals, Devo, Weapons N’ Roses, and A Excellent Circle, joined Foo Fighters in 2023, serving to the band navigate a brand new chapter. And if historical past’s any clue, this isn’t the final we’ll hear from him—or his sticks.
