Foo Fighters have parted methods with Josh Freese, the drummer stated on social media at this time. “The Foo Fighters known as me Monday evening to let me know they’ve determined ‘to go in a distinct course with their drummer,’” Freese wrote. “No cause was given.” He continued, “I loved the previous two years with them, each on and off stage, and I assist no matter they really feel is greatest for the band.” See his full assertion beneath.
Freese formally joined Foo Fighters in 2023, succeeding the late Taylor Hawkins. His closing present with the band was a personal affair at Home of Blues Anaheim final September.
It’s at present unclear who will drum for Foo Fighters going ahead. For now, their solely scheduled efficiency is at the Singapore Grand Prix on October 4. When reached by Pitchfork, a consultant for Foo Fighters had no remark.
Josh Freese:
The Foo Fighters known as me Monday evening to let me know they’ve determined “to go in a distinct course with their drummer.” No cause was given. : ( Regardless, I loved the previous two years with them, each on and off stage, and I assist no matter they really feel is greatest for the band. In my 40 years of drumming professionally, I’ve by no means been let go from a band, so whereas I’m not indignant—only a bit shocked and upset. However as most of you realize I’ve at all times labored freelance and bounced between bands so, I’m high-quality. Keep tuned for my “Prime 10 attainable causes Josh acquired booted from the Foo Fighters” listing.
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