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Foo Fighters Part Ways with Drummer Josh Freese After Two Years

Freese, who joined the band in 2023 as Taylor Hawkins' successor, shared his departure with humor but expressed shock and disappointment over the unexplained decision.

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Josh Freese performs with 100 Gecs on the Sahara stage during the 2022 Coachella Valley Music And Arts Festival. The former drummer for Foo Fighters humorously revealed the possible reasons for his firing from the band in an Instagram post.
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Overview

  • Josh Freese announced on May 16 that Foo Fighters informed him they were 'going in a different direction' with their drummer, providing no reason for his dismissal.
  • Freese joined the band in May 2023 as the full-time replacement for the late Taylor Hawkins and toured extensively with them for nearly two years.
  • In response to his firing, Freese posted a humorous 'Top 10 possible reasons' list on Instagram, joking about scenarios such as whistling 'My Hero' too much and his love for poodles.
  • While expressing gratitude for his time with the band, Freese admitted he was shocked and disappointed by the decision but emphasized his continued support for the group.
  • The Foo Fighters have not issued a public statement about Freese's departure or announced a replacement, leaving their lineup unclear ahead of their next scheduled performance in October 2025.