Josh Freese

Josh Freese, born on December twenty-fifth, nineteen seventy-two, is a highly regarded American drummer, composer, songwriter, record producer, and guitarist. He has been a prominent figure in the music industry since the mid-eighties, showcasing his exceptional talent across various genres.

Freese has been a member of the punk rock band The Vandals since nineteen eighty-nine and joined the new wave band Devo in nineteen ninety-six. His versatility is further highlighted by his involvement with the alternative rock band A Perfect Circle, where he returned in twenty twenty-four after previously playing with them from nineteen ninety-nine to twenty twelve.

As a prolific session and touring drummer, Freese has contributed to over four hundred albums since nineteen eighty-six. His impressive resume includes live performances with renowned artists such as Nine Inch Nails, Weezer, Sublime with Rome, Sting, and many others. He also had stints with hard rock band Guns N' Roses from nineteen ninety-seven to nineteen ninety-nine and the Foo Fighters from twenty twenty-three to twenty twenty-five.

Freese's extensive body of work has earned him a reputation as one of the most sought-after session drummers in the industry. Variety has praised his contributions, while he humorously refers to himself as 'the blue collar freelance drummer to the stars.'