Josh Freese

Josh Freese is an American drummer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist known for extensive session and touring work.

Josh Freese is an American drummer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist known for extensive session and touring work. He has played with bands including the Vandals, Devo, A Perfect Circle, Guns N' Roses, Nine Inch Nails, Weezer, and Foo Fighters. He has appeared on hundreds of recordings and is regarded as one of the most prolific rock drummers of his generation.

Early life

Josh Freese was born in Orlando, Florida, on December 25, 1972, and later lived in Southern California from early childhood. Accounts describe him as musically active from a young age, beginning professional work as a teenager.

Career

Freese became known as a highly in-demand session and touring drummer, recording with a wide range of artists and bands. He has played with several major acts, including Nine Inch Nails, Guns N' Roses, A Perfect Circle, Weezer, and Foo Fighters.

Band memberships

He has been a long-term member of The Vandals since 1989 and Devo since the 1990s. He also had stints with Guns N' Roses, A Perfect Circle, Nine Inch Nails, Weezer, and Foo Fighters.

Solo work and credits

Freese has released solo recordings and has songwriting or performance credits across a large number of albums. Sources describe his recording output as more than 400 albums or records, with some estimates approaching 500 credits.