Josh Freese

Biography

Joshua Ryan Freese (born December 25, 1972) is an American drummer. A member of punk rock band the Vandals since 1989, Freese has also been a member of new wave band Devo since 1996. He was previously a member of hard rock band Guns N' Roses from 1997 to 1999, of rock band Foo Fighters from 2023 to 2025 and a member of alternative rock band A Perfect Circle from 1999 to 2012, the latter of which he rejoined in 2024. A prolific session and touring drummer, Freese has appeared on over 400 albums since 1986 and performed live with artists including Nine Inch Nails, Weezer, Sublime with Rome, Sting, 311, 100 gecs, the Offspring and Danny Elfman. His considerable workload has earned him "the pristine reputation as one of the most in-demand session drummers in the business," according to Variety, while Freese jokingly dubbed himself "the blue collar freelance drummer to the stars."

Known For

Saturday Night Live

as Self - Musical Guest

The Other F Word

Nine Inch Nails: Beside You in Time

as Himself

SNL50: The Homecoming Concert

as Self

Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert

as Self

Nine Inch Nails: Another Version of the Truth - The Gift

as Himself

Sting: Live at the Olympia Paris

as Self - Drums

Nine Inch Nails: Another Version of the Truth - Las Vegas

as as Himself

The Day My Kid Went Punk

as Punk Rocker

Sting : My Songs au château de Chambord

as Self - Drums