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7 things to know about Josh Freese, the new Foo Fighters drummer

Josh Freese joins the Foo Fighters

The Foo Fighters revealed the band’s new drummer on Sunday, May 21, which will be Josh Freese. He’s an accomplished musician who brings major chops to a huge band. Here are seven things to know about him…

Josh Freese of the Foo Fighters

Josh Freese is a Christmas baby, born on Dec. 25, 1972.

Josh Freese of the Foo Fighters

(Photo by Neilson Barnard/Getty Images)
(Photo by Neilson Barnard/Getty Images)

Josh Freese has played in a number of bands, including Devo, the Vandals, Nine Inch Nails, Weezer, Sublime, and Guns N’ Roses.

Josh Freese of the Foo Fighters

Josh Freese’s dad conducted the Disney World and Disneyland bands. Josh Freese started playing at Disneyland when he was all of 12 years old.

Josh Freese of the Foo Fighters

Josh Freese has played on more than 400 records.

Josh Freese of the Foo Fighters

Like the other Foo Fighters, Josh Freese calls Southern California home. He lives there with his wife and four children.

Josh Freese of the Foo Fighters

(Photo by Noel Vasquez/Getty Images)
(Photo by Noel Vasquez/Getty Images)

Josh Freese also played for Paramore and the Replacements.

.Josh Freese of the Foo Fighters

Freese also played on the Bruce Springsteen album “High Hopes.” He drummed on a song called “This is Your Sword.”

Story originally appeared on List Wire