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Josh Freese
ActorBorn December 25, 1972 (52 years)
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."
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."
Josh Freese Filmography
| 2025 | SNL50: The Homecoming Concert · as Self |
| 2022 | Taylor Hawkins: Tribute Concert · as Self |
| 2018 | A Perfect Circle Rock Am Ring · as Josh Freese |
| 2017 | Sting: Live at the Olympia Paris · as Self - Drums |
| 2015 | Devo: Hardcore Live! · as Himself |
| 2011 | The Other F Word · as Self |
| 2009 | |
| 2009 | DEVO | Live in London · as Self |
| 2007 | Nine Inch Nails Live: Beside You in Time · as Self / Drums |
| 2004 | A Perfect Circle: Amotion · as Josh Freese |
| 1975 | Saturday Night Live (TV Series) · as Self - Musical Guest |