Josh Freese Interview: Foo Fighters' New Drummer

In this episode, I interview Foo Fighters' new drummer, Josh Freese, as he shares his musical journey from playing gigs at Disneyland to recording/touring with The Vandals, A Perfect Circle, Guns N' Roses, Weezer, Paul Westerberg, The Offspring, Nine Inch Nails, and Sting. Learn about his transition into one of rock's premier bands and the impact of his previous experiences on his current creative process.

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[CFCMahomet]

Dear music media, please pay attention to how much great content that comes out because Rick lets the artists talk, doesn’t talk over them and stays away from long winded questions. There is a reason why these artists are gravitating to Rick and his channel.

[dpclerks]

The fact that Josh answered the first question with, "It continues to be bittersweet" is all that anyone needs to know about him as a Human Being.

A Great Soul ❤🙏

[somethingbl]

Another great example showing how the guys who get all the work and last in this business are the ones who are humble, personable, adaptable, and professional.

[andydelphoto]

This has to be the best music channel on the internet. Right? I'm mean, so good.

[AidanMmusic]

Let's briefly talk about how Rick edited in the audio of "Every Little Thing..." on top of Josh's playing. Josh NAILED the tempo of that well enough from memory that the actual song could be superimposed on top seamlessly.

Floored.

[jlsav]

Rick, I don't know that you've ever interviewed a more likeable musician. You can't help but cheer for this guy. He deserves the FF gig. He's humble and great. Hard to be both.

[NeilHigton]

It's clear within the first 10 mins of this interview that Josh is a Foo Fighter. It just makes total sense. He's so respectful and in awe of what it all really means. What a solid dude.

[TyroneLoganMusic]

Been a fan of Josh since the early days of A Perfect Circle. Love that he’s with the Foo Fighters now despite the circumstances that led to his position. RIP Taylor Hawkins.

[matti_]

"We need the Dave Grohl interview" button
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[ericsyre]

There a two great things in this video: a drummer who has something to say and an interviewer letting him say it, uninterrupted. That's the kind of interview I am interested in. Thank you Rick!

[ChilliCheezdog]

Josh looks like a great guy, centred, real. He looks like a pro. Foo Fighters need a rock, a solid heavy-hitter. Josh Freese. Yeah. He's the man.

[patrickr.]

This interview really just confirms what everybody else already knew. Josh was the perfect choice for the Foo Fighters in every way. He's an amazing musician, total pro, and a real down to earth guy, something the Foo Fighters really needed.

[ppeterson]

Josh’s grandfather, Hal Freese was the band/orchestra director at my high school for many years. Great man! Good memories!

[paulspecht]

One of the smartest, laid-back, coolest, honest drummers ever!

[mewgiah]

Rick Beato is literally documenting history. So much knowledge is lost because media is so terrible at doing interviews.

Yet Rick out here having deep conversations with legendary musicians and allowing us to hear their stories.

It just blows my mind how a single artist can have so many important stories. And often they are lost forever. Rick is doing such an amazing job.

[benzakonium]

Rick does the best interviews of musicians ever. He listens, lets them talk, it's not about his personality, doesn't try to finish sentences for guests or overtalk them ever. Plus his questions are just always spot on. Perfect blend of emotional and technical insight. Just masterfully crafted.

[NytronX]

Josh Freese is one of the most electrifying drummers I've ever heard. He was spectacular in NIN.

[susanlevesque]

"It felt like someone socked me in the stomach." brought tears to my eyes. Beautiful human.

[drdrdrfloyd]

Josh "Know what I mean" Freese. One of my favorite drummers ever. Definitely got me into drumming.

[humblepiebytheslice]

Incredible interviewer + incredible player = incredible interview. It’s Rick’s formula for success. Another gem. Well done!