
Born
1972-12-25 (age 53)
Birthplace
Orlando, Florida, USA
Known For
Acting
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."
Also Known As
Movie Appearances
A Perfect Circle: Lost in the Bermuda Triangle
as Josh Freese
2010

Nine Inch Nails: Another Version of the Truth - The Gift
as Self / Drums
2009

Butch DEVO And The Sundance Gig
2014

Foo Fighters: Preparing Music for Concerts
as Self
2023

Foo Fighters - Live at Rock am Ring 2023
as Self
2023

The Teacher
as Self
2023

Nine Inch Nails: Another Version of the Truth - Las Vegas
as as Himself
2009

Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert
as Self
2022

Devo | Live In Benicàssim
as Self
2011

DEVO | Whistler Medals Plaza
as Self
2010

Sting : My Songs au château de Chambord
as Self - Drums
2022

The Day My Kid Went Punk
as Punk Rocker
1987

Foo Fighters - Live At The Town 2023
as Self
2023

The Other F Word
as Self
2011

Devo: Hardcore Live!
as Himself
2015

DEVO | Live in London
as Self
2009

A Perfect Circle Rock Am Ring
as Josh Freese
2018

Sting: Live at the Olympia Paris
as Self - Drums
2017

A Perfect Circle - The Outsider
as Josh Freese
2004

3 Doors Down - Away from the Sun
as Himself - Drums
2002

