Joshua Ryan Freese is an American session drummer, multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, and composer. He is also a former touring member for Paramore, replacing Zac Farro on drums.
He started touring with Paramore in 2010 when drummer Zac left the band. He lasted until 2011 where he was replaced by Jason Pierce.
Trivia
- He is the drummer for The Vandals and Devo. He was a permanent member of Foo Fighters taking the place of Taylor Hawkins after his passing in 2022. He was fired from the band in May 2025 for unknown reasons.
- He was the drummer for the bands Guns N' Roses, A Perfect Circle, Nine Inch Nails, Weezer, Sublime with Rome, Sting and Foo Fighters.
- He was a session drummer for 311, Green Day, 3 Doors Down, Puddle of Mudd, The Replacements, Paul Westerberg, Ween, The Offspring, The Desert Sessions, Mötley Crüe, Sublime with Rome, Evanescence, Seether, Black Light Burns, The Damning Well, and Slash.
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Former Touring Members
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