Ex-Foo Fighters Drummer Josh Freese Has a Hilarious List of Reasons for His Firing

vice.comPublished: 5/19/2025

Summary

The Foo Fighters fired Josh Freese without cause after two years on the band's tour. Despite the abrupt departure, Freese, a seasoned drummer who has bounced between bands like the Vandals, Guns N’ Roses, and A Perfect Circle, remains unfazed, even sharing his top 10 reasons for being let go, including promises to grow a beard and playing nunchucks after every show. The situation is particularly unusual given his extensive professional history. Freese plans to post his list on Instagram, adding humor to the already unexpected twist of his career.