Josh Freese has marked his first anniversary within the Foo Fighters by paying tribute to the person he changed, Taylor Hawkins.
On Might 21, 2023, the band introduced their new drummer throughout a livestream occasion dubbed Foo Fighters: Making ready Music For Live shows. The Dave Grohl-fronted group had enjoyable with the reveal, chatting on display with varied well-known drummers – together with Motley Crue’s Tommy Lee and Crimson Sizzling Chili Peppers’ Chad Smith – earlier than confirming Freese as their latest member.
Whereas the announcement itself was lighthearted, it definitely got here below tragic circumstances. Hawkins, who had been within the Foo Fighters for 25 years, died all of a sudden on March 25, 2022 because the Foos have been getting ready to play a present in Bogota, Colombia. A pair of star-studded tribute concert events would later honor the rocker, with Freese collaborating in each.
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Josh Freese and Foo Fighters ‘Proceed to Miss Taylor’
In a message posted to Instagram, Freese mirrored upon his first 12 months within the Foo Fighters.
“A 12 months in the past at present this aired,” Freese wrote, his caption accompanying clips from the livestreamed particular, “and I received to cease maintaining quiet about what had been known as ‘the worst stored secret within the music enterprise’ on the time (although I believed we did a reasonably good job on our finish.)”
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“I really like the way in which it got here out and am pleased with it,” the drummer continued. “I joked that every one we actually wanted was ‘All My Life’ after which transfer on (as a result of it is so goddamn good.) That being mentioned, I proceed to overlook Taylor as does the band, his household, mates and the remainder of the world. We additionally proceed to attempt to take advantage of the scenario by shifting ahead and doing what we love doing… enjoying music, honoring Taylor and staying constructive.”
Freese has performed practically 70 exhibits throughout his first 12 months with the Foo Fighters. The band is scheduled to have a busy summer time, with dates all through the U.Ok. and Europe earlier than returning Stateside for a stretch of performances beginning in July.
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