Foo Fighters appoint new drummer following Taylor Hawkins' death
Updated | By Poelano Malema
Josh Freese has joined Foo Fighters following the death of Taylor Hawkins.
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Foo Fighters have added a new member to the band.
Josh Freese has been appointed as the new drummer for the rock band. This is according to a report by Rolling Stone.
He joined the band for their 'Preparing Music for Concerts' shows which started on Sunday, 21 May. The free global streaming event is exclusively accessed via @veeps.
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Josh will also be joining the band for their Summer tour.
He previously played at the tribute concert for Hawkins.
The 50-year-old has been a drummer for over three decades, according to a report by The Guardian.
Some of the bands he has played for include Guns N'Roses and The Vandals.
See a short clip of one of the band's performance below:
Josh replaces Taylor Hawkins who passed away on 25 March 2022.
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