Josh Freese Interview: Foo Fighters' New Drummer

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In this episode, I interview Foo Fighters' new drummer, Josh Freese, as he shares his musical journey from playing gigs at Disneyland to recording/touring with The Vandals, A Perfect Circle, Guns N' Roses, Weezer, Paul Westerberg, The Offspring, Nine Inch Nails, and Sting. Learn about his transition into one of rock's premier bands and the impact of his previous experiences on his current creative process.
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@matti_738 Месяц назад

"We need the Dave Grohl interview" button 👇

@ArtGuitarLTX Месяц назад

That would be EPIC.

@Tiggler80 Месяц назад

Yess Grohl Please!

@_black_bird Месяц назад

I wish

@patrickreichert1442 Месяц назад

here here

@budwudd Месяц назад

@@toke7342 Yes, where he talks about everything but music. There's not really a lot of interviews, if any, where he gets to that stuff that Rick asks about. It could be very interesting.

@CFCMahomet Месяц назад

Dear music media, please pay attention to how much great content that comes out because Rick lets the artists talk, doesn’t talk over them and stays away from long winded questions. There is a reason why these artists are gravitating to Rick and his channel.

@Fred-oh9vl Месяц назад

Agree 100%. With the music media, controversy is the focus. Rick let Josh go as far as he wanted to with Taylor without prying, then they moved on.

@jm12green31 Месяц назад

I used to like the premier guitar rig rundown interviews I'm not sure if they still do those anymore. Great way to hear from the artist on the gear

@billyhates Месяц назад

Rick is also an extremely well-informed muscian. He lives and breathes this stuff, so his questions will reflect that. And he's a top-notch listener.

@Everywhereambar Месяц назад

He is the best interviewer! some out there forget that we want to hear the guest ahhaha Jimmy Fallon i am talking to you

@richardwelch9796 Месяц назад

@@Fred-oh9vl You meant to type "with any media", right?

@dpclerks09 Месяц назад

The fact that Josh answered the first question with, "It continues to be bittersweet" is all that anyone needs to know about him as a Human Being. A Great Soul ❤🙏

@MobiusBandwidth Месяц назад

seriously. he got the gig because he wasn't the guy nudging Grohl for the seat. aside from being qualified.

@guitarFlownimo Месяц назад

He’s such a nice Guy. Lovely Interview!!!

@hybby 11 дней назад

That was an amazing answer. So much empathy and self-awareness. I'm 100% on board with him after that answer. Truly an amazing human being.

@andydelphoto Месяц назад

This has to be the best music channel on the internet. Right? I'm mean, so good.

@crestiferj2689 Месяц назад

Agree. Definitely the absolute best.

@josephwroglieri Месяц назад

100%

@jamesnash2657 Месяц назад

Totally agree 👍

@tblx2675 Месяц назад

Yep. Rick does incredible interviews, asks the right questions that are interesting and fun and lets the person he’s interviewed talk.

@jean-philippeperetti8463 10 дней назад

You should also check "Professor Of Rock". These 2 channels are my favorites.

@somethingbl Месяц назад

Another great example showing how the guys who get all the work and last in this business are the ones who are humble, personable, adaptable, and professional.

@neilmeadowcroft7569 Месяц назад

And reliable.

@galvanizedgnome Месяц назад

Just don't force this drummer to get the covid vax. Enough heart attacks and cancer already.

@wm1573 Месяц назад

@@galvanizedgnomecringe

@monkeysezbegood Месяц назад

@@galvanizedgnomeI mean I get ya these is a risk and all that, but let's not assume every heart attach is the same. Hawkins clearly had many issues going on.

@shayneashby2395 Месяц назад

why does everyone think anti vaxxers are the cancer on society? You just showed why.

@jlsav66 Месяц назад

Rick, I don't know that you've ever interviewed a more likeable musician. You can't help but cheer for this guy. He deserves the FF gig. He's humble and great. Hard to be both.

@mm-nyc Месяц назад

I loved the Bernard Purdie interview.

@gustafsone Месяц назад

To be fair, he did already have an interview with Gregg Bissonette, who is another prolific session and touring player who has been doing it for even longer than Josh. I could listen to Gregg talk about drums, his career, and his life stories all day, too! I would say both of them are equally likeable. My very first exposure to Josh was when I went to see a NIN concert way back around 1999/2000 or so, and this then-unknown band (at least to my group of friends) opened for them called "A Perfect Circle". We were already blown away before NIN even took the stage. I can't remember how much tickets were for that show, but it would have been worth double to get the night we had. I fully understand why Trent hired this guy a few years later when NIN needed a touring drummer.

@jeffgomez88 Месяц назад

Agreed, Josh Freese has a very down-to-earth personality and I now see why he was a studio musician and now with the Foo Fighters. Great interview!

@riversofeden3929 Месяц назад

I agree. The polar opposite of a partying fool like his predecessor. Freese is a class act all around. It's refreshing.

@Tocaraca Месяц назад

@riversofeden3929 no need to disrespect the legend Taylor Hawkins. Sure he wasn't as classy but he brought a smile to anything anywhere.

@AidanMmusic96 Месяц назад

Let's briefly talk about how Rick edited in the audio of "Every Little Thing..." on top of Josh's playing. Josh NAILED the tempo of that well enough from memory that the actual song could be superimposed on top seamlessly. Floored.

@fpardo2111 Месяц назад

Noticed that too!, amazing!

@davedoingguitar Месяц назад

Yep, so great!

@JohnathandosSantos Месяц назад

I was looking for a comment on that! ❤

@selfDemanDeD Месяц назад

Oh, yeah, the "is he even human" moment :D

@Pauldjreadman Месяц назад

He knows what he's doing :)

@benzakonium Месяц назад

Rick does the best interviews of musicians ever. He listens, lets them talk, it's not about his personality, doesn't try to finish sentences for guests or overtalk them ever. Plus his questions are just always spot on. Perfect blend of emotional and technical insight. Just masterfully crafted.

@scottteague3738 Месяц назад

Lets them talk. That's the key.

@TyroneLoganMusic Месяц назад

Been a fan of Josh since the early days of A Perfect Circle. Love that he’s with the Foo Fighters now despite the circumstances that led to his position. RIP Taylor Hawkins.

@James-kj9hw Месяц назад

Its a really really bitter sweet.

@giork2828 Месяц назад

Taylor didn't "suicidal" himself, neither did he have TEN (10) different substances in his body after being sober for a while

@JokersNtheOddball Месяц назад

check out the vandals fear of a punk planet, live fast diarrhea, sweating to the oldies.

@TheHulksMistress Месяц назад

Yeah the drumming on Thirteenth Step is my favourite drumming on any record

@LexxLuthor5150 Месяц назад

Sam’s man.

@timwright4263 Месяц назад

Josh looks like a great guy, centred, real. He looks like a pro. Foo Fighters need a rock, a solid heavy-hitter. Josh Freese. Yeah. He's the man.

@JokersNtheOddball Месяц назад

the vandals are amazing.

@adriantrusca1245 Месяц назад

Calm down. This band is not exactly Sepultura. It's just standard radio friendly alternative rock.

@natemoore6760 Месяц назад

@@adriantrusca1245seen them live? Much less polished than radio-friendly alt rock….in a great way

@Endlessnameless803 Месяц назад

Him replacing Taylor just feels right. He fits the band like a glove both style wise and personality wise, plus he’s the best session drummer in the world

@sanchezju28 Месяц назад

@@adriantrusca1245Useless comment 🤦🏻‍♀️

@mewgiah8057 16 дней назад

Rick Beato is literally documenting history. So much knowledge is lost because media is so terrible at doing interviews. Yet Rick out here having deep conversations with legendary musicians and allowing us to hear their stories. It just blows my mind how a single artist can have so many important stories. And often they are lost forever. Rick is doing such an amazing job.

@ericsyre9418 Месяц назад

There a two great things in this video: a drummer who has something to say and an interviewer letting him say it, uninterrupted. That's the kind of interview I am interested in. Thank you Rick!

@SteelyRam Месяц назад

My thoughts here!

@DETSRC313 Месяц назад

🥂

@NeilHigton Месяц назад

It's clear within the first 10 mins of this interview that Josh is a Foo Fighter. It just makes total sense. He's so respectful and in awe of what it all really means. What a solid dude.

@orenavroya2955 Месяц назад

I was thinking about that as well , he fits the band and i can see him being along side with Dave as a dude

@patrickr.452 Месяц назад

This interview really just confirms what everybody else already knew. Josh was the perfect choice for the Foo Fighters in every way. He's an amazing musician, total pro, and a real down to earth guy, something the Foo Fighters really needed.

@ArtGuitarLTX Месяц назад

100% agree

@richbdonaldson Месяц назад

HIRED GUN

@patrickr.452 Месяц назад

@@richbdonaldson He's a full time member of the band, probably on a salary. I'm guessing he's compensated well considering he was a very busy session/touring drummer. What's your point?

@lb2696 Месяц назад

He makes sense as a FF drummer but I still would prefer he is in APC.

@Theirishcannoli 12 дней назад

@lb2696 he was for their last tour saw him at Sick New World he's amazing

@paulspecht5165 Месяц назад

One of the smartest, laid-back, coolest, honest drummers ever!

@jonathanasvig Месяц назад

That EFFING cut at 1:11:02 - genius... Also shows Josh' incredible pocket. Right in time with original track!

@valhallen4876 Месяц назад

Absolutely amazing instantly went looking for someone in the comments that also loved this!

@randomcustomer2806 25 дней назад

YES!

@ppeterson9359 Месяц назад

Josh’s grandfather, Hal Freese was the band/orchestra director at my high school for many years. Great man! Good memories!

@jeetlahkar894 Месяц назад

How long ago was this?

@ppeterson9359 Месяц назад

@@jeetlahkar894 50ish years ago.

@isorozco511 Месяц назад

Rick pumping out solid content lately I love it

@mefarri Месяц назад

For musicians, is there anything better right now? I don’t think so

@gates69 Месяц назад

Rick really is a pro. I’ll sit down and watch interviews with people I’m not even that interested in because I know he will ask great questions.

@MoPoppins Месяц назад

@@mefarriBut what’s impressive is that Rick’s content also appeals to non-musicians, who are music enthusiasts-it’s all so accessible.

@Fred-oh9vl Месяц назад

I don't either. As Rick gains more and more traction, I think we're going to see a lot more legends like Josh come in for a visit.

@LittleSumo510 Месяц назад

I can't believe I just sat down and watch an hour and a half of Josh talking, and it felt like 5 minutes, never knew who he was even though I have been listening to all those bands he's drummed in for years, my jaw hit the floor when he started rattling them off. Loved this interview

@dfuller1391 Месяц назад

Big same! Unreal. I'm a huge fan of his and I didn't even know it! Lol

@terryvantussenbrook7141 Месяц назад

I feel the exact same!!!!

@humblepiebytheslice1465 Месяц назад

Incredible interviewer + incredible player = incredible interview. It’s Rick’s formula for success. Another gem. Well done!

@snodge_ Месяц назад

The Matthew McConaughey of Drums. Josh is a fantastic drummer, great interview, as always.

@shorttadam Месяц назад

Haha was thinking this

@Zerothnz Месяц назад

I got an Owen Wilson vibe from him haha

@SonovaBish Месяц назад

Alright; alright; alright!

@NAUSEA1 Месяц назад

He looks a lot like Patrick Fabian (better call Saul)

@creamcheeze2870 Месяц назад

yeah, was waiting for him to go "alright alright alright, do you have some drummies on you? would much cooler if you did.."

@NytronX Месяц назад

Josh Freese is one of the most electrifying drummers I've ever heard. He was spectacular in NIN.

@yoyo_ma7677 Месяц назад

He’s certainly one of the most precise and on time drummers.

@snake101st Месяц назад

The lights in the sky tour with NIN with him on drums and all those crazy screens on stage was one of the craziest shows I've seen

@portal432 Месяц назад

He’s ok. 😊😏😉

@DM-il1hf Месяц назад

He’d certainly bury the beater on “March of the Pigs.” If you haven’t seen that drum cam video look it up. The whole performance is mind blowing. Versatility on the snare on the highest level.

@RichRobinson Месяц назад

Phenomenal. He’s a drummer’s drummer, for sure.

@drdrdrfloyd Месяц назад

Josh "Know what I mean" Freese. One of my favorite drummers ever. Definitely got me into drumming.

@FrankSavage-gl4lh Месяц назад

Now I get why Josh is used so much! Such a great guy!!! Fantastic interview Rick 🤘🏻

@macdahdi5175 Месяц назад

Love that part. Rick: "because everyone has air-drummed that??" Josh: "YES"

@vonhenry7087 Месяц назад

Ha! That's what makes a part 'a part.' If a non-drummer like me knows it by heart and air drums it every time, it's a part. I mean - can you imagine listening to Tom Sawyer without those post-guitar-solo drum bits? Me either, cuz it wouldn't be Tom Sawyer you're listening too...

@macdahdi5175 Месяц назад

@@vonhenry7087 total agreement bud. It was the full, whole-hearted "YESSSS!!!!" that Josh responded to Rick's suggestion that made me smile so wide. Like he was saying "THAT IS EXACTLY THE DEFINITION RICK YOU ARE A GENIUS" lmao. So thoroughly enjoyed this interview.

@noisefuljoy Месяц назад

@@macdahdi5175 That these guys are simpatico to that extent made this such a joy.

@TravelingWithLex Месяц назад

What's so wonderful about this interview is that even someone who loves music but doesn't understand 80% of what Josh and Rick are talking about just gets pulled into it, almost transfixed on the mystery and magic of what the greats are able to do. We may not "get it," but we feel it when we hear it. This is one of my favorite of all your interview's, Rick.

@nickszabo2764 28 дней назад

An interview with Trent Reznor would be AWESOME!

@susanlevesque5217 Месяц назад

"It felt like someone socked me in the stomach." brought tears to my eyes. Beautiful human.

@tmappe Месяц назад

An hour and a half interview! Nobody else on the internet is bringing us this kind of quality insights from professional musicians. Nobody on cable ever could. Thank you Rick Beato!

@user-oy7gz5bf2h Месяц назад

Would've stayed for more!

@protenski777 Месяц назад

Absolute genius. Legend. Great interview Rick!! I love how you don’t dominate interviews. So good.

@davemieze9021 Месяц назад

This is legendary music content. Rick is the dude everyone wish they knew. Thank you Rick. Thank you

@CarstensAmplification Месяц назад

Josh's drums on Mer de Noms is among my all time favorites. Great talk!

@chadhiggins9944 Месяц назад

Omg totally. So incredible. The most hooky drums you'll ever hear

@mattwhite399 Месяц назад

@@chadhiggins9944What a great description! The drums on that record are incredible

@dustinwilliams7542 Месяц назад

His playing in 6 is a lesson for every drummer. I cannot play in 6 without those Freeseisms creeping in.

@Pentoute45 Месяц назад

Did Josh play on song "The Hollow" on that album, or was it Tim Alexander before Josh stepped in ?

@mattwhite399 Месяц назад

@@Pentoute45Wikipedia says Tim Alexander. I never knew that! The drums in that song are killer.

@whitneyryan-ng1cq Месяц назад

Josh is unequivocally one of the greatest rock drummers of all-time. He develops an innate sense of how a band wants to sound and he brings them to that place -- he just knows how to bring out the best in other players and makes every band sound great. He's also one of the nicest, most genuine people in the music industry, truly humble, and absolutely hilarious. It's been really great seeing the Foos embrace him as member in a band of characters, personalities, and cementing him as a household name in the rock world. He's been a hard-working drummer his whole life and deserves this gig so hard.

@juhos30000 Месяц назад

Another brilliant interview. One of the last things Josh said gave me a huge smile: "you've been on my radar for so long now, ive wanted to be here". How cool is that

@mvm3016 Месяц назад

I was about to comment and then I hear him say “infectious grooves”! Man that brings me back. What I was going to say is how much I was always liked Freese. Then, he starts rattling off guys that took a liking to him when he was a kid, Vinnie, Jim Keltner, Jeff Porcoro, Chad Wackerman, etc.. and I’m just blown away who he got to watch and learn from. Then he ends up with one of the greatest bands in rock. Well done, Josh! Very well-deserved. What a tremendous drum life!!

@bartallen6849 Месяц назад

Can't believe it's been 2 years already since Taylor's passing

@sf5912 Месяц назад

Foos no longer the same. Miss his intensity, energy and commitment. Songs sound different...

@sf5912 Месяц назад

@@ChickenJoe-tq6xd why they didn't have a defrib on hand is crazy...

@Alex_Martz Месяц назад

Never forget Dave Grohl FORCED Taylor to get injected with the covid vaccine in order to tour or he would have been fired, Taylor could be ALIVE today but it was Dave's fault

@theaviator06 Месяц назад

Clot shot to blame

@h.o.2078 Месяц назад

Dave Grohl FORCED Taylor to get the Clot Shot!

@MD-vm2yy Месяц назад

Josh has been a power rock drummer for 30 years. I don't think anyone else could have fit in with the Foo Fighters the way he did.

@TC-lk2ev Месяц назад

Obviously its not gonna happen now but I think Ilan rubin would've killed it too

@seb4376 Месяц назад

@@TC-lk2evI think his play swings a little more than they do. he probably could have done the job but he’s more bluesy and artistic than they are in general

@MD-vm2yy Месяц назад

@@TC-lk2ev yes. I saw him with NIN. Great drummer.

@pascTV Месяц назад

@@TC-lk2evIlan is an amazing drummer and multi-instrumentalist. Also, a very cool dude. However, I get the impression that Josh fits the Foos perfectly, especially personality wise.

@dannyday1984 Месяц назад

Josh has influenced my drumming more than I am even conciously aware. I have incorporated so much of his feel and licks from Mer de Noms into my own DNA without even intending to do so. Thank you for this interview, Rick.

@williamstengel2074 Месяц назад

I don't ever comment on RU-vid videos, but I think it is worth mentioning that you are the best interviewer I have ever had the pleasure of watching. You let the artist speak and give them room to nerd out about their passion. You have a deep knowledge of the subject matter and you can tell everyone you interview respects you for it. Well done, keep 'em coming!

@cucamongaduke3600 Месяц назад

Josh clearly has all of the tea but never spills a drop. What a classy dude.

@tvd1188 Месяц назад

would love a list of those albums he's played on that no one realizes he has

@bjwright7368 Месяц назад

You wanna blow your mind check out the video by the vandals “sweating to the oldies” it will show you his start and paint a great picture of how much ground his talent has covered!!! You’ll thank me haha (note the actual mini doc video produced by the band not the live album under the same title) it’s on here in a few places as part 1,2,3 ext with the dig!

@soundninja99 Месяц назад

@@tvd1188 My favourite "a random Josh appears" is "I'm just Ken" from the barbie movie. It was just so unexpected

@santiagourrutia4218 Месяц назад

@@soundninja99WHAT

@soundninja99 Месяц назад

@@santiagourrutia4218 yup, randomly checked the credits for some reason and turns out Josh played the drums and Slash played some of the guitar parts

@m.9114 Месяц назад

I first became aware of Josh when he played for Sting, which is a serious gig for every drummer. But when I learned he also played on "Bring me to life" from Evanescence it totally blew my mind. The drive of the song is truly unique and he put his signature on it.

@the_minimalistic_adventure Месяц назад

Yeah, that album ‘Fallen’ by Evanescence is one of my all-time favorites. I used to think it was Rocky Gray who recorded that drums, but to my surprise, it was Josh. Josh recorded drums on that entire album. Not just Bring Me To Life!

@lisamarieligreci-newton7804 Месяц назад

That was my same reaction! I was listening to this during work in part because I'm a Foo Fighters fan and generally enjoying his stories, but then I hear he played with Evanescence? (Still one of my favorite bands tbh, haha! I listened to the hell out of Fallen back in the day. And still do, if I'm honest!)

@gustafsone Месяц назад

You have to up your game on a technical level to roll with Sting, but the craziest stuff I've ever seen Josh play was when he was with Nine Inch Nails. This dude is a freak of nature being able to keep that pace for a 2+ hour show every night on a tour. If you go to Josh's RU-vid channel, he still has some old videos that he uploaded when he was on tour with NIN. Definitely go check those out if you haven't already.

@retroworld1971 Месяц назад

Is he in the video??

@DrLangly Месяц назад

That’s amazing!

@mhlockyer709 Месяц назад

This could’ve been a couple more hours for sure. Those first two Apc albums changed my life.

@igor5041 10 дней назад

Jeff's omnipresent aura will never fade. He's no longer with us but he's everywhere. Amazing how impactful he was having so much of a short career. Everybody has to say his name when the subject is high quality music.

@buzzfunk Месяц назад

Judith is still my all-time fav Track. The drumming is epic!

@pawlpoche8736 Месяц назад

I’m glad you made that comment!!!! I was goin to

@igoridol Месяц назад

Me too!!!

@michaelmcnamara7292 Месяц назад

One of the only albums, in which the first single is hands down the best track on the album. The whole album is great too

@A_Green_Plastic_Watering_Can Месяц назад

Absolutely!

@MrEcarlson462 Месяц назад

Just saw them play it back to back in AZ, between Judith and The Outsider, he totally killed it

@austinhunt4260 Месяц назад

Never seen Josh interviewed. He’s always just been a name associated with a lot of my favorite bands like NIN and APC. I remember being mesmerized by the drumming on APC’s 13TH STEP and not even knowing his name when it came out. I knew that drummer was insanely special. I also wondered what it must be like to be MJK’s drummer when his other drummer is Danny Carey. But Josh was already a bit of a superstar by then, I guess, so it must’ve been no big deal. Plus Danny’s such a sweet guy. Rick, you’re absolutely killing it. Your Danny interview a few weeks ago was one of the best musician interviews I’ve ever heard. Super impressive guest list. This interview is fantastic and I’m so glad to know who Josh is. Would love to see a drum-off between Dave and Josh.

@sumo-ninja Месяц назад

I had basically the same experience with 13 step. Absolutely blown away by the drums but by that point I was aware it was freese because the same thing happened with the first album lol. I'd have to say Danny Carey and Josh are my favorite drummers .. it just so happens they shared a singer

@123unhooked Месяц назад

God, I/we all needed that interview. Soooooooo good! Thank you so much!

@user-hf9fs1lb6e 2 дня назад

Josh is so cool and down to earth and as usual Rick lets him talk and tell his stories. Perfect interview and Rick is a treasure.

@pcarteth Месяц назад

I met Josh when our band Arcade used to play at Disneyland. I was the bass player and Josh was really great way back then. Joshs' father hired me to work in that band.

@pandasarevicious Месяц назад

Love that you talked to Josh!! Gotta talk to Mr Grohl now 😊

@BimBamZimZam Месяц назад

Dave is on every interview, get Nate or Chris, I want to hear more them

@AaronRadioStudio Месяц назад

@@BimBamZimZam I totally agree. While of course it would be great to have a Dave Grohl interview on the channel, Chris or Nate would both be excellent interviews and give a different perspective and insight into the band dynamics. Dave has always been the major spokesperson for the band so would be cool for the other guys to get the spotlight for a change!

@pandasarevicious Месяц назад

@@AaronRadioStudio agreed! Although I don’t remember Dave ever doing a long form interview with someone as knowledgeable about music as Rick. He always manages to get things out of these guys that others haven’t.

@sailingsvzara Месяц назад

I am hoping for Pat Smear. He is an interesting dude.

@pandasarevicious Месяц назад

@@sailingsvzara aww I love Pat! Such a cool dude and always seems completely stoked during every Foos show I’ve seen him at

@WALLOFDAMAGE Месяц назад

This isn't an interview ....it's just a great conversation. A brilliant insight into Josh Freese's personality and why he gets all the work he does.

@colins2 Месяц назад

And that's what makes it so entertaining.

@robertprimrose869 Месяц назад

This was simply a joy to watch. Thank you so much for putting this together.

@chaplaincadet Месяц назад

I was 15 years old when I saw A Perfect Circle at the Mercer Arena in Seattle. It was an incredible show but later I saw Josh walking to the bus, and I yelled “you’re the reason I play the drums!” He stopped and bowed and blew kisses and said “thank you much man!” It made my millennium. That first A Perfect Circle record really was a showcase for everyone individually and then collectively their sound was so tight and so original. Wonderful times.

@DM-il1hf Месяц назад

Really miss that venue!

@abangakbar1276 Месяц назад

"The Noose" drum is my favorite Josh! Still give me goosebump every single time!

@DM-il1hf Месяц назад

It was Josh’s idea to “flick the switch” on that song. The dynamics leap out at the listener from that shift.

@moderndiscourse Месяц назад

Ricks job is to basically interview the best artists in the world. Talk about a dream come true.

@jeromemartel9913 Месяц назад

So true!

@ElsonFernando78 Месяц назад

He worked hard and has the talent for that, I would say it is well deserved

@wayneonthedrums Месяц назад

It's a dream come true for the artists to have someone with Ricks knowledge and skillset to interview them!

@danp4175 День назад

Awesome interview, Rick. I could watch this kind of content all day!

@emilybalcerak7861 Месяц назад

My favorite career pathway Josh has been a part of has always been Paul Westerberg's solo records, followed by the Replacements reunion about a decade ago. That alone landed him as one of my favorite drummers.

@KimberleehT Месяц назад

I am a die hard Foo Fighters fan. Taylor’s loss devastated me. I was lucky enough to attend the Taylor tribute concert in LA. The moment Josh played with them I knew he was the new drummer. I have seen the foos twice since and Josh is amazing, he is a foo. To see all of them onstage, doing what they love, it’s a great experience. ❤

@MobiusBandwidth Месяц назад

everyone knew it but him!

@rivenbeef Месяц назад

Josh is an absolute beast! One of my favorite drummers alive. Just incredible power, precision, and skill.

@scottdegroot4785 Месяц назад

Totally agree. One of my favorites as well

@steviechivo Месяц назад

What an amazing interview. Josh became one of my favorite drummers in the year 2000 with a perfect circle and then I got to see him live with Nine inch nails. What an incredible experience it was and it's amazing to me how many people his played with and recorded for. What an absolute genius. Love Josh forever ❤

@max_robak_mrowki Месяц назад

Howard Hamlin?

@Happenstance20 Месяц назад

I love Josh's energy as a person.

@drjuggernaut Месяц назад

Freese is the modern-day Hal Blaine. He elevates pretty much every record that he plays on! Thank you so much for doing this interview, Rick!

@pixelcultmedia4252 Месяц назад

He really is in that upper level of elite session drummers.

@montrealtendencies Месяц назад

On several tracks of New Radicals 1998 Maybe You've Been Brainwashed Too.

@ThomasMetal75 Месяц назад

Never thought of it that way, but he kind of is!

@cmkeelDIM Месяц назад

Hal Blaine! Now that is a legendary throwback!

@DrumsTillDeath Месяц назад

Love that word ELEVATE All my heroes did that in their respected bands. And I can confidently say so did I. Drummers make all the difference.

@conkyjoe 12 дней назад

Rick, your interviews need a TV channel other than RU-vid. What artists give you is pure gold. You’re on par with Howard Stern and his artist interviews.

@dons1932 Месяц назад

I had no idea who this guy was. Yet I am a huge Vandals fan. I mean I always loved their musicianship and how unique they are but I didn't really know much about the members or his name. Realising he is the drummer behind so many of my favourite songs and parts, and discovering how good of a dude he is - dayum, what a legend. Instant fan here. So refreshing. He's definitely the man for the job.

@nestortomaselli6372 Месяц назад

I loved Josh Freese just by listening to his music with Perfect Circle. This is the first interview I hear with him. Now I love him even more.

@TheCanyonpascal Месяц назад

Rick is building up an amazing catalog of interviews that let us, the viewers and the fans, see the human side of all these great musicians but also, we get to learn the craft behind great songs, bands and professionnal path that leads to great career. Thank you so much sir!

@brewcityldb Месяц назад

When I saw you guys post about this last week I couldn't wait to check it out. It did not disappoint! Thank you!

@ggjindrak Месяц назад

So freaking humble. Love Josh's versatility, positive attitude, and work ethic. Also love the Billy Gibbons shout out at the end. Many moons ago I was a bartender in Nashville and Billy landed at my bar one early evening. I introduced myself with a handshake and it was met with the most minute expression that said "this guy KNOWS who I am!" which quickly turned into a smile and a handshake in return. He truly is one of the most "hangable" famous musicians I've ever met. Great interview!

@negaversal Месяц назад

He will always be the Vandals drummer to me! Sweatin to the oldies!!!

@gayrambo4529 Месяц назад

Now playing stadiums and I saw this cat play at the Showcase Theatre.

@danevertt3210 Месяц назад

@@gayrambo4529showcase theatre in what city??

@gayrambo4529 Месяц назад

@@danevertt3210 Corona CA

@danevertt3210 Месяц назад

@@gayrambo4529 gotcha

@northamericanproductions Месяц назад

Can't count how many vandals shows I went to as a kid growing up in the Los Angeles punk rock scene. Great to see him with the foo fighters now. Josh freese definitely payed his dues as a musician and the foo fighters saw that too.

@FalsCrit Месяц назад

I can't think of anyone better to replace the genius and great character of Taylor Hawkins. Great interview as always.

@FalsCrit Месяц назад

I hope no kid who believes in Santa sees this though

@opticalinch Месяц назад

Thank you Rick. These are some of the best interviews I have ever heard. You are laying down so much music stories and history that will be preserved for generations to come.

@6lidewell Месяц назад

Geeez. I completely underestimated how much I was going to enjoy this interview. Exceptional.

@crestiferj2689 Месяц назад

Anyone who has been in the music biz for a bit knows Josh and knows that he’s 1. A killer drummer 2. A total pro. And 3. A hilarious awesome dude.

@mrozu2077 Месяц назад

I saw this on Josh’s IG and I already knew this interview is gonna be one of the best!

@imagineitagain558 Месяц назад

This is absolutely my favorite interview you’ve done and I’ve watched and loved many of them.

@timothysnave Месяц назад

Rick, you always do the interviews that I didn't know I wanted to watch. This was so fascinating, and I honestly wasn't super aware of who Josh Freese was until this. I'm so grateful to be alive and interested at the same point in human history as you're doing this. What an amazing thing.

@rowegardner9673 Месяц назад

Amazing drummer! Legend. Rick we need you to interview the entirety of the Foo Fighters, man!

@shaunwhelan17 Месяц назад

Somehow this has to happen

@kimzaleski7476 Месяц назад

YESSSS PLEASEEEEE 🙏🏻

@rowegardner9673 Месяц назад

Would love a Steely Dan Beato level breakdown of each member’s one hour long account of that band. Such an interesting history!

@kerrypotenza1679 Месяц назад

These interviews are so great, it makes us greedy for even more of our favorite musicians.

@johnhorning2506 Месяц назад

This needs to happen!

@mikerhoa Месяц назад

I watched Josh throw his spare sticks at Jeordie Osborne White on stage with APC in 2005. He was playing the song one handed to free up his other hand to mess with the bass player. My favorite memory from that show

@mertmunson1417 Месяц назад

Those thirteenth step tours had moments that changed my life man!!! Was great time to see them!!!

@notyetskeletal4809 Месяц назад

Hehe. The only time I've seen him was probably 2004 with APC. I remember him swinging those sticks and his cymbals make an sound out of phase sound at least once...interesting.

@Adam-cn7it Месяц назад

As a longtime fan of the Foos, I really appreciated this interview as a way of getting to know Josh

@pavlonwilcz5650 Месяц назад

I feel like I've been waiting for this interview my entire life. Josh is my all time favorite drummer, for me the first two APC albums are the definition of his style. He's also the reason I'm into the drumming so many years after. Hearing his stories behind the scenes of recording those cult albums gives me goosebumps. Great work Rick, as always. And as always tthe whole conversation is spot on!

@MacSociety Месяц назад

This gentleman is so well spoken. Every word is well chosen and spoken. He seems a really cool dude. They chose well with him as the new drummer.

@matthewjames206 Месяц назад

I always find drummers to be the most articulate 🍻

@PTSfalconbeats Месяц назад

Josh sporting the Steely Dan shirt. ✅

@coreyashton5678 Месяц назад

I was bummed when it was over. Love you guys.

@_xPaPaDx Месяц назад

THANK YOU for this interview. Blessings!

@gjamison72 Месяц назад

I met and know Josh from way back when he played regularly at Disneyland. Saw him last at Westlake Audio in like 1998. He's always been a likeable and dependable guy which is a HUGE reason why he gets the calls.

@DrumsTillDeath Месяц назад

Cool..I’m sure we crossed paths I was playing my heart out from 80-00 in the hot bed of it all. I lived on the strip and survived

@spaceburger80 Месяц назад

Best interview you’ve EVER done, Rick. Ever. Why? Because you listen, you care, your enthusiasm matches your guest’s! Masterpiece work, Rick 🤜🤛

@jameskersey2562 Месяц назад

What a fabulous interview! So heartening to listen to someone who is a MONSTER player, with an insane amount of experience and yet is a really lovely, humble, genuine dude.

@paihobbes8680 Месяц назад

These interviews are beautiful and amazing - thank you Rick! The way you get these great artists and humans to share their stories and all the amazing details is exceptional. Im learning so much from these interviews, thank you so much! ❤

@noodlehat3250 Месяц назад

Know absolutely nothing about drum kits, but I find the discussion of drums kits fascinating

@user-kn9yl6en5k Месяц назад

Beyond, I knew Josh was the Guy, but his personality, his passion, and talent: extraordinaire this interview made it shine. He's the Man.. Great job Rick, ya just let it organically flow. Kudos

@asylumgiant Месяц назад

Thank you for that. One of my all time favourite interviews. Josh was so humble but fun and talented.

@imthebatking Месяц назад

god these interviews are so good. So candid, so insightful. These are a service to the public in that they let people who have influenced our culture just speak about their passion without a filter.

@charlesmdrummer Месяц назад

It's insane that he's been in so many bands. The versatility that Josh has in unmatched

@soundgardengods Месяц назад

By far one of my favorite people in music and a fantastic drummer. I initially wasn’t sure that Foo Fighters would continue after Taylor’s death, but when I learned that Josh was joining them I knew Dave had made the right choice. Hopefully we get Josh in the studio on the next album, he’s too amazing to be just a touring drummer!

@cliff2891 Месяц назад

This interview is FREAKING AMAZING! Thank you Rick! I got to see the Foo Fighters for the first time when they toured Australia at the end of 2023, and Josh absolutely rocked!!!

@patwest8304 Месяц назад

What a delightful one hour, 27 minutes and 33 seconds of an interview that was! I will be watching it again and again and again just to marvel at what a funny, humble, talented, hysterical, kind and entertaining individual Josh Freese is! Thank you, Rick, for such an incredible interview with the phenomenal Josh Freese!

@ShartimusPrime Месяц назад

Wooooo, my favorite drummer!! So stoked for this!

@illegitimatefilm Месяц назад

I was at the Devo concert in Oakland in 2014 that ended up being the movie "Hardcore Devo: Live". I was wearing a Frank Zappa Lumpy Gravy shirt. I met Josh during the VIP meet and he saw my shirt, telling me he used to play for his Son, Dweezil. I felt honored that he took the time to mention that. Great Drummer, and all around a decent dude. Also, if you ever see the concert movie I mentioned, there is a scene during the song "Uncontrollable Urge" where a guy jumps on stage and then dives into the audience. I'm the guy he landed right into. I have my own footage of that I'll upload sometime.

@Everywhereambar Месяц назад

Thank you for sharing this intimate and emotional journey with us. I had been wondering how this happened, thank you for taking on this challenge Josh, I saw you in Sydney and Brisbane last year and you got a new fan! loved to see you there and we love you for it