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
    @matti_738 หลายเดือนก่อน +1629

    "We need the Dave Grohl interview" button
    👇

    • @ArtGuitarLTX
      @ArtGuitarLTX 28 วันที่ผ่านมา +13

      That would be EPIC.

    • @tiggler80
      @tiggler80 28 วันที่ผ่านมา +13

      Yess Grohl Please!

    • @_black_bird
      @_black_bird 28 วันที่ผ่านมา +9

      I wish

    • @patrickreichert1442
      @patrickreichert1442 27 วันที่ผ่านมา +5

      here here

    • @budwudd
      @budwudd 27 วันที่ผ่านมา +9

      @@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
    @CFCMahomet หลายเดือนก่อน +1109

    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
      @Fred-oh9vl หลายเดือนก่อน +22

      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
      @jm12green31 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      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
      @billyhates หลายเดือนก่อน +25

      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
      @Everywhereambar หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      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
      @richardwelch9796 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

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

  • @dpclerks09
    @dpclerks09 หลายเดือนก่อน +200

    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
      @MobiusBandwidth 29 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

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

    • @guitarFlownimo
      @guitarFlownimo 26 วันที่ผ่านมา

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

  • @AidanMmusic96
    @AidanMmusic96 หลายเดือนก่อน +131

    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
      @fpardo2111 27 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      Noticed that too!, amazing!

    • @davedoingguitar
      @davedoingguitar 26 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      Yep, so great!

    • @JohnathandosSantos
      @JohnathandosSantos 25 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      I was looking for a comment on that! ❤

    • @selfDemanDeD
      @selfDemanDeD 23 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

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

    • @Pauldjreadman
      @Pauldjreadman 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

      He knows what he's doing :)

  • @somethingbl
    @somethingbl หลายเดือนก่อน +837

    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
      @neilmeadowcroft7569 หลายเดือนก่อน +36

      And reliable.

    • @galvanizedgnome
      @galvanizedgnome หลายเดือนก่อน +15

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

    • @wm1573
      @wm1573 หลายเดือนก่อน +46

      @@galvanizedgnomecringe

    • @monkeysezbegood
      @monkeysezbegood หลายเดือนก่อน +8

      ​@@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
      @shayneashby2395 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @jlsav66
    @jlsav66 หลายเดือนก่อน +442

    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
      @mm-nyc หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      I loved the Bernard Purdie interview.

    • @gustafsone
      @gustafsone หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      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
      @jeffgomez88 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      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
      @riversofeden3929 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

    • @Tocaraca
      @Tocaraca หลายเดือนก่อน +11

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

  • @andydelphoto
    @andydelphoto หลายเดือนก่อน +139

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

    • @crestiferj2689
      @crestiferj2689 28 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      Agree. Definitely the absolute best.

    • @josephwroglieri
      @josephwroglieri 26 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      100%

    • @jamesnash2657
      @jamesnash2657 15 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Totally agree 👍

    • @tblx2675
      @tblx2675 6 วันที่ผ่านมา

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

  • @patrickr.452
    @patrickr.452 หลายเดือนก่อน +179

    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
      @ArtGuitarLTX 28 วันที่ผ่านมา

      100% agree

    • @richbdonaldson
      @richbdonaldson 27 วันที่ผ่านมา

      HIRED GUN

    • @patrickr.452
      @patrickr.452 27 วันที่ผ่านมา +5

      @@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
      @lb2696 23 วันที่ผ่านมา

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

  • @TyroneLoganMusic
    @TyroneLoganMusic หลายเดือนก่อน +699

    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
      @James-kj9hw หลายเดือนก่อน +12

      Its a really really bitter sweet.

    • @giork2828
      @giork2828 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

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

    • @JokersNtheOddball
      @JokersNtheOddball หลายเดือนก่อน +6

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

    • @TheHulksMistress
      @TheHulksMistress หลายเดือนก่อน +14

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

    • @LexxLuthor5150
      @LexxLuthor5150 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Sam’s man.

  • @NeilHigton
    @NeilHigton หลายเดือนก่อน +188

    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
      @orenavroya2955 17 วันที่ผ่านมา

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

  • @benzakonium
    @benzakonium หลายเดือนก่อน +104

    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
      @scottteague3738 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Lets them talk. That's the key.

  • @ericsyre9418
    @ericsyre9418 หลายเดือนก่อน +41

    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
      @SteelyRam 29 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      My thoughts here!

    • @DETSRC313
      @DETSRC313 29 วันที่ผ่านมา

      🥂

  • @timwright4263
    @timwright4263 หลายเดือนก่อน +563

    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
      @JokersNtheOddball หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      the vandals are amazing.

    • @adriantrusca1245
      @adriantrusca1245 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

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

    • @natemoore6760
      @natemoore6760 หลายเดือนก่อน +16

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

    • @Endlessnameless803
      @Endlessnameless803 หลายเดือนก่อน +15

      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
      @sanchezju28 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

      ​@@adriantrusca1245Useless comment 🤦🏻‍♀️

  • @isorozco511
    @isorozco511 หลายเดือนก่อน +216

    Rick pumping out solid content lately I love it

    • @mefarri
      @mefarri หลายเดือนก่อน +12

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

    • @gates69
      @gates69 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

      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
      @MoPoppins หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@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
      @Fred-oh9vl หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      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.

  • @jonathanasvig
    @jonathanasvig หลายเดือนก่อน +18

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

    • @valhallen4876
      @valhallen4876 18 วันที่ผ่านมา

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

    • @randomcustomer2806
      @randomcustomer2806 6 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

      YES!

  • @paulspecht5165
    @paulspecht5165 หลายเดือนก่อน +45

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

  • @ppeterson9359
    @ppeterson9359 หลายเดือนก่อน +107

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

    • @jeetlahkar894
      @jeetlahkar894 หลายเดือนก่อน

      How long ago was this?

    • @ppeterson9359
      @ppeterson9359 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@jeetlahkar894 50ish years ago.

  • @NytronX
    @NytronX หลายเดือนก่อน +97

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

    • @yoyo_ma7677
      @yoyo_ma7677 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

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

    • @snake101st
      @snake101st หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      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
      @portal432 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      He’s ok. 😊😏😉

    • @DM-il1hf
      @DM-il1hf หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      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
      @RichRobinson 20 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

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

  • @drdrdrfloyd
    @drdrdrfloyd หลายเดือนก่อน +20

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

  • @LittleSumo510
    @LittleSumo510 หลายเดือนก่อน +14

    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
      @dfuller1391 22 วันที่ผ่านมา

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

    • @terryvantussenbrook7141
      @terryvantussenbrook7141 19 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I feel the exact same!!!!

  • @snodge_
    @snodge_ หลายเดือนก่อน +158

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

    • @shorttadam
      @shorttadam หลายเดือนก่อน +10

      Haha was thinking this

    • @Zerothnz
      @Zerothnz หลายเดือนก่อน +8

      I got an Owen Wilson vibe from him haha

    • @SonovaBish
      @SonovaBish หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      Alright; alright; alright!

    • @NAUSEA1
      @NAUSEA1 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

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

    • @creamcheeze2870
      @creamcheeze2870 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

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

  • @macdahdi5175
    @macdahdi5175 หลายเดือนก่อน +139

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

    • @vonhenry7087
      @vonhenry7087 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      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
      @macdahdi5175 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@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
      @noisefuljoy หลายเดือนก่อน +1

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

  • @humblepiebytheslice1465
    @humblepiebytheslice1465 27 วันที่ผ่านมา +11

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

  • @FrankSavage-gl4lh
    @FrankSavage-gl4lh หลายเดือนก่อน +3

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

  • @tmappe
    @tmappe หลายเดือนก่อน +68

    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
      @user-oy7gz5bf2h หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      Would've stayed for more!

  • @TheCanyonpascal
    @TheCanyonpascal หลายเดือนก่อน +18

    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!

  • @TravelingWithLex
    @TravelingWithLex หลายเดือนก่อน +12

    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.

  • @CarstensAmplification
    @CarstensAmplification หลายเดือนก่อน +115

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

    • @chadhiggins9944
      @chadhiggins9944 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

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

    • @mattwhite399
      @mattwhite399 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

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

    • @dustinwilliams7542
      @dustinwilliams7542 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

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

    • @Pentoute45
      @Pentoute45 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

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

    • @mattwhite399
      @mattwhite399 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

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

  • @cucamongaduke3600
    @cucamongaduke3600 หลายเดือนก่อน +39

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

    • @tvd1188
      @tvd1188 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

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

    • @bjwright7368
      @bjwright7368 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      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
      @soundninja99 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

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

    • @santiagourrutia4218
      @santiagourrutia4218 25 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@soundninja99WHAT

    • @soundninja99
      @soundninja99 25 วันที่ผ่านมา

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

  • @davemieze9021
    @davemieze9021 25 วันที่ผ่านมา +6

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

  • @ricjoorg
    @ricjoorg 29 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Another masterpiece by Mr. Beato 🙌

  • @susanlevesque5217
    @susanlevesque5217 หลายเดือนก่อน +46

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

  • @buzzfunk
    @buzzfunk หลายเดือนก่อน +55

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

    • @pawlpoche8736
      @pawlpoche8736 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

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

    • @igoridol
      @igoridol หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Me too!!!

    • @michaelmcnamara7292
      @michaelmcnamara7292 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      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

    • @Toll_Booth_Willie
      @Toll_Booth_Willie หลายเดือนก่อน

      Absolutely!

    • @MrEcarlson462
      @MrEcarlson462 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @protenski777
    @protenski777 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

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

  • @juhos30000
    @juhos30000 20 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    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

  • @bartallen6849
    @bartallen6849 หลายเดือนก่อน +197

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

    • @sf5912
      @sf5912 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

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

    • @sf5912
      @sf5912 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

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

    • @Alex_Martz
      @Alex_Martz หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      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
      @theaviator06 หลายเดือนก่อน +18

      Clot shot to blame

    • @h.o.2078
      @h.o.2078 หลายเดือนก่อน +15

      Dave Grohl FORCED Taylor to get the Clot Shot!

  • @whitneyryan-ng1cq
    @whitneyryan-ng1cq หลายเดือนก่อน +66

    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.

  • @emilybalcerak7861
    @emilybalcerak7861 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    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.

  • @dons1932
    @dons1932 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    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.

  • @abangakbar1276
    @abangakbar1276 หลายเดือนก่อน +28

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

    • @DM-il1hf
      @DM-il1hf หลายเดือนก่อน +1

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

  • @m.9114
    @m.9114 หลายเดือนก่อน +105

    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
      @the_minimalistic_adventure หลายเดือนก่อน +11

      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
      @lisamarieligreci-newton7804 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      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
      @gustafsone หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      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 TH-cam 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
      @retroworld1971 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Is he in the video??

    • @DrLangly
      @DrLangly หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      That’s amazing!

  • @WALLOFDAMAGE
    @WALLOFDAMAGE หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    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
      @colins2 29 วันที่ผ่านมา

      And that's what makes it so entertaining.

  • @mvm3016
    @mvm3016 29 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    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!!

  • @MD-vm2yy
    @MD-vm2yy หลายเดือนก่อน +85

    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
      @TC-lk2ev หลายเดือนก่อน

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

    • @seb4376
      @seb4376 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@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
      @MD-vm2yy หลายเดือนก่อน

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

    • @pascTV
      @pascTV หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@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.

  • @austinhunt4260
    @austinhunt4260 หลายเดือนก่อน +60

    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
      @sumo-ninja 18 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      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

  • @williamstengel2074
    @williamstengel2074 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I don't ever comment on TH-cam 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!

  • @robertprimrose869
    @robertprimrose869 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @pandasarevicious
    @pandasarevicious หลายเดือนก่อน +78

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

    • @BimBamZimZam
      @BimBamZimZam หลายเดือนก่อน +12

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

    • @AaronRadioStudio
      @AaronRadioStudio หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@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
      @pandasarevicious หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      @@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
      @sailingsvzara หลายเดือนก่อน +9

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

    • @pandasarevicious
      @pandasarevicious หลายเดือนก่อน +4

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

  • @moderndiscourse
    @moderndiscourse หลายเดือนก่อน +76

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

    • @jeromemartel9913
      @jeromemartel9913 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      So true!

    • @ElsonFernando78
      @ElsonFernando78 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

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

    • @wayneonthedrums
      @wayneonthedrums หลายเดือนก่อน +5

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

  • @andrep8442
    @andrep8442 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I just became a Josh Freese fan, great interview.

  • @brewcityldb
    @brewcityldb หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @chaplaincadet
    @chaplaincadet หลายเดือนก่อน +35

    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
      @DM-il1hf หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Really miss that venue!

  • @pcarteth
    @pcarteth หลายเดือนก่อน +16

    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.

  • @Happenstance20
    @Happenstance20 หลายเดือนก่อน +29

    I love Josh's energy as a person.

  • @steviechivo
    @steviechivo หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    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 ❤

  • @123unhooked
    @123unhooked หลายเดือนก่อน +1

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

  • @negaversal
    @negaversal หลายเดือนก่อน +29

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

    • @gayrambo4529
      @gayrambo4529 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

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

    • @danevertt3210
      @danevertt3210 25 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@gayrambo4529showcase theatre in what city??

    • @gayrambo4529
      @gayrambo4529 25 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@danevertt3210 Corona CA

    • @danevertt3210
      @danevertt3210 25 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@gayrambo4529 gotcha

    • @northamericanproductions
      @northamericanproductions 23 วันที่ผ่านมา

      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.

  • @KimberleehT
    @KimberleehT หลายเดือนก่อน +26

    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
      @MobiusBandwidth 29 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      everyone knew it but him!

  • @_xPaPaDx
    @_xPaPaDx 20 วันที่ผ่านมา

    THANK YOU for this interview. Blessings!

  • @SwampThings
    @SwampThings 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I stumbled upon Beato’s page and love these conversations reminds me of spending time with my uncles and listening to music taking about all of the licks, riffs, drumming, transitions singing.. everything! Love it!

  • @rivenbeef
    @rivenbeef หลายเดือนก่อน +67

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

    • @scottdegroot4785
      @scottdegroot4785 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Totally agree. One of my favorites as well

  • @drjuggernaut
    @drjuggernaut หลายเดือนก่อน +71

    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
      @pixelcultmedia4252 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

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

    • @montrealtendencies
      @montrealtendencies หลายเดือนก่อน +1

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

    • @ThomasMetal75
      @ThomasMetal75 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

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

    • @cmkeelDIM
      @cmkeelDIM หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Hal Blaine! Now that is a legendary throwback!

    • @DrumsTillDeath
      @DrumsTillDeath หลายเดือนก่อน

      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.

  • @bigwayno
    @bigwayno 8 วันที่ผ่านมา

    What a cool, chill, humble, AMAZING musician. Killer drummer that I've always admired. Kudos on the get, and interview, Rick!!!

  • @Everywhereambar
    @Everywhereambar หลายเดือนก่อน

    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

  • @rowegardner9673
    @rowegardner9673 หลายเดือนก่อน +35

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

    • @shaunwhelan17
      @shaunwhelan17 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      Somehow this has to happen

    • @kimzaleski7476
      @kimzaleski7476 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      YESSSS PLEASEEEEE 🙏🏻

    • @rowegardner9673
      @rowegardner9673 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

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

    • @kerrypotenza1679
      @kerrypotenza1679 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

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

    • @johnhorning2506
      @johnhorning2506 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      This needs to happen!

  • @nestortomaselli6372
    @nestortomaselli6372 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    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.

  • @paihobbes8680
    @paihobbes8680 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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! ❤

  • @michaelbuzek
    @michaelbuzek 29 วันที่ผ่านมา

    WHOW! just whow! Thank you for this interview 😍

  • @mrozu2077
    @mrozu2077 หลายเดือนก่อน +34

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

  • @FalsCrit
    @FalsCrit หลายเดือนก่อน +25

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

    • @FalsCrit
      @FalsCrit หลายเดือนก่อน

      I hope no kid who believes in Santa sees this though

  • @imagineitagain558
    @imagineitagain558 23 วันที่ผ่านมา

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

  • @kelldoza
    @kelldoza หลายเดือนก่อน

    Rick, I had never really watched any of your videos before, but thank you so much for this interview! You gave Josh his space and time to speak. I absolutely loved that. Subscribed and looking forward to more. You knocked it out of the park!

  • @crestiferj2689
    @crestiferj2689 หลายเดือนก่อน +17

    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.

  • @noodlehat3250
    @noodlehat3250 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

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

  • @Hayes611
    @Hayes611 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Had the pleasure of watching Foo Fighters in Raleigh recently and Freese was incredible. In fact, the whole band was unreal. Dave was a force of nature.

  • @asylumgiant
    @asylumgiant หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @PTSfalconbeats
    @PTSfalconbeats หลายเดือนก่อน +14

    Josh sporting the Steely Dan shirt. ✅

  • @Miloshe71
    @Miloshe71 หลายเดือนก่อน +21

    Super excited for this one

    • @spacedye2001
      @spacedye2001 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I wish him good luck. It can be very difficult to step into the role of a musician that has died.

  • @opticalinch
    @opticalinch 29 วันที่ผ่านมา

    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.

  • @Tcontinenza
    @Tcontinenza หลายเดือนก่อน

    This has to be one of my favorites interviews. I knew so little Josh Freese but man what a great personality and talent.

  • @gjamison72
    @gjamison72 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

    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
      @DrumsTillDeath หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      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

  • @MacSociety
    @MacSociety หลายเดือนก่อน +19

    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
      @matthewjames206 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      I always find drummers to be the most articulate 🍻

  • @6lidewell
    @6lidewell หลายเดือนก่อน +2

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

  • @mikerhoa
    @mikerhoa หลายเดือนก่อน +35

    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
      @mertmunson1417 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

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

    • @notyetskeletal4809
      @notyetskeletal4809 หลายเดือนก่อน

      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.

  • @illegitimatefilm
    @illegitimatefilm หลายเดือนก่อน +15

    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.

  • @timothysnave
    @timothysnave หลายเดือนก่อน

    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.

  • @coreyashton5678
    @coreyashton5678 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

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

  • @user-kn9yl6en5k
    @user-kn9yl6en5k หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    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

  • @charlesmdrummer
    @charlesmdrummer หลายเดือนก่อน +20

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

  • @danielpaulin4642
    @danielpaulin4642 หลายเดือนก่อน

    IT is hard for me to say which of your interviews is my favorite because they are all fantastic.Loved Josh Freese interview.I always learn alot and rhey are always fun.THANK YOU

  • @Electromeo07
    @Electromeo07 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you Rick. First interview I have seen with Josh. Just amazing getting to know Josh, what an amazing human being.

  • @spaceburger80
    @spaceburger80 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

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

  • @idn
    @idn หลายเดือนก่อน +13

    Josh is one of the most FUN drummers to watch. His locomotion is fascinating. Also PF Changs. Also, his Instagram is legendary in like a Twin Peaks sort of way.

  • @jameskersey2562
    @jameskersey2562 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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.

  • @Adam-cn7it
    @Adam-cn7it 25 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

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

  • @khomutinkinsergei5923
    @khomutinkinsergei5923 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    Drummer with an absolutely fantastic feel. One of my all-time favorite

  • @ShartimusPrime
    @ShartimusPrime หลายเดือนก่อน +8

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

  • @annette4660
    @annette4660 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Kudos to both of these awesome guys. What an enjoyable experience it was to spend time with you.

  • @MdhLV
    @MdhLV หลายเดือนก่อน

    It's cool to watch this channel grow through the years. Rick always asks the best questions

  • @joelpinckney9782
    @joelpinckney9782 หลายเดือนก่อน +27

    WOW ... I didn't realize he had been involved in so many bands and albums! Awesome. I was only 6+ minutes into the interview and it was clear he was the perfect choice.

    • @hermunkulus
      @hermunkulus หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      Check out his wiki. He’s played on over 300 albums across all different genres.
      It doesn’t surprise me at all that Dave picked him.