Foo Fighters- Josh’s Introduction (Whip It, March of the Pigs, & Haven’t Met You Yet)- Pelham, AL

[@THCya9796]

Though Taylor will be forever the MAN, the band seems to be born again with new energy and life. They look happy. And that’s what matters. Happy band, happy audience, happy Foo universe. So glad you guys moved ahead. Thanks.

[@DCB728]

Couldn't agree with you more! The Foos have not missed a step.

[@mrrob817]

you replace a real guy with another real guy Thats the ultamite compliment to taylor

[@jockmcque3018]

And a shit hot new drummer. Loved Taylor but they couldn't have found a better replacement

[@BBD-AITB]

I love that for the NIN cover, they instinctively blasted migraine-inducing flashing lights in true NIN fashion.

[@nofam]

Freese's drumming made the first A Perfect Circle album for me - they're great songs anyway, but his parts were just so perfectly matched to the vibe of the album.

[@lindseyflannery7139]

YES. Especially on Orestes and Judith.

[@Gonzochemist-gh4sb]

I’ve been playing the drums for about 30 years, since I was 12, and those first two APC albums are a real pleasure to play through…Freese’s parts have such nuance and dynamic range that they’re just a joy…

[@nigel7880]

@@lindseyflannery7139 Why can't people like you live in Memphis. Ugh. You get it!

[@lindseyflannery7139]

@@nigel7880 I was in Memphis once! 2003, I remember live outdoor music while drinking a Big Ass Beer... Good times

[@hereticsic4]

Let’s not skip right over A Perfect Circle

[@johnsonriviera9834]

I was about to comment the exact same thing

[@BlackHeart_YouTube_Channel]

Yeah. They forfot the best of all

[@BuDDa100]

Yeah, I felt that was a bit more important than fucking Bubble

[@vegassasin]

too hard to cover for poo biters

[@JG-nx3jg]

Average foo fan at this gig is likely to know more about Michael Bublé than APC

[@ashleysaini3694]

My gawd you have Josh Freese to drum! That is an incredible get. And why not? Who wouldn't take that gig.

[@KSE828]

He’s also been on literally 1000s of studio albums, while also drumming for The Offspring.

[@sagegracemusic5981]

Well… not literally.

[@KSE828]

@@sagegracemusic5981 Literally millions of albums.

[@BBD-AITB]

@@KSE828 BILLIONS!!!

[@distortingjack]

@@sagegracemusic5981 Literally about 500, which is absolutely insane.

[@13christbane]

the light guy stepping it up for NIN

[@patton303]

Totally!

[@JayBuff19]

Seeing Dave sing Trent, priceless. Thanks for sharing!

[@foooschick]

No problem! ☺️

[@mattlawson714]

Seriously I needed this. We can never replace Taylor but Josh is a genius choice for these guys.

[@shaunmckee8548]

Let's not forget that Josh's heart will always be with The Vandals.

[@pifane]

F yeah.

[@blameitonben]

I saw him drum for the vandals like 5 times between 1997 and 2002. Him and Warren were insane.

[@jared394]

I always associate him with the Vandals lol

[@JokersNtheOddball]

was my favorite drummer when I was 14, 15. that sweatin to the oldies video is ridiculous

[@Zod741]

I produced the Pizza Tran video when Josh was 17

[@davidg.9932]

Merry Christmas and Happy 52nd Birthday Joshua Ryan Freese. 12/25/72.Orlando, FL . His dad was the director of bands and leader of the Walt Disney World Marching Band at Walt Disney World Resort FL. Mom, a classical pianist and a writer Freese's first job was at Disneyland Park in Southern California as a shoe shine boy with his brother, summer of 1985. His brother is in Green Day now. Truly a musical family. Here's to many more Joshua, cheers !

[@Muhdah1972]

Best intro I've ever seen for any musician ❤

[@sirarcher3000]

Never in my life did I think I'd hear Dave sing a NIN song, but that was great... this is a great clip!

[@canadianroot]

Never in my life did I think I’d hear Dave get through a sentence without dropping numerous f bombs. His track record continues. Geez he’s got a foul mouth.

[@redchesnut]

Hands down the best concert I’ve ever had to wait out a flood for.

[@Chipchap-xu6pk]

From a NIN fan to Foo Fighters fans. I'm glad he's in good hands, you lot are legends. Enjoy! Now go take a look at the video of Josh playing Wish. I'll be joining you at the next FF gig I can get into.

[@foooschick]

Sweet!! 🤘🏻 I’ve watched the videos of Josh playing “Wish” and “Letting You”, I was absolutely blown away!! 🤯 He’s a machine!! 🔥🤘🏻 Hope you can get into a FF gig soon! 🩷

[@Canadianwheelchairguitar]

First time I saw Foo Fighters was at an outdoor festival in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada in the summer of 2000. That festival included A Perfect Circle who were promoting their first album "Mer De Noms". Josh was in A Perfect Circle at the time. "There is Nothing Left to Lose" by Foo Fighters & "Mer De Noms" by A Perfect Circle are 2 of my favourite albums

[@lindseyflannery7139]

Ditto to those two albums being favorites -- I can't believe more people aren't talking about Josh in A Perfect Circle! Mer de Noms was life-changing for me, in terms of my musical journey. Just find a live version here on youtube of the song 'Orestes' -- the song builds up and the climactic drums at the end... god it's so f*cking good. I could just listen to it over and over. I couldn't be happier that the Foo brought him on!

[@Canadianwheelchairguitar]

@@lindseyflannery7139 It was overwhelmingly great. That album was a game changer. Like many bands I listen to, A Perfect Circle doesn't remind me of any pother band, despite Maynard being the vocalist for 2 other bands

[@philyates7670]

I love that Dave mentions that Josh was in Nine Inch Nails whilst completely ignoring that Dave himself also drummed for Trent Reznor on a NIN album. In fact Dave drummed on more tracks than Josh did, Josh was a touring member of the band.

[@foooschick]

He’s a humble guy! 😉

[@noahbrown6970]

Dave played drums on my favourite NIN song, "Everyday is Exactly the Same". Really summons the spirit of John Bonham on it, kick-ass playing!

[@michaelperron5038]

@@noahbrown6970 How do you not what Josh played in this isn't march of the pigs and is wish lmao.

[@noahbrown6970]

@@michaelperron5038 I...didn't name the video ;)

[@bernlin2000]

That's why he's the nicest dude in rock!!

[@noondayaxeman4668]

this guys and incredible drummer. He hits with rare authority and sits right in the pocket.

[@FuttBuck.]

“Rare authority”. I love that.

[@KayElle75]

Haha. Last line of Buble song, Gold.

[@Skrillfreak]

In spokane, he actually broght someone up on stage to sing it and the guy KILLED IT

[@gabrielgold7069]

Love it! also, that lighting engineer better be making bank... throwing together that beat for beat replica of NIN's march of the pigs lighting arrangement. Makes one wonder if it's the same engineer NIN uses.

[@redimade]

ive heard that the foos have used the same sound and lighting crew since the beginning, so its highly possible that they were around at the same time as nin height of work

[@buby79]

Dave totally knows every word to Haven't Met You Yet... So do I.

[@patton303]

I knew from day one after Taylor’s death that if the Foo’s decided to continue, it would be with Josh. Him and Taylor were super tight and it only made sense.

[@aus-rider]

He was also guns n roses drummer for 3 yrs, he got sick of waiting for a new album.

[@brianmacintire3064]

Axl's still trying to catch his breath

[@StephenGraves]

And Axl took so long that their guitar tech had time to found A Perfect Circle while twiddling his thumbs in the studio.

[@steveSticksE]

So much respect its fantastic to see within two of the greatest drummers with the amazing feel from the soul !! 🎶🎶🎶🎶 🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁

[@Hellwyck]

Don't forget A Perfect Circle.

[@williamkjwilliamkj1815]

Yeah get Manard there to do some Foo Fighters Judith

[@Emanresuadeen]

And Guns N Roses, 1997-1999.

[@stefansl]

Suicidal Tendencies - Art of rebellion - 30 years old, but still remarkable drumming from Josh

[@MindRiot395th]

...and he drummed for Suicidal Tendencies as well - great choice for for a drummer Foo's! keep rockin'! (R.I.P Taylor).

[@msg3tr1ght]

Hard not seeing Taylor up there but I think Josh is a nice addition. I shall adjust 🤗

[@foooschick]

Agreed, Taylor is irreplaceable. That being said, Josh is doing an amazing job and I love that he shares the Foos sense of humor! Seems like an awesome guy all around!! 🩷

[@gabrielcabral7860]

March of the Pigs moment is Fu-k-n-g epic, I which they record that and Whip it at some point, I love their covers! 🤘😎

[@michaelperron5038]

That was wish he played on kzbin.info/www/bejne/qWG1laFno52sjZY not from Downward

[@michaelperron5038]

Not March of pigs it's Wish

[@BiscuitTheWonderDog]

I was there. Wasn't sure if it was going to happen. Really bad storms right before the show

[@brianvernon249]

Me first and the Gimmie Gimmies. My wife introduced me to them & Josh is a founding member of theirs. This was at least 2 years before he joined

[@Scottysevins]

God it’s SO about time that Foos adds double bass to their music. That kit is sick

[@babyjesuslovesme1219]

Glad you gave this Josh guy a chance 😆

[@steventreuden5239]

He also played drums for Static-X while they were recording Shadow Zone!

[@gregrohsful]

Longest list of bands played in of any musician I can think of.

[@leehenderson8132]

I love these guys

[@Rod1120]

even with the rain it was an amazing show

[@garthdickerman6438]

It seems like when Matt Cameron joined Pearl Jam. Fits right in.

[@jamest.7589]

Perfectly said. 🔥

[@traciannveno]

Hahahahahahahahahahaha Drummers they are all one of a kind What a treat

[@Tw6n]

that without a doubt was the best Michael Bubble cover ever 🤣🤣

[@mikalawhitteker2527]

Love this part of the show - they all light up darts while introducing the band 😂

[@Meatball2022]

NIN in concert is like one big long mini-stroke

[@satevo462]

This would have been my favorite part of the show.

[@GrateWight]

Aww no mention of A Perfect Circle...

[@Dead_Poet_Society6969]

He was also in the vandals

[@Stinkerstien]

How about the REPLACEMENTS!!!

[@beaudure01]

And Paramore. And Weezer. They could do this for days. Josh is legit.

[@JeffMusicFL]

Sublime with Rome...

[@WhitePointerGaming]

The Offspring too.

[@MurderInYourBackyard]

And Smile Empty Soul

[@Emanresuadeen]

He was even in Guns N Roses for two years (97-99).

[@princeofcupspoc9073]

I wanna see Dave and the boys do the Uncontrollable Urge dance.

[@riccyb0bby]

And going into My Hero, how appropriate 😊

[@dylanhopwood3773]

dave talks bout him playing for devo for 26 years but ignore the first real band josh was in The vandals and has been for 35 years

[@Patrick-ic7dp]

I was in 7th grade when whip it came out, classic?

[@ianwoods8593]

DEVO was my fave group at the time! We are not men!

[@jasperjenkins7729]

it's "are we not men"

[@drums333]

One word…….Monster!!!!!

[@simonr9870]

Raffi just smoking in the back lol

[@benpowelldrummer]

3:12 This hasn't aged very well 😁

[@TheReysinhell]

Rock on!, Foos!

[@mutsnuts1989]

The last one was hilarious

[@accountaccountNIKE]

Haha fucking awesome !!!

[@bigbadbruins1]

We can’t smoke in the concerts. But Remme is smoking Josh (The health nut) out. Lol

[@sap7881]

they finally got good cymbals

[@jaysharpESQ]

Dave Grohl is a National Treasure. Holy shit. i wanted to hear him do a whole NIN covers set

[@nathandosch2503]

They honestly should do a Garage Inc Double LP of covers.

[@adamgentile9714]

The freakin Vandalsssss

[@drewburwell1465]

I mean…… A PERFECT Fin CIRCLE is only, probably like amongst his best drum work ever…

[@Diego.03]

Josh‘s brother Jason Freese plays saxophone and Keyboard for Greenday

[@robertmellang6998]

Does he say Fuck a lot?

[@gingerjesus232]

yes.

[@mrrob817]

i want to die and come back as josh freeze

[@unfilteredshenanigans]

Pelham Alabama, I was at this concert. Rained like a motherf'er and I honestly thought it wasn't gonna happen. suddenly the skies cleared it was crazy. God wanted me to see Foo Fighters

[@frank8378]

No APC???

[@codacreator6162]

Wait. I wasn’t done watching?

[@drumnut001]

I hope everyone passed the epilepsy test at the 1:40 mark.

[@foooschick]

I put a warning in the video description before I posted it, don’t want anyone to be harmed by the videos! 🩷

[@Bruhlk]

for some reason i expected homme

[@st1234ish]

Actually, Josh is a good deal better than Taylor. No, I didn’t dislike Taylor’s playing, it’s just that Josh has a lot more chops, more fluidity, and is extremely tasteful and aggressive all at the same time. That’s hard for anyone to top.

[@Chrisnoff17]

Stop, Josh is much better than Taylor?? Yes!!! Absolutely

[@Spockthinks]

Are those 20 in kicks??

[@aizoyurei]

Think the main is a 22" and the left (hihat side) is a 20"

[@rebediskomse7153]

23 and 22

[@Spockthinks]

@@rebediskomse7153 drummers?!??

[@luisote2005]

Iluminación NIN 100%

[@imagineitagain558]

This was fucking funny. He doesn’t own a Michael Buble song lol.

[@birdfish86]

The Vandals

[@FrankHudsonbass]

Paramore too

[@yetanotheruser1989]

Foo Fighters playing NIN 😵

[@Avedis-G]

I used to work for Josh as a drumtech when he played for Dweezil Zappa. He is by far one of the best drummers I’ve ever seen. That said, I saw him when he played with Sublime at Red Rocks, and it was probably the worst show I’ve ever seen by that band. He overplayed constantly, and took away from the music and the band. I really hope he doesn’t do that with the Foo Fighters. Great drummer… Maybe too good.

[@michaelperron5038]

Zappa sitting on a toilet was best.

[@russell_szabados]

@avedis1518 a drummer or any musician being "too good" in the way that you mean it is definitely a thing. Describing him overplaying w/ Sublime is like the perfect visual to drive that point home. How is he as a person and a band mate? Did you get a chance to see that side of him? Is he a good hang? Because people who play well, and fit the music but are total asshats don't usually last very long. Just curious

[@paulyjones3966]

Dude...

[@kayakchrispy]

Lol mumbling bubblé

[@Archangels1]

Poo Fighters

[@JonHamilton-b1m]

Big shoes to fill

[@foooschick]

Agreed, but Josh is doing a fantastic job!! 🩷

[@olekpokorski9955]

It was Taylor's choice, unfortunately show must go on

[@zenos.5315]

No

[@JokersNtheOddball]

necklace

[@windog551]

Dave doesn't sound have bad singing jibberish lol.

[@soundtrip2563]

Chorollo lucifer of drumming....

[@wadereynolds7626]

The vandals

[@babyjesuslovesme1219]

Damn the NIN needs a seizure warning

[@jamesgadd8341]

The vandals. That's all I'm going to say.

[@okalright8980]

Rami blazin

[@LaxM]

Seizure warning 1:33

[@AndrewMcMorrow]

They even got the NIN lights!

[@tomace194]

They forgot ron sexsmith.

[@BudFuddlacker]

Not a fan of the double bass drum

[@donaldlandon1475]

The shark was jumped long long ago. Dave started sounding like a pastor in the south about 15 years ago.

[@timmycostello4552]

Ugh. I love Josh. But he’s not going to bring the band further in the writing department. Foos have been really stale for years. Sorry.

[@CaptainGoodguySentientAI]

josh sounds way better than tay-tay

[@DesignRhythm]

No one likes these lame talk > play > talk parts of live shows. They are total buzz kills. Just do a proper homage to his previous work.

[@soundgarden8885]

Such a 'safe' not-so exciting choice.. too bad

[@glengamble526]

😂

[@christianfinkbeiner684]

Yeah, they should have hired you.

[@jimronsivalli1675]

Dave's a great musician an and we all know that however, using the "F" word doesn't make him cool. He may think so but Nirvana is dead. The attitude and language us during the Punk Rock era doesn't cut it 2023 Dave.

[@fishnfreakz]

Maybe you should stick with the bubbly guy then😂

[@christianfinkbeiner684]

What are you, a priest?