A year ago today, announced that , in place of the late Taylor Hawkins. The news was revealed during a streaming event, The new man was introduced as the band were filmed chatting, their conversation interrupted as a trio of well-known drummers – ' Chad Smith, 's Tommy Lee, and 's Danny Carey – appeared onscreen, before the camera cut to Freese. And now he's taken to social media to remember the broadcast, and to pay tribute to the man he replaced.
"A year ago today this aired," says Freese, "and I got to stop keeping quiet about what had been referred to as 'the worst kept secret in the music business' at the time (though I thought we did a pretty good job on our end.). Foo Fighters released an hour-long special of us playing some songs at rehearsal.
"I love the way it came out and am proud of it. I joked that all we really needed was and then move on (because it's so goddamn good.) That being said, I continue to miss Taylor as does the band, his family, friends and the rest of the world.
We also continue to try and make the most of the situation by moving forward and doing what we love doing...
playing music, honouring Taylor and staying positive." Freese has since played nearly 70 shows with Foo Fighters, and his previous work with the likes Devo and is often recognised in a mid-set medley. The band's UK tour begins in Manchester on June 13.
Full dates below. A photo posted by on Jun 13: Manchester Emirates Old Trafford Stadium, UK Jun 15: Manchester Emirates Old Traff.
