Josh Freese and Zak Starkey, both prominent rock drummers, were recently fired from their bands, Foo Fighters and The Who, respectively. Freese, who replaced the late Taylor Hawkins in 2023, expressed shock and disappointment at being let go, stating he enjoyed his time with the Foo Fighters. Meanwhile, Starkey's departure marks a turbulent end to his nearly thirty-year tenure with The Who, following claims of being let go due to overperforming. Despite a brief reconciliation, the band's guitarist confirmed the change, emphasizing the decision was due to a need for a new direction.
Freese, who was chosen by Foo Fighters to replace Taylor Hawkins after his tragic death, had been serving behind the kit for the band since 2023.
Starkey - who had been the band's official drummer for nearly three decades, in both studio and touring capacity - claimed he was unceremoniously fired due to 'overperforming' at recent gigs.
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