"Foo Fighters Introduce Minnesota-rooted Josh Freese as New Drummer"

The Foo Fighters have announced Josh Freese as their new drummer, replacing the late Taylor Hawkins. Freese, a veteran drummer who has played with Guns N Roses, The Vandals, Nine Inch Nails, and the Replacements, has musical roots in Minnesota. His grandfather was a long-time music teacher and band director with Edina Public Schools, and his father was a tuba soloist at the University of Minnesota. Freese's brother Jason also plays keyboards for Green Day.