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Josh Freese: The Mercenary in Plain Sight: Inside the Rhythmic Life, Studio Secrets, and Touring Strategies of Rock's Most In-Demand Drummer

Josh Freese: The Mercenary in Plain Sight: Inside the Rhythmic Life, Studio Secrets, and Touring Strategies of Rock's Most In-Demand Drummer


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Josh Freese has been the backbone of modern rock, punk, pop, and beyond for more than three decades-yet most listeners don't even know his name. Josh Freese: The Mercenary in Plain Sight takes you deep inside the career of the drummer trusted by Nine Inch Nails, Devo, Sting, The Vandals, and hundreds more. Drawing from verified session records, tour archives, and first-hand accounts, this book maps Freese's evolution from Disneyland percussion prodigy to one of the most adaptable and respected session musicians in the world. Each chapter dissects a pivotal phase of his career, decoding the technical decisions, gear choices, and timing nuances that make his playing both invisible and unmistakable. Readers will see how Freese anchors chaotic punk shows with unshakable meter, matches sequenced industrial tracks to the millisecond, and shifts between pop polish and raw aggression without stylistic bleed-through. His pragmatic approach to endorsements, networking, and touring economics offers rare insight into the business realities behind the music. This is not a fan's puff piece. It's a definitive, musician-grade study in professional drumming-how to prepare, perform, and sustain excellence over decades of constant work. From quick-turnaround setlist memorization to physical endurance strategies, from replacing legends without alienating fans to thriving in high-pressure studio marathons, Freese's methods provide both inspiration and concrete tools for working drummers, producers, and serious fans. Whether you're a player looking to expand your versatility, a producer seeking to understand the mindset of elite session musicians, or a listener curious about the engine room of your favorite records, this is the blueprint for navigating a post-genre, multi-project music career at the highest level.


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9798298682084
  • Publisher: Independently Published
  • Publisher Imprint: Independently Published
  • Height: 203 mm
  • No of Pages: 124
  • Spine Width: 7 mm
  • Weight: 181 gr
  • ISBN-10: 8298682084
  • Publisher Date: 18 Aug 2025
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Language: English
  • Returnable: N
  • Sub Title: The Mercenary in Plain Sight: Inside the Rhythmic Life, Studio Secrets, and Touring Strategies of Rock's Most In-Demand Drummer
  • Width: 127 mm


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