Here we go again: Let’s make a list of drummers who could join the Foo Fighters.

After an appropriate period of mourning, the Foo Fighters began to rebuild. With Taylor Hawkins gone, big chunks of 2022 and 2023 were spent speculating (a) if the Foo Fighters were going to continue, and (b) if so, who would take his place?

The answer came in May 2023 when it was announced that journeyman drummer Josh Freese got the gig. But then last week, it was announced that he’d been fired as the Foos seek to rebuild their rhythm section again. So we’re left to play the game once more.

There are two three things to consider:

1. You’re replacing Josh Freese (who can do anything)
2. Dave Grohl’s vision for what he wants in a drummer–and we have no clue what that might be.
3. Is Dave looking for a full-fledged member or just someone who can work as a private contractor.

I’ll go first.

1. Atom Williard. You might remember his name coming up last time. He’s played with The Offspring, Alkaline Trio, Against Me!, Angels & Airwaves, and Rockets from the Crypt.
2. Brad Wilk: Rage Against the Machine ain’t coming back anytime soon. Or does his playing style have too much swing and funk for the Foos’ sound?
3. Matt Chamberlin: The Smashing Pumpkins man could do it. But would he? And what would Billy Corgan think?
4. Meg White: Just kidding. Or am I? If not her, how about a female Foo?
5. Stephen Perkins: One of my favourites. Jane’s Addiction is done forever, so…
6. Rufus Taylor: Roger Taylor of Queen was Taylor’s all-time hero. Could his son fill in? And didn’t he play with the Foos at the Taylor Hawkings tribute shows?
7. Shane Hawkin: Taylor’s son. His name comes up a lot with plenty of positive and negative arguments.
8. Jack Irons: He played with the Chili Peppers. He played with Pearl Jam. Might he play with the Foos?
9. Chad Smith: One of Taylor’s best friends. But he’s never going to leave the Chili Peppers. He could only sit in on a parttime basis, which probably not what the Foos need now.
10. Frank Ferrer: Another journeyman who served a tour of duty with Guns N’ Roses.

Your turn.