We’ve got ourselves a drummer conspiracy happening in the rock world right now.
Mike Portnoy, prog-rock legend, recently made an appearance on Office Hours Live with Tim Heidecker, and dropped a theory that honestly, might not be as crazy as it sounds. And yeah, somehow, Sammy Hagar’s name is in the middle of it.
A few months back, Jason Bonham parted ways with Sammy Hagar’s band. Recently, Josh Freese was also let go from Foo Fighters. He had stepped into the Foo Fighters after the tragic loss of Taylor Hawkins, but out of nowhere, he was relieved of his duties.
Now, Mike Portnoy discussed Josh Freese’s departure from Foo Fighters.
He addressed what he calls the “Spinal Tap conspiracy” regarding recent high-profile dismissals of drummers from major bands. He also provided additional context about the situation.
“I think it’s the Spinal Tap conspiracy. I think nobody is safe. You have Ringo’s son was fired from The Who. You have John Bonham’s son was fired from Sammy Hagar’s band. I mean if Ringo and Bonzo are not safe, nobody is safe,” Portnoy said.
“Jason Bonham got let go by Sammy months ago, last year I think, when he was out on the summer tour. It’s just crazy. It’s craziness.”
Portnoy then expressed his surprise about Josh Freese’s situation: “I don’t know anything about Josh Freese’s firing. I mean frankley, it’s shocking. I thought Josh was perfect. So it’s scary.”
