Guns N’ Roses posted an announcement on their social media yesterday about the departure of drummer Frank Ferrer.
Frank Ferrer (photo: Guilherme Neto)
A rather succinct message on the band’s FB reads, among other things:
“The band thanks Frank for the friendship, creativity and sturdy presence over the last 19 years, and wish him success in the next chapter of his musical journey.”
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Statement on FB
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Statement on Instagram
No reasons for the split have been given, and Ferrer has not made a public statement on the matter.
Frank Ferrer had been a member of the band since 2006, and his last performance with GNR took place on November 5, 2023 in Mexico. He is the longest-serving drummer for the group. He has also worked with artists such as: The Psychedelic Furs, Love Spit Love, The Beautiful, Tool, PJ Harvey, Tommy Stinson, Nena, Frank Black (The Pixies), Neil Young, Perry Farrell, or The Dead Daisies. Ferrer is endorsed by the following drum brands: Sabian, DW, Remo, Vater.
Frank Ferrer on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_frankferrerofficial_/
Guns N’ Roses official website: https://www.gunsnroses.com/
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YT: https://www.youtube.com/@gunsnroses
