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Frank Ferrer is leaving the rock ‘n’ roll jungle – at least with Guns N’ Roses.
The longest-serving drummer in the band’s history is “amicably” exiting after a 19-year tenure.
The band thanked Ferrer for “his friendship, creativity and sturdy presence” in a statement Wednesday and added they “wish him success in the next chapter of his musical journey.”
Ferrer, who turns 59 next week, joined the Rock & Roll Hall of Famers in June 2006 and played on subsequent tours, including recent reunion outings with Axl Rose, Slash and Duff McKagan. Ferrer’s last show with the band was Nov. 5, 2023, in Mexico.
Late last year, the drummer posted GNR’s tour dates on his Instagram with the comment, “Let’s goooo! 2025!”
No reason has been given for Ferrer’s departure, nor his replacement.
Ferrer replaced Bryan “Brain” Mantia in GNR in 2006, a successor to the drum throne following original sticksman Steven Adler, Matt Sorum and Josh Freese.
In addition to his longevity with GNR, Ferrer has played with The Psychedelic Furs, PJ Harvey, Neil Young and Perry Farrell. He also still performs with New York-based band The Compulsions, which includes GNR guitarist Richard Fortus.
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