Guns N’ Roses have announced the departure of drummer Frank Ferrer after nearly two decades with the band.
The split was described as “amicable” in a statement shared by Guns N’ Roses, who said, “The band thanks Frank for his friendship, creativity, and sturdy presence over the past 19 years, and they wish him success in the next chapter of his musical journey.”
Ferrer has the distinction of being the longest-serving drummer in Guns N’ Roses history. He first joined the band at a show in June 2006, and went on to help “anchor the rhythm section during subsequent tours, including [GNR’s] recent outings featuring the reunited trio of Axl Rose, Slash, and Duff McKagan.” Ferrer’s last show with the band was the final night of that run, Nov. 5, 2023 in Mexico.
Along with playing with Guns N’ Roses live, Ferrer also drummed on several tracks on the band’s long-awaited 2008 album, Chinese Democracy. He can also heard on the live tracks from GNR’s 2022 EP, Hard Skool.
