Josh Devine

Joshua John Devine (born 9 July 1991)[1] is an English-born American session drummer, singer, and songwriter. He is known for being the live drummer of One Direction.

Josh Devine
Josh Devine – One Direction Up All Night Tour
Josh Devine – One Direction Up All Night Tour
Background information
Birth nameJoshua John Devine
Born (1991-07-09) 9 July 1991
Bournemouth, England
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Singer
  • songwriter
  • drummer
Instrument(s)Drums, vocals, guitar, piano
Years active2011–present

Devine received his US citizenship in Nashville, Tennessee on January 18, 2023.

Personal life

Devine grew up in Bournemouth, England, but later moved to The Midlands during secondary school.[2] Devine's father was in an '80s rock band growing up, which inspired his musical interests at a young age.[3] Devine began experimenting with drumming at the age of three years, and later got gifted his first drum set from his parents on his fourth birthday.[4]

Career

Music

In 2011, Devine found out about the audition opportunity for One Direction through a friend of his on Facebook.[5] He was selected on the very first audition, and has since performed with them on every show.

Devine has collaborated with many other acts as well as working as a session drummer. Amongst them, a cover of "Uptown Funk" by Mark Ronson and Bruno Mars alongside Lia Marie Johnson, Jamieboy, and Josh Golden.[6] He later went on to collaborate with singer & songwriter Ollie Green to create the Through The Fire EP in August 2015.[7]

On 1 January 2017 Josh announced the beginning of his new band, Evaride, along with guitarist Hayden Maringer and singer Sean Michael Murray. They released their debut single later that year.[8]

In May 2018 he formed ZFG with guitarist Trev Lukather, vocalist Jules Galli and bassist Sam Porcaro.[9] ZFG debuted with their own material in 2019 and announced some live dates supporting The Winery Dogs in USA and headlining in Europe. In early 2020 the group was renamed "Levara" and Porcaro left the group. Their debut album was launched on May 14, 2021.[10]

The group split up shortly after the release of the album, due to personal conflicts. Devine continued to work as a session musician, recently as drummer for Nashville based folk group Seaforth.

Discography

Extended plays
Title Year Peak chart positions
US
 US
Pop
"Through The Fire"[11] 2015 ——

Music videos
Year Title Director Notes
2015 "Here To Stay (feat. Ollie Green)" John Anthony Villalobos[12] Produced by Create Studios
2015 "Through The Fire (feat. Ollie Green)" Chris David[13] Produced by Create Studios

References
  1. Roth, Madeline. "37 Times Directioners Lost Their Chill During One Direction's First Zayn-less U.S. Show". MTV. Retrieved 12 October 2015.
  2. Pilcher, Rachel. "15 Facts You Didn't Know About One Direction's Drummer Josh Devine". Yahoo Celebrity UK. Retrieved 12 October 2015.
  3. Sherman, Maria. "Meet One Direction's Backing Band". Fuse TV. Retrieved 12 October 2015.
  4. Lee, Caspar. "Exclusive Interview with Josh Devine". YouTube. Retrieved 12 October 2015.
  5. Dolbear, Mike. "Interview with Josh Devine – One Direction". Mike Dolbear. Retrieved 12 October 2015.
  6. "Bruno Mars – Uptown Funk *Cover by Josh Devine, Lia Marie Johnson, Golden, Jamieboy". Retrieved 12 October 2015 – via YouTube.
  7. "1D Drummer Josh Devine Describes Debut EP 'Through The Fire'". Access Hollywood. Retrieved 12 October 2015.
  8. "EVARIDE Release Music Video for Debut Single "HEARTLESS"". Music Mayhem Magazine. 26 October 2017.
  9. Wood, James (1 April 2019). "Interview: ZFG's Trev Lukather and Josh Devine discuss new music, debut tour". AXS.
  10. "LEVARA with Steve Lukather's son announce debut album and release single title track 'Automatic' – Arrow Lords of Metal".
  11. "Through The Fire EP on iTunes". iTunes Store. 24 August 2015. Retrieved 2 October 2015.
  12. "Here To Stay – Josh Devine & Ollie Green". Retrieved 12 October 2015 – via YouTube.
  13. "Through The Fire – Josh Devine & Ollie Green". Retrieved 12 October 2015 – via YouTube.
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