Buyer Of JOSH FREESE $20,000 Album Says It Was 'Totally Worth It'

The Pulse of Radio reports: A story surfaced on Wired.com this week about the fan who bought the $20,000 deluxe edition of former NINE INCH NAILS drummer Josh Freese's new solo album, "Since 1972". Freese announced recently that he was offering an escalating series of special editions of the record, ranging from a $50 version that included a thank-you call from Freese all the way up to a $75,000 limited edition that has yet to be purchased. The buyer of the $20,000 package, 19-year-old Thomas Mrzyglocki, got to spend a week with Freese, recording songs with him and hanging out with several of the drummer's rock star friends, along with other activities.

Among the highlights of the trip, Thomas went into a Los Angeles recording studio with Freese, where the drummer recorded two songs about him.

The pair also played a round of miniature golf with TOOL frontman Maynard James Keenan. When DEVO singer Mark Mothersbaugh couldn't make the game as promised, a pizza party was set up at his house instead.

Thomas also got to meet other stars like VELVET REVOLVER guitarist Slash and other members of TOOL and A PERFECT CIRCLE, while also getting free tickets to shows around town.

Freese admitted to being uncomfortable when it came to providing one of the bonuses, a foot massage. Thomas instead opted for a dip in a sensory deprivation tank, which was part of the $500 edition Freese was offering.

Thomas, a resident of Melbourne, Florida, said the purchase was "totally worth it," adding that it was "the most fun I've had in a long, long time."

Freese said that he and his new friend have been been "joined at the hip since Sunday," adding, ""I really do like the kid and know that it's a bizarre experience for him."