Aaron Spears - Glasgow- U Don't Have To Call.mov

Follow me on twitter: @aaronspears - Here is another clip from the OMG Tour...This one is from the show we had in Glasgow...I wish that the audio was a little bit better for you guys...My cymbals were super loud...My bad...Anyway...I hope you guys dig it..I'll drop a few more from this show later...Be safe!!

[@EricMooreIIOfficial]

AAron..... OMG is right. You always murder the drums with the PERFECT CHOICE of LICKS and POCKET.. GREAT PLAYING BIG BRO.... GOD BLESS

[@nyashasakaz3652]

RIP Aaron Spears ,😭😭the video that made me fall in love with the drums.

[@THEATREofPAIN270]

Rest In Peace Aaron. An Absolute Master of His Craft.

[@sillybanks33]

GOAT LEVEL, REST IN POWER Aaron ❤️✊🏿

[@drumbum185]

I'm just amazed at how relaxed he is.

[@MasterJone1]

The power of rehearsal!

[@TheSoul_omon]

Back here in 2024 to watch this again😢 Love you forever my idol Rest well❤

[@specialness16]

Aaron Spears and Thomas Pridgen are my biggest drumming inspirations - next time usher comes to England I'm there with a camera and an mp3 recorder, catching those precious licks like little pieces of gold :P

[@dmgsoultogetherness6667]

RIP brother..we miss you.xx😢

[@grandslamgareth]

Aaron, you define the term "in the pocket"....one of the best in the world!

[@Naughty540]

You bad my N****. Thats all I have to say. I played drums for my church back in the day. Wished I'd stayed with it, cuz it was a dream to be a master drummer. But its been about 24 years since I worked the kick, snare, high-hat! God bless your career!!!

[@AaronSpears]

Hi!! I'm Aaron...lol...To answer your question, I played the stack with my left and the floor tom with my right because the dancers are doing a move that I had to accent...That's the sound they wanted...I wish you could see them to help understand...Thanks for watching!!!

[@willieeaglin2865]

AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@arinewstoday3477]

Omg I’m a huge fan. You did amazing at the Sweetener World tour and I hope to see you again!

[@charlesbeam4450]

Just crazy ilike hype juice tho lol

[@Sharing13]

thank you for these inspirational videos aaron!

[@MasterJone1]

I've learned that you should rehearse till all the musicians on the gig are as relaxed as this guy, from this video.

[@Chinky_and_Papis_World]

RIP man. You’re one of the best.

[@sheppani]

im a metal and prog drummer, and i really respect those chops man, you make it look like there is nothing to it. great job aaron :)

[@sebastianmastropiero473]

the best R&B drummer

[@njitsuhcsed]

Great to see how you 'explode' during fills, and always nice to see that you're having a lot of fun!

[@GpocketSj]

Rest in paradise big Dawg you up there with all the drummer legend’s playing drums up there❤❤❤

[@AaronSpears]

@H4ssell I'm definitely NOT the best but I honestly thank you for showing me love...Be safe...

[@RufMixa247]

DANG I AM LOVING THIS GROOVE.

[@Djwonder123456]

YOu are still rocking omg I love me some Aaron Spears!!! My nephew is 3 and I make him watch you all of the time.... He is going to be great just like you are!!

[@malcomlittle251]

This is swagged out. This dude has got it. He loves what he does. Attack, release. Attack, release. Feelin it.

[@hwzmusic718]

i look and my hands like yall should be ashamed of yourselves lol

[@lucasdasilva5631]

+HottWillZ Harris Epic comment buddy.. Im the same way lol.. Aaron is in a class of his own.

[@hwzmusic718]

Thanks Lucas DaSilva​ glad I'm not alone lol

[@jonelder3958]

😭😭😭😭

[@TheAblist01]

+HottWillZ Harris lol right!!!

[@hwzmusic718]

You feel me!!!! James Prez​ this guy man is outta sight

[@AmadoJGarcia]

I bet if you had a third hand you could eat a sandwich with it and STILL wouldnt miss a single hit throughout the song... You're SUCH an inspiration bro as a drummer bro!!! Truly amazing...

[@jayham89]

Man....Aaron.....that was Bannanas!! I'm honored that my lil cover video of this song can sit over there to the right in the suggestions column lol

[@yungdrumma2011]

@AaronSpears just wanna say that your a big inspiration to me. real talk. be blessed man

[@BerryNiceDrums]

@aaronspears Aaron!! Thanks for always amazing everyone & being an inspiration!! ..Saw you during the OMG tour last year.. well more like "Heard you" cause in huge concerts its almost impossible to get good seats & views:/ ...you & the F.R.O. need to do some more "intimate" & "one-on-one" shows for us fans!! ..you rock aaron! ..much love!

[@dariociccioni]

I need to show this to a lot of drummer-friends I know...they need to put that smile on their faces. We're having fun, afterall... ;)

[@knightoyin6500]

so chill and awesome.what a guy #muchrespect

[@KwesiAyoKweRobinson]

WAAAAAT... THAT WHOLE INTRO WAS CRAZY.... THEM FILLS.

[@kierangaffney14]

Hello Aaron, your drumming is such an inspiration to me and to others!! I'm a drummer myself, i was on a TV talent show back in 2010 called Britain's got talent and came third in the final performing the song wipeout. I had the best experience ever, touring from the o2 London to Wembley then Scotland, it was brill, thanks for sharing your vids with us, god bless man! Kieran.

[@jhad777]

Aaron man in my eyes you are the best because the God in you shows when you play, i have seen alot of great drummers, but none that have the SPIRIT you have....God bless you and your family man!

[@drummerbauke]

Aaron! I just want to thank you. Keep posting!! I'm learning a year worth practicing each time I watch and listen. Straight from the heart. Love your playing

[@AaronSpears]

@funkluv I filmed this with my flip cam...We put it up on a mic stand and hit the record button...Sorry that the crash cymbals are soooo loud...Thanks for watching!!!

[@bboytony209]

Hey Aaron ! ur an awesome and Talented Musician!! ma lil bro looks up to you alot ! all i gotta say tho is MAD RESPECT FOR YOUR HUMBLENESS AND WILLINGNESS SHARE AND TEACH breh :) God bless you !

[@KamenRiderRhino]

wooow amazing video Aaron ............. Such an amzing drummer .....annd great inspiration ...for my warmups I play off of your Hypejuice track from your dvd !!!!!! Keep up the great work

[@13drummerman]

People says hes not clean with his licks, but he is as clean as water you just have to use your musician ears, "My favorite drummer of all time "

[@Weallfart]

@AaronSpears Aaron, thank you so much for responding brother. Like everyone else that knows what a drumset is and who drummers ARE, I hold your playing at an altitude where the air is thin and company few and far between.. All that nonesense to say.. You have really inspired me to get better!!!!!! Man, I am still off those tripletts you explained on that Modern Drummer video years back..lol

[@gregcdrums]

Dude you make me wanna get behind the kit and just play, inspirational stuff for sure!

[@JonPerson]

That confident "you know I've got this" smile at 0:29 after warping the space-time continuum with antimatter triplets. Aaron is the only person legally allowed to play them.

[@AaronSpears]

@Weallfart His biggest concern and the concern of my MD is that what I play fits the music and the intensity...They look to me to bring a lot of energy and fire in sections where it is needed...I'm really thankful and blessed to be able to play a gig where I'm able to have fun like this...IThere are other tunes where I am playing strictly what's on the record...I post an example of that too...Thanks for checking it out...

[@AOKP]

YOU THE BEST BRO, ive seen, i wud say, u and chris coleman, i love the way u put ur fills together, i dont know if u practice them or what, but how they fit is perfect with what u play, i saw that on ur dvd beyond the chops as well....BIG FAN BRO, imma definitely be incorporating some of them licks in my playin from this video bro, thnx for uploadin it

[@AaronSpears]

GADZOOKS!!!!!!!!!!! That's a whole lot of comments all of a sudden...I'll try my best to answer the questions you all have...Bear with me...I'm really not on this whole youtube thing too much...I just upload from time to time and then check out things that I enjoy watching like most of you all do...I really appreciate all the feedback, the likes and even the 1 dislike(no one is perfect)...Thanks again!!! I'll upload more clips soon...Be safe!!!

[@DevSkeeWorldWide]

smashed this joint man

[@Retrovideogamesandmore]

I love the, "You know I'm going to hit that ." look at 2:19 LOLOL.

[@DAYSHAWNx]

What makes u so much more GREAT is ur placement, timing, and intensity!!!! And to top it off ur instrument choices. Ur drums always sound great man! Big fan. Bless ya bro

[@quinny2150]

Actually amazing. Can't really think of anyone thats better in your style of playing. Faultless.

[@Officialpraizstixxthebandman]

Still watching this video 2021🔥🔥

[@jayantindulge]

Yay Aaron!! Amazing as always!!

[@tobycortes]

geeeez man that outro !!!!! i heard it so much times!!!!!!! geeezz

[@drummingdanny84]

One of my favorite drummers since 2004.

[@AaronSpears]

@mrthundaboots On this gig, I couldn't imagine playing it with a regular bass player for a couple reasons...1) There is no live bass on any of Usher's songs...2) Val takes time to go in and make sure he captures the warmth and tone of what's there and then takes it to the next level... Keybass connects just like a live bass depending on who is playing...Valdez Brantley is a MASTER...Don't get me wrong, there is nothing like playing with a bass player...I absolutely LOVE it too!!

[@JustinWomackMusic]

You said we couldn't laugh while watching it, but you couldn't stop smiling the whole time!! ;) Love watching you work bro!

[@alan2gofficial]

my favorite drummer on and off the drums

[@dariusmalone7268]

bro im so glad to know I can want you play drums on youtube... dude... u doing u motivates me... to continue!.. God Bless You

[@DevSkeeWorldWide]

Man im a drummer from jersey. first off your my favorite drummer, Dude you went OFFFFFFFF in this jawn

[@gianmarko29]

@AaronSpears hi Aaron! i think you're one of the best r&b drummers of all time, because you play whit a wonderful mix of techniques and musicality...you inspire me ever since I started playing drums and my dream is to one day be a drummer as you complete and charismatic!! good luck for your career :-)

[@1anointedsound]

I can't quit watching this vid! THE POCKET IS SO CRISP... 1:22-1:47 sounds like a frickin MPC! You are such a big influence in my playing... Pocket and Fills. Thanks for posting this!!

[@rayshard2005]

WOW just BEAUTIFUL!

[@choppacity2010]

Bro your cymbal set sounds great!!!!

[@Greenevil89]

Aaron always knows what to do, when to do, and how to do

[@jonathansimthedrummer]

he's so relaxed.... always smile... that's great

[@GSkillz910]

SO SICK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! SPEECHLESS!

[@mattlowe0866]

Aaron your chops are amazing! I need to know when your gonna be in AZ??? phoenix area!!!! would love to see you live!

[@Laurenan69]

this guy makes me smile :)

[@SuperMolamola]

i LOVE your chops and loosenes A+!

[@islander730]

dude!!! you too good!!! can watch you whole day!!!

[@oklahoma512]

man bro you top my favorite drummer Tony Royster lol but you a beast no lie about that.. Amazing fills too man i watch your videos all the time to learn from them so i can get better and better evryday thanks for an amazing role model for me

[@paulalexanderjohnson]

The only drummer i knoww having fun playingg on his gig !! Gladd to see a changee1 You are having fun right ?!

[@ludvigottosson8023]

It makes me so glad to see you play drums xD you have such feel and look so happy :D

[@robinthomassen]

Great video Aaron!! Good to see that you put out videos like this.. it's really cool for us up and coming drummers to watch you(one of the succesful ones) play live shows!! Great pocket playing and i love the fills :) Keep it up.. And let me know if you ever have a show in Norway!!

[@nuancemusic]

@ 2:19 was like "I am Aaron Spears and I approve this lick"..btw what brand of gum do you endorse?..LOL...Aaron Spears, one of the greats!!!

[@Smaben609]

SOOO NOT FAIR!!!! This is RIDICULOUS!!! 0:16- 0:29 I CANT TAKE IT!!! 1:40-1:45 REALLY!!! Pocket super fat man. I love the focus on the groove and makin sure the Chops meshed with the groove. Once again im blown away!!! Keep it up man. U are an inspiration to us all!!!

[@xchadmanalo]

i cannot picture a different drummer for usher. u bring so much to the table

[@SuperCMusic]

I'm going through all these videos today.😢

[@OneShotGamingg]

Bro I’m still in shock! I was on Instagram when a drum page I followed had one of his videos up and the caption read, “thank you for the memories. Rest well.” I went straight to his page and saw the official post from his wife. I was silent for the next hour 😭

[@SuperCMusic]

@@OneShotGamingg likewise, it jolted me out of bed when I saw it this morning

[@kyuzOficial]

Descanse em PAZ, meu amado irmão e mestre da bateria !!!

[@funkluv]

Mate What are you filming this with it cant be a I phone, Cant believe how you manage to keep such a grin on ya face man, while playing so intensely. Man you are definitely one of my favs and thats how IM gonna describe this went I share this on face book

[@zack1381]

Aaron Thank you for uploading this Your making you tube alot better. upload moreeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee lol.

[@AaronSpears]

@CaptCinnabon Best question of the day by far!!! lol...I'm either chewing Big League Chew or Trident Pure...It depends on my mood or whatever I have in my pocket...LOL...Thanks man!!!

[@Vessel846]

WA WA WA WOOOOOAAAAAAAA......Aaron....too much! I had to push pause after the first 25 seconds man! I'm checking my heart rate. If you make me get a heart attack, you owe my mom some flowers at my funeral. LOL

[@rawtwhylahthadrummer6256]

oooooo ok thanx alot man. keep rockin hope i could meet you someday!!

[@shooter-observer1]

thanks for uploading this aaron, dope dope dope

[@grosa2590]

We love you Aaron In our hearts ❤️ rip

[@1anointedsound]

L o v e I T Aaron!! Going in and out of fills and always staying right in the groove!

[@musicalRAJIK]

Incredible drumming as always Aaron.. your Shirt goes HAM btw, lol...

[@erdigitalmarketing]

This is funky man ! I can tell your having fun, amazing job. E.C.R

[@KingDariusTheGr8]

@AaronSpears BEAAAASST.... I BET NOBODY BUT ME PICKED UP ON THAT SMOOTH STICK DROP N PICK UP LOL

[@huberthfarrier5298]

You kill it man! Uffff

[@kmcjimsom]

killing man, love the tasty fills

[@TJDrumsRHCP]

I LOVE that SNARE can you please tell me what kind of snare it is + what head? I would love to have that information. Thanks! Love the drumming. Inspirational.

[@CristianMartinez-r5b]

Siempre serás el mejor, descansa en paz Aaron

[@buddyrichforever]

ah A.. your incredible! it all looks so easy !

[@carlthomsondrummer]

Love your playing soo much!!! killer!!! lend me your hands!!!

[@Elmaren]

Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!!! That was sick!!

[@edwinlopez30]

No words after 2:53! Daaaang! We need to chill soon Aaron! You need to come again to NC bro!

[@heartogram1234]

watching one of your video's makes me want to jump on my kit every time! loving the fast toms on 0:19 . just ordered a bulk pack of your sticks by the way! my girlfriend bought me a pair for birthday and now it just doesn't feel right without them haha. broke my top hi hat last night playing a show though so looks like ill be paying a fair bit more than i intended when i go back to pick them up... gutted! take it easy man :).

[@1fresh22]

Aaron's soooo dope!!!!!!!!

[@drumz47]

What we see here is the drummer is the leader of EVERYBAND. Aaron sets the tempo ,meter and forms the rhythmic pocket. Then adds some personal spice to make it NICE. The best seat in the house is where the drummer is handling his business making the gumbo on stage ..Yeah Bouey..

[@AaronSpears]

@OwensDrumming To be perfectly honest, I am not into the micing and stuff so much...I know I sound like a lame...I apologize...There are 2 mics in my kick drum Shure Beta 91 & Beta 52...Sm97 on my snare top & bottom, Sm81 for my hh and I don't remember what we used for the toms...Sorry man...Don't hate me....

[@cameronnash1269]

Aaron this great love it