Aaron Spears, "The Chicken" (Cover) - Zildjian Berklee Performance Center Concert

Aaron Spears performs "The Chicken" (Alfred "Pee Wee" Ellis) with Berklee students as part of the 2014 Zildjian Artist in Residence final concert on October 8, 2014, at the Berklee Performance Center. #berklee #berkleecollegeofmusic

[@sheyirotimi]

We are going to miss this ICON . Fly high, Aaron Spears🕊

[@DystoniaFive]

Rest in peace, king. Thanks for leaving the gift of your talent for us all to behold

[@Scrumdilliisious]

Aaron is one the nicest dudes in the industry. Aside from his drumming, he is very magnetic and positive. Also, he hits the drums real hard! I have jammed drum sheds with him. Never let him borrow your sticks, you will get them back in pieces. And wear ear plugs. His snare hits are like explosions.

[@Riddim4]

I concur.

[@GeloAlcantara]

3rd the motion

[@matt_drumming12h4]

Can’t believe it’s a month since we lost this great man , an incredible talent my heart breaks when I watch him , legend!

[@gideontech2281]

This band was so on point........... Aaron's groove and flow🔥🔥🔥

[@malcolmlarri8236]

He is know for those flashy fills but it was always Aaron's pocket that blew my mind ! RIP

[@matt_drumming12h4]

The world has lost an incredible drummer and beautiful soul R.I.P

[@thelmabradley7176]

RIP Aaron. have been so instrumental, literally and figuratively in my growth as a drummer. Thanks so very much. I am getting emotional.😢

[@aybeehayden]

Worth the 18 min every single time!!! 🔥 🔥 🔥

[@KGBDrums]

The Horns:) That lady on the Trumpet is unbelievable and Aaron Spears is always on point as usual!

[@jimmylorang995]

ONE OF THE GREATEST LIVE PERFORMANCES OF ALL TIME!!! I watch this video every day now... ALWAYS getting the good ole goose bumps watching and listening to Aaron beat down on his drums...especially the grande finale near the end. Each member of the band played great solos...with Aaron's majestic playing gliding each player along. I'm so proud that I was able to play my electric guitar on this Berklee stage while I went to school there in1989. I'll never forget the wooden floors and the great acoustics... Rest In Peace Mr Spears!!!

[@sureshot6623]

this man is amazing....so amazing that even his "head nod" can control any band with any groove! one of the people that inspire my music

[@yyh2023]

Oh come on. How did this just beat all performance of all time with the chicken. I'm more than blown away. Personal and precise attention to every single individual on stage and it deserves every second of the 17+ min. My goodness!!🤩🤩🥵🥵

[@promiseonos8798]

RIP to this great legend of our time 😢

[@aaronporter8024]

I love this piece of music !! and I'm not bashing on the musician's !! When I heard this song it was a bit faster !! But all in having good fun !! I love Aaron Spears playing style with any piece of music....Keep up the good work.....

[@DAVIDCARDWELL1]

To all you guys naming Jacko Pastorius as the composer of this song, He did not compose this, he only played a version of it. The composer is Pee Wee Ellis

[@TheBrickCraftsman]

Love how he has does this effortlessly.

[@robertmikkelsen3937]

your pocket feels really good you followed the form so well and that solo incredible bro I love u man made me smile

[@mairtondrummer114]

phenomenal drummer! a lot of music! congratulations!!!

[@seanmccune2517]

I’ve watched this video a million times RIP Aaron

[@troygutrick7517]

My Homeboy from the DMV and my favorite drummer!!

[@zvuisr]

Wow! this drummer has an amazing groove, backbeat and perfect time!

[@vwdiver512]

Love this - especially the snare its so nice and thwack-y!

[@emmanuelburney826]

Incredible! Great interpretation.

[@Wandrummer]

What amazing musical interpretation!!!! Thousands of likes for the whole band, Aaron what can I say? No comments.

[@andrewyorke6399]

A celebrated legend indeed.

[@tdrum21]

Love the squeaming around he does at the end before hitting the final crash

[@dannydydy816]

Great jamming!!! They did have fun

[@russellreilly4278]

love how he nails the hits on the chorus

[@brianphillips9152]

2:02 that fill is so nice. Gonna have to try it.

[@taikoking1]

Mind-blowing.

[@Atmospherechanger37]

That's awesome. Darryl Woodson on the organ. VA represent!

[@thelastultra4163]

I feel like Aaron makes other musicians better, this guys got blessed hands & soul

[@MisterKisster]

Nice live sound mixing, very good playing ya'll. Good idea to put the drummer in front,interesting player.

[@Claudemirsm]

beautiful magnificent!!!!!

[@pattiebroughton7122]

Love it 💞

[@yyh2023]

What an absolute VIBE!!

[@AlamoCityCello]

Drummer is an ARTIST!

[@iasibey1]

the trumpet player did a great job on her solo

[@cjthompson7129]

At 7:50,this man did the craziest intro ever,i wish he wouldve kept the spice tho

[@fd4292]

Amazing!! 👏👏👏👏

[@MaximumPressure]

Outstanding...

[@CarlHamilton1914]

I don't know who that trumpet player was but she had a Roy Hargrove vibe and I really dug it!

[@vincentskold9343]

the vibe in this video is unbelievable

[@modelmarketing1]

Incredible!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@jonathandavisdrums]

ENJOYED THE BAND.

[@CarelessPrecision]

That band is jammin'!

[@derekcheung3069]

smooth like butter

[@sergiopaulino8014]

Muito bom !!

[@jeancarlos2894]

Sensacional de mais Top

[@inderajaya]

Awesomeeeee..

[@cyberwin60]

RIP Bro…gonna miss you 🙏

[@reiarthuroficial3283]

Meu deus! Toca de mais o batera!!!

[@CamiloMoyaBaterista]

The Best version of the universe

[@groethej]

So fucking cool....everyone! Just love the vibe everyone is given' off....they're lovin it!!!!!!

[@fabriciosouza4137]

Melhor batera do mundo

[@WillyBuchstaber]

That was nuts!!!

[@dreamweaverrecords]

will love to study at Berklee

[@CoachNation]

Wow. Just Wow.

[@torocruz1192]

RIP God. We r going to miss you brother 😢

[@dagobertovelasquez124]

simplemente Brutal!

[@SILKY_7even]

tuyệt phẩm. , love all !

[@takrambo]

What snare drum is that??? What a killer sound!!!

[@blink182chido]

09:30 The reaction of the bass player jajaja!

[@rikkyhernandez6511]

Not gonna lie Mats & Morgan killed this song harder than anyone I've ever seen or heard other than Maceo Parker

[@kamogelomagolego7795]

I'll surely miss Aaron Spears 😢

[@ratamadiddlecue9902]

Great use of dynamics...

[@emjdedios]

Irreplaceable. RIP, Aaron Spears.

[@ikerzuazaga6218]

That snare 🙌

[@joshclay8211]

Best drummer in the world hands down show this cat respect

[@kryptoncorp7470]

quel feeling!!!!

[@suemelina1984]

Hammer hands!

[@rafaelfoidovicente6873]

muito bom

[@bbaffoe]

This is awesome! Is there any chance we could know the names of the rest of the incredible ensemble? Would love to show some more support and learn where else they play in the future.

[@Berklee]

bbaffoe All the the performer credits are at the end of the video. Glad you enjoyed the music!

[@poconodrumz]

Rest up brethren 🕊

[@deldia]

Fucking love this kind of drumming!!!!

[@timoparakiks]

Rest in power, king.

[@royaljamescameron]

so tight

[@lucianolucasdrum]

monstruoso ✔

[@sourcefor]

Everyone smokes on that stand awesome!

[@clouddrumm3r267]

Aaron is the best

[@michaelburrows1160]

Great trombone !

[@shafiqtabanjah6952]

What is that cymbal combo on Aaron's left?

[@musicmankeyz]

I know everyone is entitled to their own opinion but WOW. Aaron Spears style isn't suited for the chicken???like seriously..I always ask why do we as people put limits on music?? Dave Weckl is great on this track. No doubt but Aaron did whatever he felt he should have done and he actually didn't ruin it.

[@AveryRKemp-hi5op]

how many cymbals are on that stack? It sounds frigging awesome!!!

[@KwesiAyoKweRobinson]

hes using the gen6 or wat ever its called and the new trash cymbal they mad. its supost to look like a slinky lol

[@honza_kriz_bass]

Yeah baby! Yeah!

[@rafaelfoidovicente6873]

sem palavras

[@abelaudiovisualweb]

Flashala. Es genial!

[@DannyGibsondgpix]

Pocket playing at it's best!

[@jibekdio]

Berklee should organize him a tribute ceremony.

[@jibekdio]

I will nei will never have the opportunity to see him play with mono neon, marvin sapp, cory henry, snarky puppy...

[@TheAvenger732]

Does anyone know what hi hats he's using? Would love to get a pair of whatever they are

[@DaDarkGuy]

8:00 Cory Henry on Lingus?

[@prodbyty62901]

🔥🔥

[@rickabick1982]

nice color for the chicken ! Jaco would love this one !!! congrats !

[@marcoantoniohernandezchave5144]

congratulation exlent

[@jorgeluizdossantos3383]

Monster of apocalipse RIP We will miss you

[@callummoodley6311]

9:39 - 9:47 had me speechless 👏

[@RonaldMoD]

I think that drummer has found his profession! omfg.

[@rtbonebsbrawlstars7776]

RIP legend, btw that snare sounds dope anyone knows what type of DW this is?

[@user-cu9ft1gj6u]

Good 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼