APMAs 2015: Rian Dawson of All Time Low wins Best Drummer presented by DW Drums

[@tptrash6805]

'i didn't even know u knew i was in all time low' SHUT UP POTATO I LOVE U

[@emilywilhide7416]

If you've ever seen the guy play, he's pretty damn phenomenal.

[@emilywilhide7416]

They need to see them all play live. Their stage presence sets them apart from practically every band/act I've seen live.

[@leonewashere]

I know this was like 5 years ago, but I’m still so proud of Rian, I love him with all my heart. And A Love Like War in orchestra version?? Brilliant.

[@greendayforever2k9]

Don't get why there are so many haters, Rian may not be the best drummer in the world, but he's still awesome, doubt any of you could play Love Like war, Me Without You or So long Soldier perfectly.

[@jasminegomez7463]

Rian: "Truth be told..." Me: " I NEVER WAS YOURS. THE FEAR, THE FEAR OF FALLING APART!" O-O

[@jasminegomez7463]

***** YYAAASSSSS!!!

[@Michelle-dd8zv]

@ people complaining that their fave didn't win, vote next time. hating on rian isn't going to change the fact that he won, which in fact was very well deserved. rian gives everything at their shows, he works really hard, and he is a great drummer.

[@rainbowpikachu475]

I'M ACTUALLY CRYING BECAUSE HE MENTIONED CASS BRB CRYING A RIVER

[@cherricore9024]

My beautiful son deserves every award ever created

[@marin517]

Yeah well maybe Rian has more fans, but that doesn't mean he doesn't deserve to win as much as the others do. All of them are super talented, really

[@EmsJems1]

Don't complain if you didn't vote. ☺️

[@PunkiePie12]

Congratulations Rian!

[@emmajwhitehead]

My uncles a drummer and even he was impressed by rians drumming talent so, yes he did deserve to win.

[@CompleteMuffin]

Wow, all those angry comments about Rian winning the best drummer, when there are "so much better drummers" Get over yourself, like for fuck's sake, is this your first APMAs show? Don't you know how this shit works? Fan favorite is fan favorite, VOTED BY FANS, this is clearly made for fandom wars, not to please whatever is your opinion on best drummer

[@theparadiddlydoo2771]

AnimePolska That's part of the problem. Just because the winners are voted by the fans doesn't mean they're better than the other nominees. This whole awards show is a popularity contest. It doesn't prove who has the most talent, it simply shows which bands have the biggest fan base. That's why bands like BVB, ATL, SWS, 5SOS, ADTR, PTV alway win awards. It's all the same. What makes it even worse is that Alternative Press are allowing fans to vote for categories like "Best Guitarist" and "Best Drummer".... two categories that require a lot of skill, creativity and technicality. Alternative Press It's an absolute fucking disgrace to see musicians who have more talent than others slip through the cracks without getting the recognition they deserve. You guys need to understand that you've got a problem. What you're allowing is not a good thing and like I said previously, it's a popularity contest.

[@CompleteMuffin]

BounceTo TheBeat You're welcome to start your own award show, nobody's stopping you! If not, then don't bitch about it! It's always easy to say, harder to do

[@theparadiddlydoo2771]

AnimePolska Just the type of response I'd expect from a person that doesn't understand true musicianship.

[@CompleteMuffin]

BounceTo TheBeat true musicianship? wow, i thought music is for people to enjoy no matter if it's a drunk person singing national anthem or a sold out arena tour performance. I had no idea there was a TRUE way to do it.

[@theparadiddlydoo2771]

AnimePolska Music IS for people to enjoy but when you have musicians receiving awards based on what the public think, it's a whole different ball game. You don't appear to understand it (musicianship) because if you did, you would be able to consider ideas and understand the technicalities behind each category, rather than just palming it off casually.

[@adarool3333]

He is so cute how he thanked the fans twice awwww

[@clover6130]

Rian: "I know every musician heard me fuck up in What's My Age Again so..." Alex offstage: *"WHAT?!"*

[@kooiuck]

Let's think of it this way, only 6 people were nominated. You have to have somewhat fucking talent in order to be nominated. Rian won because he's a great drummer, the others were nominated because they're great drummers. All 6 are great at what they do and at the end of the day, the only difference is, one of them makes a speech and takes home a trophy. Winning an award or losing one doesn't determine set talents and skills. They're all great for different reasons.

[@serdna96]

Best technical drummer out of the nominees? No. A great drummer? Yes. Matt Greiner and Luke Holland are beasts on the drums, but Rian Dawson is still a great musician. His playing fits with the music and he makes the songs work. I agree, from a purely technical point of view, Holland or Greiner should have won, but still congratulations and much respect to Rian for this award.

[@sophieh.4097]

at the same time technicality isn't all that matters, but also style and musicality

[@kassidytm3]

My heart skipped a beat when he said "My girlfriend Cassadee" cuz my name is Kassidy also hehehehehe

[@Izabellafr]

rian and cass

[@mariisnugget8406]

Rian: because I know all of you guys heard me fuck up on the Blink-182 Some guy: WHAT?

[@faithlee3610]

I wish I could join the orchestra!!!

[@MichelleIsAmazing]

Little sweet baby rian

[@maddy.o]

He's such an awkward little squish I love it❤

[@lovemysw]

congratulations！！！

[@dulce5616]

This is how it works: AP chooses 6 musicians/bands that have amazing talent, that gets them some recognition and then fans vote for whoever they want to win thats why some mainstream bands win over underground bands most of the time

[@vie8134]

"My girlfriend Cassadee, I love you" sweetness overload

[@SMD24]

I wish there was a title called Allstar Music Awards but without trophies and just bands performing songs/appreciating musicians from all genres realm and warped tour as well and maybe even country

[@samsajmvs2596]

"Who the fuck was that guy"

[@xblessmyfall7951]

Mate, have you seen Luke Holland's channel.The dude is talented, congrats to Dawson regardless.

[@Kelsey1309]

Is anybody else thinking 'god damn it Rian, tuck your shirt in!' ?!? No...just me? Okay...........

[@emilywilhide7416]

Hey, guys, just because he got the title of best drummer does not mean he is the best. This is for the fans. If the show was judged by music judges, maybe he would have won, maybe not. All in all, don't take it personally.

[@justicekesner7371]

I think Jake is so incredible and should have won for full skill but haha atl has a bigger vote base I suppose

[@TheJetsetMike]

rian is bae

[@alltimedissapointed7339]

Rian looks like a buisness mann who is comedian in his spare time

[@theabacross1581]

2:05 That Guy who yelled WHAT!!

[@yourcommondani]

wow joe from ALLB and matt from DGD aren't even nominated

[@paradigmshiftz7]

I'm crying because not even Josh Dun was on the list...

[@blushlushgirl]

MKAY

[@dye182]

You can tell this was fan favorite. Technical abilities alone he should have never even been placed in the category that's not hating just stating statistical facts

[@ShereeAshleyArend]

Have you seen his band live to make that judgment? He's actually amazing, not saying this because I'm a fan of ATL..I'm saying this because I truly believe he's a great drummer.

[@tbslandfill]

i think rian’s a fantastic player, but i’m totally blown away every time i see the chops and capabilities of luke holland. a reaction that isn’t really provoked when i watch rian play.

[@baconaxolotl]

But jake

[@crtex-ku3ht]

Fucking Luke Holland should have won!

[@christophercaughey3456]

I bet Rian Dawson would also thank his girlfriend, Cassadee Pope. :)

[@leonewashere]

ALEX’S H A I R

[@scampoli25]

yeah rain was like the 4th best drummer on that list

[@mandynelson6795]

Rain?

[@Itsdayved]

dang... ATL winning awards at APMA's 2015... and then Alex, and Jack host it?? it made it boring lol.. im proud tho :D

[@nixtheclause9984]

why are band names always utterly nonsensical three-word titles?

[@dan.derend]

wtf...Matt greiner and luke holland are so much better, but well this award show is all about who has the most fans and not about who is actually the best

[@dan.derend]

Madi Rawr yo, just so you know, i think all time low are an amazing band, don't get me wrong, i just think rian isn't the best drumer out of the nominees. i also never said i was better than any of them? i don't know if you've ever watched luke or matt drum? they pull of some extremely hard stuff.

[@madi1420]

Dan The Man oh, did you vote?

[@dan.derend]

Madi Rawr yes i voted for matt

[@madi1420]

Dan The Man ok well, maybe next year & they all deserved the award, rain obviously deserved it more

[@roy32096]

Madi Rawr what does that have to do with what he said? All he's saying is Rian is not the best drummer on that list. The winners are always voted by teenage fan girls that don't know a good musician from an ok musician, they go for looks not skill.

[@greystateofmind.]

haha bullshit popularity contest! Adam, Luke, or Matt shoulda won!

[@Wildmetalhead]

Agreed! 👌

[@dye182]

Also goes to show that it doesn't matter if you are a good drummer as long as your popular and this is why music sucks now. all time low is a great band but he's the weakest link

[@ShereeAshleyArend]

If you've seen him play live, then you'd think that comment. He's amazing and all the drummers nominated are great, if they weren't then they wouldn't have been nominated at all.

[@dye182]

+Sheree Arend not only have I seen him play love I've met and played shows with all time low in polo il bud. Have you?

[@dye182]

+Sheree Arend news flash buddy they were nominated due to popularity there talent had nothing to do with it rest assure if it did he wouldn't of even been nominated. Get your facts straight bro before you come at someone who has met and played with atl.

[@thisboybakes4834]

+dye182 completely wrong he is a good drummer maybe not in your opinion but yeah whatever clearly you know best

[@dye182]

+ThisBoyBakes never said he wasn't good just didn't deserve that award clearly you're a idiot if you honestly think he won that over all the rest due to talent.

[@imborntolose]

"Best Drummer"? Lol

[@jabin1134]

Bullshit!