Performance Spotlight: Aaron Spears

Vic Firth Signature Artist Aaron Spears performs "Portal" by Kaz Rodriguez for the VF cameras at The Fortress in downtown Los Angeles!
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[@OdieOutProductions]

One of the best to ever do it. He will surely be missed❗️🙏🏾💔🤧🥺

[@smk_kildog582]

💔💔💔

[@Hugo_Lee]

Only Aaron Spears can play in 4/4 and chew gum in 5/4

[@VicFirthCompany]

Hugo Lee Best comment ever.

[@Drumclem]

Vic Firth Agreed. Hands down.

[@_marlon]

That was freakin hilarious!!!

[@gospelplayer2]

but did you see the accents with the bubble blow

[@ejeckk]

You made my Sprite shoot out of my nose! Stop that. hahahaha

[@Cloyd1]

He's going to be remembered as a legend. In my opinion he's one of the best gospel drummers alive.

[@kyronnewbury]

you were indeed correct

[@Cloyd1]

@@kyronnewbury I'm glad I was! He's one of the best!

[@jak3yp]

Wow what a comment, and now today, we find out about him passing away, he is a legend, not just for gospel but any genre in drums RIP Aaron Spears 😢

[@emmanueljunior1212]

I know right the 🐐 has left us ❤️🐐💯#aaronspears😔

[@iampapa8006]

How right you were💔🕊️

[@jivefx]

He’s a genius. He’s one of the most versatile drummers in the business. I’ve seen him play many other genres live with perfection. He’s a unique one. He’s one of my favorites of all time.

[@therealphantombeats7171]

When this came out this was the first video that introduced me to Aaron… RIP… I still was rewatching this for learning purposes and entertainment weeks before his death & I’m still gonna continue..

[@MEGAMIGA]

He is so relaxed!

[@cd6737]

And badass at the same time :D

[@MEGAMIGA]

Indeed!

[@johnfiredamian]

This is 2023 and I came back to watch this after 8 year... Aaron thank you for unsporting my drumming, I'm still wondering what you did in 3:56 in this video, I still haven't seen someone else do that. You're extraordinary Aaron. God bless you.

[@jackbunning]

I absolutely love Aaron Spears! I've been to 2 of his clinics in the Uk, and he is genuinely fantastic, and such a nice guy, if anyone is thinking of going to any drum clinics look out for Aaron, you won't regret it, honestly!

[@tommypricemusic]

I've been playing drums all my life! Since I was 2 was in my own band by 9 im 35 now But! Wht the HELL did I just watch? I'm kiddin! I been following spears along time now.. And I think by far he's one of the best drummers out there! He don't use an extremely larg kit, he and doin stick tricks that man is groovin....hard as is gets groovin! So i think its safe to say..Arron spears is one of if not the best drummer out there TODAY! God bless you Arron spears 👍

[@belizedahype1737]

Damn every drummer sounds that much better on those Kaz Rodriguez backing tracks. Amazing playing Aaron.

[@tharlisonferreira1760]

Pra sempre você sera o melhor batera de gospel chops pra mim.

[@quiggycarboncat4280]

Aaron Spears performance is pure inspiration. Just brilliant!

[@jamesjohnson4789]

Aaron Spears is my favorite drum player i always learn by watching him

[@MichaelWilson-od7lx]

Breathtaking!

[@crunchie757]

Aaron spears - world class drummer love from the UK!!!!!!

[@BBT609]

RIP THE THE LEGEND AARON SPEARS 10/30/2023

[@kbdrumz713]

I think it's safe to say everybody's been waiting on for this Video...

[@ogkd907]

Aarons style of drumming is so unique

[@AlbinoJesus]

His fills are so innovative O_O

[@Tone_OnDrumz]

Aaron Spears is amazing

[@jwilliamsdrums]

Love you bro RIP 😢😢😢😢 one of my biggest influences

[@NDeferDrummer]

I love looking at him just playing it is so much amazing, he is a fucking legend!

[@ShedSessionsNL]

Great video Aaron! And of course what an amazing track produced by the bro Kaz Rodriguez!!!!!

[@ebukanwosu284]

Rip Legend💔, we'll miss you😓

[@kbdrumz713]

Flawless ,fluent ,fresh ,relaxed and controlled!! 👏👏👏😳😳

[@MatthewParsonsDrumsAndAudio]

By far the most tasteful drumming I have heard.

[@alexshafran6254]

agree 1000%.

[@DeejayRach0]

Grear ear too

[@ericcarter2714]

Amazing, beautiful, fluidity, Passion and fun to watch! WOW...

[@TheRockGreat1]

freaking love this track

[@jonahchristopherson1585]

That was amazing!!

[@lorenzduytschaever]

His vids always put a smile on my face :)

[@arvidkarlberg5845]

Loving all this energy!

[@spjohn7285]

how in the world is coop3rdrummer getting more views than this beast

[@TheNtisyadi]

+SP John coop3rdrummer play something that is simpler and easier to understand. player like aaron spears has they're own viewers but more segmented. at least that's what i think. they are both awesome tho

[@anthonyh8041]

+SP John Cooper does a lot of what he does to entertain people and attract an audience. It has not to do with the drumming or skill level.

[@trecoolmania]

+SP John KZbin. Internet. Stupid kids. bad education. all of that bullshit.

[@carminemattiamarino7911]

😂😂 it's true!!

[@TheBassMan533]

Don't worry man, Aaron's getting a lot more gigs!

[@markbryant8321]

man i just love him to bits just a complete FIREWORK and more

[@michaelellis2656]

Those toms sound incredible

[@mikesaloisjr.1234]

He's so good!! I LOVE THIS COVER AND CHANNEL!! Keep it up Vic Firth!! And I love his smile!! That what makes him so good!!

[@aricunono6272]

Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh,,,,,,, Aaron Spears is sick sick sick....

[@K20AMikey]

AARON this is crazy awesome

[@AOKP]

i need that cymbal to the left in my life!

[@danielbell1515]

Aite bruh that shxt prettyAF ..

[@frankfebian9807]

The best drummer of all time…..rest king

[@hvymtldrummer122]

You know he's relaxed when chewing gum while playing a groove like that.

[@miklevey3429]

RIP one of the greats!

[@maypalmer]

STRAIGHT UP LIKE A BOSS!!!!! Loved the Energy, Joy and just shear Physicality of his playin'!! Boy gotta it LIKE DAT!!!! Wonderful Video!

[@StewartAcoustic]

And he's just blowin' bubbles. so relaxed inside a frantic groove. notable.

[@cazzone36]

Tenth time I see it! Always unbelievable

[@SaintMont]

finally !!! it's unbelievable !!!

[@dndgav]

Woooaaahhhhh. That's amazing.

[@JDubz1997]

This was posted on my B-Day ! What an awesome present :D

[@danlutjemeier4183]

Astonishing! TY

[@StylinGP]

He makes it look so easy...could I please have like just 1% of this man's talent!!

[@Tone_OnDrumz]

I am a big fan of Aaron Spears. This video is my favorite video from Aaron Spears!!!!!

[@kanebowlin5123]

I enjoyed watching that . Natural unbelievable talent

[@willemvd80]

dudes got some crazy chops

[@terrancebenjamin1768]

Yyooo I'm going crazy ova here n my home! Aaron spares! Is one of thee oooonly onessss...... I listen to. OH, YEAH.

[@michkailbarton8141]

i love the sound of that snare!!!!

[@aburbemsenabraham7649]

Aaron literally chews his drums away. You're one of drum's really great players. You, Tony, Coleman, Eric are my favourites.

[@jenel123456]

awesome!

[@lancehollum5566]

These guys are the best at the gospel chop. At the liner in going forever drum solo. Drumming sure has changed. It's completely off the hook. These guys are more then incredible at their craft. Mind boggling. Man Arron Spears. He's a machine. Just unbelievably incredible. Man o man.

[@jgyrwa]

Man its good to see that your still growing!

[@dj681998]

Wow just amazing

[@houseofcarltonrocks]

Damn! I heard him before but this performance was awesome!

[@yunantaputra402]

SICK!!!!!

[@kkthedrummer8999]

he is the best

[@cliffdrums]

Aaron spears is a beast. He's one of my biggest inspiration for drums. Aaron spears, jp bouvet, Kevin Hayden, Tony royster Jr, tchalla kid and the drummer from a band called tesseract are all my inspirations

[@cliffdrums]

Aaron Meekins idk they both are great drummers and that is a tough choice to make. From my view I feel like eric moore plays the same thing over and over and aaron spears surprises me everytime I watch a new video of him. I think eric would win because of his speed and stick tricks around the kit but I also think aaron would win because he is more versatile on the kit. So overall I think eric may win but if they had a few rounds then aaron would def win

[@kbdrumz713]

Aaron all day he has a bigger vocabulary and more creative, he reinvents himself that's just my opinion..,

[@ZackAttack1798]

The drummer from TesseracT is Jay Postones. Insane freaking drummer.

[@cliffdrums]

Zachary Rodgers yeah I figured it out eventually and they just announced a new album which should be great

[@NinjaCakeAssassin]

aaroooooonnn fuckkiiiing speaarsss boyyoooo!!!!

[@rawtwhylahthadrummer6256]

YESSSSSS!!!! Finally!!!

[@silasmorisseau9367]

That track was fire!!

[@jerryjohnson4749]

My all time favorite drummer killin it again

[@pt.amianohenrytransnata396]

Oh god, how i love it, cool music with cool beat... :')

[@bigtimedrum]

Aaron was a one of a kind that could play his ass off and also knew how to play whats needed for the gig but most of all , his personaly was the brightest part of him .... Rest in peace , my brother , we love you .

[@rickgrossdrums]

Holy hell! Yes Aaron! 👊🏻

[@billyg.7032]

Geeeeeeee!!!! Awesome!!!

[@lucaorasanu1645]

Amazing drum cover

[@emmanueljunior1212]

R.I.P To the 🐐that’s inspired all of us in many ways❤️😔💯#aaronspears

[@BigRyGuy04]

Holy stack cymbal! bahah. Good stuff, Aaron!

[@nilobeats474]

just watching this pumps me up n puts me in a good mood, this boi is a fuckin beast

[@hithere626]

Amazing

[@darioblady4480]

awesome, genius. greetings from Argentina

[@ThoughtBundle]

Aaron's got Dennis Chambers level chill while banging out explosive fills. Amazing.

[@badoocee1967]

Nice Tempo changes and Groove. Superb.

[@saban2878]

it's so crazy!

[@thabanghoward]

I salute u king. Love from south africa

[@shahrammoayedi6246]

Superb !!! Brilliant Mind

[@AntonioEugenioVida]

Awesome

[@dwightfoster1393]

Simply Amazing 👏

[@nigellbk]

Wow what a Performance when God gift in full effect it has to be impressive.

[@johnybozor2765]

Beautiful 🔥🔥🔥

[@frankservant5754]

Oh my GoooooD!!

[@brandon26500]

He is a very consistent drummer I've always loved his style

[@JocelynDang811202]

It's beyond human being holy shit

[@alexshafran6254]

100%!

[@Dave-lr2wo]

What a freaking beast.

[@simonspies4821]

legendary performqnce

[@JordBas]

Waaaaaauuuuuwwwww MASSIVE PERFORMANCE!

[@ZooxYorkxRulez]

He has such a great flow.

[@josetapia26]

Damson... phenomenal

[@femibello3714]

my goshhh !!!!

[@yiwisdom]

Aamazing!

[@elvinatra]

AMAZING !!!!:D

[@BlackSpiracyNews]

He's spot on!

[@JasonPetersKongFooey]

Sick!

[@seadric21]

Smh Lord Lord!! Straight killed that track