Remembering Aaron Spears | The Drum Department 🥁 (Ep.53)

The drum community was shaken recently with the passing of drum legend Aaron Spears. He inspired countless drummers with not only his playing but also his general joy and positive approach to life. In today's episode of the Drum Department, we honor Aaron Spears by sharing memories and highlights of his drumming career.
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Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
01:04 - Episode Overview
04:00 - Introducing Aaron Spears
05:06 - Early Career Highlights
10:33 - Performance At Modern Drummer Fes06
22:50 - Brandon's Favorite Memories With Aaron
31:02 - Reactions To Aaron's Passing
32:56 - Remembering Aaron's Playing
45:26 - Wrap-Up
46:53 - Outro
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[@cornerstonetemplehills918]

Aaron was my only son & gifted from his birth to do what he did. Siting o my lap, he played the top & I kicked the bottom for him. Thank you all for your kindness shown toward him. Kenneth Spears (dad)

[@jgbirds]

So sorry for your loss! Grateful for the life Aaron lived and the incredible music he shared with the world.

[@martijnvanbeek4387]

My condolences to you man. So sorry.

[@dogmutty2]

❤

[@mrsayang]

Mr. Spears, my condolences....such a loss. We all will miss Aaron a lot. For me he was a hero and huge inspiration. All the best for you ❤❤❤.

[@loumonte658]

Much respect for you Sir.

[@CnutLongsword]

“It’s nice to be important, but it’s important to be nice”. Legend. RIP Aaron.

[@mifflinfinity]

I’m really glad you guys did this! Rest in Beats Aaron 👑

[@tictocbang7443]

LOVE LOVE LOVE Aaron. His personality, his presence, his glorious groove. So sorry, he will be missed terribly.

[@crzystx6377]

I broke down in literal tears when i heard the news. He was my role model and inspiration for drumming. He will always live through my drumming! I’ve been drumming for over 20 years and i looked up to him! RIH Aaron Spears! You will never be forgotten!

[@patrickivors3232]

So sad to hear of Aaron's passing 😢 fantastic drummer and a lovely guy my condolence to all Spears family RIP

[@DSM9]

Saw him for the first time on a MD Festival DVD in the mid 2000s and had never seen a drummer like him. Around 2012/13 got to see him at a drum clinic in the UK. Amazing player. RIP.

[@davidadar9395]

47 minutes about the best drummer ever , who left us at the age of 47.

[@Dpr3cords]

Yes indeed I didn’t know he was in his 40s but that’s to show how long I have been watching this cat and did not know

[@Beefry222]

Tears didn't start till I read this. Heavy.

[@Scott-px6mi]

Dam. Much love Aaron S. Keep drumming in the sky’s above.

[@mrgoggles1963]

Such a tragic loss. A phenomenal drummer and happy soul. Tragic and untimely death to the dangers of heavy drug use. RIP Aaron Spears…you are loved and missed.

[@JamesJohnson-pb1we]

Rip Aaron you will be miss you are my Number one Drummer to Learn From i will Continue Learn From your Dvd James Johnson And Sricks Jackson Love you Rip

[@gadymarcus2362]

Magnifico.😭

[@drummermomcjs]

So sad that he died at such a young age. He was a pioneer and had amazing talent and creativity. Such energy when he drums and powerfully explosive fills. He will be missed indeed. RIP Aaron

[@IkechiUkazu]

Y’all did an amazing job with this episode Drumeo 🔥🔥🔥mucho respect

[@WardenOnDrums]

Nothing but love and passion to give and show the world. Thank you Aaron 🙏🏼

[@wadepeterson8827]

Amazing! What a monster drummer, & great to hear he was an awesome person, just too bad he passed away so young, respect! 🥁🎶🙌🙏

[@lbudt29]

He touched my life with his style of drumming, and his humility. I know he's with the Lord. Thank you Aaron. Peace and strength for his family and all affected by his passing. JCITWTL.

[@juanguri249]

Thank's Aaron for all... the most creative i have seen!

[@Jackie_Rosewood]

Legend🥁🥁 RIP Aaron!!🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@RodrigoRaez]

The master of chops used to say "chop responsibly". A true inspiration. Rest in peace Aaron Spears.

[@percywoods3167]

Thank you for this video in honoring our brother, Aaron Spears! He was and is a jewel and a light to our generation! Thank you, Mr. Kenneth Spears for raising such a good son who has inspired us all to be better musicians, but more importantly, better people! Much love to you, your wife, and your family!

[@Cris.d.em71]

He was... and IS...a beautiful inspiring student... & master...of his craft & As drummers Watching him play.. AND listening to his words We were and always will be blessed that god imbued such greatness and passion in one of his children... And that he chose to share it with the world ...and leave an indelible mark on all that heard him humbly carry out gods work on earth for the enrichment of us all... Thank you Arron ... Your life... Has indelibly changed my life ... For the better in every way... And for that ... I thank you ... Chris. ❤️🙏❤️x

[@MichaelAlso]

Great tribute, thanks Drumeo. Aaron was amazing

[@lanceschultz7132]

Just picked back up playing 6mo. Ago after a 10 yr break. He really was inspiring. His personality just showed. So transparent, kind. Definitely will be missed. Rest up.

[@mayfieldmcdaniels]

Thank you for this interesting deep dive. RIP

[@kinardcherry9880]

This blessed me today!!❤❤❤

[@aronbaezjr6135]

Thank you Aaron for so much!

[@CharlesBright1]

Aaron made know i wanted to play drums as a career... Rest on legend. I love you I hope to start where you stopped ✨❤️

[@unknownsamoan01]

Great tribute gentlemen, for a great gentleman. Rest in Peace brother Aaron. Until that glorious morning.

[@SahlinAxel]

Aaron was the drummer that awoken my passion for drumming, I was in highschool, and a friend from WoW showed me the clip of "Yeah" from drumfest. I was 15 at the time and a "drummer of necessity" in my music class. Confidence is the right word that you put, but i will always remember him saying "always come back to the one" basically you are free to go wild or let your passion run free, just come back to the one. I'm so thankfull that he inspired me when he did. His inspiration gave me confidence to let me express myself though drums!

[@thedrummerguy75vids48]

This was so nice to remember him this way ❤❤

[@patrickmoncasi2916]

hey guys nice memory about thoses people who contribut to the drum world i think one of the best teacher at drumeo i miss a lot RIP my dear Chuck Silverman it will be nice to have hes musical history and i should say thank to DRUMEO

[@jerrywalls2123]

So sad what a talent prayers for the family

[@aaronbroyles9082]

How am I just hearing of him? Such an amazing talent. RIP.

[@What-is-Faith]

Timing is phenomenal I never heard of him, being an Australian but exceptional drumming

[@Narubeat]

What a legend 😢

[@JuanStvns]

one of my drum heroes

[@duaneo.davisgoge6421]

Nuff Respect to Drumeo and the members of the Drum Department for this. Each and every time I hear Aaron I go for my practice pad and sticks and start knocking away. I also play at church no fancy set up, no drum monitor or ear in. Aaron Spears is truly I great individual my prayer is that he got it right with his maker. My sincere condolence to Aaron's family, friends, church family, chops family, shed family, Drumeo family, Drummer World family , Zildjian family, Ghost note and host of other person that met in personally, professionally and those who only met him through his music. Rest in Peace Aaron. Shalom.

[@Drummin4jesus1]

I never had the opportunity to meet Aaron but I can tell he had a heart of gold and was as great a Husband and Father as he was a drummer. May he rest in the arms of Jesus for ever and ever! Thank You Aaron for all you brought to the drumming community.

[@aridematos3555]

Wow. I was very fortunate to be present at the MDF 06 and be seating at the 4th row right in front of his drums! Magical moments!

[@michaelclay7695]

Dang I just saw him at my airport last month he was the nicest guy ever! Used to see him at my old job a while back Best Buy where he was mentoring a young kid on the drums. He was def the nicest guy ever and humble

[@jacobg9759]

One of few drummer that introduce me to what called "gospel chop",rest in peace Aaron,you already left legacy in drumming community,you are one of the best,one of the legend

[@grantm.7281]

LEGEND! 😢🎉

[@Convisis]

He may not have created the gospel chops style, but his role in bringing it to the masses literally introduced a whole new fill vocabulary to all styles of drumming, to the point where traditional roll type fills almost sound archaic now compared to that powerful linear hand-foot stuff. He truly transcended gospel music and has influenced drumming at its widest levels. Bravo and RIP Aaron Spears.

[@artemcultura6191]

Rest well, Legend.

[@eddiebouchez9615]

Aaron Spears' solo of Caught Up is what made me pick up drum sticks in the first place. May he rest in peace.

[@loumonte658]

He was a groove master.

[@9ZERO6]

Oh man. I did not know he left us. What a beautiful soul and incredible drummer. 😢

[@FrankPCarpi]

That man used his whole arm in just about every stroke on those heads; and he did it so fast that it looked like he was swinging in a fight with wood. I certainly wouldn't have wanted to get in the way of one of those swings. Imagine the welt that you would get if that stick hit you on the back of your arm! I noticed that as he got older he used more of his wrists in his strokes, and not so much of the full arm swings that he used in church.

[@chijiokejoseph3570]

Dead or alive you'll always be my role model Rip Aaron, you've left your mark in this world

[@redsed1565]

HOW DID HE DIE? WOW THE POWER HE HAD WAS AWESOME! RIP BRADDA!

[@jojomania27]

Thanks Drumeo ! RIP Aaron Spears 😢

[@CHarlesInCharge14]

Ive had arguments with other drummera about how Aaron Spears is the most under appreciated drummer around. I was telling my wife about it last week, saying more people should know who Aaron Spears is. She had no idea who he was and that made me sad. His 06 performance of Caught Up will always be one of my favorite videos.

[@theamazingworship111]

I prayed this prayer during a relationship with a girl. I felt anxiety throughout the relationship and kept playing this song every night. 2 weeks later the girl ended the relationship, leaving me broken and confused. I then ran to drugs, pornography, and success to fill the void. None of it worked and then quarantine hit. And when quarantine hit it helped realize that I was building my life on falling sand, so I finally gave my life to God. Fast forward to now, I can listen to this song and look back on that time when I was praying for God to put me in the fire, GOD IS SO GOOD. I'm praying the same prayer now but this time I'm living for God and wanting Him to use me to impact people for His kingdom.

[@bradreed9986]

RIP Aaron Spears we'll miss you but we'll always have your music 🎶 RIP to this iconic legendary musician🙏🏻.

[@davidcastro3897]

I downloaded like 4 HD full concerts of Ariana Grande Sweetener Tour (Coachella, Lollapalooza, The docuementary Excuse me, I love you) only for listening to Aaron and for keeping the concerts to watch anytime i want and remember him.

[@yanivbalas1]

RIP

[@edgardoparra3338]

For me one of the best drumer in all the world rest in peace brothet

[@patar2112]

rip man ❤

[@DMGPlumsta]

Rest in peace.....such a loss of talent.

[@jhenlim]

Aaron Spears gang where you at! 🔥

[@TheTricia37]

R.I.P

[@michaelanderson2881]

I didn't hear about this, get out of town! I just mentioned Aaron to a friend as one of the smoothest drummers who ever played. Very sad!

[@ivanauguste5338]

R.I.P legend

[@jokatech]

He could do some sick moves with one hand.

[@heartbeatsdrum]

Oh my God! i had no idea he passed.

[@JaMeshuggah]

RIP Aaron

[@BobbyJohnson-uh9bw]

REST IN PEACE AARON

[@TREES30349]

Let me tell you something, when we all saw him play caught up at the award show for the first time everybody had to rewind!!!!!❤️

[@jgyrwa]

Any drummer can swing their arms in the air, when performing chops, but it was Aaron phrasing, timing, and placement, that made him iconic, and sets him aside from most drummers.

[@realestbg4176]

Aarons spears is gonna be missed!

[@mrsayang]

I liked Aaron so much, he was such a great drummer and person. I am really sad that he is gone. Does anybody know why he passed away...was he sick? All the best for his family and friends. RIP Aaron ❤❤❤.

[@636racer]

47:00 the outro says it all!!!…he will be missed 🙏🏾

[@user-bz2lp9sw4y]

Aaron spears miss you 😢😢😢 ❤❤

[@user-pq5ui9qw2j]

His off time grooves.solid

[@adityatyagi4009]

Sad that the insanely talented Aaron Spears has passed on. He was such a great drummer.

[@danielreid3201]

So, Funk Rock Orchestra made an appearance at his funeral, and they said he made every show unique in one way or another.

[@danielegruppioni1029]

Non parlo Inglese. Purtroppo!!! Però il linguaggio"...Drummer lo conosco. Aaron: Grandioso super! 💯👏. 👋

[@MartyJackson]

I had no idea Aaron Spears had passed. So sad - what a legend.

[@emmanuelmakinde7694]

rest in peace legend

[@kevinfuentes8199]

Rest Well Mr. Spears

[@HopewellToday]

RIP A.S.

[@samsoom7270]

You really need to have DankPods make an appearance. He's a fantastic drummer

[@Parul-wz9xg]

Amron d spears is gud american actor wish you happy birthday on month 10 july best wishes u n ur beautiful family we are waiting ur new project thanks 🙏 jai hind

[@klause9105]

Fantastic drummer. RIP

[@jeffbrummette1622]

What happened to him?!

[@TartanWolf666]

Yeah what happened? I didn’t even know he had passed. RIP

[@andyz7343]

Does anyone know what happen?

[@weeeeee374]

Wait.....the dude that plays drums on this channel?! I dont play, i just occasionally watch this channel 😢 he seemed so young.....

[@youngbrandonc.ondrums6950]

wait is that aaron drum kit

[@youngbrandonc.ondrums6950]

we lost neil peart taylor hawkins charile watts aaron spears jeff lo davis marvin mcquitty john blackwell may they all rest in peace.

[@IncisivoTV]

INVITE ALEX GONZALEZ FROM MEXICAN BAND MANA

[@Fobiarmy1987]

Modest mouse - truckers atlas please 🎉

[@adamkane3736]

I see Marvin McQuitty at about the 13:50 mark. Another great drummer gone too soon and too young.

[@davidbalan6571]

Aaron Spears dies at 47 : Drummer remember Ariana Grande , Justin Bieber and More .

[@nicodiaz627]

He dies at 47 and this video is 47 min long. RIP

[@VoxSnugglyz]

47 minutes long

[@Circus2999]

When did Aaron Spears die?? What?? No...

[@Hatchet_Wound]

I'm a death metal drummer, but I had learn that very first jam video the day I saw it all those years ago. His sporadic fills at that speed was a lesson in itself. RIP

[@israel_started_it_ALL_in_1947]

I thought he was unhealthy (heavy) when I saw him.

[@morbidmanmusic]

Gee thanks doc.

[@radicalstanza3614]

He has been wildly obese for a very long time. Shame he didn't take care of himself better or didn't get the right guidance as a kid. Incredible talent for as long as he got to be here

[@user-qh3vm9tj3x]

RIP