Zildjian LIVE! - Aaron Spears

[@BigJigglyPanda]

Rest in power to a true legend.

[@krazykitten800]

Respect to you for being familiar with Spears; would never had guessed, no offense. Pretty cool you were into him

[@senLuno]

My guy this is the oddest but dopest person to be into this type of music

[@justingarzamusic]

the amount of times that i’ve came back to this video and still get left in awe is astounding, the drum community will never be the same without aaron. rest easy 🖤

[@kbmx39]

RIP Aaron - at a loss today after hearing the news of his passing. Such an inspiring player.

[@crosx_906]

Who's watching in October 2024 this a master piece 💙✊🏼🥲🎧

[@williamshaw559]

This my 4th time watching it today 😅

[@DRUMTALKRussia]

Me!

[@For35too45min]

❤🎉🔥

[@AyoAkins001]

Im here for it

[@1987thedrums]

Me

[@mrsir5862]

The guy on the percussions is always on fire.

[@maegnificant]

He won the grammys

[@mrsir5862]

@@maegnificant well deserved too. He is a beast

[@b0geman117]

nate werth is his name

[@JessSoapbox]

That’s literally who the video is about lol

[@JessSoapbox]

pizza taco the video is about him, it’s aaron spears

[@silverfoxx7717]

Aaron was the best at his craft. He was my cousin and his home going was yesterday and he had the best send off. Please keep Jessica, August and our family in prayer. This hit us hard.

[@dmgsoultogetherness6667]

i was lucky to meet him when he came to Scotland.. nicest man you could hope to meet..we miss him .his reach was far.prayers to all the fam.❤

[@tabitha245]

RIP TO Aaron Spears. He passed away today. It was confirmed by his wife Jessica today. Man this hurts. Keep his family in your prayers 😢

[@Jalen884]

😢

[@zcookie9272]

I wonder what happened? He was so young

[@itwasbetterwithhats820]

No way

[@nickcoleman8501]

had to come rewatch these today 😢❤

[@diegoleiva7242]

Dude was such a talent. Such a shame to lose one of the good guys!

[@drumr1985]

Him playing I’m going away at the end hits waaaay different now 😢 RIP Legend GOAT

[@MrSixtysevencamaro]

Yes indeed😢

[@TrevWILL79]

Listen!!

[@joshualewis8077]

The moment we’ve waited for ladies and gents

[@gustafsone]

I hadn't been to church since I was a teenager. It was actually quite nice having a visit there again.

[@joshualewis8077]

gustafsone 🤨

[@Sawmtuangg]

Yas! 🤩

[@DavidPalleschiPalleschiFitness]

RIP Aaron. A legend forever.

[@bumpus.-_-.2]

6:10 hits way harder now he's gone rest in power Aaron ❤️❤️

[@aaronellison4775]

Wow, yeah it does😞

[@itwasbetterwithhats820]

If you know what that jam is……it hits different 😔😔😔 🥹🥹🥹. This guy started a whole movement with his style and being himself. I remember watching that Gideon Band vhs relentlessly. Thank you Aaron Spears!

[@JohnoFisher]

There is a reason he is in such high demand and every musician here does not want the jam to end......Aaron Spears ladies and gents

[@Mr.briteside]

Times like this are so bittersweet in that it’s a tragic loss for the drum community but it’s also an opportunity to pour love. I’m so proud of being a drummer. I love my drummer friends too much 😂 We lost another legend but he will live on through all his students and grooves. Game never dies! 🙏🏼💪🏼

[@j.angelo257]

Thank you for always dropping on our small country and giving out free music courses and treated everyone as someone important even I who is not a drummer. Your legacy and passion for music will surely live on. Thank you aaron!

[@martinrockport2485]

10:30 I love that he gave Babyboy Drummer that splash cymbal. That kid will cherish that thing for life. Aaron Spears... in many more ways than one... you are awesome.

[@jonn443]

That was Larnell's son.

[@danieletie288]

@@jonn443 Naahhh... That's baby boy drummer

[@jonn443]

@@danieletie288 , that is Larnell's son.

[@danieletie288]

@@jonn443 no sir. instagram.com/babyboydrummer?igshid=1uag8q5wwj1sd. Son of Justin Wilson, not Larnell Lewis!!!

[@jonn443]

@@danieletie288 weird, he literally had the kids on his lap....

[@ahsanrogers]

That was incredible. Sput is the GOAT for directing the ship for the whole series!!!

[@Drumminsince89]

Ahsan Rogers Bruh! This dude composed all the tracks

[@pchillz4one]

Fact 💯✔️

[@snackpackluv]

Vic virth Jams live too

[@ahsanrogers]

snackpackluv yessir 🙌🏽

[@dr.threatening8622]

​@@supercussion6590Miles Davis of drums

[@nhlakadaartist]

I highly respect your sound engineers.

[@BlackenedNL]

His name is Ben Burget

[@drtalkboxsa9412]

He s too much

[@GabrielRosariordt]

Uff for real man that guys is literally the best dude❤

[@adamtaylor31]

Aaron "Couldnt Lose the One if He Tried" Spears

[@justinreeder7202]

adam taylor underrated comment

[@nunnayuhbitness6708]

Hit the nail on the head with that one sir --- like for real. This one has some really interesting twists.

[@andysimmons311]

That’s like larnell too! It’s crazy

[@kennethbryantii8053]

If the "One" was special witness in a mophia, and had to go into witness relocation. Aaron Spears would track it and slay it like this record~! LOL

[@DiegoGarcia-jf7ls]

Toca muito

[@droleheart]

Rest in peace, Aaron. Your music rippled all across making an impact on so many.

[@willygarciadrums3521]

Larnell Lewis should make his own reaction videos.

[@xsdexbutze333]

he is the best reacionist at all😄👍

[@LarnellLewisMusic]

🤣🤣🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿

[@darrelllindsey8398]

Larnell Lewis is a beast also!!

[@darrelllindsey8398]

At 4:50 check out what he did whoa!!!

[@xsdexbutze333]

that's the reason to let him start the series. Show them a beast right away!

[@cedrickbates1239]

Farewell Sir, one of my biggest influences as a drummer. You were also such an amazing person man. 🙏🏾🔥🙏🏾🕊️

[@Campbel_l]

After watching all of the Zildjian live videos I've accepted the fact that I'll never be able to focus on the drummer if Mono Neon is playing bass.

[@roykasika870]

i came here to the comments for this

[@geofergal4657]

I know, hes badass!!!

[@kellynkarr]

He's unreal. I've never seen him look at his hands

[@perseusrex614]

yeah what a pimp ass bassist...

[@kylecomerie_drumtuition]

Killer bass player!

[@LionWingsStudio]

My 22 old months son wants me to play this particular video all day long. I`m so sad we will not watch You live. Rest In Peace Maestro or rather continue grooving in Heaven [*]

[@justinalexander1056]

So Aaron has the time infinity stone?

[@LockThePocket]

Underrated

[@TrevWILL79]

Justin Alexander pretty much 😳😭😭😭😭

[@bojohnbonham]

🤣🤣🤣

[@shaynencube735]

or all of them

[@Ztmag6494]

😂😂

[@eliborg]

One of THE greatest to ever pick up a pair of sticks, and that’s an understatement. Rest in peace to a legend.

[@martinrockport2485]

I’m devastated that we have lost this drumming legend. Gone way too soon. RIP Aaron. Condolences to friends and family.

[@sschweii]

Rest in peace. Aaron was truly an exceptional drummer and has inspired many.

[@ThatDarnGenius]

The ending reprise hits soo different now. It was the perfect ending to an incredible performance and person. Rest with God Aaron 🕊️🙏🏾🥺

[@heartstrings110]

😢 RIP Aaron, you are a true hero to us. And the gifting of that cymbal to that sweet young man displayed the bright light you always shined. What a compassionate and joyful heart. And how surreal that they played ‘I’m Going Away’ by Walter Hawkins at the end of the set. 🥲 Enjoy heaven. See you later.

[@SeanSentDaBeat]

❤️❤️❤️ hero

[@israelburns3]

Bruh u are a HUGE inspiration to me keep it up 🙏🏼🤙🏼

[@TimCurry04]

Seeing the little guy's face when Aaron gave him the splash... Priceless!

[@carlbense2132]

Mono neon just has it down!

[@genesis_tracks]

As always, he does!

[@bannanapancake]

Neon has taken it to a new level for sure

[@sonsauvage]

he is something else. Only a couple years older than me but lightyears ahead in terms of musicality. Very inspiring

[@tgrmln93]

right guy for the right band

[@gustafsone]

I know that he is in the band, but I can't tell which one he is! What's he look like?

[@Dr_tosks]

RIP Aaron Spears...I heard the news and came straight here to hear this masterpiece 😢

[@HYTTFilms]

Rest in peace Aaron. Truly one of the most legendary drummers of all time.

[@badboyc7288]

Had to come and watch my favorite Aaron video! Caught up blew my mind back in the day! Been a fan ever since! Rest well, Legend.

[@markyy.313]

Rip Aaron love you bro one of my favs drummer in the land and you will be truly missed 🥺😔❤️🙏🏽‼️

[@ptbempire]

This was absolutely mental!!!!!!!!!! What a performace!

[@bojohnbonham]

What a talent, RIP brother 🙏🕉

[@caleblittlejohn7278]

Rest in Power 25’ And still realizing how amazing this was. The layers of genius so amazes.

[@clarkboy219]

The community needs prayer today, Rip to one of the Legends that touched and taught us all‼️🙏🏾😔

[@Gman2002]

Thankyou Lord for letting us witness one of your miracles. Been following Aaron for over 10yrs. RIP Aaron and you have been a huge inspiration to lots of us drummers to never giving up and to constantly improve our craft.

[@rshaft]

Amen!!!!

[@EBonDrums]

Totally agree!

[@Oguidrummer]

Rest in power, Legend! Some love from drummers of Brazil

[@Fanrose2475]

Rest well King. Foudn you through Zildjian Live and fell in love with your voice, presentation, smiles n everything.

[@johnnydrummerboy3757]

RIP beast of rhythm and great teacher! You’ll be missed

[@HectorRodriguez-music]

RIP Aaron!!!! You’ve been an inspiration for the new generation of drummers around the world! You will be truly missed!!! 🙏😢💔

[@Daniel-xu6kd]

im a zildjian man myself, gotta say they did a damn good job.. everybody in the crowd and band.. children adults, all ages all sizes all races and colours. just jamming out.. positive music vibes making me happy!

[@aubergine28]

Rest in peace Aaron. Your awesome legacy will live on.

[@nziziray]

Legendary drummer, rest up brother!

[@aaditt4673]

There were countless times I came back to this video in just sheer awe of Aaron’s prowess. What an amazing drummer and an even more amazing human. Rest in Power buddy.

[@thedrinkerofH2O]

You were one of my biggest inspirations man, I don't even know what to say, Rest in Peace Aaron Spears ❤

[@weemsmusicgroup7546]

Rest In Peace Aaron Spears!!! 😢💪🏾😭 Man what a gift and heart for music and people. Didn’t know him personally but when people speak well of you that’s big!

[@danielajiteru4249]

RIPower, you are a true legend and your music will live on. Love to the fam

[@cbo5158]

That lil fella will never forget that moment RIP Aaron.

[@jr.travassos3643]

Your grooves will be eternalized in our memories, go with God Aaron, may the Lord welcome you with open arms, and may God comfort all your family and friends 😢

[@klaasschippers3751]

Larnell Lewis sitting in the audience having the best time is so great to see! Game respects game!

[@jerwhatsnext]

Rest in peace, big man. This was such an inspiring piece; especially with the wholesome feelings that the end gave.

[@jairotorrejon99]

One of the GOATS!!!! We love you! Rest in Power, Aaron!

[@peterthejenkins]

WHAT IS THAT RIDE CYMBAL MY GOD. btw Aaron is def from another dimension.

[@leosuazo5328]

See the description, is a proto ride

[@ActNormalKid]

Just came back to watch his performance, just as I do multiple times a year. To see that Aaron’s passed away… truly at a loss. RIP to an amazing musician and a lovely person.

[@StealthSwith19136]

That bass groove at 4:10 is so perfect!

[@drex024]

I cant belive this , the true legend in drums. RIP AARON SPEARS

[@nunnayuhbitness6708]

Aaron showed some of his true colors in this one. The time signature work is nuts.

[@whateveryouwantmetobe.1489]

Came here right after I heard the news. We lost a unit, ladies and gents. R.I.P Aaron Spears. I hope he's jamming like this in Heaven with the angels. ❤🙏🏾

[@GBA-BliqBandamont]

R.I.P Aaron Spears💯🙏🏿🕊️ We will always keep you in our hearts

[@TimCurry04]

😥 Dane Aaron... It hit me @ 7:28 when Vaughn said "We done, I'm going away." almost like that was Aaron's marching away music. Rest in Power Aaron.

[@carsonw8223]

I had a serendipitous introduction to Aaron Spears' drumming at a free and open air drum festival in Seoul, South Korea. He was my favorite drummer that night.

[@Weily_Alcequiez]

Rest in power! great drummer! a legend!

[@mobijaymusic]

The little jam session at the end gave me the chills, great to see the musicians just having fun and expressing themselves...and yh I think we all know Aaron Spears is just a beast 😩🔥🔥🔥

[@2kpurp879]

Me too 🔥😂

[@MeloShamar]

That rendition of I’m goin away at the end had me in tears!! He’s gone away but forever in our hearts 😢😩🙏🏾🕊️

[@thekennaman]

I’m at a loss of words…. It doesn’t feel right to type…. Thank you for existing and inspiring me to be great, by keeping God first 🥁❤️🎶🥁❤️🎶🥁❤️🎶🥁❤️🎶🥁 the last song y’all played on here got me in tears right now. I’m Going Away- Walter Hawkins

[@coreybondurant]

Sending love and peace to Mr. Spears' family and friends. A true legend.

[@jacksonsilverman5790]

5:17 The Larnell nod of approval

[@msgdob86]

He always knows when to pop his head out haha

[@RespectfullyAnon]

Had to come back to this 💔 RIP

[@cjg786]

AAron, Larnell, SPUT! You are truly an inspiration! Thanks for putting this stuff out there.

[@2010styx]

One of my favorite drummers. I know you're in heaven now brother. You were a believer. I love you and will always love your music. Have fun with God.

[@atcheleharyee9897]

Rest easy, Aaron. Truly one of the best. ❤

[@xXir0Rock93x]

Rest in power! Started watching him to learn how to play the drums earlier this year. What a truly talented individual

[@kaduhangar]

Total musicality I really like Aaron to play rejoices my heart. And these dishes are sensational.

[@johnmccreary2501]

Watching this just after finding out about his passing - what a player. He will be missed dearly.

[@JohnSmith-lz5nw]

The casual listening ear cannot hear the greatness behind this performance. As a musician...I love it. You have to loop listen to get and appreciate all the nuances.

[@Mari2sauucy]

Man rest in power to one of the greatest to ever do it

[@drumpage8071]

This was dope!! If you're going to do another season, please bring in Ronald Bruner JR!!

[@deftcon1]

Chris Coleman would be DOOOOOOPEEEE!!...

[@darcycaron]

deftcon1 he (one of the most awesome ever) plays Meinl cymbals

[@Jeremy_Sims]

deftcon1 He plays Meinl

[@drumpage8071]

@@deftcon1 That would be awesome too! He could play at the VF Jams!!

[@gustafsone]

@@drumpage8071 Yeah, that's what Sput does. He also uses Meinl cymbals so that's why we don't see him on the drums for this series. He has done a few of them for Vic Firth, and there are many amazing videos with him on Meinl's channel as well with some of them with him solo and some with Ghost-Note.

[@beenotripac369]

I can’t believe this man … rip to somebody I looked up to since I was like 10-11. Man inspired me a lot to just continue to do music… man I wish I knew more to say but keep god in y’all’s life and just keep moving forward with all the passion in you. God bless to whose reading this right now. Bless up Aaron Spears, he will always be here regardless. To Jessica, much love to you and prayers to you and your family and his. Y’all’s family.

[@jawdropshop]

Beautiful moment, saluting the incredible 🙏🏾Joel Smith🙏🏾. Changed the game with “Until I found the Lord”

[@stevemendez3169]

jawdropshop you should definitely be at the top comment cause that’s the best/chillest beat I’ve ever heard

[@MrSixtysevencamaro]

Joel is the 🐐

[@Jimenez.Maximo]

Rip brother. I remember watching this for the first time. This is how I knew about you. Sad day

[@jonathanvoyles1925]

This is my new favorite video on KZbin... The kid at the end had me crying

[@kualeh]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/baqVoIuNdsSblac BabyBoy Drummer!!!!!

[@Heatfan96]

Dude I always come back to these sets at least once a month and I hate to come back to the unfortunate news 😢 RIP a true legend in the drumming/music community.. tell someone you love them tmr isn’t promise to anyone

[@gmorton916]

LOL--Babyboy Drummer's expression after Aaron's drum fill@3:06

[@WinstonTheDisciple]

POV: Oh Lord, What is that

[@real_dave1]

That kid is truly going to cherish that stack cymbal forever now, rest easy my brotha Aaron🙏 :(

[@PennyLarson]

The amazing thing about all of these videos is that while being ostensibly drum features, which they succeed at mightily, they are also super musical and beyond fun to listen to. To be in that room must have been a very special treat indeed. Bravo to all involved!

[@cameronalston7261]

🐐! Idc what anybody say

[@tylreallen1962]

That groove at 3:25 is so heavenly

[@giantkiller56]

Man. This video hits a little different now. Especially playing "I'm Going Away" at the end. Rest well, bro! Thanks for being amazing.

[@stockishf80]

I have one question for the people that disliked this video: "Who Raised you?"

[@KmelBeatz]

Virgil Strong naw 4real 😂

[@jones2720]

Donald Trump

[@NickCostaMusic]

Definitely people who clap on 1 and 3

[@alexshafran6254]

@@jones2720 obama

[@jones2720]

Alex, Obama was not a troll ok.

[@mattgiudice1337]

Thank you so much for the inspiration. RIP

[@Jordarr8994]

That improvised section in the second half actually drove me to tears it was so beautiful and powerful. Nothing moves me more than musicality on the highest level and that certainly was it

[@danoooo7733]

Jordan Johnson time stamp?

[@Jordarr8994]

Dano 773 it starts at 6:09

[@nebo1186]

musicians like these are immortal

[@TeamAlexBailey]

First of all, the Joel Smith tribute almost had me in tears. Second, Aaron Spears is a freakin’ animal. Third... I would like to request to see Dennis Chambers with this band.

[@danieladeyinka3829]

He's coming in the second season!!!

[@JrBrazilianDrummer]

@@danieladeyinka3829 really?

[@danieladeyinka3829]

@@JrBrazilianDrummer yes Dennis Chambers was featured in the second season

[@vasilias2230]

November baby

[@ByronWarfield]

R.I.P. Aaron, what an awesome and inspiring talent! 😢😢😢