645 – Aaron Spears: Ushered to the big stage

In this episode, I chat with one and only Aaron Spears. Aaron, probably best known for his work with Usher, has amassed a legion of fans and admirers because of his blazing chops and great pocket and feel. Aaron also makes numerous clinic appearances around the world, as he’s become a staple in the drum and percussion world.

Aaron Spears talks about:

• Getting his start in church
• Chops vs Groove
• How he landed the Usher gig, basically overnight (great story!)
• Dealing with failure on the Usher gig
• Advice for staying humble
• Shedding and practicing
• Advice for other drummers looking to do what he does
• Much more

 Resources / Links / People Mentioned:

• Contact Aaron Spears: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter 
• Gideon Band
• Usher
• Gerald Heyward (DR Podcast Interview)
• Brian Frasier-Moore (DR Podcast Interview)
• Rob Wallis – Hundson Founder (DR Podcast Interview)
• Lil John Robers (DR Podcast Interview)
• La Dell Abrams
• Big Mike Clemons 
• Sir-Mix-A-Lot Interview 
• Burning for Buddy 

Aaron Spears Plays:

• DW Drums
• Zildjian Cymbals
• Remo Drumheads
• Vic Firth Drumsticks
• Toca Percussion
• Big Fat Snare Drums
• Cympad

This episode originally aired June 6, 2016