WASHINGTON DC (CelebrityAccess) — Aaron Spears, a Grammy-nominated drummer who performed with artists including Usher, Stewart Copeland and Ariana Grande, has died. He was 47 years old.
His death was announced on his official social networks by his wife Jessica.
« It is with a heavy heart and immense sadness that I share the news of the passing of my beloved husband, Aaron Swears. Aaron was not only an incredibly accomplished drummer, admired by many for his unprecedented talent and passion for music, but he was also a devoted father to our precious son, August.
The statement provided no additional details about the time, location or cause of death, or about any of his other survivors.
Spears, from a musical family, began playing drums in his high school band, inspired by musicians such as his father, who was also a percussionist, and artists such as Vinnie Collaiuta.
In his early 20s, he became a drummer for a Christian band, but soon turned to secular music, landing a role in Usher’s Funk Rock Orchestra, earning a Grammy nomination in 2004 for » Confessions.”
Her tenure with Usher also saw Spears perform during Usher and James Brown’s appearance at the 2005 Grammy Awards.
He has also performed with artists such as Ariana Grande, Miley Cyrus, Lady Gaga, Lil Wayne, Carrie Underwood and Britney Spears, among others.
Most recently, Spears served as house drummer on the pilot episode of NBC’s Songland (2019) and as music coordinator and drummer for Season 3 of Fox’s hit television show, The Masked Singer.
