Lead Singer Syndrome with Shane Told Aaron Gillespie (Underoath, The Almost)
Feb 7, 2016
Aaron Gillespie, the versatile drummer and clean vocalist for Underoath, shares insights from his dynamic music career. He candidly discusses his departure from the band, revealing struggles with mental health. Aaron reflects on the early days of Underoath's success, compares it to the want to be like Jimmy Eat World, and opens up about his side project, The Almost. Now drumming for Paramore, he talks about the challenges of balancing drumming and singing, gearing up for the reunion tour, and navigating the evolving music industry.
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Singing and Drumming Challenge
- Aaron Gillespie explains singing while drumming in Underoath was out of necessity and hard to do.
- He never played drums and sang simultaneously outside the band until now.
Vocals Last in Underoath Writing
- Underoath songwriting involved writing music before vocals, working on vocals last.
- This unconventional method helped them separate musical arrangements from vocal parts.
Led Zeppelin's Dynamic
- Shane Told and Aaron note Led Zeppelin's dynamic with Page as producer and Plant as iconic frontman.
- Aaron thinks Robert Plant was the shining crown; Jimmy Page was vital but often underrated.
