Aaron Comess joined Spin Doctors in 1989, helping shape the band’s groove-driven blend of rock, funk, and blues. His drumming anchored the group’s sound during its most successful years and appears on the multi-platinum Pocket Full of Kryptonite (1991) and Turn It Upside Down (1994).
After leaving the band in 1996, Comess returned in 2001 and rejoined again in 2021, restoring the classic-era lineup. He continues to tour and record with Spin Doctors today.
In 2025, Spin Doctors released Face Full of Cake, their first full studio album in more than a decade. The album features entirely new material developed through collaborative writing and jamming sessions that began during the pandemic, showcasing the band’s continued creativity and chemistry.
Outside of Spin Doctors, Comess is an accomplished jazz drummer and composer. He leads the Aaron Comess Band, a New York–based group that performs original music blending straight-ahead and modern jazz influences.
Gear: Yamaha; Zildjian; Vic Firth.
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