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 can be heard 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 performing original music that blends straight-ahead and modern jazz influences.
Aaron continues to balance touring with Spin Doctors while remaining active in jazz performance and recording.
Gear: Yamaha; Zildjian; Vic Firth.
Sources: Spin Doctors official history; album liner notes (Pocket Full of Kryptonite, Turn It Upside Down); interviews; live performance documentation; Aaron Comess Band materials.
Biography researched and written by George Burrows.
Originally published: January 2022
Updated: June 2026
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