Aaron Gillespie

Aaron Roderick Gillespie (born July 18, 1983) is an American musician, best known for being the former drummer and clean vocalist for the post-hardcore/ metalcore band Underoath, and the current lead singer and rhythm guitarist for the alternative rock band The Almost. Gillespie also maintains his own solo project, and released his debut full-length album, Anthem Song on March 8, 2011.. Aaron Roderick Gillespie was born on July 18, 1983 in Clearwater, Florida. Ever since he was born, he has been nearly blind in his left eye. He grew up in a devout Christian family, attended private schools, and went to church regularly. Aaron's parents divorced when he was 18 years old. He has a step brother named Jordan Stone from Livingston, NJ. At age 14, Aaron worked at the church and vacuumed for $60 a week. He enjoyed playing the drums at church, but was told that he did not play well and that he played too loud. However, one of the leaders in the church came up to him and said that he'll be "playing music that will change peoples lives one day so keep it up." At only 14 years old, he received a call from Underoath asking him to play drums for them. Gillespie married Jamie Anne Robertson on November 25, 2006, and moved to Salt Lake City, Utah. A year later, Aaron and Jamie moved back to Florida, and they currently reside in Tarpon Springs, Florida. It has been confirmed over Twitter that Jamie and Aaron are expecting a baby soon. Jamie posted on Tumblr on April 17, 2011, "But [Aaron] will be back May 1st and on May 2nd we have our first ultrasound!!!! And then we leave for a cruise! Very excited for May 2nd! Be praying for twins! and no were not crazy.". In 2008 he achieved the HM magazine's Readers Award for "favorite drummer", along with his band mate Timothy McTague who received "favorite guitarist" of 2008. He is currently one of the preaching pastors at unveiledchurch.com based in the Tampa Bay area of Florida....
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