Aaron Roderick Gillespie (born July 18, 1983) is an American musician, best known for being the original drummer and
clean vocalist for the
metalcore band
Underoath (1997 – April 2010, coming back in 2015 for the reunion tour), and was the 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. As of August 26, 2013, he is the touring drummer for
Paramore.