American drummer
Aaron Sterling
Born (1980-07-09 ) July 9, 1980 (age 43) Origin Garland, Texas , United StatesGenres Rock , pop , country , jazz Occupation(s) Drummer , producer , engineer , session musician Instrument(s) Drums , percussion , keyboards Years active 2002–present Website www.aaronsterling.com
Musical artist
Aaron Sterling (born July 9, 1980) is an American drummer, producer, engineer, and session musician who lives in Los Angeles and Nashville, Tennessee . The son of professional musicians, Sterling grew up in Texas and Nashville, before moving to L.A. in 2000.[1] Known for his studio work, Sterling has played on hundreds of records over the past decade and has drummed for John Mayer since 2011,[2] and has recorded for artists such as Taylor Swift , Harry Styles , Lana Del Rey , Madison Cunningham , Keith Urban , Ben Rector , Lizzy McAlpine , Maren Morris and many, many more.[3]
Sterling was the drummer on Mayer's Born and Raised , Paradise Valley , and Sob Rock albums and played in the band for Mayer's 2013–2014 World Tour ,[4] as well as the John Mayer 2019 and 2022 world tours [5] Sterling also appeared in the music videos for "Queen of California ",[6] Carry Me Away, and Last Train Home.
Equipment
Sterling plays a mix of Sugar Percussion[7] and various vintage drums, Istanbul Agop Cymbals ,[8] Pro-mark [9] Drumsticks and Evans Drumheads.
Discography
[10]
2000s
2010s
Year
Artist
Album
Instrument
2010
Brian Ray
This Way Up
Drums, Percussion, Shaker
Natasha Bedingfield
Strip Me
Drums, Percussion
Jason Castro
Jason Castro
Drums, Percussion
Lucy Woodward
Hooked
Drums
Donavon Frankenreiter
Glow
Drums, Boards, Percussion
Dulce María
Extranjera: Primera Parte
Bateria
Zucchero
Chocabeck
Drums, Percussion
Rusty Anderson
Born on Earth
Drums
Alex, Jorge y Lena
Alex, Jorge Y Lena
Bateria
Paty Cantú
Afortunadamente No Eres Tú
Bateria
2011
Pixie Lott
Young Foolish Happy
Drums
Kimberly Caldwell
Without Regret
Drums, Percussion
Leonel García
Tú
Bateria
Gavin DeGraw
Sweeter
Drums
Dia Frampton
Red
Drums
Gabe Dixon
One Spark
Drums, Percussion
Matt Nathanson
Modern Love
Drums, Percussion
Various Artists
Listen to Me: Buddy Holly
Drums, Percussion
Foreigner
Jukebox Heroes
Drums
Glen Campbell
Ghost on the Canvas
Drums
Foreigner
Feels Like the First Time
Drums
Dulce María
Extranjera: Segunda Parte
Bateria
Trevor Hall
Everything Everytime Everywhere
Drums
Ha*Ash
A Tiempo
Bateria
2012
Regina Spektor
What We Saw from the Cheap Seats
Drums, Mariachi Arrangement, Percussion
Meiko
The Bright Side
Drums
Natalie D-Napoleon
Leaving Me Dry
Drums, Percussion
Cast of Nashville
The Music of Nashville: Season 1 Volume 1
Brushes
Kris Allen
Thank You Camellia
Drums
Taylor Swift
Red
Drums
Haley Reinhart
Listen Up!
Drums
Whitney Wolanin
Let's Be Honest Pt. 1
Drums
Alejandro Sanz
La Música No Se Toca (En Vivo)
Bateria
Kany García
Kany García
Bateria
Selena
Enamorada de Ti
Bateria
Eme 15
EME-15
Bateria
Ednita Nazario
Desnuda
Bateria
Antonio Orozco
D1ez
Bateria
John Mayer
Born and Raised
Drums, Percussion
Richie Sambora
Aftermath of the Lowdown
Drums, Percussion
2013
The Civil Wars
The Civil Wars
Cymbals, Drums
Sara Bareilles
The Blessed Unrest
Drums, Percussion
Joseph Arthur
The Ballad of Boogie Christ
Drums
Brett Dennen
Smoke and Mirrors
Congas, Drums Percussion
Various Artists
Red: Taylor Swift Karaoke
Drums
The Band Perry
Pioneer
Drums
John Mayer
Paradise Valley
Drums, Percussion
Emblem3
Nothing to Lose
Drums
Natalie Maines
Mother
Drums
Steve Martin
Love Has Come for You
Cajon , Drums, Hand Clapping, Percussion
Gungor
I Am Mountain
Drums, Percussion
Cassadee Pope
Frame by Frame
Drums
Kris Kristofferson
Feeling Mortal
Drums
Carlos Baute
En el Buzon de Tu Corazón
Bateria, Engineer
Cristian Castro
En Primera Filla: Día 1 (Live album)
Bateria
2014
David Bisbal
Tú y Yo
Bateria
Pablo Alboran
Terral
Bateria
Lily Allen
Sheezus
Drum Engineering, Drums
Shakira
Shakira
Drums
Dan Wilson
Love Without Fear
Drums
Various Artists
Legends of Oz: Dorothy's Return (Motion Picture soundtrack)
Drums
Foreigner
I Want to Know What Love Is: The Ballads
Drums
Cristian Castro
En Primera Filla: Día 2 (Live album)
Bateria
2019
Eva Celia
Lifeline: Introduction [id]
Drums
2019
Harry Styles
Fine Line
Drums & Percussion
2020s
Year
Artist
Album
Instrument
2020
Shawn Mendes
Wonder
Drums
Pablo Alborán
Vertigo
Drums, Engineer
Various Artists
Ven A Cantar [Chorus Tik Tok 3]
Drum
Pablo López
Unikornio Once Millones De Versos Despues De Ti
Drums
Dustin Lynch
Tullahoma
Drums, Drum Engineering
Caitlyn Smith
Supernova
Drums, Percussion
Russell Dickerson
Southern Symphony
Drums
Various Artists
Soundtrack to Summer 2020
Drums, Recording
Caylee Hammack
Small Town Hypocrite
Drums, Engineer, Percussion
Various Artists
Pride Month
Drums
Noah Schnacky
Noah Schnacky EP
Drums
Various Artists
NOW Country: Songs of Inspiration, Vol. 2
Drums
Kane Brown
Mixtape, Vol. 1
Drums, Percussion
Caylee Hammack
If It Wasn't for You
Drums, Engineer, Percussion
Rascal Flatts
How They Remember You
Drums, Recording
Various Artists
Hope: Songs of Love and Strength
Drums
Lee Brice
Hey World
Drums, Engineer
Niall Horan
Heartbreak Weather
Drums, Percussion
Lindsay Ell
Heart Theory
Drums
Rhett Walker
Good to Me
Drums, Engineer, Percussion
Noah Schnacky
Feels Like Love
Drums
Noah Schnacky
Comeback
Drums
Various Artists
Big Machine Dance Party
Drums, Percussion
Various Artists
Best of the Year 2020
Drums, Percussion
Year
Artist
Album
Instrument
2021
Quinn Sullivan
Wide Awake
Drums, Percussion
Lady A
What a Song Can Do
Drums
Brett Young
Weekends Look a Little Different These Days
Drums, Percussion
James Blunt
The Stars Beneath My Feet [2004-2021]
Drums
Tomorrow X Together
The Chaos Chapter: Freeze
Drums, Engineer
Tomorrow X Together
The Chaos Chapter: Fight or Escape
Drums, Engineer
Various Artists
The Jesus Music Soundtrack
Drums
John Mayer
Sob Rock
Drums, Percussion
Mickey Guyton
Remember Her Name
Drums, Percussion
Taylor Swift
Red [Taylor's Version]
Drum, Drums, Engineer, Percussion, Programming, Recording
Callista Clark
Real to Me
Drums
TobyMac
Promised Land
Drums
Antonio Orozco
Pedacitos De Mi
Drums
Niall Horan
Niall's Mix
Drums, Percussion
Anne Wilson
My Jesus [Live in Nashville]
Drums
Crowder / Anne Wilson
My Jesus
Drums
Dierks Bentley
Make My World Go Black
Drums
Laci Kaye Booth
Laci Kaye Booth
Drums, Percussion
Fitz
Head Up High
Drums
Antonio José
Fenix
Drums, Recording
Explorer Tapes
Explorer Tapes
Drums, Percussion
JP Saxe
Dangerous Levels of Introspection
Drums
Various Artists
Cozy Christmas [November, 2021]
Drums, Engineer, Percussion
Lana Del Rey
Chemtrails over the Country Club
Bongos, Drums, Tambourine
Tomorrow X Together
Chaotic Wonderland [09-11-2021]
Drums, Engineer
Various Artists
Best Country Valentine's Day
Drums, Percussion
Jordan Smith
Be Still & Know
Engineer, Drums, Percussion, Programming
David Bisbal
20 Anos Contigo
Drums
Alfred García
1997
Drums, Recording
Sam Hunt
23
Drums, Percussion
Nick Johnston
Young Language
Drums
Year
Artist
Album
Instrument
2022
Ben Rector
Wonderful World
Percussion, Piano
Nick Phoenix
Wide World
Drums
Ben Rector
What Makes a Man
Drums, Percussion
Tyler Dial
Way Back When
Drums, Percussion, Recording
Tears for Fears
The Tipping Point
Drums
TobyMac
The Goodness
Drums
Maggie Rogers
Surrender
Drums
Keith Urban
Street Called Main
Drums
Brett Eldredge
Songs About You
Drums, Percussion
Madeline Merlo
Slide
Drums
Various Artists
Sing 2 [Original Soundtrack]
Drums
Madison Cunningham
Revealer
Drums, Percussion
Taylor Swift
Red [Taylor’s Version]: The Slow Motion Chapter
Drums, Percussion, Programming, Recording
Taylor Swift
Red [Taylor’s Version]: Could You Be the One Chapter
Drums, Percussion, Programming, Recording
Sheryl Crow / TobyMac
Promised Land
Drums
Anne Wilson
My Jesus
Drums
Various Artists
Momento Relax
Drums
TobyMac
Life After Death
Drum, Drums, Percussion
Brett Young
In Case You Didn't Know: The Love Songs
Drums
Danielle Bradbery
In Between: The Collection
Drums, Percussion
Brett Eldredge
I Feel Fine
Drums, Percussion
Niall Horan
Hello Lovers Mix
Drums, Percussion
Abbey Cone
Hate Me
Drums, Percussion, Recording
Dierks Bentley
Gold
Drums, Percussion
TobyMac
Everything About You
Drums
Amos Lee
Dreamland
Drums
Chayce Beckham
Doin' It Right
Drums
Carrie Underwood
Denim & Rhinestones
Drums, Percussion
Blessing Offor
Brighter Days
Drums, Percussion
Dustin Lynch
Blue in the Sky
Drums, Drum Engineering, Engineer
Brooke Annibale
Better by Now
Engineer, Drums, Percussion
Chris Tomlin
Always
Drums, Percussion
Andrea Bocelli / Matteo Bocelli / Virginia Bocelli
A Family Christmas
Percussion
Year
Artist
Album
Instrument
2023
Carly Pearce
We Don't Fight Anymore
Drums, Percussion
P!nk
Trustfall
Drums, Engineer
Antonio Orozco
Tocar el Corazon
Drums
Joseph
The Sun
Drums, Engineer, Percussion
Cody Fry
Symphonic
Drums, Percussion
Tomorrow X Together
Sweet
Drums, Engineer
Claud
Supermodels
Drums, Percussion
Scot Sier
Space and Other Things
Drums, Engineer
Joy Oladokun
Proof of Life
Drums, Percussion
Jordyn Shellhart
Primrose
Drums, Percussion
Blessing Offor
My Tribe
Drums, Percussion
Dierks Bentley
Gravel & Gold
Drums, Percussion, Programming
Wilder Woods
Fever/Sky
Drums, Percussion
Brett Young
Dance With You
Drums
Danielle Bradbery
Behind the Songs: In Between - The Collection
Drums, Percussion
References
^ "Meet the Band – Aaron Sterling, Drummer". John Mayer official website. Archived from the original on 7 August 2014. Retrieved 24 July 2014 .
^ "Aaron Sterling". Drummerworld . Retrieved July 15, 2021 .
^ "Aaron Sterling | Credits". AllMusic .
^ "Features: Interview with Aaron Sterling". Mike Dolbear Drums. Retrieved 24 July 2014 .
^ "John Mayer 💎 on Instagram: "This was the tour where all the pieces fell into place. The first tour without an album behind it, and a giant leap of faith that these songs could still matter after their time as chart contenders. You came, and you sang, and danced and wiped away tears and took inventory of what you had and what you'd lost, and all that's left to discover, and I was thinking the same things right along with you, every night. Dead and Company taught me the "we" of you and me. The "we" of a band. This most excellent, loving band. "We used to play for silver, now we play for life." We're off to Europe to play some very exciting shows soon, but not before thinking back on what - and who - you've shown to me. Thank you."".
^ "Queen of California". JohnMayerVEVO. Retrieved 25 July 2014 .
^ "FAMILY".
^ "Artists: Aaron Sterling". Istanbul Agop Cymbals website. Archived from the original on 29 July 2014. Retrieved 24 July 2014 .
^ "Aaron Sterling on Instagram: "@promarkbydaddario #fam"". Instagram . Archived from the original on 2021-12-24. Retrieved 2020-02-17 .
^ "Aaron Sterling Music Credits". AllMusic website. Retrieved 23 July 2014 .
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