Ween made its triumphant return in 2016 after a four-year hiatus during which Aaron Freeman, famously known as Gene Ween, left the band to focus on treating his drug and alcohol addiction. However, in the three decades prior, Ween had established itself as one of the most prolific live rock bands in the United States.
In 2008, Ween played two nights at the Fillmore Auditorium in Denver, CO. On July 17th, the second night, after performing 32 consecutive songs, the band launched into “Never Squeal on th’ Pusher.” This transitioned into an unforgettable, power-driven, spaced-out, and weird-as-ever drum solo. As the band attempted to return to “Never Squeal” for the night’s closing encore, drummer Claude Coleman Jr. continued his soloing until the band eventually destroyed his entire drum kit and walked off stage.
