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Recent Examples of drummer
While Moreno bears the weight of the entertainment element on stage, drummer Abe Cunningham serves as the MVP, animated behind his kit while setting up the hooks and vocal lines that deliver the meat of the songs.
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Courtney Devores, Charlotte Observer, 26 Mar. 2025
The house band will be lead by Smith’s longtime bassist/keyboardist Tony Shanahan, who will be joined by Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist Flea, Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers keyboardist Benmont Tench, Bob Dylan guitarist Charlie Sexton and Rolling Stones drummer Steve Jordan.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 25 Mar. 2025
In a post to Instagram Sunday, the group released a joint statement hinting at a troubled split with drummer Jeff Arevalo.
—Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 24 Mar. 2025
By heading to Charlotte, that means the tour also will bring the Beatles drummer to the region where his beloved Ludwig drums are made.
—Adam Bell, Charlotte Observer, 17 Mar. 2025
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Courtney Devores, Charlotte Observer, 26 Mar. 2025
The house band will be lead by Smith’s longtime bassist/keyboardist Tony Shanahan, who will be joined by Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist Flea, Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers keyboardist Benmont Tench, Bob Dylan guitarist Charlie Sexton and Rolling Stones drummer Steve Jordan.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 25 Mar. 2025
In a post to Instagram Sunday, the group released a joint statement hinting at a troubled split with drummer Jeff Arevalo.
—Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 24 Mar. 2025
By heading to Charlotte, that means the tour also will bring the Beatles drummer to the region where his beloved Ludwig drums are made.
—Adam Bell, Charlotte Observer, 17 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for drummer
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Poncho Sanchez: Grammy Award-winning percussionist, conguero and bandleader Poncho Sanchez recorded a live performance at the Belly Up in 2023.—
Carlos Rico,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Mar. 2025
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Brady was a percussionist in the KC Jazz Quintet and became a member of the Elder Statesmen of Kansas City Jazz, an esteemed group of performers recognized for their impact on the local scene, going on to serve on the advisory committee of the Kansas City Jazz Orchestra.—
Matthew Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
21 Feb. 2025
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After meeting guitarist Jerry Corbitt, the pair formed the Youngbloods with pianist/guitarist Lovell Levinger and drummer Joe Bauer (with Young switching from guitar to bass to fill out the lineup).—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
17 Mar. 2025
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However, his exceptional talent as a pianist truly sets him apart.—
Heide Janssen,
Orange County Register,
16 Mar. 2025
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This lineup of Fountains of Wayne finds Collingwood joined by two mainstays of the group, lead guitarist Jody Porter and drummer Brian Young, plus their touring keyboardist Steven M. Gold and a new conscript, bassist Max Collins (of Eve 6).—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
14 Feb. 2025
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In the mournful mid-section, keyboardist Rick Wakeman channels Bach on the pipe organ, recorded at a London church.—
Ernesto Lechner,
Rolling Stone,
6 Mar. 2025
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In a sit-down with the Tribune, Pellico reflected on his more than three decades as an organist.—
Phil Thompson,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Feb. 2025
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Jo was a member of First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Hector and loved being an organist, pianist and custodian.—
Contributed Content,
Twin Cities,
6 Feb. 2025
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At dusk, trumpeter Felice Carella and singer Davide Capuano serenaded the pope with a rendition of Schubert’s Ave Maria under his window.—
Silvia Stellacci,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Feb. 2025
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Other performers included Lady Gaga and Harry Connick Jr. with jazz trumpeter Terence Blanchard, the Soul Rebels and the Original Pinettes.—
Kimberly Nordyke,
The Hollywood Reporter,
9 Feb. 2025
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Ayers began to gain widespread recognition for his collaboration with flutist Herbie Mann.—
Stephen Thomas Erlewine,
Rolling Stone,
6 Mar. 2025
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Celeb flutist Nestor Torres chatted with Miami Beach’s First Couple from the sidelines, inquiring as to what the insanity was all about.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
20 Feb. 2025
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“Drummer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drummer. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.
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