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: one that plays a drum
—sometimes used figuratively in phrases denoting unconventional thought or action
march to a different drummer
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The band got a new drummer.
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Other musicians who’ll feature in the movie include Joe Bonamassa, John Oates, Lenny Kravitz, Slash, Machine Gun Kelly, and late Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins.
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Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 23 Dec. 2024
Richie Ramone, who served as the drummer for the Ramones during a stint in the 1980s, has been appointed to the Board of Directors for Ramones Productions, Inc. just a few weeks after RPI director David Frey was ordered to vacate his position.
—Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 23 Dec. 2024
In 1987, the Replacements booted Stinson — the band’s other founding members were drummer Chris Mars and Stinson’s younger brother Tommy on bass — as a result of the guitarist’s drinking and drug use.
—Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
Also Read 2024’s Best Hip-Hop Albums by Women A follow-up to the group’s last album of original songs to feature longtime drummer Steve Gorman, 2009’s Before the Frost…Until The Freeze, Happiness Bastards is a return to form for the Crowes 15 years in the making.
—Charles Moss, SPIN, 18 Dec. 2024
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Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 23 Dec. 2024
Richie Ramone, who served as the drummer for the Ramones during a stint in the 1980s, has been appointed to the Board of Directors for Ramones Productions, Inc. just a few weeks after RPI director David Frey was ordered to vacate his position.
—Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 23 Dec. 2024
In 1987, the Replacements booted Stinson — the band’s other founding members were drummer Chris Mars and Stinson’s younger brother Tommy on bass — as a result of the guitarist’s drinking and drug use.
—Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
Also Read 2024’s Best Hip-Hop Albums by Women A follow-up to the group’s last album of original songs to feature longtime drummer Steve Gorman, 2009’s Before the Frost…Until The Freeze, Happiness Bastards is a return to form for the Crowes 15 years in the making.
—Charles Moss, SPIN, 18 Dec. 2024
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“Drummer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/drummer. Accessed 3 Jan. 2025.
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drummer
noun
drum·mer
ˈdrəm-ər 
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: one that plays a drum
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