1
: 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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In December of 2024, Bhad Bhabie, born Danielle Bregoli, accused the daughter of Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker of trying to steal Le Vaughn from her.
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Vivian Kwarm, New York Daily News, 5 Mar. 2025
The group — which also includes drummer Carlos Guerrero, bassist Brian Ortega and guitarist/bajo quinto player Beto Acosta — hopes to eventually open up the space for visiting collaborators and friends to crash there.
—Paula Mejía, Billboard, 5 Mar. 2025
Mould, drummer Grant Hart, and bassist Greg Norton brought a new language of unguarded personal honesty to an early-Eighties post-hardcore scene where the default emotions were still angst and alienation.
—Jon Dolan, Rolling Stone, 5 Mar. 2025
The original lineup for the band which consists of Jesse Lacey, guitarist Vincent Accardi, drummer Brian Lane and bassist Garrett Tierney were all present at the performance.
—Quentin Thane Singer, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
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Vivian Kwarm, New York Daily News, 5 Mar. 2025
The group — which also includes drummer Carlos Guerrero, bassist Brian Ortega and guitarist/bajo quinto player Beto Acosta — hopes to eventually open up the space for visiting collaborators and friends to crash there.
—Paula Mejía, Billboard, 5 Mar. 2025
Mould, drummer Grant Hart, and bassist Greg Norton brought a new language of unguarded personal honesty to an early-Eighties post-hardcore scene where the default emotions were still angst and alienation.
—Jon Dolan, Rolling Stone, 5 Mar. 2025
The original lineup for the band which consists of Jesse Lacey, guitarist Vincent Accardi, drummer Brian Lane and bassist Garrett Tierney were all present at the performance.
—Quentin Thane Singer, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
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“Drummer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/drummer. Accessed 9 Mar. 2025.
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drummer
noun
drum·mer
ˈdrəm-ər 
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: one that plays a drum
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