on drums

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: playing the drums
That was Miles Davis on trumpet and Max Roach on drums.

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The new track, arriving around the first anniversary of The Past Is Still Alive, features a band of Phil Cook on organ, Yan Westerlund on drums, Hand Habits' Meg Duffy on electric guitar, and producer Brad Cook on bass. Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 20 Feb. 2025 They will be joined by Joe Russo on drums, keyboardist Reese Wynans, drummer Isaac Eady and special guest Chuck Leavell on piano at this spring’s shows. Dave Brooks, Billboard, 6 Feb. 2025 The band also included Tony Thompson on drums and Norma Jean Wright on vocals. Gil MacIas, People.com, 21 Dec. 2024 The band's current lineup consists of everyone except Carlos, who is replaced on drums by Neilsen's son Daxx, who has been touring with the band since 2010. Melonee Hurt, The Tennessean, 14 Nov. 2024 See All Example Sentences for on drums

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“On drums.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20drums. Accessed 6 Mar. 2025.

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