drummer

noun

drum·mer ˈdrə-mər

Synonyms of drummer next

: one that plays a drum

—sometimes used figuratively in phrases denoting unconventional thought or action

march to a different drummer

: traveling salesman

Example Sentences

The band got a new drummer.

Recent Examples on the Web The Foos, with veteran touring drummer Josh Freese, are back on the road playing a handful of festival dates and one-off shows, from Texas to Japan to Brazil to the United Arab Emirates. —

Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 1 June 2023 His passing closely follows the death of former EWF drummer Fred White in January, at the age of 67. —

Lars Brandle, Billboard, 26 May 2023 The band will return to the festival Friday night, backed by new drummer Josh Freese. UPDATE: Friday Set Times! —

Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 25 May 2023 The Foo Fighters have revealed their new drummer following Taylor Hawkins' death: Josh Freese, who was introduced during a live stream on Sunday. —

Brendan Morrow, The Week, 22 May 2023 Josh Freese has been announced as Foo Fighters’ new drummer, the group revealed on Sunday. —

Vulture, 21 May 2023 Later, Albert signed on as the drummer for the San Fernando Valley punk rock band Bad Religion even though his friend, founding member Brett Gurewitz, wasn’t playing in the group at the time. —

Jim Ruland, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2023 Barrick tried photography and video work for a while, but soon returned to music as a session drummer for artists like Fleet Foxes, Sharon Van Etten and Craig Finn. —

Travis M. Andrews, Washington Post, 4 May 2023 The Led Zeppelin dreamset will feature Umphrey's McGee and Jason Bonham, son of late Led Zeppelin drummer John Bonham. —

Rory Appleton, The Indianapolis Star, 2 May 2023 See More

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