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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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The San Francisco-band would be very excited to perform at the Super Bowl in 2026, according to drummer Lars Ulrich.
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Martha Ross, Mercury News, 19 Aug. 2025
The Who was also joined by longtime collaborators Jon Button on bass, Jody Linscott on percussion, and, sliding onto the throne occupied by Zak Starkey for nearly 30 years, drummer Scott Devours.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 18 Aug. 2025
Elsewhere in his interview, Townshend spoke about continuing The Who after drummer Keith Moon and bassist John Entwistle died in 1978 and 2002, respectively.
—Marina Watts, People.com, 18 Aug. 2025
He was replaced by veteran Joe Perry Project drummer Jason Sutter.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 14 Aug. 2025
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Martha Ross, Mercury News, 19 Aug. 2025
The Who was also joined by longtime collaborators Jon Button on bass, Jody Linscott on percussion, and, sliding onto the throne occupied by Zak Starkey for nearly 30 years, drummer Scott Devours.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 18 Aug. 2025
Elsewhere in his interview, Townshend spoke about continuing The Who after drummer Keith Moon and bassist John Entwistle died in 1978 and 2002, respectively.
—Marina Watts, People.com, 18 Aug. 2025
He was replaced by veteran Joe Perry Project drummer Jason Sutter.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 14 Aug. 2025
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“Drummer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/drummer. Accessed 27 Aug. 2025.
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drummer
noun
drum·mer
ˈdrəm-ər 
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: one that plays a drum
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