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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 tour will feature founder and guitarist Schon, keyboardist and backing vocalist Jonathan Cain, lead vocalist Arnel Pineda, keyboardist and vocalist Jason Derlatka, drummer and vocalist Deen Castronovo and bassist Todd Jensen.
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Daniela Avila, PEOPLE, 11 Dec. 2025
And with world-class musicians behind him, including Malo’s co-founders in the group, bassist Robert Reynolds and drummer Paul Deakin, the Mavericks earned a reputation as the most eclectic and entertaining of performers.
—Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 9 Dec. 2025
Malo initially was on bass and backing vocals, along with lead singer-guitarist Robert Reynolds, drummer Paul Deaking and lead guitarist Ben Peeler.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 9 Dec. 2025
Malo and drummer Paul Deakin formed The Mavericks in 1989 in Miami, rising to notoriety in the city's music scene for their dancey rhythms and feel-good sound.
—Audrey Gibbs, Nashville Tennessean, 9 Dec. 2025
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Daniela Avila, PEOPLE, 11 Dec. 2025
And with world-class musicians behind him, including Malo’s co-founders in the group, bassist Robert Reynolds and drummer Paul Deakin, the Mavericks earned a reputation as the most eclectic and entertaining of performers.
—Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 9 Dec. 2025
Malo initially was on bass and backing vocals, along with lead singer-guitarist Robert Reynolds, drummer Paul Deaking and lead guitarist Ben Peeler.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 9 Dec. 2025
Malo and drummer Paul Deakin formed The Mavericks in 1989 in Miami, rising to notoriety in the city's music scene for their dancey rhythms and feel-good sound.
—Audrey Gibbs, Nashville Tennessean, 9 Dec. 2025
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“Drummer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/drummer. Accessed 17 Dec. 2025.
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drummer
noun
drum·mer
ˈdrəm-ər 
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: one that plays a drum
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