on percussion

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: playing percussion instruments
The song features Tito Puente on percussion.

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There are also contributions from pianist Katherine Tinker, his Smile bandmate Tom Skinner on percussion, and others. Matthew Strauss, Pitchfork, 26 Sep. 2025 This served as the inspiration for composer Antonio Sanchez’s score, which had to focus on percussion to punctuate dialogue rather than scoring visuals. Ryan Fleming, Deadline, 18 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 Niemann chipped in on percussion, and – according to the credits – so did the Holy Spirit, who didn’t actually sign the Musician Union’s session card. Tom Roland, Billboard, 19 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for on percussion

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