percussionist
noun
per·cus·sion·ist
pər-ˈkə-sh(ə-)nist 
: one skilled in the playing of percussion instruments
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Per Brooklyn Vegan, Metallica drummer Lars Ulrich spoke to Howard Stern on Wednesday (Aug. 6) to discuss the upcoming gig, where the co-founding percussionist also addressed current rumors that the band may be bringing their show to Las Vegas venue Sphere as one of its famed residencies.
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Tyler Jenke, Billboard, 7 Aug. 2025
The performance was recorded during John’s 1977 shows at London’s Rainbow Theatre with percussionist Ray Cooper, and the set captures the star in his mid-’70s prime.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2025
Inspired by the visions of the prophets and mystics, Later Prophets is the latest project from the Jazz Rabbi, saxophonist and ordained rabbi Greg Wall, together with master percussionist Aaron Alexander, keyboardist Shai Bachar and bassist Fima Ephron.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 1 Aug. 2025
In addition to her sister, survivors include her son, Keith; her grandson, Demetrius; and a cousin, percussionist Vivian Warfield.
—Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 26 July 2025
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Tyler Jenke, Billboard, 7 Aug. 2025
The performance was recorded during John’s 1977 shows at London’s Rainbow Theatre with percussionist Ray Cooper, and the set captures the star in his mid-’70s prime.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2025
Inspired by the visions of the prophets and mystics, Later Prophets is the latest project from the Jazz Rabbi, saxophonist and ordained rabbi Greg Wall, together with master percussionist Aaron Alexander, keyboardist Shai Bachar and bassist Fima Ephron.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 1 Aug. 2025
In addition to her sister, survivors include her son, Keith; her grandson, Demetrius; and a cousin, percussionist Vivian Warfield.
—Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 26 July 2025
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“Percussionist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/percussionist. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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percussionist
noun
per·cus·sion·ist
pər-ˈkəsh-(ə-)nəst
: a person who plays percussion instruments
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