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An accomplished drummer and guitarist, Becker has dedicated his adult life to issues of international human rights and social justice, documenting war crimes in Lebanon, genocide in Rwanda, and the torture of the indigenous people of India.
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Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 9 Oct. 2025
The duo will be joined by German drummer and producer Anika Nilles, who will be filling in for the late Neil Peart, who died in early 2020.
—Dave Brooks, Billboard, 8 Oct. 2025
In his place, Rush have tapped German drummer and composer Anika Nilles, who previously drummed for late rock god Jeff Beck.
—Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 6 Oct. 2025
Various social media postings identify Covington as a longtime metal performer who played bass and drums, and was most recently the drummer for a band called Locked Up.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 6 Oct. 2025
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Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 9 Oct. 2025
The duo will be joined by German drummer and producer Anika Nilles, who will be filling in for the late Neil Peart, who died in early 2020.
—Dave Brooks, Billboard, 8 Oct. 2025
In his place, Rush have tapped German drummer and composer Anika Nilles, who previously drummed for late rock god Jeff Beck.
—Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 6 Oct. 2025
Various social media postings identify Covington as a longtime metal performer who played bass and drums, and was most recently the drummer for a band called Locked Up.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 6 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for drummer
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The rumors falsely claimed that the legendary guitarist criticized Bad Bunny for wearing a dress during past performances — an accusation Santana called baseless.—
Isabela Raygoza,
Billboard,
13 Oct. 2025
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So, when peace activist Abbie Hoffman crashed the stage and started yelling into guitarist Pete Townshend's microphone, Townshend was having none of it.—
Diane J. Cho,
PEOPLE,
11 Oct. 2025
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The show is underscored by a talking drum (played by percussionist Munir Zakee), story-forward movement, and a radical sense of play.—
Essence,
Essence,
17 Sep. 2025
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Here, cocktails take center stage, along with a sushi counter that serves crudos, nigiri, maki and more, while DJs and percussionists provide musical accompaniment.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
17 Sep. 2025
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The pair had been approached about releasing a rare recording by the famed jazz pianist Scatman John and decided to test out their idea with the project.—
Jeff Ihaza,
Rolling Stone,
10 Oct. 2025
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Joan, a talented classical pianist with a master's degree in education, married Ted, the youngest Kennedy son, in 1958.—
Meredith Kile,
PEOPLE,
8 Oct. 2025
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They will be backed up by violinists from the Met Orchestra and Katia Reguero, a violinist who is married to the Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor.—
James Barron,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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As a violinist, Cristi spent several years as a member of the Miami and Houston symphony orchestras and seems to have a special affinity for those musicians seated in front of him.—
David Lyman,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
6 Oct. 2025
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Founding drummer Graeme Edge died in 2021, original vocalist Denny Laine died in 2023, and founding keyboardist Mike Pinder died in 2024.—
Daniel Kreps,
Rolling Stone,
10 Oct. 2025
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The Moody Blues was co-founded in ’65 by guitarist Laine, bassist Warwick, drummer Graeme Edge, keyboardist Mike Pinder and multi-instrumentalist Ray Thomas.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
10 Oct. 2025
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Other artists that delivered winning Day 1 performances included saxophonist-vocalist Grace Kelly and Latin jazz pianist Alfredo Rodriguez.—
Jim Harrington,
Mercury News,
28 Sep. 2025
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Wilson’s Christmas Tree-O, featuring saxophonist Jeff Lederer, exudes enough joyous holiday spirit to illuminate any setting.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Sep. 2025
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Wofford is very likely the only pianist who played with both Fitzgerald and cutting-edge trombonist and electronic music innovator George Lewis, as well as with Sergio Mendes and Quincy Jones, James Moody and Harry Nilsson, Zoot Simms and John Klemmer.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Sep. 2025
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Upon their retirements between the 2024/25 and 2025/26 season, harpist Turner and principal trombonist Jay Friedman will be the longest-serving CSO musicians in history, having both joined the orchestra in 1962.—
Hannah Edgar,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Aug. 2025
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Just months later, however, Young formed the Chrome Hearts with Micah, organist Spooner Oldham, Promise of the Real bassist Corey McCormick, and Promise of the Real drummer Anthony LoGerfo.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
15 Oct. 2025
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After serving as the congregation's organist for more than a decade, Merritt is stepping down.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
11 Oct. 2025
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“Drummer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drummer. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.
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