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Recent Examples of guitarist
The rumors falsely claimed that the legendary guitarist criticized Bad Bunny for wearing a dress during past performances — an accusation Santana called baseless.
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Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 13 Oct. 2025
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
In September 2024, Jane’s Addiction came to an abrupt and explosive end during a Boston concert when Farrell punched guitarist Dave Navarro onstage, an incident that resulted in the reunion tour’s immediate cancellation, the band breaking up, and now a pair of lawsuits.
—Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 10 Oct. 2025
Leo, hired as their lead guitarist, had the right look—rough around the edges, with long dark hair and tanned skin.
—Literary Hub, 10 Oct. 2025
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
John Lodge, the longtime singer, songwriter and bass guitarist for The Moody Blues, has died.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 10 Oct. 2025
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.
—Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 9 Oct. 2025
Her mother, Carline Ray, was a trailblazing vocalist, guitarist and bassist, known for her work with the International Sweethearts of Rhythm, Mary Lou Williams and Sy Oliver.
—Duante Beddingfield, Freep.com, 9 Oct. 2025
Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 13 Oct. 2025
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
In September 2024, Jane’s Addiction came to an abrupt and explosive end during a Boston concert when Farrell punched guitarist Dave Navarro onstage, an incident that resulted in the reunion tour’s immediate cancellation, the band breaking up, and now a pair of lawsuits.
—Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 10 Oct. 2025
Leo, hired as their lead guitarist, had the right look—rough around the edges, with long dark hair and tanned skin.
—Literary Hub, 10 Oct. 2025
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
John Lodge, the longtime singer, songwriter and bass guitarist for The Moody Blues, has died.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 10 Oct. 2025
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.
—Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 9 Oct. 2025
Her mother, Carline Ray, was a trailblazing vocalist, guitarist and bassist, known for her work with the International Sweethearts of Rhythm, Mary Lou Williams and Sy Oliver.
—Duante Beddingfield, Freep.com, 9 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for guitarist
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The band’s recent performances have marked the debut of their new drummer Ilan Rubin, joined the band this summer after the Foos parted ways with Josh Freese, who had stepped in after the 2022 death of longtime drummer Taylor Hawkins.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
17 Oct. 2025
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Kiss’ original lineup included Frehley, singer-guitarist Paul Stanley, tongue-wagging bassist Gene Simmons and drummer Peter Criss.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
17 Oct. 2025
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There are unanswered overtures from the choir’s pianist Horner (Robert Emms), a soft, vulnerable young man whose conscientious-objector status renders him a fellow outsider.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
19 Oct. 2025
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All evening, Wyeth had been listening to an album of nocturnes by the composer John Field, performed by the pianist Benjamin Frith.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 Oct. 2025
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Tina Fey will join the celebrity chef in the season premiere, followed by Emmy- and Tony-winning actress Christine Baranski, violinist Itzhak Perlman and fashion designer Daniel Roseberry.—
Erin Lassner,
HollywoodReporter,
17 Oct. 2025
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Joining them are two-time Academy Award winner Hans Zimmer, who will compose the score alongside violinist Aleksey Igudesman.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
16 Oct. 2025
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Klaus Doldinger, the German saxophonist and composer who created the soundtracks to Wolfgang Petersen’s Das Boot and The NeverEnding Story, had died.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
18 Oct. 2025
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Her vitality leaves quite the impression on saxophonist Ronnie Scott (Daniel Betts), who fends off the girl’s advances even as he’s dazzled by her willpower.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
17 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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The percussionist At 2 years old, Jones could hold a rhythm with just a coat hanger and a spoon.—
Matti Gellman,
Kansas City Star,
13 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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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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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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“Guitarist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/guitarist. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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