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Recent Examples of guitarist
That means a crash course is in order before the show, where he’ll be joined by guitarist Carr Reed, bassist Miles Christian Davis, and drummer Connor J Sears.
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Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 3 Nov. 2025
The band’s lineup for this tour remains co-founder Angus Young on lead guitar, with vocalist Brian Johnson, rhythm guitarist Stevie Young, drummer Matt Laug and bass player Chris Chaney.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 3 Nov. 2025
The lineup on the tour has featured lead guitarist Angus Young, vocalist Brian Johnson, rhythm guitarist Stevie Young, drummer Matt Laug, and bass player Chris Chaney.
—Matthew Strauss, Pitchfork, 3 Nov. 2025
In addition to playing with the band, Donna also released music with husband Keith during their tenure, including 1975’s Keith & Donna duo effort, which in addition to their singing and playing features contributions from late Grateful Dead singer/guitarist Jerry Garcia on almost all the tracks.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 3 Nov. 2025
Ava — whose dad is Bon Jovi guitarist Richie Sambora — also shared a shot of Locklear clad in the same top from 20 years ago in her post.
—Alex Apatoff, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
Back in March, the company finalized an acquisition for Biggie Smalls’ catalog, and in July, the company made a deal for original Fleetwood Mac guitarist Peter Green’s catalog as well.
—Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 29 Oct. 2025
The metal band formed in Virginia in 2015 by three locals and Swedish guitarist Joakim Karlsson.
—Ross Raihala, Twin Cities, 29 Oct. 2025
Alexander Orlov, the group's guitarist, was jailed for 13 days on Wednesday on charges of illegally organizing a rally, while drummer Vladislav Leontyev is facing a fresh administrative charge.
—Reuters, NBC news, 29 Oct. 2025
Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 3 Nov. 2025
The band’s lineup for this tour remains co-founder Angus Young on lead guitar, with vocalist Brian Johnson, rhythm guitarist Stevie Young, drummer Matt Laug and bass player Chris Chaney.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 3 Nov. 2025
The lineup on the tour has featured lead guitarist Angus Young, vocalist Brian Johnson, rhythm guitarist Stevie Young, drummer Matt Laug, and bass player Chris Chaney.
—Matthew Strauss, Pitchfork, 3 Nov. 2025
In addition to playing with the band, Donna also released music with husband Keith during their tenure, including 1975’s Keith & Donna duo effort, which in addition to their singing and playing features contributions from late Grateful Dead singer/guitarist Jerry Garcia on almost all the tracks.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 3 Nov. 2025
Ava — whose dad is Bon Jovi guitarist Richie Sambora — also shared a shot of Locklear clad in the same top from 20 years ago in her post.
—Alex Apatoff, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
Back in March, the company finalized an acquisition for Biggie Smalls’ catalog, and in July, the company made a deal for original Fleetwood Mac guitarist Peter Green’s catalog as well.
—Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 29 Oct. 2025
The metal band formed in Virginia in 2015 by three locals and Swedish guitarist Joakim Karlsson.
—Ross Raihala, Twin Cities, 29 Oct. 2025
Alexander Orlov, the group's guitarist, was jailed for 13 days on Wednesday on charges of illegally organizing a rally, while drummer Vladislav Leontyev is facing a fresh administrative charge.
—Reuters, NBC news, 29 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for guitarist
Noun
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He, Cornell — who initially was the drummer and singer — and bassist Hiro Yamamoto formed the band in 1984.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
7 Nov. 2025
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In September, the Blink-182 drummer shared an image of himself walking next to Rocky, who wore tiny green track pants and a Def Leppard t-shirt.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The story revolves around a famous film director and his pianist wife, who are held hostage by a resentful background actor.—
Katie Rife,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 Oct. 2025
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Jack DeJohnette, the jazz drummer, pianist, and bandleader who played on Miles Davis’ Bitches Brew and worked closely with Sonny Rollins, Keith Jarrett, and many other jazz luminaries, has died.—
Jazz Monroe,
Pitchfork,
27 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The best violinist in the world never stopped playing.—
Hannah Sacks,
PEOPLE,
6 Nov. 2025
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Hoss, whom audiences might remember as Blanchett’s violinist partner in 2022’s Tár, is a force as the outspoken, mercurial Eileen.—
Abby Monteil,
Them.,
28 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The drummer and saxophonist had left Kabul years earlier but stayed in touch with their Afghan students through the app, occasionally helping with visa applications.—
Vidushi Mishti Sharma,
Rolling Stone,
24 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
Noun
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All are dressed in period garb — Clarkson in a gorgeous gown and her band, My Band Y’all, led by musical director and keyboardist Jason Halbert, in formal white dinner jackets typical of musical acts at the time.—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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The group, comprised of vocalist Jim James, bassist Tom Blankenship, drummer Patrick Hallahan, keyboardist Bo Koster and guitarist Carl Broemel, is headed to Broemel's city.—
Audrey Gibbs,
Nashville Tennessean,
28 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Actor Bill Murray performed as a singer and percussionist at Nashville's Ryman Auditorium on October 22.—
Audrey Gibbs,
Nashville Tennessean,
23 Oct. 2025
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At the Traditional Music Society’s Saturday class, Kansas City percussionist Bird Fleming stood in front of a congregation of students from various races, ages, and genders.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
22 Oct. 2025
Noun
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There’s been some talk on social media of the organist at Dodger Stadium playing a wacky mix of music.—
Alison Weinflash,
Rolling Stone,
31 Oct. 2025
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The story blends supernatural horror with a twist reminiscent of The Twilight Zone, following a church organist (Candace Hilligoss) whose cross-country road trip after a fateful car accident is beset with ghostly horror.—
Katie Rife,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 Oct. 2025
Noun
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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 8 Nov. 2025.
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