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These contrivances became so well known that, in 2009, the All-American Rejects guitarist Nick Wheeler spent much of his appearance mocking them.
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Kim Hew-Low, The Atlantic, 10 Nov. 2025
The keyboardist and guitarist Jerry Harrison joined the band in 1977, after his previous group, the Modern Lovers, had broken up.
—Amanda Petrusich, New Yorker, 10 Nov. 2025
According to the late hard rock icon’s longtime solo band guitarist, Zakk Wylde, not long after this summer’s all-star Back to the Beginning show honoring Black Sabbath and Ozzy’s solo career, the Prince of Darkness rang Wylde up with some ideas for a potential album.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 10 Nov. 2025
Don Felder, former Eagles guitarist, will join the Guess Who throughout the trek.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 10 Nov. 2025
Joining them for the special rendition was session guitarist Waddy Wachtel, who worked with Zevon on several recordings over the years.
—Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 9 Nov. 2025
Perry, 60, co-founded the band in the late 1980s with bassist Hillhouse, guitarist Shaunna Hall and drummer Wanda Day.
—Virginia Chamlee, PEOPLE, 8 Nov. 2025
Journey guitarist Neal Schon talks touring essentials, prized guitars and favorite songsNeed a news break?
—Cooper Worth, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025
Along with frontman Chris Cornell, guitarist Kim Thayil is the only bandmember who was with Soundgarden for the duration.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 7 Nov. 2025
Kim Hew-Low, The Atlantic, 10 Nov. 2025
The keyboardist and guitarist Jerry Harrison joined the band in 1977, after his previous group, the Modern Lovers, had broken up.
—Amanda Petrusich, New Yorker, 10 Nov. 2025
According to the late hard rock icon’s longtime solo band guitarist, Zakk Wylde, not long after this summer’s all-star Back to the Beginning show honoring Black Sabbath and Ozzy’s solo career, the Prince of Darkness rang Wylde up with some ideas for a potential album.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 10 Nov. 2025
Don Felder, former Eagles guitarist, will join the Guess Who throughout the trek.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 10 Nov. 2025
Joining them for the special rendition was session guitarist Waddy Wachtel, who worked with Zevon on several recordings over the years.
—Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 9 Nov. 2025
Perry, 60, co-founded the band in the late 1980s with bassist Hillhouse, guitarist Shaunna Hall and drummer Wanda Day.
—Virginia Chamlee, PEOPLE, 8 Nov. 2025
Journey guitarist Neal Schon talks touring essentials, prized guitars and favorite songsNeed a news break?
—Cooper Worth, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025
Along with frontman Chris Cornell, guitarist Kim Thayil is the only bandmember who was with Soundgarden for the duration.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 7 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for guitarist
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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
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As onlookers began to notice, more musicians suddenly joined in — including a pianist and extra singers — from other open balconies above the street.—
Virginia Chamlee,
PEOPLE,
8 Nov. 2025
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Producer Thom Bell, bassist Carol Kaye, and pianist Nicky Hopkins will also each receive their own Musical Excellence Award.—
Emlyn Travis,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Nov. 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
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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
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The keyboardist and guitarist Jerry Harrison joined the band in 1977, after his previous group, the Modern Lovers, had broken up.—
Amanda Petrusich,
New Yorker,
10 Nov. 2025
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The tour will feature founder and guitarist Neal Schon, keyboardist and backing vocalist Jonathan Cain, lead vocalist Arnel Pineda, keyboardist and vocalist Jason Derlatka, drummer and vocalist Deen Castronovo and bassist Todd Jensen.—
Jack Irvin,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
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They were joined by drummer and percussionist Chris Vatalaro — a Selway collaborator who’s played with Imogen Heap, Anohni and the Johnsons, Jarvis Cocker, and more — who has seemingly taken over for Portishead’s Clive Deamer, their previous live drummer.—
Angie Martoccio,
Rolling Stone,
4 Nov. 2025
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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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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
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And there was promotion of an 11-piece band that after Lee most notably included two saxophonists, a trombonist and a trumpet player.—
Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Nov. 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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“Guitarist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/guitarist. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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