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Recent Examples of guitarist
Roger Hodgson, a posh young guitarist whose post-private school rearing clashed with Davies' own humble origins, wound up gelling with Davies, and Supertramp was born — after a few months under the moniker of Daddy.
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Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Sep. 2025
Singer and keyboardist Amy Lee and guitarist Ben Moody began working together in 1994, initially performing acoustic sets at bookstores and coffee shops in Little Rock.
—Ross Raihala, Twin Cities, 7 Sep. 2025
Taking the name from the 1908 book The Autobiography of a Super-Tramp by Welsh author William Henry Davies, Davies founded the group in 1969 with guitarist Richard Palmer, drummer Robert Millar, and vocalist-bassist Roger Hodgson.
—Jason Newman, Rolling Stone, 7 Sep. 2025
Yet the longtime Bay Area singer-songwriter-guitarist — who ranks as one of the most important folk music artists of all time — pretty much hasn’t slowed down since.
—Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 5 Sep. 2025
Though the band officially dissolved in the wake of Bradley’s death, Gaugh and Wilson regrouped with singer-guitarist Rome Ramirez in 2009.
—Jordan Runtagh, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025
When reached by Pitchfork, representatives for Johnny Marr had no immediate comment to share from the guitarist.
—Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 4 Sep. 2025
The newest version, directed by Ed Bazalgette (once known as the lead guitarist of The Vapors) is set to premiere with four 90-minute episodes.
—Literary Hub, 4 Sep. 2025
Famed The Police guitarist Andy Summers is launching a new docuseries that explores his signature instrument around the world.
—Andrew McGowan, Variety, 4 Sep. 2025
Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Sep. 2025
Singer and keyboardist Amy Lee and guitarist Ben Moody began working together in 1994, initially performing acoustic sets at bookstores and coffee shops in Little Rock.
—Ross Raihala, Twin Cities, 7 Sep. 2025
Taking the name from the 1908 book The Autobiography of a Super-Tramp by Welsh author William Henry Davies, Davies founded the group in 1969 with guitarist Richard Palmer, drummer Robert Millar, and vocalist-bassist Roger Hodgson.
—Jason Newman, Rolling Stone, 7 Sep. 2025
Yet the longtime Bay Area singer-songwriter-guitarist — who ranks as one of the most important folk music artists of all time — pretty much hasn’t slowed down since.
—Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 5 Sep. 2025
Though the band officially dissolved in the wake of Bradley’s death, Gaugh and Wilson regrouped with singer-guitarist Rome Ramirez in 2009.
—Jordan Runtagh, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025
When reached by Pitchfork, representatives for Johnny Marr had no immediate comment to share from the guitarist.
—Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 4 Sep. 2025
The newest version, directed by Ed Bazalgette (once known as the lead guitarist of The Vapors) is set to premiere with four 90-minute episodes.
—Literary Hub, 4 Sep. 2025
Famed The Police guitarist Andy Summers is launching a new docuseries that explores his signature instrument around the world.
—Andrew McGowan, Variety, 4 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for guitarist
Noun
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Hinds co-founded Mastodon in 2000 with bassist Troy Sanders, guitarist Bill Kelliher, and drummer Brann Dailor.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
5 Sep. 2025
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Hermlin was performing as a drummer with another ensemble, not his own orchestra.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The five members — Montesi, Dressler, fiddlers Maggie MacPhail and Julia Homa, and cellist/pianist Giulia Haible — originally met at the Boston Harbor Scottish Fiddle School ten years ago; at the time their ages ranged from 7 to 11.—
Brett Milano,
Boston Herald,
7 Sep. 2025
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For his album release concert Sunday at Tio Leo’s, Sprague will perform with Moore, bassist Mackenzie Leighton and pianist Danny Green.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Sep. 2025
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Featured on the album are violinist and violist Macie Stewart, cellist Ben Whiteley, upright bassist Nick Macri, and woodwinds player Hunter Diamond.—
Matthew Strauss,
Pitchfork,
4 Sep. 2025
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Federal immigration agents reportedly arrested a professional violinist on the same day of his wife's birthday.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Numerous generations have looked up to the great tenor saxophonist, who performed alongside John Coltrane in the ‘60s and participated in numerous transcendent dates before his passing in 2022 at 81.—
Bret Saunders,
Denver Post,
31 Aug. 2025
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An aspiring jazz saxophonist might consider Lawrence University (#312) in Appleton, Wisconsin.—
Emma Whitford,
Forbes.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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Two years ago, Etienne keyboardist and author Bob Stanley published a biography of The Bee Gees, and a few moments on International reflect the craftsmanship of vintage pop-rock.—
Ernesto Lechner,
Rolling Stone,
8 Sep. 2025
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Singer and keyboardist Amy Lee and guitarist Ben Moody began working together in 1994, initially performing acoustic sets at bookstores and coffee shops in Little Rock.—
Ross Raihala,
Twin Cities,
7 Sep. 2025
Noun
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There was also excitement playing with bassist Justin Felton and percussionist Jon Nellen.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
2 Sep. 2025
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Jorge Luis Pacheco takes the Break room stage Saturday, Sept. 27, at 7 p.m. Hailing from Havana, Cuba, Pacheco is a virtuoso pianist, singer, composer, percussionist and arranger.—
Anne Gelhaus,
Mercury News,
24 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Eddie produced many albums on the Alegre and Tico Records labels, including the 1971 classic Vámonos pa’l monte, which also featured his brother Charlie as guest organist.—
Ilana Kaplan,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Bobby Freeman has been the Arizona Diamondbacks' organist since the team's inception in 1998.—
Bill Goodykoontz,
AZCentral.com,
14 July 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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Musical performances included dancing trombonist Jonathan Arons, husband-wife DJ duo Team Ragoza, and DJ Dynamix.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
People.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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“Guitarist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/guitarist. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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