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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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Oppenheimer recalls meeting Ramone and that the drummer asked about the family band’s music in Peas and Carrots.—
Ryan Gajewski,
HollywoodReporter,
12 Sep. 2025
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The drummer playfully taps out a beat to match the roaring engine.—
Jonathan Hawkins,
CNN Money,
10 Sep. 2025
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The former artistic director of the organization's jazz programming, composer and pianist Jason Moran, departed in July after joining the Kennedy Center in 2011.—
Anastasia Tsioulcas,
NPR,
11 Sep. 2025
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The pianist’s choice of instrument also matters.—
Anna Haines,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Daring composer Jlin also collaborates with violinist Daniel Bernard Roumain and percussive dancer Leonardo Sandoval.—
Sheila Regan,
Twin Cities,
7 Sep. 2025
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Blending lyrical sensuality and emotional force, Primavera tells the story of Cecilia, a gifted young violinist raised in an orphanage in 18th-century Venice, whose world is turned upside down by her encounter with Antonio Vivaldi.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
7 Sep. 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
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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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Monday Summer Organ Festival: The 37th annual San Diego International Summer Organ Festival, running Mondays through Sept. 1, continues next week with Not-So-Silent Movie Night, featuring organist Russ Peck accompanying the films of Laurel and Hardy.—
Abby Hamblin,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Aug. 2025
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Saxophonist Jerry Weldon joins guitarist Ted Ludwig, Hammond B3 organist Pat Bianchi and percussionist Steve Pruitt at Birdies Cabaret Theater & Lounge, 301 Main St., North Little Rock.—
Eric E. Harrison,
Arkansas Online,
16 Aug. 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 15 Sep. 2025.
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