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drummer

[druhm-er] / ˈdrʌm ər /


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At the Journey concert where drummer Deen Castronova had a “medical emergency” after two songs.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 9, 2026

He worked through the music of that first new release, joined by its quartet members: guitarist Max Light, bassist Walter Stinson and drummer Jon Starks.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 7, 2026

Around that time, Amphlett had split with fellow band member, guitarist Mark McEntee after a tumultuous relationship and was growing close to drummer Charley Drayton, according to the documentary.

From BBC ● Sep. 29, 2026

This group, with drummer Johnathan Blake and bassist Robert Hurst, is more percussive than most, turning what can be a genteel setting into something close to a drum circle.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 28, 2026

We didn’t have a song or a real drummer.

From "The First Rule of Punk" by Celia C. Pérez

"Not a single blow is random," he explains as a trio of craftsmen land expert strikes that create the darker more complex tones so prized by jazz drummers.

From Barron's ● Aug. 6, 2026

Pipers and drummers, including in the upper decks of the arena, delivered a rousing rendition of Flower of Scotland.

From BBC ● Jul. 23, 2026

Do you build a song around his playing in a way that’s different from that of other drummers?

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 30, 2026

I’ve played with drummers where you do a fill and then they do all this fast stuff, which I don’t do.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 30, 2026

The few regulars drifted in and out and two drummers walked down the Line to look them over, but not a single Woodman of the World showed up.

From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck


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