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drummer

[druhm-er] / ˈdrʌm ər /


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The atmosphere resembled a football terrace, with a drummer and trumpeter accompanying fans singing Sheffield Wednesday songs.

From BBC ● Oct. 24, 2026

Earlier this year, the chair of the Featured Artists Coalition and Blur drummer David Rowntree told the BBC is was "virtually impossible now to make touring pay for itself".

From BBC ● Oct. 21, 2026

They’re caught here at full strength near the end of that run, after saxophonist Chris Potter had taken over for Steve Wilson, and drummer Nate Smith stepped in for Billy Kilson.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 20, 2026

Once the concert began, the band dedicated the show to the drummer: “This concert is for Deen. I think he’s going to be fine.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 9, 2026

Troop movement commands at the A Union drummer boy. time were communicated by different drumbeats and bugle calls.

From "Lincoln's Last Days: The Shocking Assassination that Changed America Forever" by Bill O'Reilly

Notting Hill Carnival has celebrated its 60th anniversary with three days of revelry fuelled by drummers, dancers and colourful costumes.

From BBC ● Aug. 31, 2026

There’s parts where the drummers come to the front and I go to the back, which you would never have in a regular kind of show where the drummer’s stuck on a riser.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 27, 2026

"The world lost one of the most naturally innovative drummers and a great and true son of Texas. His signature backbeat was key to keeping ZZ on top," Gibbons said in a statement.

From Barron's ● Aug. 18, 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

Getting into the All-City band is a big, big deal, especially for a drummer — because there are six trumpeters, five saxes, four trombones, et cetera, but only two drummers.

From "Drums, Girls, and Dangerous Pie" by Jordan Sonnenblick


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