1
: one that plays a drum
—sometimes used figuratively in phrases denoting unconventional thought or action
march to a different drummer
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The band got a new drummer.
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The drummer first rose to prominence with Soundgarden and then joined Pearl Jam, and both of those acts stand out as some of the most important in the history of rock.
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Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
The rhythm section, bassist Craig Young and drummer Shannon Forrest, borrowed from R&B, with Young playing an active, aerobic part.
—Tom Roland, Billboard, 16 Sep. 2025
Turnstile’s powerhouse rhythm section of bassist Franz Lyons and drummer Daniel Fang, and guitarists Pat McCrory and Meg Mills (who replaced founding guitarist Brady Ebert in 2022) are skilled musicians who allow Yates to soar while holding down the sound.
—Daniel Kohn, Rolling Stone, 16 Sep. 2025
People close to the band, including founding drummer Abe Cunningham, didn’t immediately respond to requests for comment Monday.
—Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 16 Sep. 2025
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Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
The rhythm section, bassist Craig Young and drummer Shannon Forrest, borrowed from R&B, with Young playing an active, aerobic part.
—Tom Roland, Billboard, 16 Sep. 2025
Turnstile’s powerhouse rhythm section of bassist Franz Lyons and drummer Daniel Fang, and guitarists Pat McCrory and Meg Mills (who replaced founding guitarist Brady Ebert in 2022) are skilled musicians who allow Yates to soar while holding down the sound.
—Daniel Kohn, Rolling Stone, 16 Sep. 2025
People close to the band, including founding drummer Abe Cunningham, didn’t immediately respond to requests for comment Monday.
—Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 16 Sep. 2025
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“Drummer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/drummer. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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drummer
noun
drum·mer
ˈdrəm-ər 
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: one that plays a drum
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