on drums

phrase

: playing the drums
That was Miles Davis on trumpet and Max Roach on drums.

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She’s joined by Alfaro on drums and Smith on bass against a colorful backdrop that oscillates from hot pink to deep blue. — Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 16 Oct. 2026 The English rock band features vocalist Joe Elliott, Phil Collen and Vivian Campbell on guitar, Rick Savage on bass and Rick Allen on drums. — Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 11 Oct. 2026 For the musical performance by the Alison Shearer Quartet, Shearer will be joined by Kevin Bernstein on keys, Martey Kenney on bass and Ben Silashi on drums. — Matthew Carey, Deadline, 23 July 2026 Formed in Los Angeles in 1985, L7 features guitarist and singer Suzi Gardner, guitarist and singer Donita Sparks, Dee Plakas on drums and vocals, and Finch. — Ilana Kaplan, PEOPLE, 16 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for on drums

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“On drums.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20drums. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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