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Coffee Break: Double Trouble Drummers

by Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala

November 18, 2025

Phil Collins performs part of his "First Final Farewell Tour" at the H.P. Pavilion, on August 30, 2004 in San Jose, California.
Phil Collins performs part of his "First Final Farewell Tour" at the H.P. Pavilion, on August 30, 2004 in San Jose, California.Tim Mosenfelder/Getty Images

The drummer is often the backbone of a band, but sometimes they happen to take on more roles as well. Some keep a beat while holding a tune.

There is a long line of drummers who have also served as a band’s front person. Let’s create a playlist of drummers who double as lead singer.

So for today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from drummers who sing would you like to hear?


Respond with your song ideas in the comments below.

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Songs Played
The Band- The Weight
Low- Just Make It Stop
The Dead Weather- I Cut Like A Buffalo
Husker Du- Books About UFOs
The Beatles- With A Little Help From My Friends
Sheila E.- The Glamorous Life
Carpenters- Top of the World

Coffee Break: Double Trouble Drummers