Coffee Break: Double Trouble Drummers
by Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala
November 18, 2025

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
