A percussionist is a musician who plays the drum or other percussion instrument. Percussionists are often referred to as symphonic drummers.

Percussionists:

• Stewart Copeland[?]
• Vic Firth[?]
• Tom Gauger[?]
• Evelyn Glennie[?]
• Omar Hakeem[?]
• Lionel Hampton (1908-2002)
• Dave Lumbardo[?]
• Alex MacDougall
• Neil Peart
• Joe Porcaro[?]
• Buddy Rich[?]