What is a drummer? a guy who hangs out with musicians.

Almost every program on tv that deals with history now has that incessant pounding in the background.
Give me a person who plays an instrument well, has a song that says something and screw the drums. Rhythm and timing are part of being a good musician.
I know a guy who sings in 2/4 time and plays guitar in 3/4 time. Nerve jangling.