In 1921, Paul ‘Spotts’ Emrick decided that the “All-American” Marching Band needed something to set them apart from other bands. Emrick’s idea called for a bass drum larger than any other. The idea ...

The biggest icon of Purdue's band, and one of the biggest of Purdue University, is the band's Big Bass Drum. Called the BBD ... It's one of the unique images of Purdue University, and you can ...

In 1918, the Chicago-based Ludwig Drum Company debuted the Jazz-Er-Up, an all-in-one set with a single-bass drum and pedal ... GLASS: As the 1930s and the big band era evolved, the drums could ...

Big Bertha the bass drum and Bevo (the famous steer), there are plenty of traditions that keep a Saturday afternoon in the stands interesting.(Erich Schlegel - Getty Images) “Everything’s ...

Notre Dame and Purdue celebrated the 100th anniversary of the Boilermakers' Big Bass Drum on Saturday without ... Zach Bolinger / Icon Sportswire via Getty Image) ...

While today’s drumheads are generally made of Mylar or Kevlar, no matter what bass you start ... pitch of the drum, and has a wide tuning range. Durability, of course, is a big thing too ...