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 ...

Courtesy of Roland Even if you don't know the Roland TR-808 drum machine by name ... The influential Japanese synth-pop band Yellow Magic Orchestra played live shows with an 808 to enthusiastic ...