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 ...

For the first time in 42 years — since the Carter Administration — Purdue University's All-American Marching Band ... is the only entrance large enough for the Drum. We have been told that ...

"Notre Dame Athletics has restricted use of their main tunnel to their own football team and band, which is the only entrance large enough for the Drum. We have been told that visiting teams and ...

For the first time since 1979, Purdue's All-American Marching Band will perform without the World's Largest Drum when the team travels to Notre Dame on Saturday. The Big Bass Drum, which stands ...

Purdue will be looking for an upset win against Notre Dame on Saturday but will be without one of the key components of it program – "The World’s Largest Drum." When the Purdue All-American ...

The Midwest native was seen striking the drum ... a traditional bass drum, with lugs designed to be tuned by hand instead of a drum key. The drum crew is involved in all of the marching band's ...

Namely, Purdue's bass drum, dubbed "World's Largest Drum." The drum, a staple of Purdue marching band ... which is the only entrance large enough for the drum," Purdue spokesperson Aaron Yoder ...

But is Purdue University's Big Bass Drum truly ... There was the drum, in all its glory, on the Ross-Ade Stadium football field during an All-American Marching Band performance.

Purdue's iconic Big Bass Drum has been seen and heard ... Gregg Doyel of the Indy Star noted the All American Marching Band will not be able to use the drum on the road at Notre Dame Stadium ...

Weighing in at 38GB, BFD B.O.M.B. (Big Orchestral Marching Band) promises to deliver explosive snares, tonal bass drums that are full of low-end weight and power, and orchestral timpani and chimes ...