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 ...
Having a big drum created challenges for the Purdue Band ... Once again the drum took its place at the center of the Purdue "All-American" Marching Band on the football field. Over the years, the drum ...