When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. The bass drum pedal is a critical part of any drummer's arsenal. Whereas sticks are an extension ...

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The time has come metalheads, Guitar Hero: Metallica is finally here. But before you start thrashing behind your plastic drum kit and whining about Internet piracy ala Lars Ulrich, you need to the ...

John Robichaux's orchestra circa 1896. Seated at left is Edward 'Dee Dee' Chandler, with his primitive drum set. (James Karst) Great innovations were being made in American popular music in the late ...