The BIG Drum
Ever wonder about how big a drum can be made? Maybe you've seen some pictures, some of which may be here.
Typical concert bass drums go up to 40", though most made today max out at 36".
I did a search one day and found examples of big, huge, gigantic enormous drums from around the world; many decades ago till today. The results are astounding. Huge drums, spanning ten feet, dozens of feet, weighing tons. Check them out -
Typical concert bass drums go up to 40", though most made today max out at 36".
I did a search one day and found examples of big, huge, gigantic enormous drums from around the world; many decades ago till today. The results are astounding. Huge drums, spanning ten feet, dozens of feet, weighing tons. Check them out -
Going way back. 32 lugs. Enormous animal hide. Just look at the stand holding it up.
That drum was made by the Remo company for Disneyland, back in 1961.
Not sure if that's the same drum or another version
Perdue likes to think they have the biggest field drum
UT begs to differ.
But now we get to the real giants of drumland.
But now we get to the real giants of drumland.
Taiko. Always in the forefront of drum dynasty.
9' diameter, 800+ pounds. Made in Georgia for the University of Missouri Tigers.
South Korea. Over 14,000 pounds.
Malaysia contest winner.
Hard to believe they just used that rock to keep that bronze behemoth from rolling.
China. 50 tons. 100,000 pounds. Guinness world record.
That one's a log drum. Around 36' long.
I imagine, when a message is sent out on that beast, the entire jungle of Nagaland is put on notice.
Drum as movie screen. Kind of a throwback to Disney.
When one thinks of big drum sets, obviously, Terry Bozzio comes to mind.
Of course, that doesn't mean others aren't as passionate about bigness and what it all can do.
And then, there's the RevM, Mark Temperato, and Guinness.
Supposedly, over 800 pieces. Not sure how he counts that out but, Guinness seems to keep it all on record.
Some guys from Austria have a different concept in mind for a big drum set.
To finish off, there is China and their drum shaped building, in Hefei City, Anhui Province, quite beautiful at night: another for the Guinness record book.