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Ask anyone who plays the Rock Band drums regularly what the weakest link in the system is and I guarantee you most of them would say it's the bass drum pedal. While the pads themselves are pretty ...

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 ...