The initial Block P, formed when the band "broke military ranks" on the field in 1907, is believed to be the nation's first. Evolution of the famous formation The University of Illinois makes a ...

Kathy Matter, Purdue Bands public relations director, said it is believed to be the first time a marching band broke ranks to create a formation of any kind on a football field. Since then, thousands ...

Al Wright, Purdue’s second director of bands, brought showmanship to performances, introducing traditions of the Golden Girl and ‘I Am an American.’ Wright died Saturday at age 104.

That a graduate brought Steven Tyler's harmonica from the 2001 "Star-Spangled Banner" to "Pawn Stars" is just one of Purdue band alums' many memories.

For the first time in 42 years — since the Carter Administration — Purdue's All-American Band will perform Saturday at halftime without The Drum.

Purdue's All-American Marching Band will perform without the World's Largest Drum for the first time since 1979 on Saturday when the team travels to South Bend, Indiana, to play No. 12 Notre Dame.

SOUTH BEND, Ind. — Purdue's "All-American" Marching Band will be without "the world's largest drum" when the school's football team takes on the University of Notre Dame Saturday in South Bend. Purdue ...

The drum, a staple of Purdue marching band, was absent during the halftime performance at a football game for the first time since 1979 on Sept. 18, 2021.

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — This Purdue marching band's newest drum could fit in Notre Dame Stadium. In fact, it could be in the palm of your hand, and you might not even know it.

Terry Crews marked his experience at the 109th Indianapolis 500 by striking Purdue University's World's Largest Drum.