One of the least appreciated parts of modern music, but also one of the most essential, is the bass drum.  It’s the core of the rhythm of most songs, driving the tempo and holding together the structure.  So why don’t people ever talk about it?

Well, no longer!  Today we talk about that bass drum line and the times it’s really stood out for you.  What songs come to mind when you think of a really effective and memorable use of it?  Which drummers use it to the best level?  When has a bass drum line let you down?