Leopard Skin?

[Donnie]

I'm not sure if this is the right place for this, but. Can anyone tell me what the significance of the leopard skin on drummers (particulary the bass drummer) in a pipe band is? I noticed this at the Citadel this past weekend, and have seen it before. Just curious!

[macwilkin]

Donnie,

See this article from the Calgary Highlanders web page:

http://www.calgaryhighlanders.com/skins.htm

The Wellington (New Zealand) Scottish Pipes & Drums gives this explanation on their site:

Often the bass drummer will wear a leopard skin over the shoulders in the manner of the standard bearers of the Roman legions, and the drum will be emblazoned with the Regimental Battle Honours if it is a military band.

http://www.wspd.wellington.net.nz/pi...assdrummer.htm

Cheers,

T.

[James]

A fancy way of protecting uniform from drum, and in turn drum from uniform buttons.

James

[Raphael]

When I read the topic, I thought that you are thinking about a Leopard Skin Kilt.

[TheFly]

When I read the topic, I thought that you are thinking about a Leopard Skin Kilt.

Man. Me too. And I was going to have to take you out. Can't have the competition. *winks*

[The Wizard of BC]

Leopard skin Kilt over green tights. OH BE STILL MY HEART!!!!!!!!!

[bubba]

and a leopard skin thong to protect the boys from the cold?

[macwilkin]

<sigh> Must we turn everything into a joke, fellas? :mrgreen:


T.

[Donnie]

Thanks Episcopalscot for the information. I kinda figured you would know!
And thanks to the rest of you for the suggestions, I may try some of them

[phil h]

you guys are just plain WRONG