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JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - The legendary Jackson State University band made history entertaining the world this weekend. The Sonic Boom of the South entertained millions when the band from Lynch Street performed with Usher during the Super Bowl half time show. Dr. Lisa M. Beckley-Roberts, chair of the department of music at Jackson State, said the initial invitation to perform in the Super Bowl was extended in November 2023, and there was a lot of back “When it came to Jackson State versus other university marching bands, the way Jackson State’s band makes me feel to this day is still the same way it made me feel 11 years ago.” Through Graham’s years at JSU, the Sonic Boom of the South has received multiple honors and moments of national spotlight—in spite of obstacles the COVID-19 According to Jackon State University’s website, the Jackson State University Marching Band was dubbed The Sonic Boom of the South in 1971 by students in the band. “In 1974, the band’s theme, “Get Ready,” an old Motown favorite was selected and three years after that, the “Tiger Run-On” was perfected.” Here are all the occasions HBCU bands have performed during the halftime show in the 58-year history of the Super Bowl: Grambling State — Super Bowl I, II, IX XIV, XXI, XXXII. The “World Famed Tiger Marching Band” has appeared in more Super Bowl halftime shows than any HBCU, with six. The Sonic Boom of the South, Jackson State University's award-winning marching band, made a special appearance during the Super Bowl 58 halftime show Sunday. “The Boom showed television viewers and football fans in Allegiant Stadium why they are known as the ‘Summa Cum Laude of Bands,’ making the most of a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity One of Jackson State band director Roderick Little's goal is to increase the band's visibility nationally. Super Bowl 58 accomplished that. According to the statement, students were chosen in November 2023 to join Usher during the Super Bowl halftime show, and band members have spent the last 10 days in Las Vegas preparing for the performance. The band performed last week in honor of Brown’s birthday during the vegan food influencer’s book tour stop in Jackson, Mississippi. Jackson State University's Sonic Boom of the South Marching Band delivers an captivating halftime performance alongside singer, songwriter, dancer, actor and producer Usher during the Apple Music Super Bowl LVIII Halftime Show at the 2024 Super Bowl in Las Vegas, Nevada. (William H. Kelly III/JSU University Communications) Posted in HBCU News By Rachel James-Terry, Director of Public Relations, Jackson State University, Jackson State University’s Sonic Boom of the South Marching Band made a special appearance with eight-time Grammy-winning artist Usher during the Apple Music Super Bowl LVIII Halftime Show in Las Vegas, Nevada. Also, the marching band will be guests of HBCU legend and NFL great Shannon Sharpe and Night Camp co-host Chad Johnson at the Mahalia Jackson Theater in New Orleans on Feb. 6, 2025. MARCHING BANDS MVP Franco Harris ran for 158 yards and at touchdown. The halftime show was a tribute to Duke Ellington and featured the Grambling State band. Super Bowl XII: Dallas Cowboys 27, Denver Broncos 10 Jan. 15, 1978. Ticket prices had escalated to $30 for the first indoor Super Bowl, and Broncos fans probably wanted a refund. The Jackson State University Program is world renowned, steeped in lustrous history and rich traditions. The most visible ensemble is the famous “Sonic Boom of the South” however, we boast several other ensembles including the Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band & Concert Band. Jackson State University’s Sonic Boom of the South Marching Band made a special appearance with Grammy-winning artist Usher during the Super Bowl LVIII Halft Just last year the Jackson State band made an appearance during the Super Bowl LVIII halftime show. Up next:Oxford, MS has big development plans for 2025. See what they are. Ready to roll:New Jackson-area bar ready to open. See when and where For the next 23 years, marching bands were a Super Bowl mainstay. Then in 1991, Disney produced the halftime party, choosing the commercially successful boy band, New Kids on the Block. Two years The band’s director, Kedric Taylor, announced the performance during a Tuesday appearance on the Jennifer Hudson Show. “This band has been on many platforms, the Super Bowl for seven times, three presidential inauguration parades, the national championship for NCAA basketball,” Taylor said..@SU_HumanJukebox is going to the Super Bowl! During his 1993 performance at the Super Bowl in Pasadena, California, Michael Jackson immediately grabbed the audience’s attention by standing completely still in silence on stage for nearly During his 1993 performance at the Super Bowl in Pasadena, California, Michael Jackson immediately grabbed the audience’s attention by standing completely still in silence on stage for nearly Jackson State University’s Sonic Boom of the South Marching Band delivers a captivating halftime performance alongside singer, songwriter, dancer, actor, and producer Usher during the Apple Music Super Bowl LVIII Halftime Show at the 2024 Super Bowl in Las Vegas, Nevada. (William H. Kelly III/JSU University Communications)
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