College football season is upon us. Last night marked the start of the NCAA season as teams across the nation held their first games.
Among them, four historically Black colleges and universities (Fort Valley State, West Virginia State, Winston-Salem State, and Alcorn State) kicked off, with dozens of other HBCUs playing throughout the holiday weekend. To get into the college football spirit, we’ve gathered some flawless performances from black college marching bands.
The marching band has long been a source of pride for HBCUs as a celebration of tradition, excellence, and a break from the traditional college marching band status quo. It’s not surprising that some find these bands more entertaining than the actual football game.
Bethune Cookman Marching Band – Honda Battle of the Bands (2011)
The marching band from Bethune Cookman gives an unforgettable performance at the annual Battle of the Bands competition.
Southern University Human Jukebox – “Lifestyle” (2014)
Voted #2 on HBCUBuzz’s Top 5 HBCU Bands of 2015, the Human Jukebox of Southern University covered Rich Gang’s hit song “Lifestyle” at a game against Central Methodist. As one YouTube commenter wrote, “I like this better than the original song…”
Southern University vs. Grambling State – Drumline Battle (2012)
Up close with two of the best drumlines in the country as they go head to head at the Bayou Classic Battle of the Bands in New Orleans.
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source: nbcnews.com
