I was a proud member that year (69-74), and remember going to practice where there were no instructors. We, the members, weren't about to let our hard work go to waste, so each section practiced anyway. Our guard captain, Linda Rieke kept saying, "We're going to win DCI", and the rest of us are saying, "what is DCI?" Anyway, I guess we were stubborn or stupid enough to just keep going.
@dsantos102 жыл бұрын
Just taking a quick moment to express gratitude for high school marching band and drum corps. This stuff literally kept me alive in high school, I was incredibly depressed at times and ready to end it all. The band room was my home. Band was my safe place. Any band room will do; you all know what I mean. Home is home. Keep with it, you’re bringing so much joy to people who may need it badly.
@rotarychainsaw2 жыл бұрын
I really like this video series. Keep going!
@russstewart18002 жыл бұрын
And I have the recorded albums from 1972 and 1973. What a great time!
@dwightmathis13362 жыл бұрын
I've got those same albums. Anaheim Kingsman. First DCI CHAMPIONSHIP
@keithbarnes9419 Жыл бұрын
I heard the Kingsmen at my first Drum Corps show in 1973. I don't really remember any of the other corps that where there.
@bobbarksofficial43352 жыл бұрын
Amazing!
@aaronwitten2 жыл бұрын
Such a good story… didn’t even know they had won the first DCI championship because they were all on the bus… lol! :) Keep up the good work - love these historical videos!