FAMU Marching Band: Florida Classic 1972

[@QueenShe99]

Straight lines, BEAUTIFUL formations and BIG sound!

[@melvinpayne9065]

Yes , I was a sophomore and I’m now 68.

[@hperd1]

I think it would be a big hit to recreate this show. I love how Dr Foster catered to both sides.

[@errolmcwhite2019]

This performance brings tears to my eyes. Perfection, musicianship, and marching at its finest! Hubba 100!!!

[@jermaine2211989]

That drill was AMAZING!

[@stargellwilliams1311]

I agree it would be good to do this show again in 2019

[@sociallychallenged5963]

That drill was crazy stupid, I was like wow why we didnt do some of this for the 50th Renown World Tour in 96. It would have been more meaningful than just traveling 30 states.

[@DBerry757]

That’s a very different level of execution. Every phase of this drill was beautifully executed. The attention to detail is shocking.

[@AGB32805]

shocking to who?

[@DerrickDBerry]

@@AGB32805Compared to today’s bands. Oh and used to emphasize the level of perfection not degrade.

[@freddyJ13]

Gotta get back to picking their feet up like this when they rattle, it looks AMAZING and INTENSE

[@brandonlarkins5330]

Freddy J. Yes indeed this new generation is okay but I love how intense they were back in the day but now its something missing with these new Trap music mumble rap kids who dont put the intesity into the Rattle like generations before

[@rooseveltb9892]

Yes indeed. They were very intense. I wish they would get back to this standard from playing to marching.

[@kelliharper5346]

Brandon Larkins what does the type of music one listens to have to do with the intensity of their rattler? Ever think that maybe the band staff gradually changed the concept???? Not saying it doesn’t need to be more intense but there just wasn’t any correlation between what music you listen to and the intensity of your rattling. The focus of the rattler back then was apparently bringing the leg up while rattling whereas now the focus is on locking the knees back and driving the foot into the ground. That is what takes the intense bicycling-look away. Come to one of our practices and listen to how they teach the concept for yourself. Just food for thought.

[@rooseveltb9892]

This gives more of a fast march appearance than it does now. The Rattler is not as clean as it used to be.

[@mrfamu]

Fall 2003 not throwing shade it’s good to talk it but we have to come present it talking about it online won’t make it any good

[@brainysmurf11]

Hubba. This is what our legacy was built on

[@chocolatebunni]

A legacy indeed!!!🐍🐍🐍🐍

[@robwilliams2670]

Wow! I remember doing this halftime show. Baritone Section.

[@hillandhillpress726]

rob williams what ever happed to Cecil Simmons? Section leader

[@thanosave7112]

Wow amazing you were a part of thus master piece !

[@AtlantaOlSkoolDrummers]

This was a perfect field show. Hubba 100!

[@kofihemmingway6695]

I have been listening to this album since 1975, and NOW, I finally SEE IT!!!

[@Shortyfatts]

So have I and I wouldn't have guessed they played these years prior!

[@bayshawnmalik]

RIP Kofi 😭

[@jazzlife1]

WOW!!! In all my years of being a "HUNDRED" member I never seen the audience give a standing ovation for doing the Rattler into Concert band formation. We need to get back to that type of excitement.

[@sociallychallenged5963]

I notice that too, but back then the 100 was a force and they were the creator of all the things we see today in other HBCU BANDS, so that style marching was unique and amazing. Now every other band does it so its expected, if that makes sense. #Fall96'

[@roboque88]

@socially challenged and @jazzlife1 - Very true, but also notice how fast, energetic and creative the Rattle is compared to what the 100 is doing today. Today, it's very slow and methodical as if the kids are just going thru the motions. I was a toddler running thru the Rattle when my father was in the 100 in the late 60's - you better move or get run slap over!!!

[@jazzlife1]

@@roboque88 that's how we did when I marched you either move it or get run over. And trust when I tell you it ain't running either it's marching.

[@docwoc7903]

I remember this when I was a little boy. My brother was in the band from the late 60s to the early seventies. This is the level of marching and musicianship I know to be the REAL MARCHING 100. What these kids are doing now during the "rattler" is a messy, sluggish misrepresentation. It hurts to say that, but it is the TRUTH

[@roboque88]

@@docwoc7903 - Your Brother and my father may have been in the band together. His name was Alonzo Edward King, but he would know him as "Pookie" if their time overlapped. He played clarinet.

[@5339ecci]

This Was My Era...My Husband Baritone Horn Class Of '73....We Were There...Awesome...And I'm From Tampa...Love This!!!

[@alfredwatkins2994]

I was a freshman in this band. It was extremely deep in talent and very well taught. This video, although a good representation of the movements and choreography of the band, does no justice to the quality of sound. The album "FAMU Spirit" is a better reproduction of quality of the sound, which in my estimation, was the finest playing marching band in America (in any style). Marching bands at universities of Michigan and Illinois also had quite good musicianship during that era but not like the "100." FAMU innovated the dance routine in 1952 and the precision was still there 20 years later.

[@lilliansteele7165]

I agree. Just listen to the impeccable sound and how the band seamesly flows into one song after another. Where is the showmanship today?

[@hillandhillpress726]

Hey old man! I wanted to be YOU when I grew up! 😂 Didn’t quite make it, but I did alright. Nice hearing you! - Bill Hill

[@mrbigg151]

That sound and that drive had me in awe! That transition to concert formation was MOTIVATION!!! Hubba "100"

[@conductorperry]

Great video!!! My Jr High band director Clarence Pinkney was a drum major that year.

[@dscott92979]

Wow, I heard this concert selection on a cassette tape I found in the back of my aunt's car my freshman year in the band. I've been looking for it every since. So glad its up for all to see! 🐍🐍🐍

[@Tinaaszn]

I'm a freshman at Miramar Highschool and I just joined band in August. The first time I saw FAMU perform and it was live was at the Orange Blossom Classic. That was the first time ever that I saw a HBCU band or just any band at all. I immediately fell in love with the way they perform, I even got to see them march in. I have hopes of being apart of an amazing band.

[@otislockhart9385]

Hubba! Love my band, Sounds of Thunder 86. In all the land no other band can outmarch, outplay, out dance the Hundred of FAMU!

[@yplyh82004]

The clarity and sound from this 1972 recording is unmatched phewwww

[@MarchingsportHD]

Thanks for uploading. Classic FAMU Show.

[@b.millsj2401]

This brings back fond loving memories for me, as a child growing up my Dad would take me to see the University of Tampa vs. Famu game. My cousins from Tallahassee would come down to go to the game and I had so much fun with them I would cry on Sunday morning when they left to return home. My cousin Bruce was in charge of the "flag boys" at Famu. Lol I remember 1 year the University of Tampa Marching Spartan Band did their dance during their halftime performance.

[@btone03]

It’s so cool to look back at classic footage like this and see where original nuances came from and evolved over time into the traditional nuances of band programs today.

[@samuellawson599]

No offense to the bands I marched in but would have love to March at FAMU. And under Dr Foster. So many innovations, drive for perfection and overall showmanship. History too.

[@MrWilson1972]

Wow..... I first heard this "audio cassette" in 1985. It made me wanna go to FAMU and NO FUCKING WHERE ELSE. Never thought I'd see this show. Thanks for pulling this one out. New school pay close attn. Mighty Mouse/Speedy Gonzales Fall 91' Oh so sweet.....(u know the rest).

[@shannland5857]

Wowww ! The best drills I have ever seen

[@Moont706]

This is why they are the standard for all hbcu bands..

[@roboque88]

@Freddy J - So true about the rattle. It was so intense, fast, and powerful in the 70's and 80's. Alot of creativity and showmanship also.

[@BEKINGCURTIS]

This would have been a Great Drill for 2019 Florida Classic so Clean... This is From a Fan of FAMU and a Marching WildCat

[@coolgeorgiaboy]

Wow those people marching are like 65 -70 years old now

[@angiebethel9148]

You are so right

[@freamonmcnair3743]

yup

[@coolgeorgiaboy]

That drill was beautiful

[@richard7930]

Loved those 70’s bands, to me more precision, than the other bands did you see them going into concert formation gave me chills, man that was sweet had to watch several timesand those tunes prof sarge was a Master, never heard any other band rendition of the song we played even come close to SARGE on anything he did I did like the bands of the 80s and after, the 80’s band and after had more funk in the dance routines, do you have any more films of the 72-78 bands. Thanks

[@jessewilcox1569]

in 72 . Powers was the arranger. Sarge started 73/74 year

[@richard7930]

My bad you are correct, my first year was 74, I thought Sarge was there longer I didn’t know. I also thought Prof White was there longer also, but come to find out that was his first year I think as assistant to Dr Foster.

[@michaelhead4472]

FAMU should bring back this arrangement of where is the love. Perhaps the entire drill for that matter.

[@lilliansteele7165]

The drum cadence was also used as Livingstone Colleges old cadence in the 1970s. Thought that I would never hear this again.

[@Patrick-si1hd]

For those who are wondering, my grandfather Dr. Lenard Bowie (Prof. Bowie) is responsible for this drill routine and so many others from the 60's and 70's. If you was in The 100 from 1954 to 1973 then you know the story. If you dont know then do the knowledge.

[@hillandhillpress726]

When I saw and heard the 1972 FAMU Marching 100, I only applied to ONE college! - Bill Hill, Sounds of Thunder, Fall ‘74.

[@richard7930]

Did you know that was Doc Whites first year also and mine too. The original Z28 Crow on cymbals Fall 74.

[@hillandhillpress726]

Hey Crow! I remember the way you touched the ground with your hat as we entered the field! Cymbals & Z28 were tight!!

[@lilliansteele7165]

No suggestive dance moves to insult all. Just good quality music.

[@roboque88]

Look at that Concert Formation!! Lines, Angles and Corners so straight they will cut you!!

[@hyperdriven08]

Lots of Energy & Drive!!!

[@terrancemacklin417]

Bring back this kind of drilling FAMU!!!

[@AGB32805]

Bring back Marching!

[@Shortyfatts]

Anyone know what the song is at the beginning of the dance routine at 8:49 mark?

[@NobleOmarBey]

There were no GMOs back then. People were generally healthier. More energy!

[@docwoc7903]

I’ve been saying this for years… it’s just the truth!

[@geraldmack8840]

This is awesomeness 💯💯💯 show...

[@albertharper2195]

Amazing The Year I Was Born '72

[@MegaHavana1]

Anybody know what was the last song they played while marching towards the endzone ???

[@johnnylaidler7184]

SUPERFLY BY CURTIS MAYFIELD

[@johnnylaidler7184]

IM BOKAT TUBA FANFARE OF TOP OF THE STACK WRITER N PLAYER 1970 G.O.A.T TUBA LEGEND

[@DerrickDBerry]

This rattling technique needs to be brought back. It’ll distinguish the 100 from the others who are just hopping around running. My high school band director is on snare. Mr Ollice Davis aka OD my mentor.

[@JB-ty8mv]

100 Band member from 72,73 and 74. Would love to see footage of 73 and 74. Points and Drive with knee lift and marching during the fast march. Would love to see a throwback show with those black uniforms. Playing the 20th Century Fox Fanfare built the anticipation of something big that was about to happen.

[@seanholness9978]

Dope

[@miami1911]

The arranger Mr Powers was the truth and Mr Sarjaent continued that sound. I wish they would go back to the upright euphonium. That was a distinct sound.

[@Tigerwarhawk]

100% agree, especially about the euphonium!

[@rorschach162]

@@Tigerwarhawk is there much difference in the marching euphoniums/baritones and the uprights?

[@Tigerwarhawk]

@@rorschach162 the euphonium (in the marching form and concert "upright" form) has a bigger bore and is more conical shaped, resulting in a deeper, heavier tone. The baritone (in both forms) has a more cylindrical bore, but not as cylindrical as the trombone. Its sound sits between the euph and trombone on the spectrum. That said, the marching horns project forward, potentially causing the band to be out of balance ESPECIALLY if there is a trombone section present. In marching band, there are large numbers of baritones/euphs and trombones, which is one reason why the bands are oftentimes unbalanced. Dr. Foster had the right instrumentation in my opinion.

[@freamonmcnair3743]

Rich Powers was a genius

[@smiley-dr5qn]

Amazing how you can find clips of FAMU this early but there are so few of GSU who started all this shit

[@Diggitydammit]

Started what shit? You certainly can’t mean anything that’s going on in the show

[@docwoc7903]

Delusional...LOL

[@samuellawson599]

Know everyone's history... not just yours. Be a real student. You can learn a lot of things. Not just hearsay. Referring to the first comment. FAMU started many things...bought in innovations too. Uniquely together.

[@queen_j1422]

Even back then....THE 100 IS THE BADDEST IN THE LAND!!! #RattlerPride

[@evanmercer4399]

What was the concert piece?

[@petalpink_s7038]

...do you have more footage from the 1970's?

[@dperfect28]

👀👀 And Southern actually think FAM be copying them😂😂 #GreatShow

[@hasanx4637]

there is footage of Southern doing the same thing in 1969. they had been doing it for years. unless you can prove FAM did it first, shut up. not saying SU did it first.

[@dperfect28]

@@hasanx4637 Pull it up👀👀

[@hasanx4637]

@@dperfect28 Super Bowl IV. They did the full 20 minute halftime show with Link Hampton, Al Hirt and other stars.

[@dperfect28]

@@hasanx4637 Ok they got footage of FAM going back in the early 50s..what is your point?

[@hasanx4637]

@@dperfect28 lol. dude that's not the current version of a ft cadence in the 1950's . That's called a scramble drill and it was used to go from one formation to another. common in the 40's and 50's. my original point is no one knows who started that first and unless you have indisputable proof that you guys invented that- please be quiet about someone "copying" you guys. SU doesn't go around accusing FAMU of copying a fast cadence. Many bands did it. Every band can be accused of copying if that's the case.

[@director1914]

Listen to the crowd

[@ericcarswell1789]

Hubba 💯💯💯💯🐍

[@SupervillainDW]

👍🏿👍🏿🔥🔥🔥

[@jazzlife1]

Hubba!!!

[@hasanx4637]

what ever happened to this FAMU? no way remotely resembles the big sloppy unit of today. knees up, driving, tight collegiate level tunes not simple and over the top. Actually exciting. was it still all male at this point?

[@dandresingleton6621]

I see the flags doin the drill too

[@richard7930]

No offense ladies, I’m not sure when the ladies started be on the flag corps, aka 1974 the dirty dozen but I don’t think the way they did the flags in 74 they would have been able to keep up. The they popped band swung them flags they could have done it. Just saying.

[@richard7930]

They couldn’t have done it

[@richard7930]

Sorry for the typos in original post, but I’m saying girls could not have been in the flag corp aka the Dirty Dozen in 74,