The History and Sound of Thee Jackson State Sonic Boom of the South | 1940 - 2022

Whats up band head gang! I decided to do a deep dive on Thee Jackson State #sonicboomofthesouth to understand how they got to where they are today.
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This isn't the full history, but more of a snap shot as I would need a full couple of hours to grasp the fullness of the bands history. also, this is only covering those who were named as director of bands!
FOR ALUMNI: AGAIN THIS IS. SNAPSHOT NOT THE FULL HISTORY.
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JSU Schools Website
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JSU KZbin:
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Jackson free Press
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[@jucitylegends4626]

Roderick Little was so cold on that snare that he was the only 6th grader to play in marching band at Rowan middle school. Lead by another Lanier and JSU great Dexter Green.

[@mikedavis3393]

Rowan, ain't that school in Hattiesburg?

[@scw8735]

@@mikedavis3393 Middle School in Jackson. Or was...not sure if it is still open.

[@jucitylegends4626]

@@mikedavis3393 Jackson

[@mikedavis3393]

@@jucitylegends4626 oh ok, old skool JSU graduate used to tell me about Rowan High School in Hattiesburg.

[@jucitylegends4626]

@@mikedavis3393 I played in the marching band at Rowan and lanier we were the best in the city i never knew about Rowan in Hattiesburg

[@jeremiahliddell6793]

All you need to do is speak with my father Dr. Lewis Liddell, Sr. He graduated more music majors than anyone. All of the current band staff were taught by my father. He also taught Dowell Taylor in the ninth grade. He won a national title at Provine in 1982. He brought cheer boys for Jackson back after a previous band director let it go. He made sure that Jackson State have academic requirements (2.0 GPA). The Dawg Day Documentary. The Boom performed at the NAACP Image Award.

[@unofficialbandhead2143]

That's amazingggg see, if I had the connections I would have loved too. Can you send me an email and possibly make the connection for me? I'd love e to interview him. Would he be willing to do it? Thanks for watching!!! Please email me, [e-mail]

[@scw8735]

Haughton and Taylor are still with us. . Taylor did a documentary, so there is history from several sources.

[@jeremiahliddell6793]

My father was the 2nd longest tenured band director 19 years. He produced more band directors than any band director in history of thee I love

[@scw8735]

@@jeremiahliddell6793 Haughton and Taylor are still among the living. History of the Boom is not one dimensional no matter how many 'one uppers' you try to convey.

[@scw8735]

The Asst Directors were also pivotal in the history. 👍🏾

[@HAROLDHAUGHTON]

This is as close to all the major things that my dad, Harold J. Haughton Sr. did as far as the history of the Sonic Boom of the South is concerned. So many people have come up with their own story of how the band got its nickname. This report is pretty close to how it happened. You have to remember, I basically grew up on the campus of Jackson State University because I was at band practice nearly everyday with my dad. It is true that the band selected the nickname from a group of names. What most people don't know is that my dad was the one who put the name Sonic Boom of the South in the pool of names. He explained to me that he came up with this name based on how the band sounded and on what type of sound the band had. Too many others have tried to take credit for this. Well, let me stop that right now. If you never knew the whole story, now you know. To the gentleman who is on this video, thank you for shedding light on how impactful for father was and continues to be. I truly appreciate it. So let's just put the truth out once and for all. There is no Sonic Boom of the South without Harold J. Haughton Sr. The mark of his legacy will always be the foundational fabric of this program.

[@LuvDaBoom]

As an alum of JSU and former member of the Sonic Boom, this was pretty good. I give it an 88% in accuracy. Some things were were off a bit, but overall, he touched on a lot.

[@unofficialbandhead2143]

Thanks for tuning in!! I appreciate that! I didn't speak with anyone. Had to do it the hard way. Straight research. I'm sure somethings are missing.

[@royfayebridgeman2572]

I luv the music history of JSU....Good job !!!

[@FinestOfTheSouth]

Sir, you have a talent! This was so entertaining and informing. You kept my attention the entire time. Good job!!

[@unofficialbandhead2143]

Thanks Tee! I appreciate you tuning in and showing support!

[@Mellayist]

Dowell Taylor did not do the original arrangement of "Get Ready." It was done by John Paul Jones, an applied clarinet teacher. I know. I was there. Fall1971was my freshman year under Harold Haughton. It was a Fall of exciting changes. Dowell may have enhanced the original arrangement, someone did. However, I certainly give Dowell credit for making "The Boom" into a great show band, while maintaining the music quality and patterns and motion created by Harold Haughton.

[@unofficialbandhead2143]

Thanks for the enlightenment Kenneth. Thanks for tuning in! 🙏

[@mikedavis3393]

Right on brother!Best band ever, The Boom!! Folks attend the football game just to hear The Boom get down!!

[@MrEmoncriffe]

Aww...I was hoping you woulda had some of the old clips. From around 79' to 92' I seen the boom change drastically....from there style of march, their type of field shows, the many different uniforms, and also their sound (which is much more aggressive now), oh and the J-settes (used to have the baton twirlers too). Oh well, I know ya try to keep it short as ya can. Good job... (from a Juke)

[@unofficialbandhead2143]

Yes, it was soooo much change, I would have been there over and hour plus lol! They removed the twirlers in the 70s as well because the dance director hated them lol. You can check out a few of the links to get more information.

[@unofficialbandhead2143]

@island please share this video.

[@scw8735]

When did you march in the Juke?

[@MrEmoncriffe]

@@scw8735 I marched 88-90...but growing up, as long as I can remember, my dad was one of the guys that always held the space for the band before they arrived(until '02 when he passed)...so I was at jus about every game. My uncle marched '70, cousin was a doll in late 70s, big bro marched in 83' and many cousins and friends all after that. So umm "I am SWAC"🤣🤣couldn't resist. Jus playin. I know I gave way more than ya asked, but jus thought that'll give ya an idea jus how much I was into band and my dad(and us) didn't miss a game (home or away).

[@irvintelligent]

This was dope af. Good job bro. Keep the videos coming 💪🏾

[@unofficialbandhead2143]

Thanks Bro. I appreciate the love and support

[@unofficialbandhead2143]

Please feel free to share this with as many bandheads and JSU alumni that you can.

[@irvintelligent]

@@unofficialbandhead2143 Done

[@carlcunningham294]

Mr. Haughton 💪🏾💪🏾

[@JamesJackson-kf9gk]

Nice!!

[@THEEGoat1400]

Wow this is amazing

[@unofficialbandhead2143]

Aww man thanks! Please share with your JSU Alumni and spread the word! The more you share the better.

[@samuelcrenshaw7405]

Excellent commentary bro!!!! Greetings everyone from Birmingham 😎

[@unofficialbandhead2143]

Big up

[@AnthonyWilliams-xz4di]

Get READY CAUSE HERE WE COME

[@Funk_Reactions]

This is great stuff. I hope you go through other HBCU bands as well. So the same for TnSU, FAMU, Grambling and Southern.

[@unofficialbandhead2143]

Thank you. I've Already done southerns here is the link. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hIO3fmecZalnd6M

[@veronicathomas1877]

#LuvDaBoom

[@TMiles84]

All the information you may have missed, Dr. Taylor broke it down in his history rundown of the Boom. Very interesting and informative. Great review!!!

[@unofficialbandhead2143]

Yes sir! Thanks for tuning in! I shared the links below to all of the cited sources. Thanks again!

[@TMiles84]

@@unofficialbandhead2143 ok i didn't see it, but thoroughly enjoyed your review as well we need more bands history.

[@user-sk5oq1hf7o]

so the jackstate drumline was born in 1947?

[@Moreovero]

yo random comment but could I know the name of the video game JSU appeared in

[@JAYYTV_Vids]

SBOTS '22

[@malawilake40]

No no no not today 💙💛 naaww just playing, much love to my people 💙🖤 Boombox classic next weekend Gym battle as well Peace and blessings

[@lwalton2010]

It’s not in the gym this year 🫡🫡🫡

[@DJ-ly5xx]

That picture is not William Davis lol

[@unofficialbandhead2143]

Ooo, no which picture isn't him?

[@DJ-ly5xx]

The picture in the middle of the thumbnail.

[@unofficialbandhead2143]

@@DJ-ly5xx Gotcha. I actually found it in association with Cab Callaway Band. LET me find it. If I can't It's an easy fix.

[@unofficialbandhead2143]

@@DJ-ly5xx Thanks for pointing it out.

[@unofficialbandhead2143]

So I updated the thumbnail, but I do believe it was an older picture of him from Ochestra. I can't find the link. It read his autobiography. But I will go with you since you're an alum lol.