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Jackson State's 'Sonic Boom Of The South' Marching Band Is Hot And In High Demand At Major Sports Events In 2024

The Sonic Boom of the South's marching band is a hot ticket for major sports and celebrity events at the beginning of 2024.
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Jackson State's 'Sonic Boom Of The South' Marching Band Is Hot And In High Demand At Major Sports Events In 2024
Jackson State's 'Sonic Boom Of The South' Marching Band Is Hot And In High Demand At Major Sports Events In 2024

HOUSTON — The Jackson State's "Sonic Boom Of The South" marching band is a hot ticket for major sports and celebrity events at the beginning of 2024. The band garnered international attention for performing with Usher at Super Bowl LVIII's halftime show.

Most people wondered about the band's identity, whose drum majors were decked out in tuxedos and members in navy and white uniforms while executing field drills in the 13-minute halftime extravaganza.

HBCU Legacy Bowl Selects Jackson State's 'Sonic Boom Of The South' For Its Halftime Entertainment

Notable Performances By The "Sonic Boom Of The South" This Year

  • Performed in Newark, NJ, for the Invesco QQQ Legacy Classic
  • Alumni band opened for Drake and J. Cole's "It's All a Blur" Tour
  • Performed for Tabitha Brown's Birthday
  • Performed with Usher for the Super Bowl LVIII halftime

- per Kalan Hooks

The band's director, Dr. Roderick Little, posted a thank you message to Usher, NFL, Apple Music, and Roc Nation for the "opportunity to share the world's largest stage with one of the most iconic performers of our time!"

The band is not done yet. The marching band was chosen to perform at halftime during the 2024 Allstate HBCU Legacy Bowl. The game will kick off on Saturday, February 24th, at 3:00 PM CT and broadcast on the NFL Network. 

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Kyle T. Mosley
KYLE T. MOSLEY

I am Kyle T. Mosley, the Founder, Managing Editor, and Chief Reporter for the HBCU Legends. Former founder and publisher of the Saints News Network, and Pelicans Scoop on SI since October 2019.  Morehouse Alum, McDonogh #35 Roneagles (NOLA), Drum Major of the Tenacious Four.  My Father, Mother, Grandmother, Aunts and Uncles were HBCU graduates! Host of "Blow the Whistle" HBCU Legends, "The Quad" with Coach Steward, and "Bayou Blitz" Podcasts. Radio/Media Appearances:  WWL AM/FM Radio in New Orleans (Mike Detillier/Bobby Hebert),  KCOH AM 1230 in Houston (Ralph Cooper), WBOK AM in New Orleans (Reggie Flood/Ro Brown), and 103.7FM "The Game" (Jordy Hultberg/Clint Domingue), College Kickoff Unlimited (Emory Hunt), Jeff Lightsly Show, and Offscript TV on YouTube. Television Appearance: Fox26 in Houston on The Isiah Carey Factor, College Kickoff Unlimited (Emory Hunt). My Notable Interviews:  Byron Allen (Media Mogul), Deion Sanders (Collegiate Head Coach), Drew Brees (Former NFL QB), Mark Ingram (NFL RB), Terron Armstead (NFL OL), Jameis Winston (NFL QB), Cam Newton (NFL QB), Cam Jordan (NFL), Demario Davis (NFL), Allan Houston (NBA All-Star), Deuce McAllister (Former NFL RB), Chennis Berry (Collegiate Head Coach), Johnny Jones (Collegiate Head Coach), Tomekia Reed (Women's Basketball Coach), Tremaine Jackson (Collegiate Head Coach), Taylor Rooks (NBA Reporter), Swin Cash (Former VP of Basketball - New Orleans Pelicans), Demario and Tamala Davis (NFL Player), Jerry Rice (Hall of Famer), Doug Williams (HBCU & NFL Legend), Emmitt Smith (Hall of Famer), James "Shack" Harris (HBCU & NFL Legend), Cris Carter (Hall of Famer), Solomon Wilcots (SiriusXM NFL Host), Steve Wyche (NFL Network), Jim Trotter (NFL Network), Travis Williams (Founder of HBCU All-Stars, LLC), Malcolm Jenkins (NFL Player), Willie Roaf (NFL Hall of Fame), Jim Everett (Former NFL Player), Quinn Early (Former NFL Player), Dr. Reef (NFL Players' Trainer Specialist), Nataria Holloway (VP of the NFL). I am building a new team of journalists, podcasters, videographers, and interns.  For media requests, interviews, or interest in joining HBCU Legends, please contact me at kmosley@hbcusi.com. Follow me:

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