History

Question 1

What is the SBOTS known for?

Answer 1

(1) Intricate, precision marching

(2) the big band sound

Question 2

Who is responsible for the name “The Sonic Boom of The South”?

Answer 2

The STUDENTS of 1971

Question 4

What year was Get Ready selected as the Boom’s theme song?

Answer 4

1974

Question 6

What schools did the first marching band consist of?

Answer 6

Jackson State College and Lanier High School

Question 7

What NBA/NFL Games has the Boom performed in?

Answer 7

(1) Atlanta Falcons
(2) Detroit Lions
(3) New Orleans Saints
(4) Cincinnati Bengals
(5) NBA All-Star Game (1991)

Question 8

The Tiger Run On was perfected in ……

Answer 8

1977

Question 9

What is the Tiger Run On?

Answer 9

A fast, eye catching shuffle (that brings fans to their feet during halftime performances)

Question 12

What is another nickname for the Sonic Boom?

Answer 12

“Holywood’s Band of Choice”

Question 14

What television shows/specials has the Boom affiliated with?

Answer 14

(1) Motown’s 30th Anniversary
(2) the 34th NAACP Image Awards (ft Cedric the Entertainer)
(3) Headline News Documentary (“How to Become a Drum Major” at Jackson State) (May 2013)

Question 15

When did the MARCHING band first begin?

Answer 15

1940’s

Question 16

How long was Harold Foley the band director?

Answer 16

8 years (1940-1948)

Question 17

Who held the position of band director the longest?

Answer 17

William W. Davis (23 years)