As a member of the 100 in 1963-1966 before the internet when the 100 was on television in black and white, I still feel in July 2019 the excitement of planning for pre drill. At the good age of 73 years old my points and drive are certainly not what they were as a freshman in 1963. I thank God for the opportunity and Blessings to march in the 100 and play Bassoon as principal Bassoonist as a freshman. Thanks for the memories(!!!) R. Thompson
Wow,, so does anyone have the history of how the slow one or how this entry was created, to me (NCA&TSU Aggie), this is how a band should TAKE the field, I may have seen this show when I was a peewee in black and white,, and then I got to meet Dr. Foster in 78-79 when CBS 60 minutes did a documentary about you guys, our band didn’t have the funds to come see you guys, but our band director, William Mcdaniels got a contingency , and it was worth it,,stay great, stay Blessed, stay Humble,,
Tears of joy as I read comments i had the great privilege as s little girl of living next door in porkinghorne villege to drum major Eugne Baker from Jacksonville, Florida what a thrill as a little girl who turns 70 years young this week. Watching this brings back so many great memories of FAMU, charles winterwood theater where i saw my first live performance of Rumpelstiltskin. Dr. And mrs. Gore held the reigns st that time. Love FAMU, RATTLERS, AND TALLAHASSEE Bond elementary school where i spent grades 1-3 Mayday every year for all 3 in Bragg stadium ah how precious the memories. Tears of joy always.
This is the earliest video that I have ever watched of the Marching 100. My high school band director used to say that the greatest sign of a leader is consistency. My band director was in the 100 along with one of his friends who was my father. I marched in the 100 also and after watching this it feels as though when I look back at my marching years, it is undoubtedly so that we were standing on the shoulders of #GIANTS This band is on point. Like professionally on point. #Peace
This has made my day. As the band come on the field lower lift side and back line is the Clarinet section being led on the field by Melvin (RAH,RAH) Collins of Tampa, Florida. Who is now 71 years young. HUBBA,HUBBA DOC. (SMILE) THIS WAS MY LAST PROFORMANCE WITH THE MARCHING 100. GREAT FOUR YEARS
I remember seeing this live on TV. First time I REALLY saw the '100'. This was also the motivational tape we watched during pre drill my freshman year (1968).
I wonder if these kids were allowed to enter the stadium through the front gate, or sit in seats at the Orange Bowl. Would the restrooms still have been segregated.... 🙁
The "Playoff Bowl", of course, was that "third-place" or "consolation" game that the old National League (how I'd describe the pre-merger NFL) had between the second-place teams of its Eastern and Western Conferences, at least until the end of the 1969 season. Funny thing was that it was played not only after the New Year's Day Orange Bowl game, but after the NFL had determined its champion. The old American League (AFL) had not yet added the Miami Dolphins, and the idea of a merger and a "Super Bowl" was just two to three years from happening.
If I am correct my cousin Marlow Williams was in this version of the FAMU Band. The sone of the late Dr. Kelly Williams he went onto a distinguished career in education.
I really have a sincere question. I can remember from a young age being told grambling was the first hbcu on tv or even Superbowls. But their were afc nfc championships before the first official Superbowl. It looks to me that FAMU was first. Even before the first official Superbowl. Am I wrong?
In 1963, the marching band made its first national television appearance at the AFL Playoff Bowl on the CBS television network at the Orange Bowl Stadium in Miami. In 1964, the marching band made its second national television appearance at the AFL Playoff Bowl on the CBS television network at the Orange Bowl Stadium in Miami. Also in 1964, the marching band made its third national television appearance at the NFL Championship Game on the CBS television network in Cleveland, Ohio. In 1968, the marching band made its fourth national television appearance at the AFL All-Star Game on the NBC television network at the Gator Bowl in Jacksonville. Its fifth television appearance occurred in 1969 at Super Bowl III at the Orange Bowl Stadium in Miami. It was the marching band's first Super Bowl appearance. The marching band has since appeared in Super Bowl XVIII (1984), Super Bowl XXXIX (2005), Super Bowl XLI (2007), and Super Bowl XLIV (2010) for a total of five. I can't vouch for Grambling's television appearances.
As a member of the 100 in 1963-1966 before the internet when the 100 was on television in black and white, I still feel in July 2019 the excitement of planning for pre drill. At the good age of 73 years old my points and drive are certainly not what they were as a freshman in 1963. I thank God for the opportunity and Blessings to march in the 100 and play Bassoon as principal Bassoonist as a freshman. Thanks for the memories(!!!) R. Thompson
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I'm sure you remember my grandfather Dr. Lenard Bowie. He was drafted alot of the drills back then.
Are you from Jacksonville?
Wow,, so does anyone have the history of how the slow one or how this entry was created, to me (NCA&TSU Aggie), this is how a band should TAKE the field, I may have seen this show when I was a peewee in black and white,, and then I got to meet Dr. Foster in 78-79 when CBS 60 minutes did a documentary about you guys, our band didn’t have the funds to come see you guys, but our band director, William Mcdaniels got a contingency , and it was worth it,,stay great, stay Blessed, stay Humble,,
Every incoming freshman member of the Marching '100' should watch this. I watched it my freshman year (1968). The "Real" 'Original" '100'.
Hi Mr. Carroll this is Coach Shake how have you been doing? I never knew you marched in the 💯
I was in the drum section in 1963, this brings back sweet memories.
Dr. Raymond Dunn
Ok. So you know my great Uncle Ruffie London.
Tears of joy as I read comments i had the great privilege as s little girl of living next door in porkinghorne villege to drum major Eugne Baker from Jacksonville, Florida what a thrill as a little girl who turns 70 years young this week. Watching this brings back so many great memories of FAMU, charles winterwood theater where i saw my first live performance of Rumpelstiltskin. Dr. And mrs. Gore held the reigns st that time. Love FAMU, RATTLERS, AND TALLAHASSEE Bond elementary school where i spent grades 1-3 Mayday every year for all 3 in Bragg stadium ah how precious the memories. Tears of joy always.
This is the earliest video that I have ever watched of the Marching 100. My high school band director used to say that the greatest sign of a leader is consistency. My band director was in the 100 along with one of his friends who was my father. I marched in the 100 also and after watching this it feels as though when I look back at my marching years, it is undoubtedly so that we were standing on the shoulders of #GIANTS
This band is on point. Like professionally on point.
#Peace
This has made my day. As the band come on the field lower lift side and back line is the Clarinet section being led on the field by Melvin (RAH,RAH) Collins of Tampa, Florida. Who is now 71 years young. HUBBA,HUBBA DOC. (SMILE)
THIS WAS MY LAST PROFORMANCE WITH THE MARCHING 100. GREAT FOUR YEARS
Awesome!!!!!
AMAZING!
Beautiful story and history! Thank you sharing your experience Mr.Melvin.
So you know Ruffie London
I think this is amazing and I'm from FAMU class of 2016. The formations are tight as ever seen from FAMU. I love this so much.
Damn! FAMU drill formation on the field were sharp back then. Everything looked very sharp.
Simply awesome to see a video of "The Rattlers" from the same year my mother was born. The history , and that show was amazing.
A Band Pageantry, Indeed!! ❤️❤️❤️
Bring this back
I remember seeing this live on TV. First time I REALLY saw the '100'. This was also the motivational tape we watched during pre drill my freshman year (1968).
Howard Carroll - You were in the "100" in 1968? My father returned to 100 from Vietnam during that time.
Outstanding
LP Hill Mpls
A lot of people do not know ,about PreDrill but you and i know. It seperated the chaf from the wheat
FAMU Marching 100 puttin' it down!!!!!!
nice sound, with tuba sound in control.
I wonder if these kids were allowed to enter the stadium through the front gate, or sit in seats at the Orange Bowl. Would the restrooms still have been segregated.... 🙁
Looking Good damn good
Real Band History
The "Playoff Bowl", of course, was that "third-place" or "consolation" game that the old National League (how I'd describe the pre-merger NFL) had between the second-place teams of its Eastern and Western Conferences, at least until the end of the 1969 season. Funny thing was that it was played not only after the New Year's Day Orange Bowl game, but after the NFL had determined its champion.
The old American League (AFL) had not yet added the Miami Dolphins, and the idea of a merger and a "Super Bowl" was just two to three years from happening.
Steve Byrd insightful
If I am correct my cousin Marlow Williams was in this version of the FAMU Band. The sone of the late Dr. Kelly Williams he went onto a distinguished career in education.
Dr, Lyle taught the Rattles to dance with the help of Ms. Hillsman.
Is this a show on tv themes in the 60s?? I grew up in Germany, this is the old halftime shows...cool
Ben Casey,possible Mr. Novack and Have Gun Will Travel.
I wish i knew the meaning behind the frist part of the drill with the syringe and the "ow"
I think it must be a tribute to the nursing school part of the university. And, scales of justice for the law school?
Awesome
Hubba ole this was my high band director's neophyte year.
This is wild too see. Famu did the syringe when they played toxic decades after this.
I really have a sincere question. I can remember from a young age being told grambling was the first hbcu on tv or even Superbowls. But their were afc nfc championships before the first official Superbowl. It looks to me that FAMU was first. Even before the first official Superbowl. Am I wrong?
In 1963, the marching band made its first national television appearance at the AFL Playoff Bowl on the CBS television network at the Orange Bowl Stadium in Miami. In 1964, the marching band made its second national television appearance at the AFL Playoff Bowl on the CBS television network at the Orange Bowl Stadium in Miami. Also in 1964, the marching band made its third national television appearance at the NFL Championship Game on the CBS television network in Cleveland, Ohio. In 1968, the marching band made its fourth national television appearance at the AFL All-Star Game on the NBC television network at the Gator Bowl in Jacksonville. Its fifth television appearance occurred in 1969 at Super Bowl III at the Orange Bowl Stadium in Miami. It was the marching band's first Super Bowl appearance. The marching band has since appeared in Super Bowl XVIII (1984), Super Bowl XXXIX (2005), Super Bowl XLI (2007), and Super Bowl XLIV (2010) for a total of five. I can't vouch for Grambling's television appearances.
The Mark of Excellence.....Hubba 100
is that supposed to be a syringe at 4:25?
African American and American History
Nope not american history
No way this is 1964 more like 74..... The 64 band wore police uniforms
Watermelon Man
Awesome