Prince was the headliner at the Super Bowl Halftime Show. But the people of Tallahassee were watching the pride of our town. The Florida A&M Marching 100 may be the world's most famous band. They were the only American Band invited to France's world party. They appeared on the Emmy Awards Show last year with Kanye West - whoever he is. And now in their second Super Bowl - Prince was chosen to be the warm up act for them.
The FAMU Rattler Band practices less than 1 mile from my bedroom window - and on a clear night I can hear them better than the TV. They are known for their jazzy sound and dance steps. They are the most poplar band that wears orange in Florida. Some folks mistake that big orange F on their hat. It does not stand for the Florida Gators - no they are not the Miami Hurricanes. Many bands wear the orange here in Florida - but if you live in South Tallahassee - you know there is only one "Marching 100."
In the old days - Florida girls went to Florida State - the boys went to Florida - the top black students of the world went to Florida A&M - and the rich kids went to Miami. And the best college band practices right outside my window. :-)
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