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Sonic Boom of the South The Sonic Boom of the South is the marching band of Jackson State University (JSU) located in Jackson, Mississippi , US. Its unique style and showmanship include the J5 drum majors, Prancing J-Settes, floating JSU, Tiger Run-On, the “Get Ready” entrance, and “The Series.”
Jackson State University's Sonic Boom of the South Marching Band delivers a halftime performance with singer, Usher during the Apple Music Super Bowl LVIII Halftime Show at the 2024 Super Bowl in ...
JSU SONIC BOOM OF THE SOUTH SUPER BOWL Jackson State marching band joins Usher, Alicia Keys in Super Bowl 58 halftime show. Long, secret days working with the stars in Vegas.
J-Setting is a style of dance popularized by the Prancing J-Settes, the popular collegiate women's danceline of Jackson State University's Sonic Boom of the South marching band. It originated in the late 1970s from African-Americans in the Jackson, Mississippi , area of the United States.
Founded as the Jackson State University Marching Band, the name "Sonic Boom of the South" was adopted by the school in 1971, after having been suggested by band members. [40] The first full-time band director, William W. Davis, was appointed in 1948, replacing Charles Saulsburg, who had been director since 1947. [ 40 ]
The mayor and city council issued resolutions in support of the band's fundraiser "give the boom their roses."
Jackson State University owns and operates Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium affectionately known as "The Vet". [23] The 60,492-seat stadium has been the home field of Jackson State football since 1970. [24] For many years, the stadium was the largest in Mississippi until 2016. [25]
Lee E. Williams Assembly Center is an 8,000-seat multi-purpose arena located on Jackson State University's campus in Jackson, Mississippi.It was built in 1981 and is home to the Jackson State Tigers women's and men's basketball teams.