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Jackson State's Sonic Boom of the South band kept a secret from November to February in order to play in the Super Bowl. Here's how it succeeded.
— Sonic Boom of the South (@SonicBoomOTS) February 12, 2024 The band is not done yet. The marching band was chosen to perform at halftime during the 2024 Allstate HBCU Legacy Bowl .
The Sonic Boom of the South is getting a bump from city leaders as they prepare to perform at the 136th Tournament of Roses Parade on Jan. 1, 2025, in Pasadena, California.
The Sonic Boom of the South was heard loud and clear at Allegiant Stadium as the showstopping band from Jackson State University (JSU) made a special appearance with Grammy-winning R&B superstar ...
Did Jackson State’s Sonic Boom of the South inspire TV show "Severance?" Tramell Tillman pays tribute to his alma mater and its iconic marching band.
According to the 2025 Rose Parade and Pasadena Tournament of Roses® Association President Ed Morales, the Sonic Boom was selected to participate in the parade last year after the president said he ...
Jackson State University's "Sonic Boom of the South" Marching Band electrified the Tournament of Roses Parade spectators on New Year's Day 2025. The band's performance and procession were featured ...
Jackson State University's Sonic Boom of the South will add another feather to its cap next week. The JSU band will perform at the 136th Tournament of Roses Parade on Jan. 1, 2025, in Pasadena ...
Jackson State's Sonic Boom of the South band kept a secret from November to February in order to play in the Super Bowl. Here's how it succeeded.