When did Fleetwood Mac play with USC marching band?
1979
On this day in 1979, Fleetwood Mac fans at The Forum (Inglewood, California) got a brassy surprise when the USC Trojan Marching Band was brought out to perform “Tusk.” The USC band, which appeared on the recording, made four more appearances at Forum concerts with Fleetwood Mac over the next seven days.
Does the USC marching band still play Tusk?
The Million Dollar Band won’t play the song in its traditional pregame performance, Nails said, due to time constraints. Instead, he said, it’ll play “Tusk” throughout the game. USC, which typically plays the song in its postgame performance, as a celebration, has moved the number into its pregame show.
Who originally sang Tusk?
Tusk (song)
| “Tusk” | |
|---|---|
| Recorded | 1978–1979 |
| Length | 3:29 |
| Label | Warner Bros. |
| Songwriter(s) | Lindsey Buckingham |
What year did Fleetwood Mac’s Tusk come out?
1979Tusk / Released
Why is song called Tusk?
Larry Vigon, the band’s art director during that period, said it originated from the elephant references in Beard’s artwork. And Beard himself added, succinctly, “The album was named Tusk because of all my photographs with tusks in them.”
Where did Fleetwood Mac play with USC marching band?
It’s been 40 years since the University of Southern California marching band recorded with Fleetwood Mac at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles.
Does USC have a good marching band?
University of Southern California Trojan Marching Band Even off-screen, this band is seriously impressive. It also boasts the most performances at the Rose Bowl than any other college band–at 34 times!
Who is Fleetwood Mac’s marching band?
It’s been 40 years since the University of Southern California marching band recorded with Fleetwood Mac at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles. Fleetwood Mac was recording “Tusk,” their follow-up to the Grammy award-winning “Rumours” album, and arranged for the marching band to appear on the title track.