How did the civil rights movement and other social movements impact marching band programs?

American Football's drummer discusses bands as role models and why the band's breakup was the best thing that's ever happened to him. Aug 12, 2014 ... If I can remember anything more, I'll post it here. Everyone in the band is very nice, and would probably share more stories and info with you.. Oct 26, 2016 ... This downstate band became heroes to the emo scene after breaking up in obscurity—and 17 years later, they've returned with a second album ... Oct 25, 2024 ... Math-rock pioneers American Football is the band that made me fall in love with music. I distinctly remember my first time hearing the song ... ... band's unique songwriting approach (highlighted by an emphasis on shifting time signatures and sincere lyrics), American Football proves a record doesn't ... Jul 10, 2023 ... American Football earned their status as one of the most influential bands within the Midwestern emo scene during their brief first run in ... Sep 13, 2024 ... 25 years ago, four friends from Champaign, Illinois formed a band, made a record together and then headed off to college - not once thinking ... Jun 28, 2023 ... In order to express how they felt now as adults, and to escape being permanently boxed into “cover band” territory, American Football released a ... Apr 7, 2019 ... The album is a classic of the era and stands up quite nicely. I wouldn't be surprised to find it on many a list of the greatest alternative ... After releasing their 1999 self-titled debut (also known as LP1), the Urbana, Illinois trio composed of frontman Mike Kinsella, guitarist Steve Holmes and ...