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View From the Sidelines

A platform dedicated to the pageantry, history, and culture of HBCU marching bands.

From the Archive

Tributes

  • In Memoriam – Zachariah Lincoln

    Zachariah “Zach” Lincoln Feb 2, 1977-March 21, 2016 Most days when I fix my fingers to type out my thoughts on this blog, I’m doing so after being inspired by…

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  • In Memoriam – A D.C. Legend Goes Home

    LEGEND The word ‘Legend’ is tossed around a LOT these days; There are folks that attain ‘legendary’ status for being good at a specific thing. Of course, there are folks…

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  • Often Imitated…Never Duplicated

     Dr. Issac Greggs – January 3, 1928 – April 28, 2014 On April 28th, 2014, H.B.C.U. community lost one of it’s most iconic figures. The State of Louisiana lost one…

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  • Dr. Johnny B. Hodge Jr. – July 17, 1939 – May 5, 2013

    Passing of a Legend Since getting my start writing for VFTS, I’ve encountered many topics that have challenged my mettle as a communicator and writer. I’ve enjoyed being given the…

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