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Gmen definitely had Slingerland. That was the year, in my humble opinion, that the Gmen put the quads on notice with the Slingerland cut-aways. Changed the tenor world even to this day.

I know the Guardsmen had snare carriers in 1979.

I was there live. My last year involved in the activity. I was calling people after semi's saying that I thought Madison had won. I think BD was more refined or smooth. Madison brought loads more excitement and energy.

Is it possible to obtain any of the PBS broadcasts from late 70's to early 80's? Thanks for your help.

I"m going to vote 1980 for two reasons. I had the privilege of marching in a finalist corps that year to end my years. Plus there were three of us who all started with a small local corps who aged out that night in three different finalist corps.