alexis.abril Posted September 11, 2005 Share Posted September 11, 2005 I believe the origins of the Blue Devil's name, as well as their concept is based on the original band "The Blue Devils", which was a small jazz ensemble in the Kansas City area in the late 30's. This was one of the most famous ensembles in that era, I do believe there is one Blue Devil still alive today. Most noted performers of that band followed Count Basie( who's drummer innovated playing time on the hi-hat ) to join Bennie Moten's Kansas City Orchestra. Word. Alexis Abril Colts 03-04 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisard5 Posted September 11, 2005 Share Posted September 11, 2005 Here's a pic of Mt. Diablo from Mars at the last Renegades rehearsal. I would post a pic of the giant squirrels too but none of the pics came out very well!!! It's really pretty out there from this view. The other way is just oil refineries, sort of in the middle of nowhere! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Devil Legend Posted September 11, 2005 Share Posted September 11, 2005 Here's a pic of Mt. Diablo from Mars at the last Renegades rehearsal. I would post a pic of the giant squirrels too but none of the pics came out very well!!! It's really pretty out there from this view. The other way is just oil refineries, sort of in the middle of nowhere! <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Ugh, I'm reminded of HOT days with no shade and COLD ### nights. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bd5times Posted September 11, 2005 Share Posted September 11, 2005 (edited) Here are some pictures I took a couple of years ago out at Mars. The Blue Devils namesake will be rather obvious in the background. Mars Edited September 11, 2005 by bd5times Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
84BDsop Posted September 11, 2005 Share Posted September 11, 2005 I believe the origins of the Blue Devil's name, as well as their concept is based on the original band "The Blue Devils", which was a small jazz ensemble in the Kansas City area in the late 30's. This was one of the most famous ensembles in that era, I do believe there is one Blue Devil still alive today. Most noted performers of that band followed Count Basie( who's drummer innovated playing time on the hi-hat ) to join Bennie Moten's Kansas City Orchestra. Word.Alexis Abril Colts 03-04 <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Uhhh....no. See the responses of we who actually marched there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Devil Legend Posted September 11, 2005 Share Posted September 11, 2005 Uhhh....no. See the responses of we who actually marched there. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Bingo. Whodda thunk? :P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexis.abril Posted September 11, 2005 Share Posted September 11, 2005 No disrespect was intended. I just found it coincidental that a popular jazz group shared the same name around the same time. I have always been a fan of all corps and can appreciate the correction to my assumption. Alexis Abril Colts 03-04 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Alberty Posted September 12, 2005 Share Posted September 12, 2005 (edited) Ugh, I'm reminded of HOT days with no shade and COLD ### nights. Yeah - I remember - there was a spectacular nighttime grass fire on Mount Diablo during the Summer of 1977 - I clearly remember going up on a hill to see it... ...however I don't remember the pine trees at Mars being quite that big when I marched there (gulp!) regards - Jim BD 77 lead bari Edited September 12, 2005 by Jim Alberty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Devil Legend Posted September 12, 2005 Share Posted September 12, 2005 Yeah - I remember - however I don't think the pine trees were quite that big when I marched there (gulp!) regards - Jim BD 77 lead bari <{POST_SNAPBACK}> agreed Jim, hence the reference to "no shade". :P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
felixh Posted September 12, 2005 Share Posted September 12, 2005 (edited) Ugh, I'm reminded of HOT days with no shade and COLD ### nights. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I remember that sight as if it were yesterday....the sight of Mt Diablo everytime we went back to the starting line for run throughs.....hotter than #### during the summertime, but nice nights B) Edited September 12, 2005 by felixh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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