- Derek D. Ross
Welcome Talladega College, "Great Tornado Band" to the National Battle of the Bands' Line Up

We are excited to welcome back Talladega College’s “Great Tornado Band” to the Cracker Barrel National Battle of the Bands presented by Pepsi Zero Sugar at NRG Stadium this Sunday at 4:00 p.m.
The “Great Tornado Band” participated in the inaugural National Battle of the Bands in 2019 and were thrilled to make the trip back down to Houston to take the field and perform again.
Currently, 90 percent or more of our participating bands, including members of the “Great Tornado Band”, are fully vaccinated. Each band is taking the necessary precautions and following CDC COVID-19 guidelines to ensure safe travels and participation in this year’s event.
Check out all of our participating bands at NationalBattleoftheBands.com/bands
Bethune Cookman University, Marching Wildcats
Langston University, “Marching Pride” Band
North Carolina A&T State University, The Blue and Gold Marching Machine; Norfolk State University, The Spartan “Legion” Marching Band
Southern University, Human Jukebox
Jackson State University, The Sonic Boom of the South
Talladega College, “Great Tornado Band”
Tennessee State University, Aristocrat of Bands