PHOTOS: Wyandotte Marching Chiefs Play Thanksgiving Day Detroit Lions Halftime Show
The high school marching band performed alongside Kid Rock at Ford Field during the halftime show of the Detroit Lions Thanksgiving game.
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Thursday, November 22, 2012
Wyandotte Marching Chiefs Practice with Kid Rock in Preparation for Thanksgiving Day TV Appearance
The Wyandotte marching band will play on the field along with Kid Rock at halftime of the Detroit Lions vs. Houston Texans game.
Their on-field performance might only last for 2 1/2 minutes, but you'd guess it was 2 1/2 hours by the level of excitement that's in the air. Members of the Wyandotte Marching Chiefs practiced alongside Kid Rock on Wednesday in preparation for their national TV appearance during halftime of the Thanksgiving Day Detroit Lions game at Ford Field. The Roosevelt High School marching band is the only marching band picked to perform during the halftime show, which will feature about 700 total performers. Of those, 126 will be Downriver high school students. Roosevelt has a crew of 108 students, with an additional 18 students coming from the Trenton High School marching band. "It’s a thrill with so many people being excited for us," Mark D’…
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Friday, November 9, 2012
Wyandotte Marching Chiefs to Backup Kid Rock at Ford Field Thanksgiving Day Halftime Show
The Wyandotte marching band will play on the field at halftime of the Detroit Lions vs. Houston Texans game.
The news keeps getting more exciting for the Wyandotte Marching Chiefs. Earlier in the week, the Wyandotte Roosevelt marching band was invited to play the halftime show of the traditional Thanksgiving Day Detroit Lions game at Ford Field. On Friday, the Detroit Lions announced the national recording artist that the Wyandotte Marching Chiefs would be playing backup to -- Michigan's own Kid Rock. The halftime event will feature a live performance of Kid Rock’s new song, “Detroit, Michigan,” a feature track from his new album “Rebel Soul,” which will be released Nov. 19. The song pays homage to several of Detroit’s music greats, including Aretha Franklin, Marvin Gaye, Bob Seger and Eminem in addition to icons like Henry Ford and Rosa Parks. (…
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Brenda Acquaviva
3:42 pm on Thursday, November 22, 2012
That was my fear, as well..... but... instead, we got plenty of shots of the stars of the show and only a 3 second shot of the marching band. As a parent of a band member (our 3rd year now), I have to say that it was very disappointing that the only exposure they got was a fleeting glimpse................. more ›
Wednesday, November 7, 2012
Wyandotte Band to Perform at Ford Field Thanksgiving Day Halftime Show
The Wyandotte Roosevelt marching band will play on the field at halftime of the Detroit Lions vs. Houston Texans game, backing up a national recording artist and a special guest.
The Wyandotte Roosevelt marching band has been invited to play the halftime show of the traditional Thanksgiving Day Detroit Lions game at Ford Field. The Wyandotte Marching Chiefs will be playing on the field at halftime, backing up a national recording artist and another special guest, said Mark D’Angelo, who is Roosevelt’s instrumental music director. As of right now, Wyandotte is the only marching band invited, he said. D’Angelo said he is not allowed to release the name of the national recording artist, or the special guest. Last year the band Nickelback performed at the Ford Field show. Representatives from the California-based company producing the show contacted D’Angelo and asked the band to perform. D’Angelo said he did not …
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Meggienut
12:33 pm on Monday, November 19, 2012
YAY MARCHING CHIEFS! I'S SO PROUD OF ALL OF YOU! more ›
Sunday, September 9, 2012
Detroit Lions Kick Off Regular Season Today
Read one fan's game-by-game predictions for the entire season. Do you agree?
Thursday, August 2, 2012
Love the Lions? Write About the Team for Patch
Michigan's 28 Patch websites are looking for bloggers to write about the Detroit Lions as the countdown to the 2012 season opener begins.
Can’t wait for the Detroit Lions’ season to kick off Sept. 9 at Ford Field against the St. Louis Rams—much less the preseason opener against the Cleveland Browns on Aug. 10? Do you know the words to the Lions’ fight song, “Gridiron Heroes?” Do you bleed Honolulu Blue and Silver? Then we would love you to share your passion for football and the Lions by blogging on Patch! Patch would love to hear your opinions and views as the Lions try to return to the playoffs after last year’s 10-win season. Blogging on Patch is easy to do—just click here to get started. Bloggers will reach thousands of daily Patch users and will have access to our sophisticated platform to share make observations about the Lions, vent frustrations and celebrate …
Tuesday, November 22, 2011
Wyandotte Marching Chiefs Rock Out with Kid Rock
The high school marching band performed alongside Kid Rock at Ford Field during the halftime show of the Detroit Lions Thanksgiving game.
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Share Your Lions Pride on Patch
Patch invites Detroit Lions fans to share photos expressing their love for the team.
There’s no reason to hide anymore. The Detroit Lions, a few short years after going 0-16, are roaring after Sunday’s 49-35 victory over the Carolina Panthers, and fans throughout the area should be proud of the team. The Lions are 7-3 entering a Thanksgiving Day showdown against the undefeated Green Bay Packers, and Patch knows people are pumped up for the game. We would love for fans to show their Lions’ pride by submitting a photo to Patch. Show us a photo of you and your friends wearing your Lions gear by clicking on the “Submit Photo & Video” icon, and tell us why the team will defeat the Packers in the comments below.
DJG
7:09 am on Tuesday, November 22, 2011
Awesome Pic Iain and Little Man Drexel....thick and thin, true Lions fan!! more ›
Monday, November 21, 2011
Poll: Will the Lions Defeat the Unbeaten Packers?
The Detroit Lions face a big task when the 10-0 Green Bay Packers visit Ford Field on Thanksgiving.
Can the Lions defeat the unbeaten Packers? That’s the question heading into Thanksgiving, when the defending Super Bowl champion and 10-0 Green Bay Packers visit Ford Field to take on the hometown Detroit Lions. Kickoff is at 12:30 p.m. Thursday, and the game will be televised on Fox. While locals sports fans long have viewed the Thanksgiving game with pride, even when the Lions have struggled, this year’s Turkey Day matchup figures to draw national attention because both teams are surging. The Lions and the Packers enter the game with a combined record of 17-3, and Sports Illustrated’s Peter King says this is the best Detroit Thanksgiving game since 1962. In addition, the Lions are one of the few remaining challenges as the Packers look …
Shawn
1:06 pm on Tuesday, November 22, 2011
The Lions can win if the coaching staff lets Stafford roll out and use his legs a LITTLE more, (like he did in the 2nd half vs. the Panthers) instead of curling into the fetal position any time he feels pressure. He will be a top shelf Q.B. sooner rather then later. more ›
Monday, November 7, 2011
Should Nickelback Perform at the Lions' Thanksgiving Day Game?
Rock band's scheduled appearance has drawn the ire of Detroit Lions' fans.
Nickelback? Step back! In the past, Detroit Lions fans have had plenty to complain about on the field, from Scott Mitchell and Joey Harrington to Bobby Ross and Marty Mornhinweg. But now that quarterback Matthew Stafford and wide receiver Calvin Johnson have helped the Lions to a 6-2 start this season, Lions fans have a new complaint: the band on the field at halftime for this year’s Thanksgiving Day showdown against the Green Bay Packers. Dennis Guttman, a student at the University of Michigan, has started a petition to ask the Lions to drop Nickelback from the rock band’s scheduled appearance at the Nov. 24 game. The petition rails against the group, asking "Does anyone even like Nickelback?" One commenter, Eva Blankinship, said she …
John Hetzler
9:27 am on Friday, November 11, 2011
Despite more than 52,000 signatures on change.org, the Detroit News reports that the Lions have confirmed that Nickelback will perform at halftime of the Thanksgiving Day game: http://detnews.com/article/20111110/ENT04/111100501/1424/ENT04/It%E2%80%99s-official--Nickelback-to-play-Lions%E2%80%99-Thanksgiving-Day-halftime By the way, as of Friday morning, our poll shows opinion split straight down… more ›
Jason Alley
1:12 am on Friday, November 30, 2012
Thanks, Jerry. I spoke with Mark about this today. We'll have a story on the site Friday morning. What a great gesture! more ›