'Run, Forrest, Run!' Ohio State University Marching Band takes on 'Forrest Gump' in latest show

Colin Gay, Columbus Dispatch
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"Run, Forrest, Run!"

In its second halftime show of the 2024 football season, the Ohio State University Marching Band is taking it back to 1994, dedicating the show to the hit movie "Forrest Gump."

Directed by Robert Zemeckis and starting Tom Hanks, "Forrest Gump" has a soundtrack filled with classic rock hits, many of which TBDBITL will perform including "Running on Empty" by Jackson Browne, "Fortunate Son" by Creedence Clearwater Revival and "Break on Through (To the Other Side)" by The Doors.

The Ohio State marching band's first show of the 2024 season showcased music by the band Earth, Wind & Fire.

Here's what The Ohio State University Marching Band played Saturday night:

  • "Feather Theme from Forrest Gump"

  • "Running on Empty"

  • "Fortunate Son"

  • "I Wanna Go Back"

  • "Joy to the World"

  • "Break on Through (To the Other Side)"

  • "Go Your Own Way/End Credits from Forrest Gump"

  • "Le Regiment de Sambre st Meuse | Script Ohio"

Watch the Ohio State Marching Band perform at halftime vs. Western Michigan

Who created the Ohio State Band's formation?

  • Drill design: Dr. Christopher Hoch and Uiliami Fihaki

  • Arranger: Ishbah Cox

  • Percussion: Mark Reynolds

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This article originally appeared on The Columbus Dispatch: The Ohio State University Marching Band takes on 'Forrest Gump'

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