Interview with Mr. Steve Simpson - February 6, 2013

Steve Simpson is currently an assistant director of The Million Dollar Band. He attended The University of Alabama from 1974-1978 and played saxophone in the band. Today he primarily works with the MDB Colorguard. In the following audio clips, Simpson discusses his time at the University, being a member of the band, and what has changed since his days as a student.



 

1. When you were a student at the University, what did you do, and how did you get to your current position with the band?



​2. Tell me about your first time on Butler Field.

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3. When was the current Butler Field field added to the University?



4. What was game day like when you were a student? (3-parts)





​5. Where was the old field located? What things do you associate with it?



6. What was band like when you were a student?



7. How did you feel about the new field when you returned?

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8. How does the old field compare with the current one? Why did the band change locations?

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​9. What do you remember about the old field? What has changed?

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10. How has marching band changed since you were a student?

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11. What was game day like when you returned in 1996?



12. What role did our mascot, Big Al, and the cheerleaders play with the band when you were a student?



13. When was band practice held when you were a student? What was it like?



14. What are the biggest changes in the new field?



15. What happens on Butler Field in the off-season?



16. What has been your worst memory associated with the field?



17. When it rains today band practice normally gets cancelled. Was it like this when you were a student here?