Just for curiosity, how did the beer song become a U. of Wyoming tradition?

[CheyenneGunslinger]

I really like the song ,btw, and think it is cool in the videos I've seen on Youtube.

Thanks in advance.

[GoCowPokes]

The band did not play the beer song in the 80's. For older fans, it is a nice addition to the atmosphere of the games.

[Lost Poke]

The beer song started in the early '80's. It may have been when Eddie Smith took over in '82. Each section of the band had their own song. The tubas played wipeout, and the trombones played the beer song. I can't remember what the other sections may have played.

The trombones and tubas kept playing their songs through 1995, I think. When Dr. Belser took over, then the whole band started playing the beer song.

[CheyenneGunslinger]

The beer song started in the early '80's. It may have been when Eddie Smith took over in '82. Each section of the band had their own song. The tubas played wipeout, and the trombones played the beer song. I can't remember what the other sections may have played.

The trombones and tubas kept playing their songs through 1995, I think. When Dr. Belser took over, then the whole band started playing the beer song.

Well, like I said, it's a cool tradition.

[GoPokes86]

I think it actually came around after playing Iowa in the Holiday Bowl. There was an interview with Dr. Belser a few years ago in one of the University publications that went in depth about it.


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[Lost Poke]

I think it actually came around after playing Iowa in the Holiday Bowl. There was an interview with Dr. Belser a few years ago in one of the University publications that went in depth about it.


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It is true that Iowa had the beer song as a tradition well before we played it. But the trombones were playing it the fall of my freshman year, for sure, and we went to the Holiday Bowl to play Iowa that December. I remember them playing it in the stands when I was in high school, but can't put a specific start date on it.

I'd love to see that article, by the way!

[Lost Poke]

Maybe it was 1985. That was Eddie Smith's first year at UW. Bob Mayes was in charge, followed by Dennis Hopkins, prior to that in the '80s.

[Wyolie Coyote]

The beer song started in the early '80's. It may have been when Eddie Smith took over in '82. Each section of the band had their own song. The tubas played wipeout, and the trombones played the beer song. I can't remember what the other sections may have played.

The trombones and tubas kept playing their songs through 1995, I think. When Dr. Belser took over, then the whole band started playing the beer song.

I am guessing it was before the advent of a obnoxious DJ overtaking the musical entertainment. Miss the band actually being able to provide in game music.