Tribute to the Legendary Mr. Edwin H. Hampton - St. Augustine Marching 100

A tribute to one of the most influential Bandmasters of all time. Mr. Hamp, you will never be forgotten .

Some of the lyrics from the song "The Leader of the Band" by Dan Fogelberg:

He earned his love
Through discipline
A thundering, velvet hand
His gentle means of sculpting souls
Took me years to understand.

The leader of the band is tired
And his eyes are growing old
But his blood runs through
My instrument
And his song is in my soul --
My life has been a poor attempt
To imitate the man
Im just a living legacy
To the leader of the band.

I thank you for the music
And your stories of the road
I thank you for the freedom
When it came my time to go --
I thank you for the kindness
And the times when you got tough
And, pap, I dont think I
Said I love you near enough --

The leader of the band is tired
And his eyes are growing old
But his blood runs through
My instrument
And his song is in my soul --
My life has been a poor attempt
To imitate the man
Im just a living legacy
To the leader of the band
I am the living legacy
To the leader of the band.

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[mlmkwm]

This is NCAT! lol! I knew I had heard this somewhere before. Nevertheless, it was a great tribute. I'm sure Mr. Hamp appreciates it in heaven. RIP

[mrsbillionaire]

Yes, it's NCAT. My husband sent out many emails requesting St. Aug. music but no responses as of yet. I had this piece available and thought it was a good substitue. If anyone has St. Aug. music to share, please let me know.

[jayelectronica]

This man was an Angel in my life.

[peppaboy9]

i didn't go to the aug but R.I.P to hampton he set the tone for new orleans bands back in the day just showing my respect

[oldschooljamer1]

i have watch this man since i was a kid. he hads made the marching 100 what it is today.

RIP Mr Hampton.

[BWB2006]

I felt privileged to have met this great man. 50 years guiding The Marching 100 of St. Aug. Great musician,mentor,and MAN!!! RIP HAMP!!!

[miro5753]

great times- drum section 86-89...Hamp was the reason i went to ST. AUG. RIP

[brownsugar5111]

I'm am not a member of this band but I have always wanted and still wants to be a member there is so much creativity in this band who thinks of these old school songs to play this for this high school marching band I would listen to this band all day even before southern!!! Purple knights marching 100.

[NaturalQuest]

YO...I went to the K, and I just wanna wish MR.HAMPTON a PEACEFULL REST.

We talked a lotta crap through the years to each other but I just wanted to let y'all boys know I gotta lot of respect for y'all mann...Thanks 4 the MEMORIES.....c/o 2000

ST.Aug VS. Kennedy best high school battle The N.O. had....y'all be cool man..I'm out!!

RESPECT!!!

[ovcatto]

Mr. Hampton, was not only the greatest marching band director in the history of New Orleans high schools, he was the maker of black men during troubling times. If anyone remembers our first year in the Catholic league you will remember how he taught us how to stand up to racism, with dignity, and to emerge victorious through excellence.

Marching 100, 1967-1970

[MrRealandreal]

Mr. Hampton was the first band director who taught me about life.

[purpleknightmom]

Thanks for the tribute...it is lovely. We are a Purpleknight family..we miss Hamp.

This Mardi Gras won't be the same without seeing him in the car in front of the band. My son is in the band now, he says this year, he's playing even harder for Hamp.