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Through extensive research I was able to compile the following. I hope that my fellow ramnation historians can help me fill in some of the gaps with their own research.
Dr. Winston Alexander Pepper and his assistant, Mr. Jonas Pibb founded the VCU Pep Band in 1823. Some Scholars argue that this was 137 years before VCU was founded, but these men had a vision of greatness so great that it could not be restricted to petty issues like chronology. The name Pep Band was taken from Dr.Pepper's nickname from his days as a World War One flying ace. "Old Winston "Pep Mcgee" Pepper, they used to call me," Dr. Pepper wrote in his blog, "probably because of my fondness of ladies of ill repute." Whatever the reason behind the nickname, the name stuck to the Pep Band and the band was so popular that schools worldwide began to call their athletic bands "Pep Band" as well. This was a huge blow to Dr. Pepper as he failed to copyright the name and missed out on a lot of wealth. "I should have learned my lesson when a student of mine made a killing off of a fizzy elixir that he named after me. The honor was great, but I never saw a sixpence," Dr. Pepper wrote in a letter to his mother in June of 1732.
Despite the financial set backs of poor legal planning, The VCU Pep band flourished and grew. In their first season they wowed audiences with high energy renditions of all the hits of the day including New World Symphony, Maple Leaf Rag, Wachet Auf, and Party in The USA. However, the legal blunders continued as "The Peppas," as they had come to be known, failed to copyright many of their original songs including, Thriller, Beethoven's 5th Symphony, I Want to Hold Your Hand, and Bad Romance. Many of these cases are still being sorted out in courts all over the world.
In 1957, The VCU Pep Band received what seemed like a gift from God himself. Archibald Octavius Kopasci, the very first Stripper-Director in the world. He completely revolutionized the way College Pep Bands would perform from then on. Mr. Kopasci, or "Ryan" as his peppas so lovingly called him, began appearing at games in a feathery robe only to be in only his knickers by the end of the match. His high energy "shake yo ass" style of leadership invigorated the pep band and in turn the basketball team, who went on to win back to back World College Basketball Invitational Match of College Basketball Tournaments.
Under his divine leadership, The Peppas grew to be a global superpower, single handedly defeating the Russians in The Cold War, giving birth to all 4 Beatles, cracked the genetic code, and caused major earthquakes and other "natural" disasters worldwide. The Peppas are also responsible for the housing market crisis, Glee, the disappearance of Jimmy Hoffa, and a cure for the common cold which they have kept to themselves for years. When asked why they do not share the cure, Tuba Player Johnny F. Clark simply stated, "dick."
The Peppas continue to excite VCU basketball fans and run a global shadow government to this day. Often, imitated, but never reproduced, The Peppas are an inspiration to children all over the southwestern corner of wyoming.
Dr. Winston Alexander Pepper and his assistant, Mr. Jonas Pibb founded the VCU Pep Band in 1823. Some Scholars argue that this was 137 years before VCU was founded, but these men had a vision of greatness so great that it could not be restricted to petty issues like chronology. The name Pep Band was taken from Dr.Pepper's nickname from his days as a World War One flying ace. "Old Winston "Pep Mcgee" Pepper, they used to call me," Dr. Pepper wrote in his blog, "probably because of my fondness of ladies of ill repute." Whatever the reason behind the nickname, the name stuck to the Pep Band and the band was so popular that schools worldwide began to call their athletic bands "Pep Band" as well. This was a huge blow to Dr. Pepper as he failed to copyright the name and missed out on a lot of wealth. "I should have learned my lesson when a student of mine made a killing off of a fizzy elixir that he named after me. The honor was great, but I never saw a sixpence," Dr. Pepper wrote in a letter to his mother in June of 1732.
Despite the financial set backs of poor legal planning, The VCU Pep band flourished and grew. In their first season they wowed audiences with high energy renditions of all the hits of the day including New World Symphony, Maple Leaf Rag, Wachet Auf, and Party in The USA. However, the legal blunders continued as "The Peppas," as they had come to be known, failed to copyright many of their original songs including, Thriller, Beethoven's 5th Symphony, I Want to Hold Your Hand, and Bad Romance. Many of these cases are still being sorted out in courts all over the world.
In 1957, The VCU Pep Band received what seemed like a gift from God himself. Archibald Octavius Kopasci, the very first Stripper-Director in the world. He completely revolutionized the way College Pep Bands would perform from then on. Mr. Kopasci, or "Ryan" as his peppas so lovingly called him, began appearing at games in a feathery robe only to be in only his knickers by the end of the match. His high energy "shake yo ass" style of leadership invigorated the pep band and in turn the basketball team, who went on to win back to back World College Basketball Invitational Match of College Basketball Tournaments.
Under his divine leadership, The Peppas grew to be a global superpower, single handedly defeating the Russians in The Cold War, giving birth to all 4 Beatles, cracked the genetic code, and caused major earthquakes and other "natural" disasters worldwide. The Peppas are also responsible for the housing market crisis, Glee, the disappearance of Jimmy Hoffa, and a cure for the common cold which they have kept to themselves for years. When asked why they do not share the cure, Tuba Player Johnny F. Clark simply stated, "dick."
The Peppas continue to excite VCU basketball fans and run a global shadow government to this day. Often, imitated, but never reproduced, The Peppas are an inspiration to children all over the southwestern corner of wyoming.
