3 Facts About USC’s Marching Band on Fleetwood Mac’s ‘Tusk’

The University of Southern California Trojan Marching Band performed on the title track ‘Tusk.’ They recorded the song with the full ensemble, adding a distinct marching band sound.

The collaboration was a deliberate creative choice by Fleetwood Mac. The band wanted a raw, energetic brass section, not a polished studio orchestra.

The track became one of the most expensive songs ever recorded at the time. The cost came from hiring the entire USC marching band and recording them in a stadium.