In 1995, a group of students, faculty and alumni from Oklahoma State University traveled to the University of Florida to witness its annual pep rally known as the “Gator Growl.” When they returned, they had fallen witness to what would be the inspiration for Orange Peel. 1995 was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Oklahoma State University Logo The Oklahoma State University System comprises of five educational instututes across Oklahoma. ... University of Florida State University System of Florida FAMU FAU FGCU FIU FSU NCF UCF UF UNF USF UWF The University of Florida, or UF, is a public university located in Gainesville, Florida. ...

A month later, student leaders were selected and the planning and preparation for the first Orange Peel began.

Orange Peel was named in order to honor our University’s primary color, orange. The creators wanted to get away from OSU's long standing cowboy theme and develop something with its own identity. After deciding on a name, the students decided to let the campus submit ideas for a mascot. From this contest, Pulp was born. He was to be an orange wearing a cowboy hat and boots.

With a mascot and a name, the team forged ahead developing a mission statement and a set of goals. The mission was simple. "To become the largest student-produced concert event in the country and provide the OSU family with national and local headlining entertainment."

Within a few years, the event has attracted such big-name entertainers as Incubus, Sinbad, Barenaked Ladies, Vanessa Carlton, Third Eye Blind, Goo Goo Dolls, Blues Traveler, David Spade, Jeff Foxworthy, and Bill Cosby. The type of demon called Incubus The alternative rock band called Incubus The Goth metal band called Inkubus Sukkubus The movie called Incubus. ... The name Sinbad when used alone refers to more than one personage, place, or thing. ... Barenaked Ladies members, performing onstage Barenaked Ladies (often abbreviated BNL) is a Canadian alternative rock band composed of Kevin Hearn, Ed Robertson, Steven Page, Tyler Stewart, and Jim Creeggan. ... Vanessa Carlton on her Harmonium album Vanessa Lee Carlton (born August 16, 1980 in Milford, Pennsylvania) is an American pop singer, songwriter, and pianist most known for the hit A Thousand Miles. Carlton, along with Michelle Branch and Avril Lavigne, is often considered to have become popular in 2002 due... Third Eye Blind is an alternative rock band which formed in the early 1990s. ... Goo Goo Dolls are an indie and alternative band, who formed in 1986. ... Blues Traveler is an American jam band, led by John Popper (vocals, harmonica) along with Chan Kinchla (guitar), Brendan Hill (drums), Tad Kinchla (bass) and Ben Wilson (keyboards). ... David Spade David Spade (born July 22, 1964) is an American actor, comedian and producer. ... Jeff Foxworthy doing his stand-up act Jeff Foxworthy (born September 6, 1958 in Atlanta, Georgia) is an American comedian and actor who is best known for his work as a stand-up comedian. ... Bill Cosby as Dr. Heathcliff Huxtable on The Cosby Show Dr. William Henry Bill Cosby, Jr. ...

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