Created in 1979 at the request of Lakers owner Dr. Jerry Buss,[1] this brass and rhythm ensemble performs at every Laker home game, including the playoffs, finals and regularly performs the national anthem before the game on the Crypto.com Arena court.

[1] The Laker Band comprises nine trumpets, six or seven trombones, a bass guitar, and a drum set.

[1] The band has been featured in the championship parade in downtown Los Angeles when the Lakers win the NBA title.

Band members and the Laker Girls ride atop firetrucks for the parade down Figueroa Blvd.

The band typically plays “Gonna Fly Now” (the theme from the movie Rocky) before tip-off, a few songs toward the end of halftime, and a concert after the game.