Lohengrin (opera) later gave Wagner the means and opportunity to compose, build a theatre for, and stage his epic cycle "The Ring of the Nibelung". The most popular and recognizable part of the opera is the Bridal Chorus, better known as "Here Comes the Bride", often played as a processional at weddings in the West. The literary figure of Lohengrin first appeared as a supporting character in the final chapter of the medieval epic poem Parzival of Wolfram von Eschenbach. The Grail Knight Lohengrin, son of the Grail King Parzival, is sent to the duchess of Brabant to defend her. His protection
Here Comes the King owner of the Anheuser-Busch wholesaler in Boise, is a prominent supporter of Boise State University, and the band hall bears his name. The Arizona State University Sun Devil Marching Band once played this song when they received sponsorship from the local Anheuser-Busch distributor. Since then, the campus and stadium have "gone dry," or stopped serving alcoholic beverages, and the song has fallen out of favor. The alumni band still plays the song in recognition of the past. Here Comes the King "Here Comes the King" is a well-known advertising jingle written for Budweiser, whose slogan is "The King of Beers."