The singer-songwriter's performance at Super Bowl XLV in 2011 was very memorable, but for all the wrong reasons.
The most favorable reviews said his voice was off-putting, while the worst suggested that audiences members may have suffered irreparable ear damage...
Not only was his voice reportedly awful and off-key, he actually screeched "and the rockets' red glare," possibly shattering a window somewhere far away...
Sources: (International Business Times) (Best Life) (ABC News) (CBS Los Angeles)
Thankfully, he switched songs after the first few words and finished off without another mishap.
Jewel took a crack at it at the Indy 500 to open the marathon car race, but her slow, acoustic spin on the 'The Star-Spangled Banner' appeared to both delight and confuse those in attendance. Fans were similarly split online, with some claiming it was the best rendition they'd ever heard and that the slowness of it gave them a chance to really appreciate the words, while others said it was the worst rendition they'd ever heard and that changing the melody and rhythm even displayed a lack of respect.
A celebrity's worst nightmare must be singing the national anthem in front of millions of people—and then butchering it! Unfortunately, this has happened to some very unlucky stars. It might seem strange that the anthem has been botched so many times, considering that many school kids sing it every day, but it's actually an incredibly difficult song to perform. It calls for an enormous vocal range that would challenge any singer, and it's always performed live under the watchful gaze of thousands of spectators, plus often millions more watching from home. This nightmarish combination of factors has thrown many seasoned performers off their game.
To give you some context for comparison, click through this gallery to read about some of the most cringeworthy celebrity performances of 'The Star-Spangled Banner.'