Let’s break down who will and who should sing the national anthem at Super Bowl 50.
***UPDATE (2/1)***
The NFL has announced that Lady Gaga will be performing the national anthem at Super Bowl 50. And while she’s BAMF, this author stands by his original wish list. Keep reading to see who missed the cut.
Original
Let’s cut right to the chase: as of post time (January 24 – around 4:45 p.m.) the person singing the national anthem at Super Bowl 50 has not yet been announced. Not sure what the NFL is waiting on, but let’s break down some options.
Grateful Dead
Yeah yeah yeah, the Dead had their farewell party last summer in Chicago. They’ve since gotten back together (kinda – there’s no Phil Lesh) along with John Mayer and some guys from the Allman Brothers Band to play shows. Let’s pull Phil back into the fold, fly the guys out to Santa Clara and give the people what they want. If this is being billed as the San Francisco Super Bowl, then put the quintessential SF band on the field.
Jefferson Airplane
Pull Grace Slick back into the ropes, get Jorma and Jack to take a break from Hot Tuna and let’s play. Let’s give a surrealistic version of the national anthem. Then follow it up with a rendition of Volunteers because why the hell not.
Journey
Steeeeeeeve. Come on, Steve Perry, kick that dude who sounds just like you out of the way, take your mantle and friggin’ rip the doors off this national anthem. What better way to make a comeback?
Huey Lewis
Nerd culture is back in. It’s hip to be square. Fish, meet barrel.
Marching bands from UCLA, Michigan and Arizona
They performed it at Super Bowl I why not at No. 50?