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    Tyler, of Idol and Aerosmith, sings anthem at AFC

    FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — What would Steven Tyler, the American Idol judge, think of Steven Tyler, who sang the national anthem at the AFC championship game on Sunday?

    Let's just say the rendition probably wouldn't get him to Hollywood.

    The 63-year-old frontman for the Boston-based rock group Aerosmith warbled "The Star-Spangled Banner" before the New England Patriots played the Baltimore Ravens. Tyler appeared with his trademark scarf — this one with the Patriots logo in red, white and blue sequins.

    A favorite in the region because of his local ties, Tyler was cheered by the crowd anyway.

     

    34 comments

    • Bob  •  Philadelphia, Pennsylvania  •  3 mths ago
      Too funny, a judge on American Idol, and the dude can't sing. LOL
    • nhz  •  4 mths ago
      I never ever pictured this, listening and partying to this band back in 1970.. nope, no how, no way.
    • Rick  •  4 mths ago
      He is a rock singer and he is old. He sounded fine to me. What was everyone expecting?
    • Rick  •  Los Angeles, California  •  4 mths ago
      Sorry, but his rendition of our National Anthem today at the game was terrible!!
    • A.C.  •  3 mths ago
      It doesn't matter that Tyler didn't forget the lyrics, or who hired him for the gig, or that he sung it accapella. The point is that the Star Spangled Banner is too difficult a song for him, as it is for many other singers, even good singers.
    • Scott  •  Binghamton, New York  •  4 mths ago
      I can't believe people are upset at Tyler's rendition of the anthem. He's only song in this style for oh....the last 40 years. You want to be upset, then focus your anger a the people who hired him.
    • Calamity Jane  •  4 mths ago
      He's awesome! He recently came out in favor of restricting swearing on TV. Is this why Yahoo is writing articles attacking him???
    • RJ D  •  4 mths ago
      I advise anyone singing The Star Spangled Banner acapella to sing in bass/baritone.Don't try it in soprano or alto.Does anyone remember Meatloaf at the 1994 MLB All Star game?He sang in his range (baritone) with piano accompanyment,it was BEAUTIFUL.Give Steven props for trying.At least he didn't butcher it like christina agulerra(SP?).
    • Justin Kase  •  4 mths ago
      My 6-year old exclaimed "That's a guy?".
    • Scott D  •  Mt Hamilton, California  •  4 mths ago
      Steven did a GREAT job. He is Steven Tyler and that is how it is,how it was, and how it shall be. Rock on Steven!
    • Joanne  •  Everett, Washington  •  4 mths ago
      I think he did just fine... the man's in his 60's for goodness sake...
    • Jean  •  Miami, Florida  •  4 mths ago
      I guess he will have to control his facial expressions when the untalented singers try out.
    • ShirleyH  •  Hartland, Wisconsin  •  4 mths ago
      Steven Tyler should not sing in public....he was just terrible, off key and shrieking!
    • Terry  •  Sioux Falls, South Dakota  •  4 mths ago
      Sorry your not going to HOLLYWOOD!!!
    • MrHersch11  •  4 mths ago
      Horrible! One of the worst I've ever heard. At least he appeared to be trying. That worst-ever abomination by Roseanne Barr was made worse by the fact that she was TRYING to do a bad job, thinking it was funny. But old Steve was pretty bad. As much as I like Aerosmith, his voice is just not suited to the anthem. And that is one UGLY rascal! He gets any worse, he'll be giving Keith Richards some serious competition!
      • eagles 101 4 mths ago
        agreed that steven tyler was awful...but the roseanne rendition i think is a bit misunderstood....i think she agreed to do it without practicing and didn't realize how bad she sounded...i think she purposely got worse as a defense mechanism when the crowd turned on her..leading to her infamous crotch grab after the anthem....classy...no..but i don't think she went out that dat to disrespect her country...
    • Kay  •  Harrisburg, Pennsylvania  •  4 mths ago
      He is a true Bad Boy from Boston .... and the Patriots would have it no other way!
      Always true to yourself, I have loved you forever Steven .....
    • Don  •  Chicago, Illinois  •  4 mths ago
      I saw Arosmith back in 78, night in the ruts tour. Back then they were young and could really rock. Today he is too old.
      • Franklin Brown 4 mths ago
        Hey Don without out looking them up, can you honestly say you know the lyrics?
    • bighane  •  4 mths ago
      As much as I like Aerosmith and Steven Tyler, he needs to stick to screeching lyrics surrounded by a mountain of sound and electric guitars. This was just plain awful, it was worse than bad. Give it up Steve, and go back to rock and roll.
    • Mark  •  Nashville, Tennessee  •  4 mths ago
      Who next? Fiddy cent?
    • Joan  •  Wallingford, Connecticut  •  4 mths ago
      Don't care what others say - at least he knew the words to our National Anthem & to me is a proud American - enjoyed his rendition
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