Please tell me that is not real? FFS NHL, why do you have to be such a shit show.
xjqw
Americans: « the anthem is sacred, how dare you disrespect the anthem by kneeling/sitting/talking/blinking! »
Also Americans: *gestures broadly at this video*
kneeldyemon
Yea this was the bullshit they did on the winter classic. It was painful to watch & listen. Opera singers only.
animalackbar
A Swede on a Canadian team playing in the US, why do we still even have the anthems anyway??
cepukon
Probably having flashbacks of his dad playing Yngwie Malmsteen
LeftySlides
The guy who did the anthem (Jeff Hill I think) was introduced as a comedian then guitarist so whatever that means…
Strange_Cap1049
I was cringing the whole time. If I was the players I’d be pissing myself laughing at that trash. Sid you guys hear how little applause he got?
hammertown87
It’s wild how you can more or less make your own rendition of the anthem and butcher it but American loses their fucking minds when a person kneels or sits during it.
For a country who LOVES liberty they fucking suck at it lol.
Shroft
Don’t try holding back, laugh your ass off to it.
smallpotatofarmer
As a european i gotta say that playing the anthem before EVERY SINGLE SPORT event is weird af although its nothing compared to all the military stuff💀
neomal
Am I the only one who thought this guy was absolutely shredding? It was awesome imo
Boomtowersdabbin
At least it wasn’t a recorder.
Yop_BombNA
I was wondering whether it was a prank or not the entire time
StatikSquid
This is called guitar wanking. You’re not impressing anyone.
It’s same when they get soul singers to do the anthem. Just sing it the correct way ffs
AfterAd7618
Same thing at the winter classic. I nearly fell off my couch laughing at how bad/stupid it was and sounded.
Czarchitect
Seems like a lot of non americans in here assuming this was a 100% earnest and genuine effort from the performer. I’d bet my left nut that this was intentional parody.
Usual_Patient_7201
American here and don’t blame him. That was great guitar playing but downright awful rendition of the Anthem.
Clean_n_Press
Those may be the boomer-iest boomer-bends I’ve ever heard 😂
RickyTheRickster
I’ve unfortunately heard worse
Ok_Path_9151
The Government pays the league to play the national anthem prior to the game as a ploy to have people enlist into military service. It will not go away as long as the league gets $ to play it before games.
seeoheleyeen
Bleeding Gums did it better
Chrahhh
Am I crazy or was this Dave Hill playing the anthem?
The same Dave Hill whose bands’ song is played during the opening credits of Last Week Tonight with John Oliver?
ValleyBreeze
Honestly, my bf and I have been saying for so long that the anthems seem so outdated and pointless. It would make more sense for the teams to have their own songs, or the NHL to have a singular song. If it’s about the pomp and circumstance surrounding the « ceremonial » aspect prior to puck drop, then make it fit the bill.
These songs are not at all representative of the league in terms of who is actually on the ice. There are players from virtually every country at this point. It makes sense in international competition, when the team actually represents their country.
But for this? Nah.
MJay1010
Hendrix doing the anthem was art. He wasn’t just making cool rock sounds, he was simulating bombs dropping to make a statement about patriotism and war crimes
This is just a dude masterbating on live tv and getting away with it.
Flossugar
He’s actually laughing at how he’s about to fleece the leafs for 11.5mm a year. The anthem playing is a coincidence.
KamikazeAlpaca420
I laughed at this as an American, that sounds stupid and disrespectful. I support his laughing. If you want the National Anthem to be respected… don’t do this
Organic_Radio_2890
Even my cat is concerned by these sounds
lookathisbrainpan
The comedian made people laugh? Weird
TheThirdShmenge
Who as the guitarist? Jeff Hill…but was he in a band or something?
Kitchen-Lie-7894
I guess no one here has heard the Jimi Hendrix version?
XxmoistpotatoxX
Yes it was fucking funny and yes I’m god damn proud to be an American
Acceptable_Wall4085
Nobody does it as well as The Master Jimmy Hendrix
flyinghouses
I love this guy. And his dad.
Comfortable_Fudge508
Why can’t nhl just be like the other leagues, don’t need to televise this shit, cut to commercials during anthems come back at puck drop
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Please tell me that is not real? FFS NHL, why do you have to be such a shit show.
Americans: « the anthem is sacred, how dare you disrespect the anthem by kneeling/sitting/talking/blinking! »
Also Americans: *gestures broadly at this video*
Yea this was the bullshit they did on the winter classic. It was painful to watch & listen. Opera singers only.
A Swede on a Canadian team playing in the US, why do we still even have the anthems anyway??
Probably having flashbacks of his dad playing Yngwie Malmsteen
The guy who did the anthem (Jeff Hill I think) was introduced as a comedian then guitarist so whatever that means…
I was cringing the whole time. If I was the players I’d be pissing myself laughing at that trash. Sid you guys hear how little applause he got?
It’s wild how you can more or less make your own rendition of the anthem and butcher it but American loses their fucking minds when a person kneels or sits during it.
For a country who LOVES liberty they fucking suck at it lol.
Don’t try holding back, laugh your ass off to it.
As a european i gotta say that playing the anthem before EVERY SINGLE SPORT event is weird af although its nothing compared to all the military stuff💀
Am I the only one who thought this guy was absolutely shredding? It was awesome imo
At least it wasn’t a recorder.
I was wondering whether it was a prank or not the entire time
This is called guitar wanking. You’re not impressing anyone.
It’s same when they get soul singers to do the anthem. Just sing it the correct way ffs
Same thing at the winter classic. I nearly fell off my couch laughing at how bad/stupid it was and sounded.
Seems like a lot of non americans in here assuming this was a 100% earnest and genuine effort from the performer. I’d bet my left nut that this was intentional parody.
American here and don’t blame him. That was great guitar playing but downright awful rendition of the Anthem.
Those may be the boomer-iest boomer-bends I’ve ever heard 😂
I’ve unfortunately heard worse
The Government pays the league to play the national anthem prior to the game as a ploy to have people enlist into military service. It will not go away as long as the league gets $ to play it before games.
Bleeding Gums did it better
Am I crazy or was this Dave Hill playing the anthem?
The same Dave Hill whose bands’ song is played during the opening credits of Last Week Tonight with John Oliver?
Honestly, my bf and I have been saying for so long that the anthems seem so outdated and pointless. It would make more sense for the teams to have their own songs, or the NHL to have a singular song. If it’s about the pomp and circumstance surrounding the « ceremonial » aspect prior to puck drop, then make it fit the bill.
These songs are not at all representative of the league in terms of who is actually on the ice. There are players from virtually every country at this point. It makes sense in international competition, when the team actually represents their country.
But for this? Nah.
Hendrix doing the anthem was art. He wasn’t just making cool rock sounds, he was simulating bombs dropping to make a statement about patriotism and war crimes
This is just a dude masterbating on live tv and getting away with it.
He’s actually laughing at how he’s about to fleece the leafs for 11.5mm a year. The anthem playing is a coincidence.
I laughed at this as an American, that sounds stupid and disrespectful. I support his laughing. If you want the National Anthem to be respected… don’t do this
Even my cat is concerned by these sounds
The comedian made people laugh? Weird
Who as the guitarist? Jeff Hill…but was he in a band or something?
I guess no one here has heard the Jimi Hendrix version?
Yes it was fucking funny and yes I’m god damn proud to be an American
Nobody does it as well as The Master Jimmy Hendrix
I love this guy. And his dad.
Why can’t nhl just be like the other leagues, don’t need to televise this shit, cut to commercials during anthems come back at puck drop
Absolutely horrible job. Nobody cheered lol