East Germany's Kristin Otto powered to six gold medals. Led by the versatile Otto, East Germany won 10 of the 15 women's events at what proved to be the country's final Olympics before reunification. The "Star-Spangled Banner" played for only one American woman at the pool in Seoul, b...
Originally known as the second Star-Spangled Kid, she began using the name "Stargirl" after she was presented with the Cosmic Staff by Jack Knight. The character is a creation of Geoff Johns, who based her personality on that of his sister, also named Courtney, who died in the ex...
Joined by special guestsThe Red Hot Chili Peppers,Bruno Marsbrought the funk to Super Bowl XLVIII with smash hits like "Locked Out of Heaven" and "Just the Way You Are." 6/20 Kevin Mazur/WireImage Beyoncé The singer reunited withDestiny's Childband membersKelly RowlandandMichelle Williamsfor...
He also achieved fame with memorable performances at major festivals like Monterey Pop Festival (1967) where he famously set his guitar on fire during his performance; Woodstock (1969), where his rendition of Star-Spangled Banner became an emblematic moment reflecting turbulent times;...
One of the best performances of “The Star-Spangled Banner” that there’s ever been, and the standard that subsequent Super Bowl renditions will likely be held to for years to come. Her vocal control is incredible and her high notes are goosebump-inducing. ...
No more. Welcome to the Golden Age, wherevanguard technologies such as Blu-rayput you right in the center of the mosh pit. At Woodstock, Jimi Hendrix sent the fans home in exultation to the scorched remains of “The Star-Spangled Banner.” On theDirector’s Cut DVD, you’ll finally com...
The 2025 Super Bowl will also feature performances by Louisiana-bred artists. Grammy-winning musician Jon Batiste will sing the national anthem, “Star-Spangled Banner,” while Christian singer Lauren Daigle and Trombone Shorty will perform “America the Beautiful” and alongside ASL pe...
Marching Bands and Performances:Local marching bands take to the streets, filling the air with the sound of patriotic music. These talented old and young musicians provided an uplifting backdrop to the event playing everything from “The Star-Spangled Banner” to “God Bless America.” Dance tea...
At Super Bowl XLVI in 2012, Kelly Clarkson delivered an upbeat take on “The Star Spangled Banner” that sparked a discussion about why she hasn’t been offered a halftime show slot yet (care to comment, NFL?). Complete with her always-pristine vocal talent, the understated performance only...
Not to mention his singularly unique interpretation of “The Star-Spangled Banner.” Well deserved, Jimi. Albert King With a stage name like Albert King, you’d be expecting this top guitarist to have a stage presence to match. Born Albert Nelson in Indianola, Mississippi in 1923, he’...