On this day, The Star Spangled Banner was born...Francis Scott Key wrote the lyrics. But, let's face it, the truly definitive version is Hendrix's feedback-soaked rendition from Woodstock innit?!
Hendrix appeared on the Dick Cavett Show and was told to expect hate mail after 'daring' to play the song on his guitar. Hendrix replied, "well they made me sing it at school..."
When asked if he thought it was a little "unorthodox", Hendrix said, "Unorthodox? I thought it was beautiful..."
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