Critics Say Steven Tyler Bungled National Anthem

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Critics Say Steven Tyler Bungled National Anthem

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Steven Tyler sang the National Anthem at the start of Sunday's game between New England and Baltimore (YouTube)

Steven Tyler's rendition of the National Anthem at yesterday's AFC Championship game was… well, not very good.

But was it bad?

Some critics said his voice was too raspy and his pitch was off. His fans online are saying his performance demonstration his interpretation of the historic Francis Scott Key anthem.

Sure, he mangled a few of the words (saying, "as bomb bursting in air" as opposed to "the bombs bursting in air"), but was it one of his worst performances?

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