Steven Tyler of the rock band Aerosmith sang the Star Spangled Banner before the Indy 500 last weekend. He bastardized the ending to "appeal" to the crowd. Instead of singing "and the home of the BRAVE" he substituted "home of the Indianapolis 500". Now people are outraged. They are Offended. What's the fuss about? Was this truly offensive or simply a poor decision (especially on Memorial Day weekend)?

just dumb. it is an anthem, not a prayer.

Saw it and think that it was probably a poor decision, not a slam or anything like that! These people who sing the Star Spangled Banner need to quit trying to "trend" it or PI the song and just sing it as written. Charlie

Just a poor decision but I must add,these people should be more upset that he just stunck it up period.Peeewww.Steven stick to Rock n Roll dude!!!

Hang the guy who picked him to sing it in the first place!!!