Anthony Hamilton sings stirring rendition of national anthem at All-Star Game
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Singer-songwriter Anthony Hamilton mesmerized the crowd Sunday night with a rendition of the national anthem before the NBA All-Star Game, a performance that had many drawing comparisons to last years’ much-derided performance by Fergie.
Hamilton’s performance immediately drew comparisons to what many – until now – regarded as the greatest rendition of the National Anthem: Marvin Gaye during the 1983 NBA All-Star Game.
The 48-year-old Charlotte, N.C. native is perhaps best known for his 2003 album “Comin’ Where I’m From.”
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Hamilton’s National Anthem was immediately praised on social media and evoked references to Fergie’s performance last year – in which several NBA players were noticeably laughing.
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“They went from Fergie’s missed notes to Anthony Hamilton, who has never missed a note in his life,” wrote one Twitter user.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Another called the noticeable contrast between Hamilton’s performance and Fergie’s, “the biggest national anthem upgrade in world history.”