Fans Are Divided Over Paige Blake’s Electric Guitar Anthem Before The Union Jack Classic

Paige Blake's electrifying guitar rendition of the national anthem before the Union Jack Classic football match between Arizona State and Kansas at Wembley Stadium sparked a polarizing reaction from fans. Blake, a Los Angeles-based blues and rock guitarist, performed the instrumental version on an electric guitar, with thousands of spectators singing along, at times overpowering her sound.

The performance, announced on August 21st, was comparable to Jimi Hendrix's famous electric guitar rendition of the national anthem. Some fans celebrated Blake's homage to Hendrix, who would have been celebrating his death anniversary the day before the game. However, others criticized her unique take on the song, with some expressing the belief that nobody could ever replicate Hendrix's performance. Despite the divisive opinions, ASU emerged victorious with a 24-17 win over Kansas.