There’s a long history of high-profile guitarists playing the Star-Spangled Banner on electric guitar. Jimi Hendrix’s searing rendition at Woodstock immediately springs to mind, with his take managing to capture the plight of a generation while simultaneously showcasing his virtuosic prowess.
However, when it comes to God Save the King – the British national anthem – well... hearing a player shred a more rock-oriented rendition seems to have stirred up some controversy.
