Gladys Knight was under pressure not to perform in support of The Kneeler.
“I am here today and on Sunday, Feb. 3 to give the Anthem back its voice, to stand for that historic choice of words, the way it unites us when we hear it and to free it from the same prejudices and struggles I have fought long and hard for all my life,” Knight said.
“From walking back hallways, from marching with our social leaders, from using my voice for good — I have been in the forefront of this battle longer than most of those voicing their opinions to win the right to sing our country’s Anthem on a stage as large as the Super Bowl LIII,” she added.
Her rendition was fabulous.
a BIG thumbs up!
She did a decent job. What I really appreciate is how she stood up to the nonsense and vitriol.
And, while the players did not kneel, some of them need to be taught the proper way to honor the flag during the National Anthem. Locking the fingers into the front of one’s shoulder pads or holding the hands clasped in front of one’s groin is not a respectful display. Jerks.
Good for her.
I’m glad she’s old school.