Aerosmith Frontman Criticized For Anthem Performance

Tyler performed the US national anthem at Sunday's AFC Championship American football game in Foxborough, Mass where his team, the New England Patriots, were playing the Baltimore Ravens.

And despite performing in his own very recognisable style, he's drawn a lot of criticism for his rendition.

Sports blog Deadspin.com was blunt about its verdict, headlining a post "Steven Tyler's 'Star-Spangled Banner' was terrible, but was it the worst ever?"

The Huffington Post complained that Tyler "had trouble hitting the signature high note."

ESPN commentator Skip Bayless had even more criticism for Tyler, saying in a tweet: "How could Patriots be inspired by that awful anthem sung by Steven Tyler? At least give him some screaming guitars to camouflage voice."

FOX News panelist Greg Gutfeld wasn't a fan, either, tweeting: "I went outside to put a raccoon out of its misery - then I realized my neighbor was watching Steven Tyler sing the Star-Spangled Banner."

You can watch the performance below and make up your own mind:

(MSNBC)