Fascinating facts about Francis Scott Key, the writing of what would become America's national anthem, and the War of 1812 battle flag that inspired it all.

After witnessing a crucial episode of the War of 1812, Francis Scott Key wrote the poem that, set to the melody of an 18th-century English drinking song, captured the patriotic picture of the American ...

Jimi Hendrix gave an unforgettable performance at the Woodstock Music and Art Fair. He performed a rendition of 'The Star-Spangled Banner' that was an act of protest at a tumultuous time.

Yahoo Music Editor in Chief Lyndsey Parker wrote a piece Wednesday headlined simply, “Why it might be time to finally replace ‘The Star-Spangled Banner’ with a new national anthem.” ...

'The Star-Spangled Banner' is likely racist and definitely a terrible song. Let's replace it with this landmark 1970s soul hymn to fellowship.

Neil Young released a 'Message of Peace' video of himself playing 'The Star-Spangled Banner' on electric guitar.

Star-Spangled Fest returns July 3–4 with expanded programming and live performances leading up to the 48th Annual Austin Symphony Orchestra July Fourth Concert and Fireworks, presented by H-E-B ...

Just one month after closing out Woodstock with a searing rendition of “The Star-Spangled Banner,” Jimi Hendrix went onto The Dick Cavett Show to explain why he decided to reimagine the song.

Among the world’s best-known national anthems, “The Star-Spangled Banner” (1814) emerged out of a welter of patriotic musical activity during the decades following our victorious conclusion ...

Yahoo Music Editor in Chief Lyndsey Parker wrote a piece Wednesday headlined simply, “Why it might be time to finally replace ‘The Star-Spangled Banner’ with a new national anthem.” ...

Woodstock at 50: When Jimi Hendrix’s ‘Star-Spangled Banner’ Rocked the Festival While Hendrix was supposed to headline Woodstock, delays pushed his performance back nearly 9 hours.