World-renowned saxophonist Mike Phillips performed the national anthem at the Lions-Bears NFL game today at 12:30 p.m. He took to Ford Field to showcase his incredible skill before the game kicked off, delighting football fans and viewers at home.
Donning a Detroit Lions jacket, Phillips gave a moving and jazzy rendition of the national anthem that had fans cheering in the stadium. He held one of the final notes to the cheers and shouts from the crowd. Online, fans also shared their excitement. “Mike Phillips back for another national anthem performance on the saxophone. He’s the best,” one person wrote. “What a national anthem for the Bears/Lions game!!!” another fan commented.
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Another fan wrote, “Nothing like a good sax to kickstart a football game!” Ford Field previously announced Phillips’ involvement on social media, writing, “This Thanksgiving, we are honored to welcome back world-renowned saxophonist Mike Phillips at Ford Field to perform the national anthem.”
Phillips’ fans were thrilled to learn of his involvement, sharing their excitement on social media. “He’s so good!” one person noted. “The best national anthem I’ve ever seen!” another fan wrote, referencing Phillips’ past performances. He’s been a long-standing performer at NFL games, playing the national anthem at the Lions-Buccaneers divisional game in January. He also performed in 2016 before the NFC championship game between the Falcons and the Packers.
Mike Phillips just did an amazing job on the National Anthem. Worth the watch! https://t.co/gKuhvaL3dO
— WiseGuy85🇺🇸 (@WiseGuy_85) November 28, 2024
Saxophonist Mike Phillips Thrills NFL Crowds with National Anthem at Lions-Bears Game
Fans continued to share their excitement for Mike Phillips’ national anthem performance. “LETS GO THE BEST TO DO IT,” one fan wrote on Twitter. One person lamented that they would miss both the game and Phillips’ performance. “The one game I miss, I’ll miss the best anthem performer,” they wrote.
Mike Phillips is clearly a fan-favorite national anthem performer, and people made that fact known on social media. Furthermore, Phillips has performed the national anthem at MLB and NBA games, as well as NASCAR events. He’s also worked with other legendary artists like Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder, and Prince, and has put out six saxophone albums over the years.
Other sentiments from fans included, “This guy is awesome!!!,” “Elite,” “Oh hell yea,” and “this guys a treat!” Additionally, one person joked, “Can we set the over under on how long he holds that last note?”
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