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  • In other words, "what about Jimi Hendrix?" asked Chief Justice John Roberts, noting that the late guitarist's "distinctive rendition of the national anthem" at Woodstock interpreted a public domain work, "The Star-Spangled Banner," without obtaining permission or paying royalties.

    Copyright Law Challenged Jess Bravin 2011

  • The "devotionals" usually aired right before the tv channel went off the air for the night (and right before the "Star-Spangled Banner" videos and the test pattern) and I always liked them because they had a neat little theme music and Guido always told a little story that had a message that made you think sometimes.

    Dr. Michael Guido, a tv fixture in my youth as "the Sower", passes away trinfaneb 2009

  • Now I realize that I am that Star-Spangled Banner myself, in a way.

    Roseanne Archy Roseanne Barr 2011

  • In the case of "The Star-Spangled Banner," for instance, "maybe Jimi Hendrix could claim fair use," Mr. Verrilli suggested.

    Copyright Law Challenged Jess Bravin 2011

  • Perhaps because of the offensive way some offensive people misinterpreted my interpretation of “The Star-Spangled Banner,” the Brentwood Country Club turned us down for membership four months later and our $50,000 was returned.

    Roseanne Archy Roseanne Barr 2011

  • In addition to the Star-Spangled Banner, those historic icons include the hat worn by Abraham Lincoln the night he was assassinated.

    Americans Reflect on Meaning of Independence Day 2011

  • Perhaps because of the offensive way some offensive people misinterpreted my interpretation of “The Star-Spangled Banner,” the Brentwood Country Club turned us down for membership four months later and our $50,000 was returned.

    Roseanne Archy Roseanne Barr 2011

  • In the aftermath of the war the nation celebrated the amateurs at New Orleans, mourned but rebuilt Washington, and made the defense of Baltimore eternal by adopting “The Star-Spangled Banner” as its anthem.

    Between War and Peace Col. Matthew Moten 2011

  • Now I realize that I am that Star-Spangled Banner myself, in a way.

    Roseanne Archy Roseanne Barr 2011

  • The bullhorn also plays songs, so I keep blasting the “Marine Corps Hymn” and “The Star-Spangled Banner.”

    Get Laid or Die Trying Jeff Allen 2011

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