There is something poetic about Beyonce lip-syncing the National Anthem during the Inauguration

[Aloha_Shooter]

http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/...-faked-anthem/

So the Marine Corps Band faked playing and Beyonce lip-synced. I'm not surprised by any of it but it's just SO poetic and representative of Obama's entire presidency ...

[GilpinGuy]

I read that and thought the same kind of thing. Perception is reality for some folks...this guy is a perfect example.

[rondog]

Did she at least grab her crotch?

[Dave]

Seems odd that both Beyonce and the Marine Corps Band would fake the national anthem.

[Ronin13]

I do not like Beyonce, never have, never will... she's like nails on a chalkboard- both talking and singing... and she's not that pretty. Typical though, fake singing for a fake president.

[Ghosty]

Not as a big a deal as it's being made out to be, everyone knows she can sing just fine. This was a logistical decision:

Recording musical performances prior to inauguration ceremonies are a necessity in case something should go awry, says DuBois. "You can't have an inaugural without the National Anthem."

American cellist Yo-Yo Ma was forced to use a pre-recording during President Obama's first Inaugural four years ago, due to frigid temperatures.

"We all know Beyonce can sing and the Marine Band can play," DuBois said. "I've been with the band 14 years. It's not unusual," DuBois added.

[Aloha_Shooter]

Didn't say it was a big deal, just that it was poetic.

[Ghosty]

I hear ya. No biggie.

I just keep my criticism of Obama separate from Beyonce since she has actual (R&B) talent, compared to most of the craptacular pop music idiots you hear nowadays, Katy Perry, Lady Gaga, boy bands, etc. Plus I wouldn't wanna criticize the Marines Band.

[Fmedges]

The Marine Corps band doesn't costist of Marines BTW with exception of the drum majors

[Ghosty]

Didn't know that. But thanks for the clarification.