Overview
- Mike McCready delivered an instrumental, Jimi Hendrix–influenced rendition of the national anthem at the Seahawks–Patriots season opener at Lumen Field on Wednesday night.
- McCready returned at halftime to play with surviving Soundgarden members and vocalist Taylor Momsen in a short set that included the group's best‑known songs.
- McCready’s anthem performance produced strong, divided responses on social media with some fans praising the guitar version and others saying they preferred a sung anthem.
- Soundgarden’s surviving members are publicly mixing material recorded with Chris Cornell for a planned eight‑track LP, and the halftime spotlight gave that developing project a high‑visibility platform.
- The event tied Seattle’s music legacy to a national sports stage through NBC and Peacock coverage and may increase public attention on the band’s forthcoming mixes and any future release plans.