Happy Independence Day! 🇺🇸
As we celebrate America's birthday, here's a fun piece of music history: the words to *The Star-Spangled Banner* were written by Francis Scott Key in 1814.
More than 150 years later, blues guitarist Jimi Hendrix transformed that same song into one of the most unforgettable performances in music history at Woodstock, showing how great music continues to evolve while honoring its roots.
That's exactly what I love sharing with students through Mr. Blue Shoes—helping them discover how blues, rock & roll, rap, country, and so much of the music they hear today are all connected.
Wishing you a safe and wonderful Independence Day, and if you're planning programs for the new year, I'd love to bring that musical journey to your students.