Arizona high school football player delivers unforgettable national anthem performance

Jimi Hendrix. Joe Satriani. Barry Adams?The electric guitar has produced some memorable renditions of the national anthem over the years. Adams, a Basha High School football player in Arizona, added his name to that tradition Friday night with a performance that has since gone viral.You can watch the performance below:How about this?! 2027 @bashagridiron TE @Barry_C_Adams SHREDDING the National Anthem on the electric guitar 🎸🤘🏻@AZHSFB@ctownrivals@CamCox12pic.twitter.com/I1i9uQqcXB— Adam Beadle (@therealbeadle) November 7, 2026The performance caught the attention of social media, with Adams putting his musical talents on display in front of the crowd before kickoff against Perry in the regular season finale for both sides on Nov. 6.Adams is a junior for the Bears and has posted 85 tackles (9 for loss), 6 sacks, 16 quarterback hurries, a forced fumble, and a pass breakup in nine games this season.Follow Sports Reporter Alex Martin on X at @AlexMartinUSAT or via email: amartin@usatodayco.com. For additional high school sports coverage, be sure to follow USA TODAY High School Sports on Instagram and X.This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Arizona high school football player delivers unforgettable national anthem performance