The Tenors have issued an apology after thousands of outraged Canadians took to social media last night, after the singing of O’Canada at the Major League Baseball All-Star Game in San Diego.
— The Tenors (@TenorsMusic) July 13, 2016
During the group’s performance, they changed the lyrics to the anthem, adding the line “We are brothers, we are sisters, All lives matter to the brave,” as opposed to “With glowing hearts we see thee rise, The True North strong and free.”
A sign was also held up, that stated “All Lives Matter.”
Correction: The Tenors altered O Canada lyrics in support of All Lives Matter. pic.twitter.com/Q0i6qqLB4Y
— Bill Cooney (@BillCooney) July 13, 2016
Wait, did the Tenors change the lyrics of the anthem because they think Canadians are actually all brothers and sisters? THAT IS INSULTING.
— Jake Reid (@JakeAReid) July 13, 2016
#TheTenors used to known as ‘The Canadian Tenors.’ Now they are known as the ‘unbookable Tenors.’ #MLBAllStarGame
— Mark Critch (@markcritch) July 13, 2016
In the apology posted to Twitter last night, The Tenors stated that it was the fault of one member of the group…and that they are deeply sorry for the disrepectful and misguided lack of judgement.
The group claims that the one member changed the lyrics of the anthem to serve his own political views, and that Remigio Pereira, who is accused of changing the lyrics, will not be performing with the group until further notice.
Pathetic and embarrassing performance from The Tenors. Baseball should be an escape from politics—not embroiled in it.
— Connor Taylor (@CPGtaylor) July 13, 2016
