Mike McCready of Pearl Jam Holds Flag Football Tournament to Support Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation

McCready feels a sense of pride as a Seattle native. Playing the country's national anthem on his home turf is exciting but also a huge amount of pressure for him. He says that he's played the anthem a few times before, sometimes at baseball games. But still, he feels excited and scared all at the same time. He wants to represent his hometown well and feels incredibly honored to be given the opportunity to use his musical talents to do so.