Ann Arbor's Mayer Hawthorne pitches to replace Nickelback for Detroit Lions halftime show
The choice of Nickelback for the annual nationally televised game has sparked an online petition by a University of Michigan graduate student protesting the selection on grounds of general lameness (and the fact that Nickelback is Canadian).
As Andrew Cohen, Hawthorne grew up in Ann Arbor, graduating from Huron High School and the University of Michigan. Since moving away in 2005, Hawthorne has carved out a successful career as a singer in the neo-soul vein.
In an interview with Rolling Stone, Hawthorne says that he'd be a better choice—and he'll be in the area anyway, coming home for the holiday. Hawthorne makes his pitch in this video:
So, who would you rather see—Nickelback or Mayer Hawthorne? Vote in the poll and/or leave a comment below:
Comments
say it plain
Tue, Nov 8, 2011 : 9:15 p.m.
A likeable marketing video, in any case! Does he get Mr. Guttman's endorsement lol?!
Dennis Guttman
Thu, Nov 10, 2011 : 7:37 a.m.
He sure does! #Mayer4Detroit
dading dont delete me bro
Tue, Nov 8, 2011 : 2:54 p.m.
why must this guy's video insist on loading upon linking to this page? it crashes my computer almost everytime... FAIL
Tex Treeder
Tue, Nov 8, 2011 : 5:04 a.m.
1. Without a doubt, Nickelback is lame. 2. I really don't care who plays at halftime. I'm not a football fan and won't watch the game anyway. 3. I like the focus on a local artist, or at least someone who used to be local. I never heard of the guy, but I'm willing to check out his music. 4. Nickelback? Still lame.
The Picker
Tue, Nov 8, 2011 : 12:29 a.m.
Neo-soul ? Anyone???????????????
Marvin Face
Mon, Nov 7, 2011 : 10:47 p.m.
Met him at The Do-Over. Shout out to Peanut Butter Wolf!
Andrew Jason Clock
Mon, Nov 7, 2011 : 10:20 p.m.
I vote DJ Haircut. Oh, wait...
jgold47
Mon, Nov 7, 2011 : 9:54 p.m.
honestly, I had heard the guys name here and there and never listened to the music until I saw him on Letterman the other day. Now I am a huge fan. If you like motown sounding 60/70's soul, he is worth checking out.
Charlie Brown's Ghost
Mon, Nov 7, 2011 : 9:54 p.m.
Never heard of him
dading dont delete me bro
Mon, Nov 7, 2011 : 9:52 p.m.
i'd rather have nickelback than this dude.
smokeblwr
Mon, Nov 7, 2011 : 9:43 p.m.
How about King Diamond? He would give us all something to be thankful for.
a2citizen
Mon, Nov 7, 2011 : 9:31 p.m.
Mayer who?
Ben Connor Barrie
Mon, Nov 7, 2011 : 8:58 p.m.
Thanks for the link back to DA. I think it would be really cool to see Mayer Hawthorne play the show. That said, I don't know how likely that will be considering contracts have already been signed, or at least I assume they have been.
jgold47
Mon, Nov 7, 2011 : 9:53 p.m.
not according to the NFL who claims its not set yet...
Bob Needham
Mon, Nov 7, 2011 : 9:44 p.m.
I'm sure you're right, but we can dream!
aabikes
Mon, Nov 7, 2011 : 8:31 p.m.
Mayer Hawthorne!!
Tesla
Mon, Nov 7, 2011 : 8:28 p.m.
Who? lol