Ex-Tenor stands by altering 'O Canada' lyrics at All-Star Game

The former member of Canadian vocal group "The Tenors," who controversially altered lyrics to "O Canada" at this year's MLB All-Star Game, isn't backing down from his stance.

Remigio Pereira remains satisfied with the overall result of his actions, which included holding a handwritten sign that said "All Lives Matter," despite a barrage of criticism that saw him labeled racist in some corners.

"It upset everybody," Pereira told David Friend of the Canadian Press on Thursday. "It got people talking, which is what it was intended to do."

Pereira apologized after the incident, and was immediately declared a "lone wolf" by his fellow group members, who removed him. A world tour with classical guitarist Pavlo was also canceled because of the incident, according to the Canadian Press.

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While Pereira says he understands those decisions and maintains he doesn't "have a racist bone in his body," he still wouldn't turn back the clock. Pereira believes it was important to use the platform to speak up for what he believes in.

"It's not done selfishly because, believe me, you don't want to have the hate you get from people misinterpreting what you're saying," Pereira said. "But people have a right to speak their minds, so we should be scrutinizing opinions and ideas as opposed to people themselves.

"I am sorry it divided people, that it divided fans, and the Tenors from me. But ... there's a much bigger picture we need to look at."