26. Black Eyed Peas (2011)
Before this show, young 'uns were celebrating the end of the
halftime show being owned by the "retirement home." Afterwards, the
old folks were smugly smirking. The Peas were absolutely abominable, with stiff
choreography and mailed-in vocals that made The Who seem 40 years younger. The
absolute worst moment came when Slash arrived to save the day, only for Fergie
to commit a cardinal sin against rock by mangling "Sweet Child O'
Mine." Later in 2011, the Peas' new album got panned, their motion-sensor
video game bombed, and by year's end, they announced they were going on hiatus.
halftime show being owned by the "retirement home." Afterwards, the
old folks were smugly smirking. The Peas were absolutely abominable, with stiff
choreography and mailed-in vocals that made The Who seem 40 years younger. The
absolute worst moment came when Slash arrived to save the day, only for Fergie
to commit a cardinal sin against rock by mangling "Sweet Child O'
Mine." Later in 2011, the Peas' new album got panned, their motion-sensor
video game bombed, and by year's end, they announced they were going on hiatus.
25. Indiana Jones (1995)
If you thought Katy Perry's shark was weird, get a load of
this. Disney used this halftime show to promote its new Indiana Jones ride at
Disneyland, and it featured Indy (not played by Harrison Ford) trying to steal
a plastic Vince Lombardi trophy from a temple. Throw in a lip-synching Patti
LaBelle and Tony Bennett, and you have a real stinker
this. Disney used this halftime show to promote its new Indiana Jones ride at
Disneyland, and it featured Indy (not played by Harrison Ford) trying to steal
a plastic Vince Lombardi trophy from a temple. Throw in a lip-synching Patti
LaBelle and Tony Bennett, and you have a real stinker
24. The Who (2010)
Let's make something clear: The Who are absolute legends.
They are essential not just to rock, but to all of music. But unlike previous
classic rock acts, Roger Daltrey and Pete Townshend really felt past their
prime in this performance, and that's the worst thing you can do at a show like
this. Some have speculated that since Roger and Pete had never seen an American
football game before, they may not have realized just how big this gig was in
American culture.
They are essential not just to rock, but to all of music. But unlike previous
classic rock acts, Roger Daltrey and Pete Townshend really felt past their
prime in this performance, and that's the worst thing you can do at a show like
this. Some have speculated that since Roger and Pete had never seen an American
football game before, they may not have realized just how big this gig was in
American culture.
(1997) Another lineup that seemed great on paper and
disappointed in reality. The Godfather of Soul was forced to blatantly lip-sync
his greatest hits, and Jim Belushi cavorted around the stage doing a weak
imitation of his brother John in his iconic role.
disappointed in reality. The Godfather of Soul was forced to blatantly lip-sync
his greatest hits, and Jim Belushi cavorted around the stage doing a weak
imitation of his brother John in his iconic role.
(2000) Wow! Look at that lineup! By all rights, that
should be a smash show. But it ended up being a Disney-produced bore about the
"Tapestry of Nations." Instead of thumping out Genesis songs, Collins
got stuck doing one of the songs he wrote for "Tarzan." Iglesias and
Aguilera did a duet called "Celebrate the Future Hand in Hand."
Amazingly, Xtina would go on to hit a bigger low at the Super Bowl when she
flubbed the National Anthem a decade later.
should be a smash show. But it ended up being a Disney-produced bore about the
"Tapestry of Nations." Instead of thumping out Genesis songs, Collins
got stuck doing one of the songs he wrote for "Tarzan." Iglesias and
Aguilera did a duet called "Celebrate the Future Hand in Hand."
Amazingly, Xtina would go on to hit a bigger low at the Super Bowl when she
flubbed the National Anthem a decade later.
(2003) This one is just forgettable, particularly
since after the game, Bon Jovi stole the spotlight by singing "It's My
Life" just before the Tampa Bay Buccaneers were awarded the trophy. Gwen
Stefani teaming up with Sting to do "Message in a Bottle" almost
saved this show. Almost.
since after the game, Bon Jovi stole the spotlight by singing "It's My
Life" just before the Tampa Bay Buccaneers were awarded the trophy. Gwen
Stefani teaming up with Sting to do "Message in a Bottle" almost
saved this show. Almost.
(1994) Super Bowl XXVIII tapped country music stars
for an ultimately unmemorable “Rockin’ Country Sunday” halftime show. Clint
Black, Tanya Tucker, Travis Tritt, and Wynonna Judd all performed a few of
their hits, with Naomi Judd joining her daughter on stage for the finale, “Love
Can Build a Bridge.”
for an ultimately unmemorable “Rockin’ Country Sunday” halftime show. Clint
Black, Tanya Tucker, Travis Tritt, and Wynonna Judd all performed a few of
their hits, with Naomi Judd joining her daughter on stage for the finale, “Love
Can Build a Bridge.”
The seemingly random lineup of Gloria Estefan, Stevie Wonder
and swing revivalists Big Bad Voodoo Daddy combined to make 1999's halftime
show a high-energy affair. There was even a cameo by E.T. (the
extra-terrestrial) to help stump for Progressive auto insurance, who sponsored
the show.
and swing revivalists Big Bad Voodoo Daddy combined to make 1999's halftime
show a high-energy affair. There was even a cameo by E.T. (the
extra-terrestrial) to help stump for Progressive auto insurance, who sponsored
the show.
In celebration of Motown's 40th anniversary, Boyz II Men led
the Super Bowl XXXII halftime show, with assists from legends like Smokey
Robinson, Martha Reeves and the Temptations. The 40 years of age come through
in this one, though. While it's a fun set, it ultimately doesn't strike too
lasting a chord.
the Super Bowl XXXII halftime show, with assists from legends like Smokey
Robinson, Martha Reeves and the Temptations. The 40 years of age come through
in this one, though. While it's a fun set, it ultimately doesn't strike too
lasting a chord.
17. Justin Timberlake (2018)
Justin went through a serviceable run of his main hits,
taking his show from a room inside the U.S. Bank Stadium up into the Super Bowl
LII crowd. But the audio was garbled to start off the show, and some didn't
appreciate the Prince tribute and the use of "Rock Your Body," the
song that triggered the Wardrobe Malfunction.
taking his show from a room inside the U.S. Bank Stadium up into the Super Bowl
LII crowd. But the audio was garbled to start off the show, and some didn't
appreciate the Prince tribute and the use of "Rock Your Body," the
song that triggered the Wardrobe Malfunction.
16. The Rolling Stones (2006)
Mick Jagger and the Rolling Stones took a break from the
world tour supporting their 24th studio album "A Bigger Bang" in 2006
to perform at the halftime show for Super Bowl XL. The Stones turned in a lot
of energy, but the NFL snipped a few of Mick's racier lyrics in the
pre-recorded tape, leaving Mick a bit miffed.
world tour supporting their 24th studio album "A Bigger Bang" in 2006
to perform at the halftime show for Super Bowl XL. The Stones turned in a lot
of energy, but the NFL snipped a few of Mick's racier lyrics in the
pre-recorded tape, leaving Mick a bit miffed.
15. Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers (2008)
More concerned with performance than spectacle, Tom Petty
opened the Super Bowl XLII halftime show with crowd favorites "American
Girl" and "I Won't Back Down." Petty's performance didn't blow
any doors off, but it nailed all the hits and gave everyone a solid show.
opened the Super Bowl XLII halftime show with crowd favorites "American
Girl" and "I Won't Back Down." Petty's performance didn't blow
any doors off, but it nailed all the hits and gave everyone a solid show.
14. Lady Gaga (2017)
Gaga kicked it off by jumping off the roof of Reliant
Stadium, which was incredibly awesome. Everything that came after, by
comparison, seemed rather mundane, with no guests artists or anything
particularly surprising happening. It was a solid Lady Gaga show, to be sure --
but for the the Super Bowl we need something more.
Stadium, which was incredibly awesome. Everything that came after, by
comparison, seemed rather mundane, with no guests artists or anything
particularly surprising happening. It was a solid Lady Gaga show, to be sure --
but for the the Super Bowl we need something more.
13. Bruno Mars, Red Hot Chili Peppers (2014)
Following Beyonce at the Super Bowl must have been a
daunting prospect, but Bruno Mars still managed to put on a good show with a
little help from the Red Hot Chili Peppers. Unfortunately, it came out later
the band wasn't actually playing its own instruments, which marred the whole
show a bit.
daunting prospect, but Bruno Mars still managed to put on a good show with a
little help from the Red Hot Chili Peppers. Unfortunately, it came out later
the band wasn't actually playing its own instruments, which marred the whole
show a bit.
Madonna's halftime show wound up being a bit chaotic. It
featured a slew of guests, including Nicki Minaj and Cee Lo Green, and went
all-in on being an over-the-top spectacle. Through it all, the most memorable
moment may have been M.I.A. flipping the bird on live TV. NFL sued over the
move, in fact, but wound up settling.
featured a slew of guests, including Nicki Minaj and Cee Lo Green, and went
all-in on being an over-the-top spectacle. Through it all, the most memorable
moment may have been M.I.A. flipping the bird on live TV. NFL sued over the
move, in fact, but wound up settling.
11. Janet Jackson and Justin Timberlake (2004)
Ah, yes. Maybe this isn't the best, but it was definitely
among the most memorable. Janet and Justin were doing a rendition of "Rock
Your Body" that was absolutely smoking ... until the smoke turned into a
PTC wildfire. In hindsight, the wardrobe malfunction might have saved this
show. Does anyone even remember that Nelly, Diddy, and Kid Rock also performed
that night?
among the most memorable. Janet and Justin were doing a rendition of "Rock
Your Body" that was absolutely smoking ... until the smoke turned into a
PTC wildfire. In hindsight, the wardrobe malfunction might have saved this
show. Does anyone even remember that Nelly, Diddy, and Kid Rock also performed
that night?
10. Diana Ross (1996)
The halftime show went through some growing pains in the
1990s, but Diana Ross' soulful performance at Super Bowl XXX was definitely a
high point. Her dramatic exit via helicopter was a precursor for the
larger-than-life moments that later performers would pick up.
1990s, but Diana Ross' soulful performance at Super Bowl XXX was definitely a
high point. Her dramatic exit via helicopter was a precursor for the
larger-than-life moments that later performers would pick up.
9. Paul McCartney (2005) Sir Paul's show marked the
beginning of the six-year classic rock era of halftime shows following the
backlash from Janet Jackson's notorious wardrobe malfunction in 2004, and what
a breath of fresh air it was. McCartney knew exactly what songs from his
catalog would fill up a football stadium. Starting with "Drive My
Car," pumping through with "Live And Let Die," and finishing
with the crowd pleaser "Hey Jude," this show showed how sometimes the
old ways are the best.
beginning of the six-year classic rock era of halftime shows following the
backlash from Janet Jackson's notorious wardrobe malfunction in 2004, and what
a breath of fresh air it was. McCartney knew exactly what songs from his
catalog would fill up a football stadium. Starting with "Drive My
Car," pumping through with "Live And Let Die," and finishing
with the crowd pleaser "Hey Jude," this show showed how sometimes the
old ways are the best.
8. Katy Perry (2015)
This is a halftime show that we'll look back at as
emblematic of its time. Katy's show was loud, weird, and specifically tailored
to the Internet's tendency to latch onto viral moments and meme the fajezzus
out of them. But in terms of actual musical performances, the real star was
Missy Elliott, who strutted out in a surprise appearance and blew the crowd away.
She didn't steal the spotlight. She commandeered it.
emblematic of its time. Katy's show was loud, weird, and specifically tailored
to the Internet's tendency to latch onto viral moments and meme the fajezzus
out of them. But in terms of actual musical performances, the real star was
Missy Elliott, who strutted out in a surprise appearance and blew the crowd away.
She didn't steal the spotlight. She commandeered it.
7. Prince (2007)
Super Bowl XLI took place under a torrential Florida
downpour, but that played right into Prince's hands. His performance of
"Purple Rain" amid raindrops turned purple by stage lights was
breathtaking, as was his take on Bob Dylan's "All Along The Watchtower
downpour, but that played right into Prince's hands. His performance of
"Purple Rain" amid raindrops turned purple by stage lights was
breathtaking, as was his take on Bob Dylan's "All Along The Watchtower
6. Beyonce (2013)
Of course she's on this list. It's BEYONCE, for crying out
loud. She has a stage presence that is unrivaled by any musician of her
generation. But what really made her show unique wasn't just the surprise
Destiny's Child reunion. It was also the fact that she actually paid respect to
the event by starting her show with a soundbite from legendary football coach
Vince Lombardi.
loud. She has a stage presence that is unrivaled by any musician of her
generation. But what really made her show unique wasn't just the surprise
Destiny's Child reunion. It was also the fact that she actually paid respect to
the event by starting her show with a soundbite from legendary football coach
Vince Lombardi.
5. Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band (2009)
Wasn't Super Bowl XLIII amazing? Not only did it have one of
the most dramatic championship games ever between the Steelers and Cardinals,
but it also had a performance from The Boss that was the apex of the classic
rock era. From his order to "put the chicken fingers DOOOOWN" to his
knee-slide right into the camera, Springsteen was on a mission to get everyone
out of their seats. Mission accomplished, sir.
the most dramatic championship games ever between the Steelers and Cardinals,
but it also had a performance from The Boss that was the apex of the classic
rock era. From his order to "put the chicken fingers DOOOOWN" to his
knee-slide right into the camera, Springsteen was on a mission to get everyone
out of their seats. Mission accomplished, sir.
4. Aerosmith and 'N Sync (2001)
Okay, okay. Some older readers might be annoyed that a show
with "Bye Bye Bye" and Britney Spears got ranked above one with
"Born to Run" and "Tenth Avenue Freeze Out," but back in
2001 this lineup was a big deal. After struggling through the '90s, the NFL
gave control of the halftime show to MTV, who responded by gathering the
biggest Top 40 heavyweights that could be found. The sight of Aerosmith
performing "Walk This Way" with Spears, Nelly, Mary J. Blige and the
biggest boy band of all time in 'N Sync was the kind of show the NFL had been
dreaming of for years.
with "Bye Bye Bye" and Britney Spears got ranked above one with
"Born to Run" and "Tenth Avenue Freeze Out," but back in
2001 this lineup was a big deal. After struggling through the '90s, the NFL
gave control of the halftime show to MTV, who responded by gathering the
biggest Top 40 heavyweights that could be found. The sight of Aerosmith
performing "Walk This Way" with Spears, Nelly, Mary J. Blige and the
biggest boy band of all time in 'N Sync was the kind of show the NFL had been
dreaming of for years.
3. Coldplay, Beyonce and Bruno Mars (2016)
Coldplay was the official act, but they turned their show
into a tribute to all the halftimes that came before. Bruno returned with
"Uptown Funk" under his belt, while Beyonce began her domination of
2016 with a tribute to the Black Panthers. Coldplay, meanwhile, turned out
"Viva La Vida" complete with a kid orchestra led by maestro Gustavo
Dudamel and a colorful crowd card stunt that showed Up With People how its done
into a tribute to all the halftimes that came before. Bruno returned with
"Uptown Funk" under his belt, while Beyonce began her domination of
2016 with a tribute to the Black Panthers. Coldplay, meanwhile, turned out
"Viva La Vida" complete with a kid orchestra led by maestro Gustavo
Dudamel and a colorful crowd card stunt that showed Up With People how its done
2. Michael Jackson (1993)
The one that started it all. MJ's reign as the King of Pop
was coming to an end at this time ... and the beginning of his creeper
reputation began later that year with the first wave of sexual abuse
allegations. But he still had enough star power to make the halftime show a
must-watch event for the first time ever. The children's choir performance of
"We Are the World," followed by Jackson's dramatic finale performance
of "Heal the World," became a defining moment of his career, one that
would be reenacted 16 years later at his memorial service at the Staples
Center.
was coming to an end at this time ... and the beginning of his creeper
reputation began later that year with the first wave of sexual abuse
allegations. But he still had enough star power to make the halftime show a
must-watch event for the first time ever. The children's choir performance of
"We Are the World," followed by Jackson's dramatic finale performance
of "Heal the World," became a defining moment of his career, one that
would be reenacted 16 years later at his memorial service at the Staples
Center.
1. U2 (2002)
There will likely never be a halftime show bigger than this
one. Mounted just four months after 9/11, U2's show was a perfect mix of
poignant remembrance and breathtaking musicianship. In a beautiful tribute, U2
performed "Where the Streets Have No Name" in front of a scrolling
list of those who perished in the terror attack. To this day, the show still
draws tears.
one. Mounted just four months after 9/11, U2's show was a perfect mix of
poignant remembrance and breathtaking musicianship. In a beautiful tribute, U2
performed "Where the Streets Have No Name" in front of a scrolling
list of those who perished in the terror attack. To this day, the show still
draws tears.
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