25. 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.
24. 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.
23. 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.
22. James Brown, ZZ Top, and the Blues Brothers (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.
21. Phil Collins, Enrique Iglesias, and Christina Aguilera
(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.
20. Shania Twain, No Doubt, and Sting (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.
19. Clint Black, Tanya Tucker, Travis Tritt, and The Judds
(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.”
18. Gloria Estefan, Stevie Wonder, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, and Savion
Glover (1999) 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.
17. Boyz II Men, Smokey Robinson, Martha Reeves, The Temptations
(1998) 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
12. Madonna, LMFAO, Nicki Minaj, M.I.A., Cee Lo Green (2012)
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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."
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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