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20 of the most memorable Super Bowl halftime shows
20 of the most memorable Super Bowl halftime shows
Super Bowl XXV (1991)
Prior to the 1991 Super Bowl, marching bands were the predominant act at halftime, but that all changed when New Kids on the Block brought their act to the stage. Their show at Tampa Stadium, where the New York Giants played the Buffalo Bills, featured hits “Step by Step,” “This One’s for the Children,” and “It’s a Small World” performed along with a military children’s choir, members of whose parents were serving in the Gulf War. A Gulf War report actually aired during halftime.
Super Bowl XXVI (1992)
This strange halftime show, known as Winter Magic, was a tribute to another great sporting event that year, the Winter Olympics. Olympic figure skaters Brian Boitano and Dorothy Hamill skated to “One Moment in Time” and were joined by several members of the 1980 Olympic hockey team, the University of Minnesota marching band, dancing snowflakes, and massive snowmen. Gloria Estefan also performed her hits “Get On Your Feet” and “Live For Loving You.”
Super Bowl XXVII (1993)
The King of Pop performed at The Rose Bowl during a game where the Dallas Cowboys beat the Buffalo Bills. Amidst the ice-cold afternoon, Michael Jackson moonwalked his way through a medley that includes his hits “Billie Jean,” “Jam,” and “Black or White.” To wrap things up, Jackson sang “We Are the World” and “Heal the World,” while 3,500 Los Angeles area kids surrounded the stage and 133 million viewers watched.
Super Bowl XXVIII (1994)
This show at the Georgia Dome was a treat for country music fans with Clint Black, Tanya Tucker, Travis Tritt, and The Judds belting out hits like “Tuckered Out,” “T-R-O-U-B-L-E,” “No One Else on Earth,” “Love Can Build a Bridge,” and “It’s a Little Too Late.” The event dubbed “Rockin’ Country Sunday” featured an interesting blend of special guests for the finale, including Ashley Judd, Stevie Wonder, Lisa Hartman Black, The Georgia Satellites, football legend Joe Namath, actor Elijah Wood, and Charlie Daniels.
Super Bowl XXIX (1995)
One of the stranger Super Bowl halftime shows was this Disney production that featured a tribute to Indiana Jones. Patti LaBelle sang “Release Yourself” and “New Attitude,” while Tony Bennett sang “Caravan” and duetted with LaBelle on “Can You Feel the Love Tonight” from the Disney film, “The Lion King.” Teddy Pendergrass and Arturo Sandoval also performed in between brief acting bits featuring Indiana Jones.
Super Bowl XXX (1996)
The 30th anniversary of the Super Bowl at Sun Devil Stadium saw the Dallas Cowboys face off against the Pittsburgh Steelers, while the halftime show featured Diana Ross. Ross performed a 12-minute set including Supremes-era classics “Stop! In the Name of Love” and “Baby Love” after being lowered to the stage on a crane. From multiple outfit changes to her exit via helicopter while singing “I Will Survive,” Ross brought her A-game to the Super Bowl.
Super Bowl XXXV (2001)
Boy band ’N Sync and rock band Aerosmith married the worlds of rock and pop in a musical medley that included “Bye Bye Bye” and “I Don’t Want to Miss a Thing” at Tampa’s Raymond James Stadium. The most memorable performance though came with the rock classic “Walk this Way,” which featured pop princess Britney Spears and Mary J. Blige joining Aerosmith and ’N Sync. Who can forget the moment former Mickey Mouse Club alums and dating duo, Spears and Timberlake, walked the stage side by side making magical music together?
Super Bowl XXXVI (2002)
Irish rockers U2 started their set at the Louisiana Superdome with the hit “Beautiful Day,” but it was the emotional tribute to those who died a few months prior during the 9/11 attacks that really hit home. The names of the dead scrolled across a big screen as “MLK” played and led to “Where the Streets Have No Name” Lead singer Bono made a statement as only he can when he revealed the American flag inside his jacket.
Super Bowl XXXVIII (2004)
One of the most memorable halftime show performances was overshadowed by an epic “wardrobe malfunction.” Janet Jackson and Justin Timberlake’s careers were irrevocably altered thanks to one unfortunate moment that revealed Jackson's nipple for the whole world to see as Timberlake sang the final line—“I’ll have you naked by the end of this song”—to his hit “Rock Your Body.” The FCC went after MTV and Jackson, who suffered most of the media scrutiny following the mishap. Her performance of “Rhythm Nation” and “All for You,” as well as other performances that day from Jessica Simpson, Diddy, Nelly, and Kid Rock, sadly became secondary.
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Super Bowl XXXIX (2005)
After the debauchery at 2004’s Super Bowl halftime show with Janet Jackson and Justin Timberlake’s wardrobe/choreography malfunction, Sir Paul McCartney seemed a safe yet legendary follow-up. The former Beatle performed “Drive My Car,” “Get Back,” and “Live and Let Die.” McCartney played guitar and piano before ending the show with “Hey Jude,” as the audience sang along with candles swaying.
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Super Bowl XL (2006)
Another British act hit the Super Bowl following Sir Paul McCartney’s performance in 2005. The Rolling Stones played three of their hits, “Start Me Up,” “Rough Justice,” and “(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction.” The band wasn’t too pleased that two of their songs were censored, including one of the lines from “Start Me Up,” though no one could censor 62-year-old Mick Jagger’s epic dance moves on a stage that was literally the band’s logo.