Top 5 Super Bowl Halftime Shows Of The Last 15 Years
In just a few days, not only will the Denver Broncos and the Carolina Panthers fight for bragging rights as the champions of The NFL's golden anniversary Super Bowl, but people will also be gather around their TVs for the other entertainment of the night - the commercials and the halftime show, this year headlined by Coldplay.
So I want to know, what do you think the most memorable halftime show since 2000 was? Here are my top 5, feel free to add yours!
Super Bowl XXXVI
U2's Emotional 9/11 TributeOn February 3, 2002, only a few months after the September 11th attacks changed the world forever, U2 took to the stage and paid tribute to those lost in the attacks and the regular men and women who became heroes that day. It was an emotional and soaring performance.
Super Bowl XXXVIII
NipplegateOn February 1, 2004, Justin Timberlake's now infamous lyric "I'm gonna have you naked by the end of this song", revealed an awful lot about Janet Jackson. And I'm not just talking about what kind of jewelry she likes. You want memorable? That was a memorable show!
Super Bowl XXXIX
Classic Rock RocksJustin and Janet put a major scare into the halftime show producers, and they decided that the next year, something a bit "safer" would be the way to go. And what's more family friendly than a Beatle? Sir Paul McCartney kicked off a string of classic rock themed halftime shows on February 6, 2005.
Super Bowl XLIII
BruuuuuuuuceIf there's one man who knows how to put on a show, one man who can get a crowd of tens of thousands up on their feet, one man who doesn't need special guests or surprises, it's Bruce. And on February 1, 2009, The Boss showed an audience of millions why he's The Boss!
Super Bowl XLVII
The Surprise We All Saw ComingWhen Beyoncé was announced as the halftime performer, rumors started immediately that there would be a Destiny's Child reunion at the 50 yard line. Not one to disappoint, Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams rose from the stage and tore into a medley of the group's biggest hits on February 3rd, 2013.