Nipper’s Picks: Top 10 Super Bowl Halftime Shows

The Super Bowl Halftime Show is one of the year’s most eagerly anticipated events. From Prince’s iconic raincoat performance to Beyonce’s electrifying choreography, these shows have become legendary in their own right. In addition to the star performers from past years, there are also amazing surprises such as surprise guests or tributes to great musicians who have passed away – making every show genuinely memorable and something everyone looks forward to watching each year.

Prince’s iconic 2007 Super Bowl Halftime performance featured his signature guitar solo in the rain.

Madonna’s 2012 Super Bowl Halftime Show was a thrilling spectacle of music, dance, and pyrotechnics.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4VcBsqOYhYo

U2 delivered an emotional halftime show at Super Bowl XXXVI to honor those affected by 9/11 with their song “Where The Streets Have No Name.”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZD1QrIe–_Y

Katy Perry brought out all the stops for her 2015 performance featuring Missy Elliott and Lenny Kravitz as guest performers and a giant robotic lion on stage!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RBXWXcQvMxk

Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band had America rocking during their 2009 Super Bowl XLIII Halftime Show with classics like Born To Run and Working On A Dream!

Justin Timberlake set the bar high in 2018 when he teamed up with P!nk for one of the most memorable duets ever performed at a half-time show – “Rock Your Body”/”Raise Your Glass”!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SDPITj1wlkg

Beyoncé lit up Houston’s NRG Stadium for her 2016 halftime extravaganza, including dancers dressed as Black Panthers, “Formation” choreography, Coldplay, Bruno Mars & Mark Ronson joining her on stage!

Lady Gaga impressed millions during 2017’s Pepsi Zero Sugar Super Bowl LI Half Time Show which included aerial stunts from wires above NRG Stadium plus hits like Bad Romance and Poker Face.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nBkNQZ-6QHg

Michael Jackson wowed fans worldwide when he took centerstage during 1993’s XXVIIth edition of the NFL’s championship game to perform some of his greatest hits, such as Thriller, Billie Jean, and Beat It!

Aerosmith joined forces with Britney Spears, N’Sync & Mary J Blige in 2001 to deliver an electrifying finale at Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ Raymond James stadium, leaving viewers speechless!