Super Bowl Sunday means a lot to America, but music enthusiasts usually look forward to the coveted halftime show for the real entertainment. In honor of the big championship, which will see Justin Timblerlake serve the tunes in the middle of the New England Patriots and Philadelphia Eagles smackdown this weekend, iHeartRadio wanted to take a trip down memory lane.
From rock legends to pop titans, the NFL has recruited a variety of acts for the 12-minute gig. Some were mind-blowing. Some were not too memorable. Some just plain ol’ sucked. Considering the vast difference in quality amongst shows, we’ve put our opinions to the frontlines and ranked some of the best and worst halftime shows. Take a look below!
BEST 2017 - Lady Gaga
BEST 2016 - Beyoncé, Coldplay, and Bruno Mars
BEST 2016 - Beyoncé
BEST 2016 - Bruno Mars
BEST 2016 - Coldplay
BEST 2015 - Katy Perry
BEST 2015 - Katy Perry
BEST 2015 - Katy Perry and Lenny Kravitz
BEST 2015 - Katy Perry and Missy Elliott
BEST 2014 - Bruno Mars and Red Hot Chili Peppers
BEST 2014 - Bruno Mars and Red Hot Chili Peppers
BEST 2014 - Bruno Mars
BEST 2014 - Bruno Mars
BEST 2014 - Bruno Mars
BEST 2014 - Bruno Mars and Red Hot Chili Peppers
BEST 2013 - Destiny's Child
BEST 2013 - Destiny's Child
WORST 2012 - Madonna & Nicki Minaj & M.I.A.
WORST 2012 - Madonna & LMFAO
WORST 2011 - Black Eyed Peas & Slash
WORST 2011 - Black Eyed Peas & Usher
BEST 2010 - The Who
BEST 2009 - Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band
WORST 2008 - Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers
BEST 2007 - Prince
BEST 2006 - The Rolling Stones
BEST 2005 - Paul McCartney
WORST 2004 - Janet Jackson and Justin Timberlake
WORST 2004 - Kid Rock
WORST 2004 - P Diddy and Nelly
BEST 2003 - Shania Twain
BEST 2003 - No Doubt and Sting
BEST 2002 - U2
BEST 2001 - Ben Stiller, Adam Sandler, Chris Rock, Aerosmith, 'N Sync, Britney Spears, Mary J Blige, Nelly
WORST 2000 - Toni Braxton
WORST 2000 - Phil Collins, Christina Aguilera, Enrique Iglesias
WORST 1999 - Chaka Khan, Gloria Estefan, Stevie Wonder, KISS
WORST 1999 - Gloria Estefan
WORST 1999 - Stevie Wonder
BEST 1998 - Boyz II Men, Smokey Robinson, Martha Reeves, The Temptations and Queen Latifah
WORST 1997 - The Blues Brothers, James Brown, ZZ Top
BEST 1996 - Diana Ross
WORST 1995 - Patti Labelle and Tony Bennett
WORST 1994 - The Judds, Clint Black, Tanya Tucker, and Travis Tritt
BEST 1993 - Michael Jackson
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