Top 5 Super Bowl Halftime Shows
Usher is this year's Super Bowl halftime show. With Super Bowl 58 being a day away, Matt MacKay decided to take a closer look at the top 5 Super Bowl Halftime shows. Read on to see if your favorite performer made the list.
Matt MacKay - February 10, 2024, 8:16 AM EST
5 minTop 5 Super Bowl Halftime Shows
There have been plenty of memorable halftime show performances during the Super Bowl era. A few artists have performed multiple times already, as Usher is set to perform for the second time at Super Bowl 58 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
This time, Usher will be the sole act, unlike in 2011, when he joined The Black Eyed Peas and guitarist Slash on stage. The exotic props market contains wagers like first halftime song, halftime show duration, and much more. These are fun to bet, but in this article, we're focused on the top five Super Bowl halftime show performances that have transpired over the past 57 years.
Top 5 Super Bowl Halftime Shows
Super Bowl | Performer(s) |
|---|---|
Super Bowl 42 | Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers |
Super Bowl 38 | Janet Jackson, Kid Rock, P. Diddy, Nelly, and Justin Timberlake |
Super Bowl 41 | Prince and the Florida A&M Marching Band |
Super Bowl 48 | Bruno Mars and the Red Hot Chili Peppers |
Super Bowl 47 | Beyonce |
5. Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers
The late artist Tom Petty performed at Super Bowl 42 with his band, the Heartbreakers. Their catalog is renowned worldwide and the soft folk rock was a huge success, uniting sports and music fans alike to enjoy one of the most quality halftime performances to date.
4. Janet Jackson, Kid Rock, P. Diddy, Nelly, and Justin Timberlake
A star-studded lineup was tasked with performing during Super Bowl 38. Of course, the infamous incident between Janet Jackson and Justin Timberlake stole headlines and memories during a wardrobe malfunction. This was also when Timberlake branched off into a solo career, but Kid Rock, P. Diddy, and Nelly were also at the peak of their musical careers in 2004, giving fans a lot of songs to dance and celebrate.
3. Prince and the Florida A&M Marching Band
One of the most talented artists to ever grace a stage, Prince performed as the primary halftime show artist alongside the Florida A&M Marching band. The late pop singer played his purple guitar, with his iconic song, "Purple Rain", played in the pouring rain. It was an excellent performance from start to finish.
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2. Bruno Mars and the Red Hot Chili Peppers
Artists from two different generations came together to put on a spectacle a decade ago, as Bruno Mars joined forces with the Red Hot Chili Peppers during Super Bowl 48. This fusion of pop, rock, and hip-hop was a big change from Madonna and Beyonce who performed at the two previous Super Bowl halftime shows.
1. Beyonce
Beyonce was a solo performer and the primary act during Super Bowl 47. With a massive fanbase, enormous catalog of music, and a seemingly constant supply of energy on stage, Beyonce crushed her opportunity to dazzle viewers during her time on stage in New Orleans.
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