The Super Bowl Halftime Show is what adds glamor and luster to the heated final playoff game of the National Football League. With the Halftime Shows the stage is filled with drum beats, amazing dance moves, dramatic effects, scripted entrances, and stunning performances. And as years roll by it gets better and better.
The Super Bowl Halftime shows when first started were performances used just to fill time or to entertain the fans during the long breaks. But as the championships grew, the music shows also started getting more advanced. From what was once marching band and drum rolls, the Halftime shows became hip hops and rock.
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31 Years Of Super Bowl Halftime Shows
The 31 years started with the performance of the New Kids on the Block in 1991. This very first concert was followed by the big names in the industry including Gloria Estefan in 1992, Clink Black, Tanya Tucker, Travis Tritt, and the Judds in 1994, Tony Benett and Patti LaBelle in 1995, and Diana Ross in 1996. In 1999, the show was performed by Stevie Wonder, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, Gloria Estefan, and Savion Glover. One of the best performances in the history of the show was given by the King of Pop, Micheal Jackson in 1993.
The Super Bowl halftime show of the 21st century was kicked off by the stunning performance given by Phil Collins, Toni Braxton, Christina Aguilera, and Enrique Iglesias. The notable performances of the decade were U2 in 2002, Janet Jackson and Justin Timberlake in 2004, Paul McCartney in 2005, and The Rolling Stones in 2006. Prince in 2007, Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band in 2009, and The Who in 2010 also did an outstanding job.
Super Bowl Halftime Shows Of The Past Decade
Here comes the time for the flawless queens to walk onto the stage. The 2011 Super Bowl Halftime was adorned by the performance of The Black Eyed Peas with Usher and Slash. Madonna made 2012 her year. While Beyonce owned the stage in 2013 along with Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams from Destiny’s Child. The arena was handed over to Bruno Mars in 2014 and Katy Perry in 2015. Coldplay had the stage in 2016 and Lady Gaga got it in 2017. Justin Timberlake performed for the second time in 2018. While Marron 5 gave a memorable performance in 2019.
The year 2020 saw the pop stars Shakira and Jennifer Lopez rocking the stage with their stunning performances. The Weeknd gave a smashing performance in 2021. And this year saw another of the memorable moments at the Super Bowl Halftime Shows with Snoop Dogg, Eminem, Dr.Dre, Kendrick Lamar, and Mary J. Bilge on stage. With the announcements made in September, next year Rihanna will be the one to give a stunning show.
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