On February 9th, this year’s Super Bowl will take place, with Kendrick Lamar in charge of the halftime show. It is therefore timely to review the top 10 performances that have been done so far.
10. U2 (2002)
U2 took the risk of performing at the halftime show at a delicate moment in U.S. history, following the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001. Fortunately, the rock band came out unscathed and offered the American people a glimmer of hope.
9. Coldplay, Beyoncé, and Bruno Mars (2016)
Coldplay was the main star of the 2016 halftime show and came up with the brilliant idea of inviting Beyoncé and Bruno Mars, who ended up stealing the show according to many, but the band did a good job in their performance.
8. Lady Gaga (2017)
Lady Gaga displayed all her arsenal at the 2017 Super Bowl, where she not only delighted the audience with her magnificent voice, but also offered a great show, she even flew out.
7. Rihanna (2023)
While some people didn't like Rihanna's performance, the truth is that the star managed to make it the most-watched performance in Super Bowl history, proving the great interest that the artist arouses among the public.
6. Katy Perry and Missy Elliott (2015)
Katy Perry left more than one person surprised by what she was capable of doing at the 2015 Super Bowl, as they did not expect her to achieve what she did, and the inclusion of Missy Elliot was on point.
5. Michael Jackson (1993)
For many, Michael Jackson turned the Super Bowl halftime show into the spectacle it is today, setting a precedent for future stars.
4. Shakira and Jennifer Lopez (2020)
Shakira and Jennifer Lopez showcased the strength and talent of Latinos, with both artists performing a medley of their greatest hits and featuring guest appearances by Bad Bunny and J Balvin.
3. Madonna (2012)
Madonna's show at the Super Bowl was great, after years in which the audience found it boring, the Queen of Pop reminded everyone how to put on a good show.
2. Prince (2007)
Some people consider that the show that Prince offered at the 2007 Super Bowl was the best of all, as he not only sang his greatest hits, but also performed incredible covers of Foo Fighters, "We Will Rock You" (which ended up turning into "Let's Go Crazy"), and "All Along the Watchtower." Additionally, he had an epic guitar solo in "Purple Rain."
1. Beyoncé (2013)
Beyoncé is one of the biggest artists of today, and if you need a reminder why, you just have to watch her performance at the 2013 Super Bowl, where she also had a reunion with her former Destiny’s Child bandmates, Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams.