Who Do You Think Would Be Good For The Superbowl Halftime Show?

[NYDCYankee]

So I saw that Prince is doing it and it really isn't that surprising since it seems like the Superbowl people like to put old people on the halftime stage so they don't take off their clothes. But Prince? When was the last time he had a hit song? 1988?

So I was trying to think of current bands/artists that would at least put on a decent show. Now I know it is impossible to appeal to everyone but I think there are bands currently touring that sell out stadiums that people would rather see than Prince. Now most of the artists I thought of aren't even bands that I even listen too (i like indie stuff), but bands I think that could carry a halftime show.

Jay-Z: He can clean up his music so that an entire audience can enjoy it.
Kelly Clarkson + Carrie Underwood maybe the other American Idol winners: Would especially be a good idea for Superbowl that is on Fox.
Red Hot Chilli Peppers: Have some upbeat songs that alot of people know, but I could see the networks being nervous about them performing live.
Bon Jovi: Not someone who I like but he at least has had songs that have been radio hits lately.
Any country singers like Rascal Flatts or Kenny Chesney that sell out across the country.
Coldplay: Probably a bit of a downer but they have some upbeat songs.

Ok those are some of my suggestions, I have some more ideas but who do you guys think woud be good?

[Sam18]

Ac\dc

[Archer1979]

Jenna Jameson and a twenty-foot python.

[Sam18]

Jenna Jameson and a twenty-foot python.

What the???

[fredgmuggs]

Happy Kyne and the Mirth Makers.

[Sam18]

Happy Kyne and the Mirth Makers.

You want the audience to throw things onto the field?

[fredgmuggs]

You want the audience to throw things onto the field?

Don't worry, Frank DeVol is dead.

[montrealer]

Barber Shop Quartet

[yankeebot]

I'm pretty sure they make their decision based on the fact that only old people want to watch the halftime show.

[4bronxbombers]

Michael Jackson....

[Archer1979]

I'm pretty sure they make their decision based on the fact that only old people want to watch the halftime show.

That changes things... Jenna Jameson and Tony Bennett.

[montrealer]

Eddie Blazonczyk and the Versatones....they really rock

[RhodeyYankee2638]

Ac\dc

I concur

[NYDCYankee]

That changes things... Jenna Jameson and Tony Bennett.

At the Lingerie Bowl.

[GiambiRocks]

U2 or Jay-Z & Beyonce

[Yankeeah]

I don't get the Prince choice either.

You gotta pick someone that most people know. I know Prince, but only Purple Rain, and I don't know if it was a song, album or movie. Maybe throw in a lesser known person to play-off them.

Bon Jovi, U2, Green Day, Red Hot Chilli Peppers, Aerosmith would all be good choices.

[TongueStripes]

The Mike Hunt band!
With NYC's own Tammy Faye Starlite on lead vocals!!

[TheMick@ND]

The only halftime show I ever watch. The Grambling and Southern battle of the bands.

[dabomb2045]

Pearl Jam or DMB....the only two bands that could probably make me actually watch the halftime show

[NYDCYankee]

Pearl Jam or DMB....the only two bands that could probably make me actually watch the halftime show

I thought of Pearl Jam but I thought they would be two much of a downer.

[RhodyYanksFan]

I thought of Pearl Jam but I thought they would be two much of a downer.

Not with U2
Evolution, Alive, Vertigo, Hail Hail, and Rockin' in the Free World

Who wouldn't watch that??

[dabomb2045]

Not with U2
Evolution, Alive, Vertigo, Hail Hail, and Rockin' in the Free World

Who wouldn't watch that??

Best halftime show in Super Bowl history

[yankeesAZ]

Bring back Beavis and Butthead's "Buttbowl". hehhehehehe!

[dabomb2045]

Bring back Beavis and Butthead's "Buttbowl". hehhehehehe!

Remember the one year the WWE had that Empty Arena match between Rock and Mankind during halftime?? That was fun.

MTV had a cool episode of Celebrity Deathmatch one year too

[Dave Visbeck]

.. ..

[Jersey Yankee]

Jenna Jameson and a twenty-foot python.

Jenna Jameson, her girlfriends and our own George!!!

[4bronxbombers]

Prince

I can't believe they couldn't come up with something better than that. boo

[krystl]

I don't get the Prince choice either.

You gotta pick someone that most people know. I know Prince, but only Purple Rain, and I don't know if it was a song, album or movie. Maybe throw in a lesser known person to play-off them.

Bon Jovi, U2, Green Day, Red Hot Chilli Peppers, Aerosmith would all be good choices.

IIRC, they did have Aerosmith one year but they had Britney Spears singing with them too.

[krystl]

Prince

I can't believe they couldn't come up with something better than that. boo

Ugh. I agree. I never liked Prince.

[4bronxbombers]

Ugh. I agree. I never liked Prince.

He's skeevy.........IMO.

[RhodyYanksFan]

IIRC, they did have Aerosmith one year but they had Britney Spears singing with them too.

Yeah...you'd need to have 1989 (or 1977) Aerosmith for it to be good. Coke and booze, not Britney and JT = rock & roll

[Mezmerize]

Chili's I think would be a good choice, but I doubt they would ever get the opportunity considering their past track record relating to live performances. Let's go down the list, the socks on the dongs, the naked performances at Woodstock 99, the fact that Rome, NY nearly burnt to the ground during their set, etc. I would really love to see the Chili's do it though, that would be an entertaining show, no doubt!

[4bronxbombers]

Chili's I think would be a good choice, but I doubt they would ever get the opportunity considering their past track record relating to live performances. Let's go down the list, the socks on the dongs, the naked performances at Woodstock 99, the fact that Rome, NY nearly burnt to the ground during their set, etc. I would really love to see the Chili's do it though, that would be an entertaining show, no doubt!

Have they matured yet?

[powerpinstripes]

I don't get the Prince choice either.

You gotta pick someone that most people know. I know Prince, but only Purple Rain, and I don't know if it was a song, album or movie. Maybe throw in a lesser known person to play-off them.

Bon Jovi, U2, Green Day, Red Hot Chilli Peppers, Aerosmith would all be good choices.

Purple Rain was a song, album and a movie circa 1983......

[RhodyYanksFan]

Have they matured yet?

No...they're 45 years old and still write 2/3 of their songs about California. They stink.

[sanfranciscojetergirl]

The only halftime show I ever watch. The Grambling and Southern battle of the bands.

I love that halftime show, but it used to alot better.

[Mezmerize]

No...they're 45 years old and still write 2/3 of their songs about California. They stink.

Not just Cali, although thats the most predominant state featured in their songwriting. Let's not forget Indiana, Alabama, and so on.

[Smithers]

Slayer.

[CallOfTheCrow]

K-Fed.




























Yes, I am definitely kidding.

[AMC]

The Mike Hunt band!

I think the TV announcers might be a little too uncomfortable saying the band's name on live television.

[RhodyYanksFan]

The last good one was U2 in 2002. Ever since then it's sucked. I think Rolling Stones last year was worse then Aerosmith/JT/Britney.

[YankeePride1967]

I'm happy with who it is this year -- Billy Joel!

[CallOfTheCrow]

I think the TV announcers might be a little too uncomfortable saying the band's name on live television.

lol I can see them pronouncing that name all slow to avoid a mis-interpretation.


"And now, the Mike............HUNT BAND."

[RhodeyYankee2638]

I'm happy with who it is this year -- Billy Joel!

I thought he was doing, he apparently isnt anymore

[RhodyYanksFan]

I'm happy with who it is this year -- Billy Joel!

They said Prince was doing it on TV yesterday.

[Maynerd]

Hey, I've got a great idea. Why don't they get a bunch of nobodys like Up With People or something, and then have every overweight housewife who goes to an aerobics class and lives within 50 miles buy matching sweatsuits, and they can wave pom poms to the music and run around the field like loons. Wouldn't that be great?




Sorry. I so hate halftime shows. I really don't care who plays at the Super Bowl halftime. I'll be in the kitchen, creating goodies for the rest of the game.

[YankeePride1967]

They said Prince was doing it on TV yesterday.

unless it's both, then thanks, it'll save me from wasting my time watching it.

[Mattpat11]

So I saw that Prince is doing it and it really isn't that surprising since it seems like the Superbowl people like to put old people on the halftime stage so they don't take off their clothes. But Prince? When was the last time he had a hit song? 1988?

So I was trying to think of current bands/artists

I think the idea is to put out something that's both in good taste and actually, you know, good.


That eliminates most of the current scene.

[Mattpat11]

Best halftime show in Super Bowl history

McCartney was great.

[4bronxbombers]

McCartney was great.

He's always great.