British pop-rock band Coldplay, featuring guitarist Jonny Buckland, drummer Will Champion, frontman Chris Martin, and bassist Guy Berryman, will headline the halftime show at Super Bowl 50 in February, according to reports. Here are some of the memorable Super Bowl acts they will follow, both good and not so great.
Thanks to Michael Jackson’s game-changing 1993 performance, during which he sang hits including “Black or White” and “Billie Jean,” Super Bowl halftime shows became as significant a draw for viewers as the football game itself.Pop songstress Katy Perry rode a giant tiger puppet while singing “Roar” at the 2015 Super Bowl halftime show. She introduced the world to the beloved “Left Shark.” Many observers felt she was upstaged by rapper Missy Elliott, who also performed.Britney Spears, Aerosmith, ‘N Sync, Mary J. Blige, and Nelly put on an entertaining show in 2001, performing hits like “Bye Bye Bye” and “I Don’t Want to Miss a Thing.” The big finale where the entire group sang “Walk This Way” solidified this performance in halftime history.At the first Super Bowl after September 11, U2 performed a memorable tribute to those lost in the attacks. The show concluded with a moving version of “Where the Streets Have No Name,” featuring Bono revealing the American flag lining his jacket.After Janet Jackson’s “wardrobe malfunction,” Paul McCartney’s 2005 performance resonated well with audiences. He performed fan favorites such as “Live and Let Die,” “Drive My Car,” and “Hey Jude.”In 2007, Prince dazzled viewers with his halftime show, featuring his own hits “Let’s Go Crazy,” “1999,” and “Purple Rain,” as well as weaving in classics from other artists like Queen and Bob Dylan.Beyonce’s performance at the 2013 Super Bowl showcased her immense talent. She engaged the audience with her greatest hits and even reunited with her former Destiny’s Child groupmates for a nostalgic moment.
