Which rock and steel acts have performed on the Tremendous Bowl halftime present? Whereas pop appears to dominate the halftime performances as of late, there even have been quite a few rock bands and artists which have performed the “massive sport.”
Some have been the precise featured artist (like Tom Petty above), whereas others have been invited as particular visitors to get in on the enjoyable (very similar to the Purple Scorching Chili Peppers leaping good time with featured artist Bruno Mars).
Consider it or not, there was a time when the Tremendous Bowl halftime present wasn’t that massive of a deal. The inaugural Tremendous Bowl in 1967 featured the College of Arizon and Grambling marching bands. Marching bands truly performed a key function within the halftime leisure effectively into the ’70s.
The 12 months 1969 introduced the primary themed efficiency with “America Thanks” aided by the Florida A&M marching band. Pulling in title expertise for themed performances began to take off within the ’80s, and Michael Jackson’s 1993 efficiency actually ushered within the star-studded halftime performances we have come to count on at this time.
Who was the primary rock band to play the Tremendous Bowl? That may be ZZ High in 1997, but it surely was a part of a collaborative efficiency with The Blues Brothers and James Brown additionally taking the stage.
Regardless of a current drought of rock acts within the Tremendous Bowl halftime highlight, there was a stretch of six years within the 2000s the place a sole rock performer took middle stage.
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Which rock artists have performed the Tremendous Bowl halftime present? Take a look at the gallery under.
Each Rock Artist That Has Performed the Tremendous Bowl Halftime Present
Rock on the largest stage!
Gallery Credit score: Chad Childers, Loudwire
10 Rock Bands That Ought to Play the Tremendous Bowl Halftime Present
Hey NFL! Rock music and soccer CAN go collectively, ya know.
Gallery Credit score: Todd Fooks
