Gunbot wrote:Kenny Chesney seems in line for the gig and has said he wouldn't mind doing it. He's got over 5k signatures on a facebook petition (and counting). Anyone think the NFL will NOT go country at next year's game in Dallas? Shania Twain was the last CW artist to be on stage in 2003. Does Journey get some play with all the DSB love that's been going around lately (does Journey even want to go back after their hiccup in the beer garden or would it be a great way to kickstart their 2011 world tour)?
MTV's Top 5 halftime shows.
5: Super Bowl XXXVII (Shania Twain, No Doubt and Sting)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 48, Oakland Raiders 21
What could liven up one of the worst Super Bowls ever played? Shania kicked off half time in 2003 with "Man I Feel Like a Woman." Sure, it was radio-friendly, but maybe not the best way to jump-start a Super Bowl crowd. Bring in No Doubt and a push-up crazy Gwen Stefani singing "I'm Just a Girl" — well, that's more like it! Cap it off with an awesome duet with Sting on "Message in a Bottle" and Gwen pretty much guaranteed herself a spot in Super Bowl history.
4: Super Bowl XLI (Prince)
Indianapolis Colts 29, Chicago Bears 17
The Purple One faced an uphill battle: Not only was it pouring rain in Miami, but he also didn't have any other acts surrounding him to pick up the slack. But clearly, nothing could stop him, as he busted out guitar solo after guitar solo on classics like "Let's Go Crazy," "1999" and "Proud Mary," as well as a cover of Foo Fighters "Best of You." His show-closing "Purple Rain" made even the most hard-edged Bears fan swoon.
3: Super Bowl XXXV (Aerosmith, 'NSYNC, Britney Spears, Mary J. Blige, Nelly)
Baltimore Ravens 34, Giants 7
2001 was MTV's first chance at producing the show, and they absolutely nailed it. It was a multi-genre explosion that featured Aerosmith, 'NSYNC, Britney Spears, Mary J. Blige and Nelly all sharing the stage. (If only the Ravens didn't blow out my Giants 34-7 in one of the most lopsided Super Bowls ever.) Still, seeing Britney and JT share a stage was almost as sweet as the half-Giants, half-Ravens jersey Nelly sported during the show.
2: Super Bowl XXVII (Michael Jackson)
Dallas Cowboys 52, Buffalo Bills 17
The energy of the Super Bowl half time show really didn't pick up steam until about 1993 when Michael Jackson was the lone performer (of course, if you count the 3,500 kids who joined him on stage during "Heal the World," that number increases significantly). The epic "Heal the World" performance capped off a run through "Jam," "Billy Jean" and "Black or White." It was Michael at his peak, and he certainly set a precedent for gigantic spectacles at the Super Bowl.
1: Super Bowl XXXVI (U2)
New England Patriots 20, St Louis Rams 17
U2 took the stage in 2002 for an unbelievable, unforgettable and beautiful tribute to the victims of September 11, 2001. With a banner scrolling through the nearly 3,000 victims draped behind them, Bono and company performed a rendition of "Where the Streets Have No Name" that was felt across the country. It was a much-needed boost to the American psyche, and what better stage than the Super Bowl to accomplish just that?
Gunbot, dude, check yourself. Not about Chesney, as I think he would be a killer show. Chesney, Keith Urban or the Rascal Flatts would all be killer acts, but my problem with what your post contains is the MTV citation.


It isn't even up for debate...regardless of whether you like them or not, but Bruce Springsteen and U2 were the best ever, in either order I might add. Prince was great. Paul McCartney was solid. The Stones were good. Tom Petty was even better than the Stones. There's your top 5 Super Bowl halftime acts. MTV has ZERO music credibility unless there is a rapper somewhere going to jail on a drug or gun charge. I love Shania but she was actually sick that day and had to lip sync her song, and that was a problem too, in that she only had one song. No Doubt was pure liquefied shit. Justin Timberlake and Janet Jackson were terrible, and needed tittygate to garner any attention at all.
I know you aren't a Bruce fan Gunny, but even you have to admit his show was fucking stellar. I agree with you on U2. Those two, without question, were the best by far, and it's no coincidence that they are the world's two biggest and best touring acts.
My money is on either Keith Urban, Kenny Chesney, Brad Pasley or the Rascal Flatts(or a combination of them), for the country genre, or maybe Bon Jovi for the rock entry. I know I have been critical of BJ lipping, but they have a solid history and are pretty good guys from Jersey.
Sorry Chubby, Journey is never getting close to that stage. They just aren't, despite what all the myopic retarded Pinoy's think and believe. Pineda is not a star, in fact he isn't even close. Not to bag on him, but you Pinheads out there are being laughed at by other music fans. Again, not a Pineda basher, because I like him, but dude hasn't written a single song yet. No doubt he can hit a note, but he is not in the league of the previous SB Halftime guests, not even close.