Incubus is the best alternative rock band out plain and simple

Guns and Roses

Incubus hasn’t made a good record since SCIENCE.

Best Alt band? I don’t think so.

Hm. I like the idea of Guns and Roses…or Incubus. Or how about The Killers or even (gasp) Oasis?

No one likes Incubus

pearl jam!!!!!!

reunited GNR

Another Led Zeppelin reunion. Book it.

My Morning Jacket! Greatest American band right now deserves the spotlight.

First off, to be a Superbowl act you should have years of experience. That means no Nickelback.

On my list of worthy acts (that haven’t already done it or were listed above):
Pearl Jam
Red Hot Chili Peppers
Dave Matthews Band

I also approve of the Foo Fighters.

Yeah…Incubus is now lame. The Who or Green Day would be good choices.

Yeah…Incubus is now lame. The Who or Green Day would be good choices.

Yeah…Incubus is now lame. The Who or Green Day would be good choices.

SCIENCE, Make Yourself, and Morning View are three of my favorite albums ever. After they lost their bass player they went to shit

Bruce was so vanilla it was painful, the halftime show keeps getting worse every year. I say just can it outright.

Billy Joel seems to fit the demographic.

And NJ be damned, Bon Jovi seems like a safe choice.

I would love to see Foo Fighters perform at the Super Bowl, I think they are perfect for it. I think Bon Jovi, though I’m not as big a fan, is also a good, solid possibility.

Still, one legendary artist I can immediately think of who is not specifically rock but crosses all genres and would be very cool for the Super Bowl is Willie Nelson.

the Dead!

Unfortunately, the networks won’t give this slot to bands that have yet to build major star status – which leaves MMJ on the outs. They also aren;t going to book anyone that could possibly offend, hence no Metallica or RHCP.

Bon Jovi
Foo Fighters
John Mellencamp
Dave Matthews Band
Van Halen

Those seem to be the safest choices.

You mean that Hip-Hop isn’t already front and center in the NFL? Hmmm… my eyes must be deceiving me.

the killers – they have that arena sound and some inspiring americana-ish songs + they just kick ass
the chili peppers – need to make another album, tour, play the superbowl, that’s not selling out is it?
the foo fighters – i would be willing to bet this is who plays next year
beck – probably not but wouldn’t it be cool?
the white stripes! that’s who i want. jack would never do it

lil’ wayne! no probably not family-friendly enough
amy winehouse! hahaha, definitely not family-friendly

How about Ringo Starr and His all Starr Band? Love it!!

I think Guns N’ Roses would be awesome.

I think Guns N’ Roses would be awesome.

Van Halen, AC/DC, Rush would all be good performances and probably fit the corporate requirements. Love The Who, but not sure broadcast TV would turn the mic over to Pete Townshend for fear what he might say (sarcastic or not) given the chance.
Jay-Z with the Roots band, a la “Unplugged” would be good times, as would the Beasties, but still can’t picture a hip-hop act getting the blessing of corporate America to take center stage at the Super Bowl.
Think the Chili Peppers could give a “Prince-like” performance as well.

i think the Allmans would be cool to see, however unlikely. Also unlikely would be Derek Trucks Band but they wold rock that place. DMB would not be a very good choice. If you’re looking for a good half-time show, why not bring in the biggest band in the world… no, not Coldplay, but The Rolling Stones!

Dave Matthews Band should get the spot. They played the olympics a fews ago. Have some great energetic songs that would definately peak the crowds interest as well as one of the largest fan bases around who would tune in for the game if they aren’t watching already.

Tripping Billies
Grey Street(or single off new album this year)
Anyone Seen the Bridge->
Too Much(fake)->
Ants Marching

would be a great set for half time of the Super Bowl.

Time to go soul…

Al Green would bring the house down!

OMG!!!!!!!, The Who, yes!!!!!, please!!!!!!!

gnr
acdc
the who
van halen

Van Halen would be the best but i would also enjoy the foo fighters. However since janet jackson superbowl has gone older acts so I think Mellencamp or Bon Jovi will probably get the gig

Red Hot Chili Peppers
Pearl Jam
The Who
U2

As much as I LOVE the Who, Daltrey’s voice is pretty tough to listen to these days. VH is a good idea… CERTAINLY Bob Plant could give an okay for a 12-minute show… and I LIKE the idea of going soul. I saw Earth, Wind and Fire in `06, and they sounded better than they have in years.

c’mon guys, Motley Crue! AC/DC would be awesome too. And I think the mainstream is ready for the mighty Metallica!!!

The Stones just did it a few years ago so likely not. I think Kanye West would be more appropriate than Jay-Z. They are both good, but Kanye raps about being a “Champion” and stadium anthems like “Stronger” but Jay-Z always raps about how he used to move blow. Either way, I doubt they do hip-hop yet. I’d say do something like have David Bowie or Smokie Robinson sing with someone new and pop like Fall Out Boy or someone who has got stadiums going before like Elton John in sequenced shoulder pads.

I hate to say it but a safe bet for the NFL…..Jimmy Buffett

No love for Dylan here?

The Who, without a doubt, would be the best choice.

Pete, Roger, Zak Starkey, Pino Palladino, Rabbit and Simon would roar. Look at what The Who did at the Concert for NYC in 2001. They stole the show from McCartney, Mick & Keith, Billy Joel, etc. No one plays live as viciously and beautifully as The Who ….

john fogerty? doesnt he have a new album due soon anyway?

but the perfect choice that would never in a million years happen… radiohead

Dave Matthews Band would blow the lid off. energetic, nothing inappropriate, actual good music!!

Willie Nelson!

buck the system 100% and have my band play. You know……Wilco!

I’m not the biggest DMB fan, but I think they’re a great choice for Super Bowl. They’re great live performers, they have several well known songs, and they know how to perform in stadiums. A no brainer.

My band is the #1 live act in music right now. My Morning Jacket deserves to burn the faces off all the people who do not know we exist. Can you imagine One Big Holiday at the halftime show?

Would love to see The WHO—->
start with My Generation, go to Baba O’reily and end with Tommy finale or Wont get Fooled Again

Kris Noveselic is the only one who should play the Superbowl. He should be by himself hittin the heavy bass lines. Word!

another option, how bout a combo of Red Hot Chilli Peppers, 311, and Foo Fighters

Greeen Day was the first band to come to mind after I saw their American Idiot tour. Perfect band to rock out an arena.

Dylan’s incredible but I doubt he is the stadium rocker the super bowl committee is looking for. I’d love it but won’t expect it.
P.S. His commercial was the best this year.

Huey Lewis & The News.

ELVIS PRESTO 3D: THE SEQUEL

Don’t you also have to consider that any band/artist performing needs to have a new album out within 2 weeks of the Super Bowl? That might disqualify half of your list, including top choice The Who.

if they ever reunite a perfect option is Dire Straits

muddy waters, he still playing? hed be great…

Best suggestions so far have been Dave Matthews Band for their ability to play to huge crowds ie. Central Park 100,000+ and The Killers who have a great sound and are new and fresh. Time to go with a current generation band and leave the classics bands out of it.

David Gilmour should be the next on that list, he is the greatest guitar player even, sound and soul of Pink Floyd, just watch his last DVD, its awesome.

Neil Young would be the best halftime show of all time.

Hello? Pearl Jam!

Why would they not mention Guns ‘N’ Roses as a possibility….and I know this would be a horrible idea but Coldplay is one of the biggest bands out I’d rather see Coldplay then Nickelback….but what I really would love to see……………KINGS OF LEON it don’t get much better then them and I know almost everyone agrees with me on that one! 4 Kix who’s struttin now!

I would definitely like to see GN’R rock out the place.

DMB would be perfect. They tend to have longer jams, but i’m sure they could deliver a strong short set as well…. If their new album is a hit, then I wouldn’t be suprised if they’re up there next year.
otherwise, I think greenday could be good. The Who would be amazing, but they’re not the same without Moon and Entwistle…

OASIS, THERE THE BEST BAND IN THE WORLD

OASIS, THERE THE BEST BAND IN THE WORLD

clutch, the mars volta, queens of the stone age, the flaming lips, deicide, tool, and beck in one big super jam!!!

we are generic rip offs of so many bands, we would be perfect for the sellout fest that is the halftime show!

VAN HALEN

Deathcab! haha.

The question isn’t who’s your favorite band – it’s who’s a good Super Bowl act. Think of someone both you and your dad would have at least heard before and could appreciate their accomplishments even if you didn’t own their stuff. That’s where you get the AC/DC, Van Halen, Mellencamp, etc. that makes sense, rather than “dude, Incubus or My Morning Jacket!” moronic answers.

the superbowl is year away, give it a rest. but for the sake of conversation, My Morning Jacket would melt the faces of mainstream America. Evil Urges > Anytime > One Big Holiday.

tkbone. your argument is valid, however me, my brother, my dad, my mom, and my grandfather can all jam to My Morning Jacket. If that isn’t generational, I don’t know what is.

If GNR ever reunites, for whatever reason or length of time, the Super Bowl would be the perfect venue for Welcome to the Jungle/You Could be Mine/Paradise City medley. I mean, come on, “Jungle” and “Crazy Train” are the only two songs I have ever heard right before kickoff of every NFL game I have ever seen.

tkbone has the right answer.

As much as I love bands like MMJ and Kings of Leon, I certainly wouldn’t expect to see them at the SB, nor do I think it makes much sense.

Be realistic people, there’s probably less than ahandful of bands that are realistic possibilities.

My Morning Jacket isn’t one of them

Someone said Pearl Jam. That would be my vote! PEARL JAM!!! And you can’t get more American than that!

Pearl Jam for sure. Metallica Sucks, Axl Rose Sucks, Van Halen Sucks, AC/DC really Sucks, Nickel Back are you kidding me. I would love to see the Who also

Pearl Jam for sure

The recently reunited Fleetwood Mac would be a great option. The Chain, Go Your Own Way and through in a Stevie Nicks song and you got a killer short set. Old people know them, young people know em due to all the recent covers, and they are not only talented, but one of the biggest bands of all time. Plus, the world would get to see how exceptional Lindsey Buckingham is on guitar.

I heard they tried to get the Eagles but Don Henley wouldn’t do it last year cause the game was televised on Fox (he’s a liberal).
The Eagles would be boring..

Mellencamp is a good idea.

The recently reunited Fleetwood Mac would be a great option. The Chain, Go Your Own Way and through in a Stevie Nicks song and you got a killer short set. Old people know them, young people know em due to all the recent covers, and they are not only talented, but one of the biggest bands of all time. Plus, the world would get to see how exceptional Lindsey Buckingham is on guitar.

I heard they tried to get the Eagles but Don Henley wouldn’t do it last year cause the game was televised on Fox (he’s a liberal).
The Eagles would be boring..

Mellencamp is a good idea.

The recently reunited Fleetwood Mac would be a great option. The Chain, Go Your Own Way and through in a Stevie Nicks song and you got a killer short set. Old people know them, young people know em due to all the recent covers, and they are not only talented, but one of the biggest bands of all time. Plus, the world would get to see how exceptional Lindsey Buckingham is on guitar.

I heard they tried to get the Eagles but Don Henley wouldn’t do it last year cause the game was televised on Fox (he’s a liberal).
The Eagles would be boring..

Mellencamp is a good idea.

Guns N’ Roses (reunited or otherwise)
Dave Matthews Band
The Who (not sure if they’d do it)
AC/DC
Van Halen

Don’t want to see the likes of Green Day, Nickelback, etc.

I guess women are banned from halftime shows since Janet scandalized us all? Typical.

What about David Bowie? Granted he hasn’t put an album out since late 2003, but his Reality tour was one of the best shows I’ve ever seen. The crowd would love a good mix of Rebel Rebel, Let’s Dance and Ziggy Stardust. Maybe by next year he’ll have a new album is an upbeat first single to promote too. He might be too “alternative” for the mainstream, but deepdown everyone’s a Bowie fan.

Guns N’ Roses should be next….
Let Axl welcome you to the fuckin jungle baby!!!!

I know this will get shit – but I think that R.E.M. would be a good choice. They are absolutely incredible live performers, and their back-catalog of “hits” for the arena crowds would serve them well..I think they are old enough to get the ‘nostalgia’ attention – and I think that they are (again) also fresh enough to not suck ass like the other geriatrics..

Foo Fighters would also be a great choice.. just please no Police…

My dream:

Guns n Roses reunion for Super Bowl L(50)… with Paradise City, Nightrain, Mr Brownstone(or don’t cry) and Welcome to the Junlge medley

That’s my ultimate Dream

NEIL YOUNG!!!

It may not be Rolling Stone, but what about Hank Jr? He was certainly a hit with Monday Night Football for many years.

Zeppelin.

I would love to see Pearl Jam do it, but I don’t think they would and their style might be considered too abrasive. I think The Who would be the perfect choice, another band with an endless stream of hits to choose from. However, the one’s I would most like to see at a Superbowl without a doubt are the Red Hot Chili Peppers. I don’t care if they don’t fit the mold. That would be sick. How about a 4 song set of Higher Ground, Hump De Bump, Can’t Stop and finish it off with Give It Away? I would go just for that.

AC/DC, The Who, Van Halen, Bon Jovi or The Foos are the only realistic choices. DMB?? C’mon now, this is football.

Ted Nugent! It must be Ted Nugent!!!

one person said “Best suggestions so far have been Dave Matthews Band for their ability to play to huge crowds ie. Central Park 100,000+ … Time to go with a current generation band and leave the classics bands out of it.”

Uh, since when is Dave Matthews Band new? Their first recordings came out on what is coming up on 20 years ago, friend. Everytime somone make the argument of new, young, hot band versus dinosaur, they always cite an older group. You could say Coldplay or The Killers or Wilco as a young band, but DMB?? Let’s get real, people.

I stick to my original quote ..
Even thought Daltrey’s voice is a little rougher than it used to be, I saw The Who would be the best choice. My Generation, Baba O’Riley, See Me, Feel Me and Won’t Get Fooled Again, complete with Pete breaking a guitar (only if he really feels like doing it)

Pearl Jam and the list ends there.
The Who would suffice. To say the least.

What about Camper Van Beethoven?

The Who! If Roger could be on his best dang that would be a half time show.

Foo Fighters definitely. They have the perfect sound that can represent all types of rock. I also suggest adding an another band with them, how bout getting Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr to go onstage with them and do some Beatles and Foo songs. Or maybe the Foo and Queen, since they’ve already done that a few times it shouldn’t be too hard. Plus McCartney and Grohl are doing a collaboration for the Grammys so that can’t be too hard to get either.

Also, Bob Dylan would be another good choice even if he’s not the best arena rocker. They could get him and Will I. Am. to perform together, building on the best superbowl ad from this year

If Henley can get over himself and his liberal agenda, the Eagles would kick the worlds ass. Like the stone reported recently, they were the 2nd top grossing tour last year.

Pearl Jam is awesome, and they have a slew of great songs. However, they aren’t exactly the right fit. I highly doubt they would do it.

RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS

Huey Lewis and the News!!

I say they go with The Flaming Lips (with plenty of silver confetti and fake blood) or a reunited Soundgarden (imagine Let Me Drown, Outshined, Spoonman, and Burden In My Hand). Or maybe Kid Rock- pander to the “All American” crowd.

Axl Rose’s new Guns N’ Roses line up would be cool. i understand they aren’t doing that good right now but if they do the superbowl in 2010…that’ll change everything! Axl will be back at the top!

definitely not coldplay

DMB is by FAAAAAAAAARRRRRR the best and only choice here.

PEARL JAM!!!

We should have a 90’s trifecta of doom:

- Pearl Jam
- Peppers
- Smashing Pumpkins

Real artists to bring down whatever stadium they play in next year.

Green Day would put on a great 10 minutes for sure!

The remaining members of Queen w/ Paul Rodgers from Bad Company would be nice to see, even though he’s certainly no Freddie :p

since the world is going to end on 2012…

2010- The Who
2011- AC/DC
2012- The Beatles with special guests Hendrix/Garcia/Beethoven/ Morello

this list just got worse as it went on. absolutely no country. kelly clarkson can’t be mentioned in the same breath as those other groups. and there’s no way that GNR would reunite for this.

Fleetwood Mac!!!!!

Nuff said!

Why not Enya? She could calm everyone down and perhaps world peace would break out.

FLEETWOOD MAC

No, it was actually Britney Spears cavorting with Aerosmith that almost singlehandedly wrecked rock and roll Super Bowl shows. Im all for a broad to rock the Super Bowl, but I don’t think the remaining reunited Runaways would go over well.

How about Elvis Costello?

I know they wouldn’t do it, nor would they be asked, but does anyone else think it would be AWESOME if Radiohead did it? Plus, they’d boost ratings, because most Radiohead fans don’t watch football, but they would definitely tune in for the half-time show at the very least.

im gonna throw a curveball here and say the killers… or U2 again, or bruce again

The next qualified ( Rolling Stone credentials that is ), is The WHO. Legendary and still rockin’, although without Keith and John, unfortunately. The current lineup is fantastic with Zak, Pino, Simon and Rabbit backing up Roger and Pete.
The WHO stole the show at the Concert for New York because of their emotion and the love they have for New York ( and America). But I feel the recent honor from the Kennedy Center is more appropriate for The Who than to be a spectacle at halftime. Pete would want the entire show, don’t you think?

As much as I would love to see the likes of Oasis, Kings of Leon and (one that hasnt been mentioned for some reason) the Strokes, none of those bands have been nearly as relevant in North America as the Haftime show requires. That being said, of any active band who has made a decent album in the last 3 years, the Foo Fighters and the Chillies would be superb choices. But lets not kid ourselves, its going to be someone that is relevant to the Baby Boomers – like Tom Petty, Springsteen and Aerosmith. So I’m gonna go ahead and say that the band to look out for here is The Who.

but here’s an idea, how about they go get Chuck Berry, he still performs once a year, and lets face it, a lineup of Rock and Roll Music, Johnny Be Good, Rollover Beethoven and Sweet Little Sixteen would be fantastic

RADIOHEAD.

would NEVER happen but it would be amazing.

Watch everyone, next year in 2010:

THE SMITHS!!

LOL

Johnny Hates Jazz!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Billy Joel/Elton John
Big Shot
Crocadile Rock
Its still Rock n Roll to me
Rocket Man
You may be right/Tiny Dancer

Alice Cooper

-No more mr. nice guy
-Is it my body
-Billion dollar babies
-School’s Out

Happy Birthday Alice! Turns 61 today!

nothing would sell more chips, beer and pizza than PHISH PLAYING YOU ENJOY MYSELF in a 15min truncated version……….i hope you read my sarcasm

My post in favor of the WHO was deleted. Why? Of couse I commented Pete would not be satisfied with only playing the halftime show.

RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

It couldn’t be Led Zep,Allmans or the Dead because after 12 minutes the intro to the song would just be over..How ’bout Iggy Pop? That would wake up everyone if it’s a lousy game.Hopefully, Neil Young,Dylan, and Pearl Jam would turn it down.My prediction is Jimmy Buffet or Dave Mathews.

Eric Clapton.  Has a great band and plenty of pop hits.Setlist:LaylaI Shot the SheriffSunshine of Your LoveCrossroads

RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS

everyone likes them

RUSH!

Lil’ Wayne. Let’s stop with these rock groups. Come on let’s get a hip hop artist in there.

It’s funny cause from all the past performances, it took just one man with one guitar to rock the house, Who needs a band?

If you want this to work, keep the pre-90’s line up.

just throwing these out there:

BLACK SABBATH
THE POLICE
LENNY KRAVITZ

I say AC/DC and Van Halen. Both.

a reunited Soundgarden

They should get AC/DC to rock the SHIT out of the super bowl

The Police would be a fantastic choice.

PEARL JAM, THE BEST BAND IN THE WORLD!!!! EVERYONE ELSE SUCKS!

nickelback???? are you kidding???

I’m surprised that the Jonas Brothers weren’t there this year. Maybe next year Hanson could open for them. That would be some REAL MUSIC!!! Seriously, though, has nobody realized that Guns n Roses is horrible. C’mon. Axl=biggest tool ever and have you seen their former drummer on sober house. Jeez, what a wreck. I’d pay to see him walk around on stage by himself at the Super Bowl. That settles it, Steven Adler by himself with no music.

Nickleback blows. I say The Who or Foo Fighters, both put on kick-ass live shows and The Who is still the greatest live band of all time.

FLEETWOOD MAC OR ELTON JOHN!

1. Red Hot Chili Peppers
2. AC/DC
3. Outkast (”Rosa Parks” with a blistering live harmonica solo)
4. Willie Nelson (Legendary Icon)
5. Lenny Kravitz
6. The Eagles

Bob Dylan.

or Elton John.

Guns N Roses, but only if it’s the Illusions line-up.

Metallica, but only if they play Black album-era songs.

I could see Elton John.

But, the Who is so obvious it hurts. May as well.

Jay Z would be ballsy, but, why the hell not? And it’d be a nice nod to the youth of our nation. Especially if Weezy came out for a song with him.

DAVE MATTHEWS BAND!!!!!!

Alright whoever thought Incubus is the best alt band out there is simply out of their minds. Might I remind you of Radiohead, Muse, Bright Eyes, TV On The Radio but anyways that’s another story here are some smart choices for the superbowl performer.

The Goo Goo Dolls- can please both rockers and kids with their perfect arena rock blend. Plus, they’re pretty good and its hard not to at least respec these guys.

Radiohead- hopefully self explanatory enough for anyone with a brain as to why this is a good pick.

Red Hot Chili Peppers- good band, lots of hits, and accessible to most people.

Weezer- good band, accessible stuff, although i think some people will like it less than others but thats just speculation.

Sigur Ros- although a lot of people at the superbowl wouldnt know them and for that matter understand them, by the time theyre done playing a 3 song set they will have blown everyones mind with their next level tunes.

Erasure and The Pet Shop Boys.

Real Choices – love your taste in music.

….And you may ask yourself,
What took so long for The Talking Heads to BLOW AWAY The Super Bowl?

Now, THATS funny Jay-ZzzZZZZ?
Cause its a rip-off other peoples
ideas life….

Incubus is my favorite band but come on they couldn’t do the super bowl thats really not for their shoes or style if you will.

I really think Pearl Jam would put on an amazing performance.

Or how about something really random and amazing
METHODMAN AND REDMAN!

Pearl Jam should be in talks for next year. Also, Foo Fighters, The White Stripes, and The Raconteurs.

Oh yea Nickleback is the worst band on the face of this planet.

Seriously?!?!

Majority of these names are over 50! Can we please get some talent which reflects America’s diversity, like young people!

does this really have anything to do with rock and roll? ps rip lux interior

Def Leppard. They’ve got at least 4 Arena standards!

I say Radiohead! Completely alienate most of the audience that watches the Superbowl.

They really need someone up beat for the Super Bowl. That’s the reason Bruce Springsteen was so incredible this year. In my opinion, he was the best part of the show. The game was boring and even the commercials were pretty dull. They need someone that is going to pump everyone up; get the audience ready for the second half. If they could get AC/DC or Van Halen that would be amazing. I really hope they can do better than Nickelback, but maybe that’s just me. Bruce is going to be really hard to beat. I mean, come on…it’s Bruce! Real Choices, you do have some great ideas. The more people the performer can appeal to the better. I’d love to see Red Hot Chili Peppers, The Goo Goo Dolls or Weezer. Their fan base is huge. I just hope the NFL doesn’t book someone country. That would be horrific. I’d have to turn the TV off for half time, and I really don’t want to have to do that.

I think Queens of the Stone Age would put on an amazing show, and then have Jesse Hughes and Dave Grohl join them onstage to make it a very memorable half-time show.

hey, maybe this would be the perfect time for led zeppelin to reunite, huh?

The game was boring? Really? Bruce was fine as far as half-time shows go but it is 2009. Other than The Who (awesome) it should be ANY contemporary band.

I think the following bands would be very marketable acts;

The Foo Fighters.
Guns ‘n’ Roses.
Led Zeppelin (in reunion).
Metallica.
Pearl Jam.
Pink Floyd (in reunion).
The Smashing Pumpkins.
Soundgarden (in reunion).
Wilco.

But I would rather watch these bands light up the stage;

The Gaslight Anthem.
Gnarls Barkley.
The Gogol Bordello.
The Killers.
The Kooks.
Modest Mouse.
My Morning Jacket.
The National.
Radiohead.
The Roots.
State Radio.
TV on the Radio.

i agree with whoever suggested the Goo Goo Dolls. I would also love to see Def Leppard.

Elmer Fudd

The first band I thought of when I saw this topic was The Who. The question then becomes, ‘Is the NFL beating a dead horse?’. Sure The Who is amazing, but this constant slate of older musicians has got to stop somewhere…right? Honestly, I myself would KILL to see The Who, Van Halen, or Mellencamp play halftime… but the question still remains.

the hold steady or wilco.

hold steady: stuck between stations, your little hoodrat friend, constructive summer and sequester in memphis

wilco: casino queen, monday, impossible germany, i got you

Wow I never thought about Bon Jovi that would be incredible along with ACDC and Metallica but good luck with any of those 3 lol.

Pearl Jam would give such a highly energized half-game that they would set a new standard for all the bands to follow. Rolling Stone never includes Pearl Jam in it’s stupid “best of” lists. The few occasions they acquisced to avoid looking totally ignorant, they’ve tried their hardest to place Pearl Jam near the end. Just look-up RS’ pick for best singers.

If GNR would reunite to perform, then they should be the only name on the list.

But, since we don’t live in a perfect world, how about Chris Cornell joins up with the Velvet Revolver crew and they throw down a set?

No nickelback. ever. EVER

Wang Chung!

Marylin Manson

Joaquin Phoenix. He is going to be huge.

My pick for next Super Bowl is Stevie Wonder.

I would be down for the Who anytime.

This discussion is not supposed to be a chance for you knuckleheads to tell us who your favorite band is.

I’m sorry, but if you think The Hold Steady or the White Stripes are going to play the Superbowl halftime show, you are off your rocker.

The con for Nickelback should be that they are Nickelback. Just because jocks and casual rock fans adore them doesn’t hide the obvious fact that they blow. If NFL ever does hip-hop, my money would be on Kanye. He’s got crossover appeal that would make it less controversial. Plus it’d be a great show and everyone knows it.

How about Pete Seeger and Joan Baez?

If any of you think that a band like Incupuss or Dave Matthews will play a halftime set aimed at beer swiggin’, truck drivin’, skoal chewin’ football fans…you need a reality check. Personally I’d like to see Metallica.. yet most of their true gems are 6-7+ minutes long..not ideal for a 12 minute set…

One from left field
Talking Heads, Burning Down The House.
Seen Dylan a couple of times, grouse and shouse.

JJ has the only good ideas here. Although I still think Beck having dinner would be good, and RHCP “Suck My Kiss”. Cummin’ sounds good to me

GNR

Get real iof you think Metallica would play. I love thme, but no way.

Here’s my wishlist:
1.Dave Matthews Band
2.The who
3.Pearl Jam
4.The Roots

The Roots are the only hip-hop act I would think could play there because they could appeal to some of the rock crowd. Otherwise, stick to rock, but good quality. Not fucking NICKELBACK.

Although, Bon Jovi would rip the stage.

and to the guy who said Sigur Ros, wake up. There’s no way the NFL would put them on there. I love their music, but average Joe dumbass Cowboys fan wouldn’t want to see an Icelandic band play at America’s most popular spoerts event.

The Super Bowl brass could, (1).-Stay the course and book only older,established acts who everyone has heard of,and have lots of hits(Fleetwood Mac,Elton John,Genesis,Journey,etc.).or, (2).-Use their halftime show as a showcase for younger, up and coming bands, since they`re reaching such a large TV audience,and the younger bands need that kind of exposure, since the music industry is falling apart,and MTV doesn`t want to be bothered with music anymore.

This one is easy:

Soul Asylum!

Set list:

Black Gold
Somebody to Shove
Black Gold
Somebody to Shove

The Who
Def Leppard
Rod Stewart – he already kicks soccer balls into the crowd – could be footballs
Bon Jovi

The Who would show the SB crowd and everyone else just who the Kings of Rock really are! Springsteen and the E St. are great…but The Who is the GREATEST!

The who are great..but the band should be American…
I vote Pearl Jam
then..Neil Young (not American, but as American as you can probably get)
Kings of Leon, My Morning Jacket

Not my #1 wish, but Billy Joel seems to fit the trend and/or profile of past halftime preformers….

And Here Are Just SOME Of The Bands That I Would Really, Really, REALY Would Like To See ! Alice Cooper, Aerosmith – Just Without Britney Spears And Junk, AC/DC, Van Halen, Manilla Road, Answer, Alterbridge, Creed, Collective Soul, Goo Goo Dolls, Godsmack, Iron Maiden, Led Zep Reformed, Slade, Oasis, Motorhead, Moxy, Motley Crue, UFO, Foo Fighters, Uriah Heep, Deep Purple, Head East, Talking Heads, Killers, David Bowie, Queen + Paul Rogers, Elton John, Guns’n'Roses, Rose Tattoo, Velvet Revolver, Loaded, Army Of Anyone, Audioslave, Soundgarden, Michael Jackson, Parliament, Funkadelica, Fatback, Ret Hot Chilli Peppers, Fishbone, Arcade Fire, Felt, Matchbox 20, Dave Matthew Band, Bright Eyes, Belle And Sebastian, Smiths, Beta Band, Blur, Muse, Coldplay, Radiohead, Doves, Duke Spirit, Talking Heads, David Bowie, Beck, The Killers, Rhino Bucket, Lizard King, Dinosaur Jr, Faith No More, Primus, Pearl Jam, Smashing Pumpkins, Blind Melon, Pixies … Still I Know That Ain’t Gonna Happen ?!? Why Johnny ?!? Cos You’ve All Fucking Forgot To Mention The One Band, The One Single Band That They’ve Still Gotta Get To Do Superbowl Half Time Show !!! Who Dude ?!? CHEAP TRICK !!! CHEAP TRICK !!! CHEAP TRICK !!!!

Hello + I Want You To Love Me + Surrender + Gonna Raise Hell =

BEST SUPERBOWL HALF TIME SHOW IN THE WORLD EVER !!!!!!!!!!!!!

Guns N’ Roses NEED to play Super Bowl 2010.

Their set:

“Welcome to the Jungle,” “Live and Let Die,” “Scraped,” “Paradise City.”

what about MADONNA.. LMAO!!
thats short for laugh my ass of for you old folk out there.

what about MADONNA.. LMAO!!
thats short for laugh my ass off for you old folk out there.

Alright I Lied ! There Was Any One Band I Would Want To See At Super Bowl Half Town Show It Would Be The Residents ! Nothing Like Four Big Huge Giant Eyeballs In A Top Hat, Tails and Cane Singing ” There’s Something I Must Tell You, There’s Something I Must Say , The Only Ever Really Perfect Love, Is The Love That Gets Away !!! ” To Warped Fat Middle America Fragile Little Minds !!!

And How Come No One Mention Kiss ?!?

Weird Al Yankovic!!

David Gilmour, no more choices.

rod stewart could be good but he already kicks FOOTBALLS from the stage. theres no such thing as soccer balls or even soccer. its just FOOTBALL & is every where else in the world apart from america. in fact shouldn’t really be called hand ball in america?

Dave Matthews or The Killers or Red Hot Chili Peppers…and I agree with the Pearl Jam opinions that’ve been listed.

In a perfect world…

Ted Nugent
Ozzy Osbourne
Cheap Trick
Dire Straits
Smashing Pumpkins
Red Hot Chilli Peppers
The White Stripes

i agree with ryan below- why do we call it football? clearly proper football is the game the rest of the world love. we have a new president now its time for a change soccer should be called football & our football renamed as rugby. hey thats already taken by sportsmen who are not soft & have to wear helmets & body armor. i think glass vegas should play the super bowl. can you dig it?

RHCP!

Pearl Jam, original GNR, or Kid Rock

Pearl Jam, original GNR, or Kid Rock

Pearl Jam, original GNR, or Kid Rock

Wesley Willis! Rock over London! Rock on Chicago! Band Aid! We’re stuck on you!

The Black Keys.

YES! Only problem is WW passed on in ‘03.

ROCK OVER LONDON, ROCK ON CHICAGO…FORD, QUALITY IS JOB 1.

Boy, RS is trully uneven when covering artists they like. Im a fan of the boss but RS did not report what Spin, Pitchfork and other media outlets said about the E Street being pre recorded. Bruce sang live but the E street band was playing along to a prerecorded track done earlier. Im not even gonna get into the 5 star rating on the 3 star deserving “Working on a Dream”. Bless you Bruce, you rock, but cmon! Rolling Stone be fair, this is not Springsteen’s finest hour.

By the way, My vote is for The Who.
Cheers

Van Halen , Van Halen and Van Halen !!!

Now that I finally got rid of that god awful perm I had earlier in my career, I say, my band, Nickelback. We’re everybody’s favourite band and since we’re Canadian, we’re superior!

SuperBowl is US , and Van Halen are a Great American Rock Band Ever !!!

jesco white.

ummmm…. PEARL JAM!

Out of those choices, Jay-Z, AD/DC, and The Who would be epic.

yeah…how about the pre recordings….of course rs won’t put down their man…a fart from bruce would be a five star album from rs…ridiculous.

the superbowl needs a METALLICA show cuz these past years i fell asleep. if they had that band it would probably be one of the more energetic ever not just for the fans but for the teams.
second choice WU TANG CLAN

Let’s be honest. I the members of the band in question are less than 50 years old they will be out of the running. The NFL will want artists with name recognition among the AARP set and are relatively control able/safe. Obviously the NFL will never have a metal band (metallica) or hip hop or rap. They will look for people like John Fogerty, the eagles, steve miller or lynard skynard. I for one think they could do accomplish their goals and not cause me to change channels with maybe the police, REM or stevie wonder.

Okay I am hearing some cool bands, but a lot that are unrealistic from other people. So here are a few that I think would probably work. All that RS mentioned plus:

Queen + Paul Rodgers
Red Hot Chilly Peppers
Coldplay
Elton John
Billy Joel
Jimmy Buffet
The Police
The Eagles
Stevie Wonder
Ozzie Osbourne

there are others but who knows?

how do you follow U2 and Springsteen for the Super Bowl halftime? How about anyone who isn’t over the hill, boring and derivative?

Oh and Genesis

Pearl Jam would be my personal pick but if I was putting money down, I’d have to think about the Eagles. In the same “big old name for big arena” vein….Neil Young (with Pearl Jam!) or Garth Brooks

Stevie Wonder – also a great call.

Nickleback sucks…maybe the worst band of all time. ever notice how every song is the same?

Glad some of you folks south of the border like that Nickelback thing … to most of us they’re the national embarrassment … thank god we got Neil

The Police would be perfect. Van Halen and The Who are also nice choices. Metallica puts on a great live show but are probably too metal for the Superbowl. For R&B I can see Beyonce doing it.

Simple question: Neil Young is the answer. He would blow any of the other bands RS mentioned off the stage.

Nickelback????????
Are you kidding me???

Do you Want to see how fast 93 Million viewers can change the channel?

Hair Farmers like Nickleback aren’t even worthy of playing at a local Bowling Alley…let alone the freakin’ Super Bowl

Dave matthews Band

Dave matthews Band

My setlist:
“Welcome to the Jungle”
“Sweet Child”
“Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door”
“Paradise City”
I’ll then throw the mike down and cancel the Bowl.

Greg, WHY did you have to go and bring-up the BRILLIANT Mr. Young?
Touchdown, with a two-pointer for
Greg.

Def Leppard is by far the best 80’s band still going strong. They’re great live (seen ‘em 6 times). Great musicianship, high energy, and most of all: great songs.

How about a female performer? Or is the NFL afraid to let anything with boobs near the stage?

My set list = PANAMA , AINT TALK ABOUT LOVE , UNCHAINED , JUMP !!!

For a sport dominated by African-Americans, these are some mighty white suggestions. How about…

Stevie Wonder

Kanye West

Lenny Kravitz

Al Green

Aretha Franklin

Nickelback sucks. anyone but nickelback.

Guns N Roses reunion at the Super Bowl would be huge.

My second choice would be Stone Temple Pilots.

Third choice … Velvet Revolver reunion.

Fourth choice … Tanto Yoder

The only place Nickelback should be playing is either their own basement or a cookie factory
(and I’m Canadian ) – I vote
Van Halen but don’t be surprised if Coldplay shows up …

And so are your choices…Aretha? Hahahaha……the only sport she indulges in is lifting chicken to her face..

Who better than Marilyn Manson?

Dude, no one here is even considering ZZ Top. I’m telling you, if you’re looking for somebody to rock the shit out of the Super Bowl, it’s that little ‘ol band from Texas.

You have to go with Bon Jovi, They’ve been the biggest band in the world for the last 25 years. Plus it wouldn’t be nearly as boring as Springsteen’s performance.

Without a doubt the only correct answer here is Ween. What a perfect choice that would be for the next super bowl. It would be a transdermal celebration.

May God spare us from ever having to see Nickelback at the Super Bowl halftime show. The Who, Pearl Jam, RHCP

Eliminate Elton John from this discussion — he said on Larry King Live in 2005 that he would never play the Super Bowl.

Mellencamp will almost certainly play in 2012 when the game is in Indianapolis — seeing how he’s from Indiana and all.

how’s about John Legend or Beastie Boys?!?!?!

I’d like to see chris brown or outkast. I also agree, beastie boys would be cool too.

Kanye would give a very explosive performance. He is like the Pink Floyd of “Arena Rap.”

Joan Jett & the Blackhearts
The Who

anything except Nickelback; they suck

the biggest game in the world goes with the biggest band in the world KISS stands alone as the only band for the super bowl

STRIPPERS!!!!

How about Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, Sean Lennon and Dhani Harrison nd nothing but Beatles hits!! wouldn’t that be something!!

if i ever need a good laugh….i can always come to this site and read everbody’s comments. if you read this comment section there is one thing that stays consistant……that the majority of the bands being mentioned are all almost 20 yrs. old plus……..with good reason…..music today is crap hole. the freshest newest act i have seen mentioned over and over was the killers. like new music acts…the killers are crap hole 2.
i am surprised 2 see that all U2 followers haven’t got on here yet and express there interest in seeing U2 perform again. SHOOT ME. I also am surprised to see that none of the U2 followers haven’t suggested COLDPLAY. Shoot me 2wice. The best act in yrs. was by far the performance by Prince at superbowl 41. in the above article……how come Prince wasn’t thrown in the mix of legends…..purple rain in the rain classic…….covered other people’s music……jimi hendrix the foo fighters…..fucking awesome!

if your in w/ a new act i say The White Stripes….if your going to take it back in time i go w/ BOWIE for the overall audience pleaser……..at the end of the 2nd quarter i would love to see Pearl Jam though…..

I know Bruce killed this half time, and having rock legends is a good idea, but if anyone could really give an amazing halftime performance it would have to be Kanye West. Anyone who has seen him live would agree, nobody throws a concert like Kanye does.

I hope The Who or Van Halen (with diamond dave ofcourse) will play, but i would LOVE TO SEE MY FAVORITE BAND OF ALL TIME “OASIS” show em how its done

I don’t know if anybody has said this one – at least, I haven’t seen it yet – but I think there is a choice I was surprised was not on the list…QUEEN. Amazing much?

I know they’re only sort of performing, since they’ve only got half a band left, but Queen is always on my Superbowl soundtrack.

Doesn’t matter with who, I would love to see Axl Rose scream: ”do you where the f*** you are? ”

If not Axl, would love to see Kiss or Van Halen.

Also, anyone who says or believes that Metallica is the biggest hard rock band in the last 20 yrs is completely retarted

Id love to see the Jonas brothers rock the house

when will everbody realize Taylor Swift isn’t country?

she plays pop music and she THINKS she plays country.

dont insult country music telling she plays country.

The who. That would be a show. A big rock history lesson for all the bad rock bands now a day. Or Gun n roses to show why when you do real rock your tough and not know jonas brother

When predicting the next Super Bowl halftime show, you have to consider that the NFL will now only book “unoffensive” acts. Plus they have to be able to attract stadium sized crowds aka 90 million viewers.

The Who, Dave Matthews Band and The Police are the only acts mentioned who fit these requirements. As great as some of the other bands are that were mentioned, their mass appeal isn’t strong enough to headline halftime. It would have to be a mishmash of acts akin to the Britney Spears/Aerosmith/Nelly/Kid Rock/N*SYNC clusterfuck back in 2001.

id L O V E to see Motley Crue.
If not AC/DC.

(L)

My DREAM Super Bowl would be a Pearl Jam halftime show followed by the Tennesse Titans winning on the final play of the game!!!
Runner up would be seeing Sonic Youth followed by the Ravens getting slaughtered by 60 points.

I’m going to also go with Pearl Jam. I also would like to say that I gasped at the notion of Nickelback. That is a horrible idea. Also, anyone who said Kanye might want to rethink because he might finally show up after the allotted time for Halftime is over.

Pearl Jam

Radiohead

REM

THE WHO

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any of those three Bands would be very powerful !

each of the three would have to select the songs of ‘12 min of live air time’ with perfection to connect to the american public.

We are not men we are DEVO!

We are not men we are DEVO!

THE WHO is not nearly as great as Radiohead & Pearl Jam. Not even close.

sure 5:15, ect still not close.

Zeppelin doing ‘In the Evening’ with Jason on drums would b l o w anything that The Who could do.

I’m the most overrated guitar player ever because every single one of our songs is based on the same exact guitar riff so I beg you to not vote for us, AC/DC.

when did nickelback become legendary? metallica IS too heavy for mainstream (it’s not a compliment). what about the rolling stones? they’re still stadium-worthy, i think. also green day, though i’m not a fan, would be a good choice. and shame on you for not mentioning pearl jam!

Could you imagine Thom Yorke singing something like “You and Whose Army?”It would be hilarious. They are one of the best bands in the world but they will never play the Super Bowl. There are very few bands that can fill a stadium anymore and they all just played the last few Super Bowls. Pink Floyd if you got them all together? TV on the Radio has the best chance to reach those heights.

I am Canadian and on behalf of all Canadians, we think Nickelback gargles balls, The Who would be a smashig choice for next Superbowl halftime show

I saw the Who in Boston a couple of months ago and WHOA. Won’t Get Fooled Again would destroy it all. Imagine that light show in a football stadium!

I hate to admit it, but bon jovi is a really strong candidate for this.

clapton would be kinda cool

Reunite Levon Helm and Robbie Robertson.

VAN HALEN……. NO BRAINER

Pearl Jam

Bob Dylan…that would be sweet…make it an NET show…just go out and do “Desolation Row”…end of story.

Neil Young
Neil Young & Crazy Horse
Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young
Fleetwood Mac
Bob Dylan
The Kinks
The Who

Me n Slash will be there next year, we’re already booked for the Superbowl next year. So ya, I guess that means I will show up at the 2014 Super Bowl and then walk off stage two minutes into my set.

Paul Simon
Simon & Garfunkel
The Dead
I wish they’d have Yo La Tengo

In response to PLEASE STOP!:

Most all country music nowadays is just pop music.. everything’s been homogonized in a big ol’ blender. There’s not much classicist country left around these days… I’d say the new Ben Kweller album is more country than anything they probably aired on CMT today.

And for next year’s superbowl…
I’d say Clapton or the Who out there… but I’d put my money on whatever geezer band puts out a well publicized album between now and next superbowl

Metallica
Foo Fighters
Van Halen
Led Zeppelin
Neil Diamond
Guns N’ Roses (reunion)
The Oh! Johnny Girls

* I like how the Super Bowl has gone to only having one act perform. Much better than when 9 different pop/rap acts would “perform” and do some collaborative shit. Terrible idea.

Beck, Pumpkins, Chili Peppers

rage against the machine

also what’s with this “guns n’ roses should reunite” biz on the board? g’n'r just put out an album a couple months ago and it’s incredible. haters need to stop living in ‘88. take my advice — it’s your only hope. axl in ‘09!

Fleetwood Mac or Dave Matthews Band

FLEETWOOD MAC is an easy choice, they’re LEGENDARY, have appeal across several demographics, and are touring in 2009, so should be in great shape for the next Superbowl. Other decent choices, for similar reasons, would be The Eagles or AC/DC. The Red Hot Chili Peppers would be awesome but probably, like Jay-Z, don’t have broad enough appeal.

bigest game in the world bigest band in the world kiss

I’m gonna D.J at the end of the world….how about R.E.M,folks? Automatic for the Bowl!

It’s just a rip-off sport….why not get a band that rips off others too? STROLLING BONES aka The Rolling Stones!!

If Nickleback gets the nod I’ll eat a bullet. We don’t need the ugliest man in show business, rocking the worst rock songs of all time, on America’s biggest stage.

They won’t get any rap, heavy metal, alternative or new bands for the Superbowl anytime soon.

The most realistic choices are ZZ Top and Garth Brooks. The Superbowl is in Arlington, Texas in the new Cowboys Stadium, so Jerry will do everything Jerry can do to make sure everyone watches his half-time show. Plus, they’re both great choices.
GO COWBOYS!!!!!!!

Creed.

My “fat clown” self.

Rick Astley!!!

nickelback arent worthy. bring on AC/DC!!

Foo Fighters is the top band of the list, but getting Led Zeppelin would be the best pick ever..

It doesnt matter what anyone else says in this comment, SHAKESPEAPRE is always right! & if SHAKESPEARE had to pick only two of the people you mention it would be this. THE WHO, because they are ROCK gods, and JAY-Z because he is a RAP god. It is about time the Hip-Hop got it time at the SUPERBOWL!

thank god for the u2 halftime…it was EXTREMELY unfortunate to have springsten this year…it was lame and too much make up and filtered in background music was too much for any rock fan.
go count your walmart dollars and don’t comeback.

David Gilmour, no one else

WHO CARES!

Brian Setzer with the Stray Cats- that would be cool!

There is only one person who can do this right, and he did it once…Just one and only, King Of Pop, Michael Jackson…his big return on music stage…it would be awesome.

Only one person in World could do this right and he did it once…King Of Pop Michael Jackson, for his big comeback on music stage to perform it would be simply best performanc ever…

Metallica, AC/DC and The Who would all be great hits. Foo Fighters would be interesting, too.

Your missing the easiest choice off all, Stevie Wonder. However, if people were worried Bruce might talk for 12 minutes….

Pearl Jam would totally pull it off!
REM could do it too

Guns N’ Roses

Guns N’ Roses, Eric Clapton, Dave Matthews Band

Guns N’ Roses, Eric Clapton, Dave Matthews Band

Guns N’ Roses, Eric Clapton, Dave Matthews Band

I would rather not see Nickelback on any list of this kind, or any list for that matter.

U2. For this event, nobody else.

I vote for Motley Crue. They are a great band with high energy. Motley crue in 2010

Wow. Neil. Gilmour. The ORIGINAL
G n R. Talking Heads. Van the Man.
Metallica. Incredible artists, IF there is, a Super Bowl.

VAN HALEN would be a great choice. Imagine this four song setlist -

UNCHAINED
PANAMA
AIN’T TALKIN’ ‘BOUT LOVE
JUMP

Phenomenal stadium-shaking tunes.

people watch halftime?

next you’re going to tell me people actually care about the damn commercials.

How awesome would this be: Mr. Bungle for Super Bowl 2010 HT

The Who
Eric Clapton
U2
Dave Matthews Band
Van Halen
All great ideas for next Super Bowl

The Who
Eric Clapton
U2
Dave Matthews Band
Van Halen
All great ideas for next Super Bowl

metallica too metal? how about some slayer, or children of bodom?

maybe type o negative…why does it always got to be such a happy uplifting performance…

Van Halen definitely should be the #1 choice. You need a certain caliber of band to play the Superbowl Halftime show (that millions of people watch). Quintessential American rock with a little edge is perfect for this show and with a plethora of songs to choose from, you just CAN’T go wrong with Van Halen. Their music definitely gets you pumped and all generations love them… it’s not too hard and not too soft!

Also, Nickelback should never be considered for anything like this. They are the worst band EVER. They’re a huge, ugly mole on the face of music.

VAN HALEN! Nuff Said…

Because I love the Foo Fighters , I would implore them NOT to do this show. It seems to signal the demise of an artist (exception–Prince)

SLayer!!!!!!!!!!!!!
anything eles is not music

SLayer!!!!!!!!!!!!!
anything eles is not music

Jay-Z and most hip hop artists can’t perform. They don’t perform, it’s just speaking over music and walking around the stage. Absolutely boring.
The songs may be good, but one really might as well be listening to the CD…ESPECIALLY considering that most Bowl performances are lip-synced. Kanye does a lot with his staging and he still sucks live. Let’s face it MC’s haven’t delivered on stage since Hammer. Give it to Diddy though and he’ll dance or throw a million bucks at ya to make it look like a hot show.

Pearl Jam needs to be on that list

without question Notorious RIP and Tupacalipse should do a duet to Islands in the Stream!

without question Notorious RIP and Tupacalipse should do a duet to Islands in the Stream!

The Superbowl is the most American sporting event in the world. So for the most American sport u need the most American band possible. None of this queer pop shit. Adult males don’t care for Jessica Simpson, Justin Timberlake, or Prince. ZZ Top symbolizes America. Plus the Superbowl next year is in Dallas. Nothing symbolizes the superbowl more then L
long beards, songs filled with sexual subcontext, hot rods, and spinning fuzzy guitars. Bottom line ZZ Top is the ideal choice never again should we see a little barbiedoll 16 year old on stage.

C’mon guys how bout some LAMB OF GOD!!! Pure American metal!!!! The stadium will go nuts! Best halftime show ever!!!

Phil Fearon and Galaxy would rock the shit outta that motha fucka

Mars Volta. Set List – any one song would cover the length of half-time.

R.E.M. But after a great comeback album last year, they’ve been forgotten.

It should be Muse but they are a British power-trio relatively unknown by the mainstream yet if given the chance they can rock the hell out of it and earn a new fan base.

My bet would be The RHCP or Green Day. Depends on who drops an album first. I like both of them too so it doesn’t matter which.

Nickelback are Canadians and so since Canada has its own version of football they should be punished by having them perform their half-time shows during the Grey Cup.

People need to remember that this is a 12 minute show and in the case for these legends there are no exceptions to the rule. Radiohead’s style would just not fit though they are far more marketable considering its worldwide audience than some listed.

LED ZEPPELIN!!! HA!

after the stunt Axl Rose pulled with chinese democracy, he should be banned from any list even considered for a show this big. i think the best options (in no particular order…well maybe in order but not necessarily) would be elvis costello!! (how awesome would that be?!) pearl jam, the killers, perhaps oasis, foo fighters, muse, coldplay, the police?? (not likely theyll do another show, however). anyway, i vote elvis costello!

as for whoever suggested lamb of god, though that would definitely take care of any lack of diversity and expose people to a new idea in a mannor of speaking, you have to keep in mind that this type of show is indeed family oriented to some extent (granted, beer, junk food and sports doesnt scream “family time”). lamb of god 1) probably would not want to do the show. and 2) would probably throw a wrench in the gears as opposed to livening the crowd at all. its just about playing to a crowd and thats just not the crowd most metal bands would play for. i just think it wouldnt be a good combo, lamb of god and the superbowl crowd

abba

Maybe if the NFL decides to finally stray from older, classic rock acts, I think Coldplay would be a shoe in.

However, Prince’s halftime show will never, NEVER be topped.

the Who’s only con is that they are British and while I have nothing against that (having lived there) but you know it’s an American game so it just wouldnt fit in but Metallica are not family friendly enough and way to loud ACDC are not a bad choice and I can see Van Halen I dont see Guns and Roses (given that Axl is unstable at best right now) I honestly see Coldplay because of their current popularity or U2 again. And everyone stop bashing Springsteens performance it was honestly spectacular and great I just loved it.

Dave Matthew’s Band should be headlining the next super bowl they would amazing. I think they could play the best halftime show in a while.

I think Van Halen should be the group.

By the way, I’m canadian and I found the 55 yard line joke bad. I watch NFL all weekends(When there are games) and I don’t get lost because there is no 55 yard line!

I say AC/DC it’s perfect new album they are back. Plus, no one can stop the school boy spirit of Angus Young.

I’m thinking it’s about time for a woman to head the half time show. Ideally Joan Jett, but Heart would be good if they stick with their older stuff.

Nickelback?! Are you freaking kidding me???

Van Halen is the best choice. Perfect songs for the setting. The Who would be great too.

funny you guys didn’t mention Prince. His halftime show was the best thus far.

B. B. King, Blind Blake, John Lee Hooker, Bessie Smith and Steve Martin with his banjo….dang! tat would be a site for sore eyes…

Prince’s halftime show was the best ever, and you didn’t even mention it! Dude sung “Purple Rain” and then it actually started raining. It doesn’t get any better than that no matter who you are. I love ya RS, but you totally slipped by not making even a little reference to that spectacle.

Seal is the greatest artist of our generation. He should perform next year.

! ! ! R A D I O H E A D ! ! !

The Who!!! No other band knows how to work a stadium-sized crowd. Even though Pete & Roger are now sixty somethings, they can still out-rock and out-perform groups less than half their age…

The Who!!! No other band knows how to work a stadium-sized crowd. Even though Pete & Roger are now sixty somethings, they can still out-rock and out-perform groups less than half their age…

Prince was the best of the bunch.

I say follow in those footsteps with the greatest party animal alive, George Clinton….if He isn’t mainstream enough for you then go with Stevie Wonder.

Also I must add that while I am not too much of a fan of his, Bob “Kid Rock” Ritchie would be all to perfect of a choice…though that might not reflect too perfectly on the NFL…. Maybe if the Lions are ever the favorite in a superbowl he will do the halftime

Fleetwood Mac: Baby Booming Favorite, new album in the works, touring this year (gaining momentum from fans), would probably bring out a marching band (a football favorite.

if the sheryl crow thing ever materializes, that would be an added bonus.

word

Nobody will top Prince…although I would like to see U2 or Neil Young give it a try!

there are plenty of people that i would personally like to see, but i could easily imagine the Foo Fighters or Green Day sliding in and rocking it.

Heres my top 5
5.)Radiohead
4.)Radiohead

3.)Radiohead
2.)Radiohead
1 .)RADIOHEAD!!!!!
…….Enoug h said…..

Heres my top
5.)Radiohead
4.)Radiohead

3.)Radiohead
2.)Radiohead
1 .)RADIOHEAD!!!!!
…….Enoug h said…..

Rolling Stone Magazine called it: The Who – The Greatest Rock Band EVER.

Lou Reed performing Metal Machine Music

Seems like their are a few of you out their that would love to see Neil Young/Crazy Horse/ Eddie Vedder…And I am sure Neil could find the 55 yard line….

Axl….Rose!!!

Welcome To The Jungle
Better
Sweet Child O’ Mine
Paradise City

if Foo Fighters did the Super Bowl, it would be such a sell-out thing to do..I wouldn’t forgive Dave for that. just kidding, but i think someone like Dave Matthews or Coldplay would be cool. But Pearl Jam would never do the Super Bowl, so you shouldn’t keep your hopes up.

Superbowl performance or not…hip-hop will not go away. Many have tried, and many have failed. It gains more power when America pretends it doesn’t exist…kind of like black people.

the who..incubus sucks

TheWho or AC/DC are the perfect choise, they had the best songs and they are the best live performances ever.

Gary Glitter

Only a small little problem with hip-hop… it sucks.

Before anything…Bruce’s performance was excellent, the sound was perfect. Considering these facts, I cannot recall any previous Superbowl half-time performance as great as the last one. Van Halen is a great band (they are my favorite), but there life sound is not great. AC/DC will be an excellent choice. They still project an energetic performance. And is the only concert where I have seen complete families, from grandsons, parents and grandparents. AC/DC the family band. Therefore, AC/DC, will be the CHOICE.

Some of the artcle suggestions above are a joke. Let’s be REAL…The Who is not the Who ANYMORE.Bon Jovi? SUCK SUCK SUCK!As far as VAN HALEN goes, timing wise, they screwed up because they should have played LAST year, riding the wave of their tour.

Id go with Hip-hop but not jay z bc he sucks. just like the rock bands they would start with the older groups first to feel things out.

The Who are the greatest rock band ever and they would be able to deliver an amazing performance 10x’s better then others who have gone in the past. Going to their concert in november i can tell you that The Who still rock just as hard as they used to!
THE WHO!!!!!!!

I can’t believe Rolling Stone left out Prince on their list of recent good shows. Of the twenty or so halftime shows I’ve seen on youtube, Prince is the only one I honestly think put on a good show.

As such, Prince should do it again next year. and the year after. until the world simultaneously decides football’s boring, and they don’t wanna play anymore.

Ha,ha,ha…funny.Half of the Who is DEAD.The other half can’t be far behind judging by their performance at the Rock Honors.Ten session guys behind, and you could barely hear Pete’s guitar. I’ve seen the Who 3 times in the last 30 years and honey, that crap aint it. WORD.

Wah, wah, wah,Prince.sob,sob,sob Prince… GOT IT ALREADY.

Neil, Talking Heads, Metallica,
the ORIGINAL G n’ R, or Pink Floyd could make anyone forget
there was a halftime show BEFORE them.

yo throw a little Sting backbeat on and get Notorious RIP and Tupacalypse to sing Islands in the Stream……..feel me dogs?

Who cares about what RS have to say, Prince was the best of all.

Just look at Time, Newsweek, EW, Stereogum, New yok times, Washinton post, they all named Prince halftime the best ever.

Bruce voice was horrible, he’s jokes are outdated and he did more stage gimmicks then Michael Jackson. Totally calculated and boring.

Someone mentiones Radiohead below, LOL!

Who want’s to see a drepessing band with no hits??

People in Korea gonna rock with Karma Police!, LOL!!!

I actually think either Pearl Jam or R.E.M. would be very cool.

In 10 or 20 years who should be considered a rock and roll clasic, enough to make EVERYBODY have a good time with great music?

“Halftime Greats” The Next Generation:

1-White Stripes.
Best band of this generation, Jack White can rocked his guitar on any project and will k**k ***s.

2-M.I.A.
The only dance artist that can make anyone dance and think at the same time.

3-Arcade Fire.
They should ask Bowie or Springteen to join them.

4-MGMT.
Best new band in years.

5-The Killers.
Best pop band that really rocks.

6-Beck.
A genius that can do no wrong with any sound, he can ask Dylan, Prince or Lou Reed to join him.

7-Nine Inch Nails.
This could be the darker halftime ever but may be in 10 years Hurt and Closer will be as crowd pleasers as Hey Jude and I want hold your hand.

8-Andree 3000.
The best of the hip hop generation, he should ask George Clinton to help him do a nasty version of Atomik Dog.

9-Peaches.
The only chick that can rock great guitar solos with spectacle at the same time.

10-Justice.
Probably the only dj’s that can rocked the house, plus they have a great sense of appealing large crowds.

Dave Matthews Band
Everyday
Stay
Thank You For Lettin Me (Sly Stone Cover)

Fleetwood Mac
Go Your Own Way
Rhiannon
Don’t Stop

Van Halen
Beautiful Girls
Unchained
Jump

AC/D C
Back in Black
For Those About to Rock
You Shook Me All Night Long

The Who are done. Pearl Jam wouldn’t do it. I hate Bon Jovi, but they would be a logical choice. Metallica’s not mainstream enough. Billy/Elton is interesting, as is Bowie. I wouldn’t mind the Foo’s or Green Day. Jimmy Buffet or the Eagles are logical but lame choices. A reunited Dire Straits would be cool.

Halftimes that should NEVER be:

1-Radiohead.
When Thom Yorke started to cry showing us his calculated pain marked the end of rock n roll, great band but totally pretentious and full of themselves, plus they need hits, like the great rock’s anthems as “Stairway to heaven”, “Born to Run”, “Purple Rain” or “Back in Black”.

2-Pearl Jam.
Grunge appeal only to the 90’s generation, even Jon Bon Jovi can connect with more people then Eddie Vedder.

3-Morrisey.
I imagine my grandma asking me: “Who’s that Elvis impersonator?” my answer: “He’s Morrisey, you know him from…from…The Smiths (silence)…for get it” (change the channel).

4-Alanis Morrisette.
Does anyone think she was a real “alternative” artist?

5-Oasis.
They will spit their beer over the stage Tom Brady will kick their behinds.

Wah Wah Wah Prince. Sob sob sob Prince…..zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

Kiss rules!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Kiss rules!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The Flaming Lips

Radiohead? Are you people crazy. Not super bowl halftime material at all.

The Who? Only two still living would make the performance almost like a cover. They were great, but let’s get serious the super bowl show is BIG. Which means we don’t want to see nobody’s ruining some of the greatest songs ever.

Axl Rose? I agree. But if we get Axl I think the original GnR lineup should do it. It wouldn’t be as great if Slash wasn’t up there.

Bon Jovi? Hell yes. Tons and Tons of hits that EVERYONE knows. Why wouldn’t they be a shoe-in?

And…Nickelback? I love Nickelback, but their relatively new. Give them a decade or so more and lots of more hits. Then lets consider them.

IN the 60’s it was the Beatles, Stone’s and the WHO that were the pire for rock n roll. The 70’s was a battle between Led Zep and the WHO. Pete Left the band in the 80’s, only to return in the 90’s with Ringo’s son Zak to bring the Moonless absence drummer role to energetic enthusia in the amphitheater. The Who is not what it was with the absence of the mighty Entwistle and Moon, but Roger, Pete and company are carrying on. Pete explains this is the best WHO cover band in the world. Shouldn’t the world see it, one more time?

It should be Seal. He is the greatest voice of our generation.
And to all of the people who are saying it should be The Who… if they are going to get a band with only half of its remaining members they will get The Beatles, with Eric Clapton filling in for Lennon and Seal filling in for Harrison. Yeah Seal!

It should be Seal. He is the greatest voice of our generation.
And to all of the people who are saying it should be The Who… if they are going to get a band with only half of its remaining members they will get The Beatles, with Eric Clapton filling in for Lennon and Seal filling in for Harrison. Yeah Seal!

Motley f*&^ing Cure!

good luck getting roses on stage.

Wow giving the superbowl mainstage to nickleback is scary to think about.but green day will give you the best show, however keeping the show clan wont be easy. U2 has proved good maybe another colaboration with greed day. but if we are dreaming how bout putting together a super group you know piece together all the old greats. you know McCartney and Starr with like Clapton or Page or Townsend and Dohtrey cause honestly why not fuze the beatles and the who. I dont think it will go down like a lead zeppelin.

You’d be a fool to think Metallica or any metal band would get to play for the Super Bowl halftime show. Even if they’d put on a better show than anyone (and you cant name many artists who could put on a better spectacle than someone like ‘Tallica, Iron Maiden or Slayer), they’re just too out there for the audience.

America needs good and clean, upbeat, cheery fun. Tom Araya or James Hetfield on stage melting our faces just wouldnt fly.

Even AC/DC is touchy here. Would they let them sing “You Shook Me All Night Long” or “Highway to Hell”? lqtm

A Top Secret until Led Zep hits the stage!

I’d love to see Guns N’ Roses just so the second 1/2 is delayed twenty minutes cuz of Axl Rose showing up late for half-time.. so rock n roll – love it..

1. BEYONCE

2. Christina Aguilera

3. Robyn

4. Kanye West

5. Lauryn HIll

KID ROCK

i may be biased due to the fact their my favorite band. but….

THE HIVES!!!

Greatest live band ever, they will dazzle us with their skills.

Hives are law, you are crime.

other than THE HIVES id love

Jack White (White Stripes/not the Raconteurs)

The Killers

Kevin Rudolf ft. Lil Wayne

linkin park

The Offspring

Enough of these dinosaurs walking around making you 50 year olds crap your diapers. There is great music still being made. Put away your 70’s records and buy a fricken ipod or something. I want a band with excitment and energy not some old man who will get winded half way through his first song.

WE hear ya, DUMBASS!

Adam James rap is not music. Its just words being siad really fast. Its not real music. So ill buy an ipod and put all my 70 cds on them thanks for the idea

Neil Young is the obvious choice.

The Who ofcourse! That would be great! or… As someone mentioned, The Hives. They are great, they’ve got this old school sound to it. Wouldn’t mind Bruce again though

1. Eels
2. Arcade Fire
3. R.E.M.

The Butthole Surfers with Tom Waits on guest vocals

Guns N Fucking Roses

That and the giants winning by 45 points would be a great super bowl

Radiohead on the halftime will be the most pretentious, depresing superbowl ever.

Halftime show are a test for acts that do great art and can appeal to the masses at the same time. Like Bruce, Prince and U2.

i want KOL singing “fuck you and your flashbulbs snappin my picture again”, “let your perfect nipples show”, and “you’re such a slut sometimes.”

Foos would be a great choice!! Nickelback?!! r u kidding???

Animal Collective!!!!!
hahaha
It would be so good.

Yeah, anon! Yo La Tengo! What would the 4 song set list be?

My picks:

Hey Mr. Tough
Sugarcube
Little Honda
and their cover version of the Velvet Underground’s “Murder Mystery”

hey, it’s better than all the rest of the ’80s hair band and political anthem bozos floating around on this Rock List

Kid Rock – awesome performer

Pink – would kick butt

No more aged…… they are tiring.

blink-182!!
Back together and better than ever (or so we hope)

Fat Chick: are you serious i said one rapper, who is possibly one of the best artists out right no (i dont even like rap) i love Alternative Rock and i’m a Country Radio Jock.

But Kevin Rudolf is whats hot. Open your mind to new music grandma.

Its fine THE HIVES are gonna do it anyway, and you will be left in awww, after seeing the greatest live show ever.

only those morons would want sringsteen again..he sucked and it puts more pressure on the next performer.

QUEEEEEEN + PAUL RODGERS!!!!!!!!!!
2 words Brian May.

ok incubus is really awesome but duznt appeal to most ‘U.S. Americans’.
Oasis will never play at superbowl bcoz they are cocky,stuck up brits.

if u want dickhead band who put out a very bad 3rd album (not countin swdst, #1 nd #2 wer gd) plz vote for killers.

chili peppers all the way unless u can get the WHO.
gnr dont have it anymore.

Santana

the who…van halen tehy represent the kinda of rock you need in a superbowl

yo man we need some skate music like bad brains. the big takeover would be awsome

The red hot chili peppers would make for the best half time show. Their stage presence is amazing! they would rock the nation.

Elton John and Billy Joel
Or
Reunited Zeppelin
only two good suggestions i’ve heard

sorry, Chili peppers would shatter a frozen testicle as well

I am offended that you think Canadians would get confused! I love the NFL far more than the CFL, come on now.

i would pick John Mellencamp. Mellencamp has so many big hits he could play it would be great. smalltown, pink houses, jack&diane, hurt so good, our country… the list goes on and on… the king of heartland rock is John Mellencamp. He is your best bet.

i would pick John Mellencamp. Mellencamp has so many big hits he could play it would be great. smalltown, pink houses, jack&diane, hurt so good, our country… the list goes on and on… the king of heartland rock is John Mellencamp. He is your best bet.

As much as I love the who, they arent the same anymore without john entwistle and keith moon. I like the ideas of the reunited led zeppelin or the foo fighters.

queen+paul rodgers

basically the last 2 years have been the same type of artist. if you had mellencamp that would be 3. after him youd be hard pressed to find someone like that in their genre. i think coldplay could probably be a good one.

Although i prefer lighter music like Billy Joel or Elton John, i have to say i think Van Halen would be the perfect choice for halftime at the Super Bowl.
As several of you have mentioned and as the article says, VH just has perfect songs for that atmosphere. Fist-pumping, adrenaline fueled rock and roll.
And they are certainly big enough. Legendary r&r hall of famers with one of the all time guitar gods. Perfect fit.

Before I read the other posts I could only think of The Eagles with a highly predictable set list of Life In The Fast Lane, How Long, Take It Easy and Desperado.

But then, yeah, Mellencamp of course, and Kid Rock might be a godd choice, too. Bon Jovi, too, but that would be a New Jersey overdose. Neil Young could only do half a song in 12 minutes, too bad.
But maybe they’re gonna put on some Britney Spears or Miley Cyrus type of “artist”, you never know.

Axl “I own the name rights to GNR” Rose? You must be kiddin’ … The whole event depends on timing and everybody doing their stuff according to schedule. Axl Rose doesn’t even know how to spell schedule, much less follow it.

Deserving but unlikely: Bob Seger doing Wreck This Heart, Old Time Rock’n'Roll, Hollywood Nights (with the lyrics changed to “Super Bowl Nights”) and Rock’n'Roll Never Forgets.

BUFFETT…PARROTTHEADS UNITE! Right demo, great cross section of teens thru retirees.

BUFFETT…PARROTTHEADS UNITE! Right demo, great cross section of teens thru retirees.

BUFFETT, he fills stadiums & has the right demo…
TEENS to RETIREES.
Come on PARRTOHEADS, UNITE!

BUFFETT, he fills stadiums & has the right demo…
TEENS to RETIREES.
Come on PARRTOHEADS, UNITE!

The NfL needs to offer Bruce the first and only, ever, back to back superbowl halftime show. Call me one of Bruce’s diciples but that guy puts ass in the seats like nobody.. nobody can do. I only feel bad for whoever has to come out next year after what the whole country just rocked to. So lets make this fair…

Odds Bruce is first ever back to back performer – 10 / 1

Definitely Van Halen. Rockin halftime with the mighty VH would be killer!!!

Elton and billy are waaaay too soft for this. they are awesome but its a bad idea. Think about what is more appropriate for the scenario- 80,000 pumped up football fans plus millions more pumped at home – are you gonna go nuts for,

“She’s Got A Way,” OR “Panama”
“allentown” OR “JUMP”
“Tiny Dancer” OR “Unchained”
“goodbye Yellowbrick Road” OR “Runnin with the Devil”

See what i’m getting at? I realize i’m exaggerating a bit but Elton and Bill would not fit.

VH is the way to go.

John Mellencamp doing the halftime show would be awesome. But it would be best if he did it in 2012 in Indy. Other than that AC/DC or a reunited Zeppelin would be my choice.

Pearl Jam would make a great show

Led Zep (reunited) #1 if it happens, it should start out a tour!
Then next Who, AC/DC, Van Halen, Foo’s,and ZZ-Top for loud stadium anthem music!
But keep in mind Santana w/guest, Kid Rock/Bob Seger, Lenny Kravitz, Red Hot Chilli Peppers w/ George Clinton and P-funk/Parlament would be a diverse interest jam! Tobby Keith would be a good country/patriotic groove? Metalica could pull it off with the black album type songs!

Let’s bring some real rock back to the Super Bowl and have Ted Nugent. A Rock Icon and still today rockin’ harder and better than anyone can.

I would give the next one to Bon Jovi, I swear they would throw one of the best Superbowl shows ever!

Even though many people claim to “hate” Nickelback (funny, their one of the world’s biggest acts) I think they would be a worthy choice, but right away of course. Plenty of sing-along favorites and throw one hell of a show.

Metallica, AC/DC, Van Halen, Foo Fighters would be my next choices.

Metallica or AC/DC for sure. After both released huge albums in the last year or so, and with fanbases spanning over the last 20 or so years, of of the two would be huge!

honestly, who really cares if back to back bands are from new jersey? i know i don’t. i think bon jovi would be the best choice

eric clapton anyone

Rat Race Choir – The mid 70’s version!!

Out of that list, either Bon Jovi or The Who. Not on the list, I’m going with Rush. I personally want to see them do a Superbowl sometime in the near future

I agree with NEFan, clapton would be the shit. maybe elton, maybe chili peppers, thayed be a great show. as would the all mighty metallica. steve miller or santana would also be kickass choices. maybe the police? no doubt?