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Most Memorable Super Bowl Halftime Performances

MTV had the honor to produce the famous 35 halftime show. With the theme 'The Kings of Rock and Pop' MTV mixed together songs from Aerosmith, N'SYNC and Britney Spears. The crowd favorite was the song mash-up of "Bye Bye Bye," "I Don't Want To Miss A Thing," "It's Gonna Be Me," and "Jaded." Although the performance needed some work MTV definitely chose the most popular artists of that time.

MTV had the honor to produce the famous 35 halftime show. With the theme ‘The Kings of Rock and Pop’ MTV mixed together songs from Aerosmith, N’SYNC and Britney Spears. The crowd favorite was the song mash-up of “Bye Bye Bye,” “I Don’t Want To Miss A Thing,” “It’s Gonna Be Me,” and “Jaded.” Although the performance needed some work MTV definitely chose the most popular artists of that time.   (JOE TRAVER/ Reuters )

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Each year the halftime performances have been the talk of the Super Bowl. From the first halftime show where the University of Arizona and Michigan marching bands preformed to Madonna’s performance last year, the halftime show has always been the hot topic of the Super Bowl. Here are some of the most memorable halftime shows.

Super Bowl XXXVIII Halftime Show: Janet Jackson, Justin Timberlake, P. Diddy, Kid Rock, and Nelly

Super Bowl 38 was one of the most memorable half time performances. Featuring Janet Jackson, Justin Timberlake, P. Diddy, Kid Rock, and Nelly, the halftime show was definitely an entertaining performance. Especially when Timberlake ripped off Jacksons chest plate at the end of their performance. Super Bowl XXXVIII will always be remember for Janet Jackson’s wardrobe malfunction.  (PIERRE DUCHARME/Reuters )

Super Bowl XXXIX Halftime Show: Paul McCartney

Paul McCartney rocked out during the Super Bowl 39 halftime. Performing songs “Live and Let Die” and “Get Back” the former Beatles member put on a great show. McCartney closed his performance with the Beatles classic “Hey Jude.”   (Jed Jacobsohn/ Getty Images )

Super Bowl XL Halftime Show: Rolling Stones

Rolling Stones brought the Super Bowl 40 crowd to their feet opening with “Start me Up.” With the stage in the shape of the Stone’s famous tongue logo, Mick Jagger rocked out to “Rough Justice.” The Stones closed their set with the famous song “Satisfaction.”  (TIMOTHY A. CLARY/ Getty Images )

Super Bowl XLI Halftime Show: Prince

Prince’s performance during the halftime of Super Bowl 41 went down in history as entertaining. Prince started the show off singing “We will Rock you,” and his performance escalated from there. Preforming classic songs like “Purple Rain” and “Lets go Crazy” Prince proved that he still had it.   (Donald Miralle/ Getty Images )

Super Bowl XLVI Halftime Show: Madonna

Madonna’s performance at Super Bowl 46 was very interesting. With special guests LMFAO, Nicki Minaj, M.I.A., and Cee Lo Green, Madonna kept the crowd at the edge of their seats. She sang one of her newer songs “Give Me All Your Luvin,” “Sexy and I know it,” and her classic “Like a Prayer.”   (Gregory Shamus/ Getty Images )

Super Bowl XLVII Halftime Show: Beyonce

Beyonce will take the stage during this year’s Super Bowl halftime show. Beyonce is known for her phenomenal dance moves and her singles “Single Ladies,” “If I were a Boy,” and “Diva.” Will Beyonce give us a great show during halftime, we will see. Here is Beyonce singing the National Anthem for Super Bowl 38.  (Mike Segar/ Reuters )

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