Wearing a military-style getup, a nod to Michael Jackson's halftime show outfit, Bey strutted to the stage and slayed (sorry) in a dance-off with Bruno Mars. By the time Coldplay's Chris Martin came back to the front, even he seemed to realize this was Beyoncé's moment.

From Michael Jackson to Beyoncé, these 20 Super Bowl halftime shows delivered unforgettable performances that still wow fans and define Super Bowl history.

Crotch Watch 2009: Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band delivered one of the best halftime show performances at Super Bowl XLIII in Tampa in 2009. The Boss got a little bit over-excited at the end of “Tenth Avenue Freeze-Out,” though, when he sprinted down a ramp, dropped to his knees, and slid crotch-first in living rooms around the world.

On the eve of what could be an all-timer Super Bowl concert with Kendrick Lamar, let’s remember some of the big game’s lowlights.

Usher and Alicia Keys performed at Super Bowl LVIII Halftime Show in Las Vegas, Nevada. Usher wore all white, while Keys was striking in a vibrant red Dolce & Gabbana corset catsuit covered in jewels and featuring a billowing organza cape.

The 2025 Super Bowl halftime show will center around Kendrick Lamar, who has been on the stage at the NFL's biggest occasion once before. The Los Angeles-based rapper joined Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg and a long list of West Coast hip-hop stars on stage at SoFi Stadium at halftime in 2022.

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Kendrick Lamar will have a chance to join this list after he takes on the NFL's biggest stage at Super Bowl LIX.