Most Memorable Super Bowl Halftime Shows

1. Super Bowl XXXVIII :Janet Jackson and Justin Timberlake

Instant Replay: As a dramatic (and, pre-rehearsed) end to the performance-- on live television-Justin Timberlake ripped away part of Janet Jackson’s bustier exposing her right breast. Her exposed nipple was obscured by a gold, star-shaped nipple

shield.

Color Commentary: Peek-a-boo… planned or not, Janet’s was the nipple seen round the world. Her infamous wardrobe malfunction eclipsed the

memory of the game. It was like the Joe the Plumber of halftime performances.

2. Super Bowl XLI :Prince, Florida

A&M Marching Band

Instant Replay:

The twelve-minute medley of songs (with improvised guitar solos) was performed in heavy rain that drenched the

stage, shaped in the artist's logo.

Color Commentary:

Talk about Purple Reign. Weather or not you’re a fan of the artist, this impressive performance crowned Prince king of singing in the rain.

3. Super Bowl XXXVI:U2

Instant Replay: As the Edge played the hypnotic guitar of “Where the

Street’s Have No Name,” the names of all the victims of 9/11 scrolled up on a

screen behind him. At the song’s climax, Bono ripped open his jacket to reveal an American flag.

Color Commentary: Bono and the lads

reminded us just how powerful rock 'n' roll can be with their post-Sept. 11

performance. There wasn’t a dry eye in the Super Dome, proving that even the most macho of men can be

brought to tears (before the end of the game).

4. Super Bowl XL:The Rolling Stones

Instant Replay:

More than 89.9 million people tuned in to watch the Rolling Stones perform

live. But they didn’t quite get a true tongue lashing because ABC briefly

turned off Mick Jagger’s microphone to prevent any “language

malfunctions.”

Color Commentary: Was it just my imagination (running away with me) or did ABC really try to lick Mick? But, the censors couldn't suppress his Jumpin’

Jack Flash routine. It’s Only Rock n’ Roll, and we liked it!