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#100360 by CraigMaxim
Wed Feb 10, 2010 5:52 am
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/342161-the-next-five-super-bowls-should-host-these-rock-bands

The Next Five Super Bowls Should Host These Rock Bands

by Chaz Mattson



If you loved the set by The Who at Sunday’s Super Bowl, you will absolutely love this list. If you did not, this might not make sense to you just yet, but hopefully by the end of the article at least some perspective can be cast on what it takes to make it as a halftime act.

The NFL is making a very conscious effort to avoiding the conflict over potential lawsuits that came by way of Janet Jackson’s wardrobe malfunction. By most accounts, the last few years have gotten better and better while encompassing a variety of long-time, tenured, rock-and-roll professionals. So here is a list of five bands that would serve the NFL well over the next half-decade.


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The Who have probably put together the best template of a medley of work that came across strong and direct, while jogging a number of memories worldwide. Their medley truly reflected their history and remained entertaining to holding the audience.

While The Who admitted this was their most elaborate stage ever, their stage presence was a natural fit and there was no fake singing or phony musicianship. What we saw was what we got; that’s the way it should be. If an act can’t pull it off live, why should they even be on stage?

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So with that in mind, this list is balanced out with some of the best-selling rock acts of all-time. The acts have demonstrated what they are capable of: selling out venues while selling lots of music releases.

These are bands that have yet to reach the stage at the Super Bowl but should do it some time very soon. Moreover, and probably most importantly, these bands have large catalogs of music to choose from which should make for a great halftime show.



#5 Pearl Jam

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Pearl Jam has the youthful appeal, and yet their music is as diverse as rock music is expansive. Eddie Vedder may be one of the better lead voices of all-time. His voice is distinct as much as the bands lyrics are thoughtful. Yet as demonstrated aging bands can still raise the bar, Pearl Jam is that sort of band for the present and the future.



#4 Van Halen

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Van Halen is a band that has had an amazing history even with a few changes with the lead singer. Yet most remember the band as Van Halen with David Lee Roth or the 1985 alter-ego Van Hagar featuring Sammy Hagar.

This has phenomenal potential for being a very exciting montage of the very best of Eddie, Alex, Michael Anthony and Wolfgang. Of course, there would need to be a lot of reconciling within the VH camp, but it would be one of the most anticipated halftime shows.



#3 The Eagles

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The Eagles are just a slice of Americana. They are rock, blues, country, and just all-out good. There is a certain reliability that this band has provided to the radio waves for the better part of forty years. It’s time for them to get their due. After all, this is a band that has never broken up—they just believe in taking fourteen year vacations every now and again.



#2 Rush

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RUSH might be the most controversial selection for those who are not fans of the band. However, this is one of the most technical, influential, and greatest rock bands ever to hit the stage. They have reached legendary status even though they are still snubbed by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Perhaps no band is better equipped to pull off a similar medley of their music as quickly as RUSH could.

They have still been touring into their late 50’s and producing high quality musical releases as well. Most recently drummer Neil Peart was asked to help revamp the Hockey Night in Canada theme music, and has landed the drum set he used to get into the Hockey Hall of Fame. This band is from Canada, but they have always toured in the United States.

RUSH is the most capable band of surprising, while making a few new fans.



#1 Led Zepplin

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Led Zeppelin, the Hammer of the Gods as they were called in the 1970s, has always been commonly known as the standard in rock music outside of The Beatles, especially harder-edged rock.

During their career Led Zeppelin produced some of the most diverse and yet hard-driving music that is nearly inescapable on the airwaves thirty to forty years later, after their prime.

This band and others like RUSH fit in with the NFL's global marketing plan.

They recently held a one show concert at the O2 Arena in England and are rumored to possibly be involved in the Opening Ceremonies for the 2012 Olympics. The 2011 Super Bowl could be the perfect gig to synergize the band, football, music fans, and the world for the 2012 Olympic Games.

#100364 by Shredd6
Wed Feb 10, 2010 7:19 am
If they're gonna stick with having old-timers perform..

AC/DC FTW!!!

#100369 by jimmydanger
Wed Feb 10, 2010 1:57 pm
Good suggestions Craig (especially Pearl Jam) but I could see them going with Lenny Kravitz, Coldplay or Santana (with a couple of guest vocalists).

#100371 by jw123
Wed Feb 10, 2010 2:29 pm
Im not what you would call an Eagles fan, but I think they would be awesome in this spot.

I would love to see Zep, but for some reaosn I just dont see that happening.

Pearl Jam has been so anti commercial in the past that I dotn think they would do it. Visually they would be boring to watch in my opinion. I saw them once and they came across as more of a jam band live to me.

Rush, thats out of left field. They would certainly entertain the musicians in the audience. i would love to see them, but I cant see that happening.

Van Halen, I think I mentioned them before they would be a great fit in my opinion.

I think of these 5 that the Eagles or Van Halen would be the most likely.

Not that it matters what I think, on top of that they are both American Acts, not that that matters either.

Just my 2 cents

#100377 by ColorsFade
Wed Feb 10, 2010 3:24 pm
As big of a Rush fan as I am, I can't see it. For one thing, Geddy's voice is polarizing.... Too many people do not like his singing. I mean, I'd love to see it - but I don't ever think it will happen. That's why I didn't suggest them in my thread.


Van Halen would be cool.

Eagles? I put them in The Who category: too old. Bleh.


I think Foo Fighters would be awesome... they put on a great live show. And another band I thought of the other day - and these guys have been around 20 years - is the Goo Goo Dolls. I'd love to see them do the halftime show (hell, I just want to see them live sometime).

#100378 by Paleopete
Wed Feb 10, 2010 3:40 pm
Let's not forget Crosby,Stills, Nash & Young.

And my top pick...

ZZ TOP

I'd love to see Zeppelin do it, Eagles too, they're still a great band judging by the Hell Freezes Over video I have, AC/DC would probably be good, I don't see Rush happening although I would like it, but ZZ Top would be an excellent band for the Superbowl halftime and could put together a hell of a medley of great stuff.

But since we're not talking just American artists here, Jethro Tull is still around, Aerosmith, (yeah I know they're from the US), Clapton, Joe Cocker, Phil Collins...

#100381 by jsantos
Wed Feb 10, 2010 3:53 pm
Paleopete wrote:And my top pick...

ZZ TOP



^^^ Excellent Choice!

That and Van Halen, Hagar or DLR?

#100412 by gtZip
Wed Feb 10, 2010 11:36 pm
Arctic Monkeys

#100416 by gbheil
Thu Feb 11, 2010 12:06 am
I've seen the Top so many times I've lost count. But they have always put on a great show. Unfortunately I've not seen them since they played at the Cotton Bowl with the Stones and the Fabulous Thunderbirds. (did I date myself?)
A lot of their newer stuff is too commercial for my taste.

#100452 by jw123
Thu Feb 11, 2010 2:03 pm
I totally forgot about ZZ Top, they would cut across a ot of lines of fans

#100453 by jimmydanger
Thu Feb 11, 2010 2:14 pm
gtZip wrote:Arctic Monkeys


I saw them a couple of years ago, great show, although 90% of the stadium would say "Who?" and go the john and get beer.

#100454 by jimmydanger
Thu Feb 11, 2010 2:15 pm
jw123 wrote:I totally forgot about ZZ Top, they would cut across a ot of lines of fans


The Top would be a good choice, especially if the big game was in TX! I saw them on the tour when they had the cattle roaming around on stage. Always a good show.

#100458 by jw123
Thu Feb 11, 2010 3:56 pm
Jimmy speaking of Top, the other night I was watching one of those programs Songwriters? u know the shows where the artist talks about songs and then plays them for a small group of people and even takes questions. Top was on there and I cant remember the song but it was one of the Eliminator era songs and when they played it I swear I heard a second guitar. Theres this riff and a pinch harmonic and I coule not see how he did it. I was wondering if ZZ is known for using canned tracks or a second guitarist. I mean they were definitely live, but in that one instance I could not see how Gibbons was pulling this part of the song. I watched his hands, and everything and couldnt tell how he did it other than a second guitar. Just curious what you or others think of this.

The more Ive thought about this. ZZ Top would be a killer choice, of course getting into the southerny vein you might even look at Kidd Roock and say Hank Williams Jr. In Hanks case wasnt he the theme music for monday night football for years. Bring Garth Brooks out of the shed for a show.

#100459 by ColorsFade
Thu Feb 11, 2010 3:59 pm
jw123 wrote:Jimmy speaking of Top, the other night I was watching one of those programs Songwriters? u know the shows where the artist talks about songs and then plays them for a small group of people and even takes questions. Top was on there and I cant remember the song but it was one of the Eliminator era songs and when they played it I swear I heard a second guitar. Theres this riff and a pinch harmonic and I coule not see how he did it. I was wondering if ZZ is known for using canned tracks or a second guitarist. I mean they were definitely live, but in that one instance I could not see how Gibbons was pulling this part of the song. I watched his hands, and everything and couldnt tell how he did it other than a second guitar. Just curious what you or others think of this.

The more Ive thought about this. ZZ Top would be a killer choice, of course getting into the southerny vein you might even look at Kidd Roock and say Hank Williams Jr. In Hanks case wasnt he the theme music for monday night football for years. Bring Garth Brooks out of the shed for a show.


When I saw ZZ Top in my youth, I swore they were using canned guitars...

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