Can someone younger play during the Super Bowl halftime show?

Because no 38 year old man wants to watch The Jonas Brothers play during half time. Plus, no one really cares about half time anyway, no worthwhile musician would ever want or be allowed to play half time.

I hate the Jonas Brothers and would never want to see them play but how about the bands I mentioned in my blog?

True, but they would PROBABLY pick someone really gay like the Jonas Brothers or Miley Cyrus

Come on man, the majority of people want to see people like Tom Petty and Paul McCartney because everyone's not young like us.

Plus those guys kick ass.

I'm trying to push Springsteen out of my mind...ugh

I'd actually watch the Superbowl if someone half decent played.

Van Halen for halftime?  I think so!

If the Jonas Brothers got up on stage and ate each other's salads the ratings would have been "off the chain" as you poketots like to say

"If the Jonas Brothers got up on stage and ate each other's salads the ratings would have been "off the chain" as you poketots like to say"

"Hexpane said:

"If the Jonas Brothers got up on stage and ate each other's salads the ratings would have been "off the chain" as you poketots like to say"

Thats so last month, get with it old man.

I would like to see someone else besides a classic rock legend or a pop star sing at a super bowl halftime for once."

How the hell can you not be satisfied with Prince? He had a guitar penis for god sakes!

I know i'm a rookie but having seen ever Superbowl since 2000, I can safely say Springsteen is the best half time show by a long way and he had what seemed like the least flashy stage and minimal fireworks. The reason why he's the best? Because he's the best. Age has nothing to do with it.

I agree that a band like The Killers would be awesome.  However to say nobody under 40 cares about Bruce Springsteen or the others that have played since 2004 is insane.  Me and all my friends are in the 21-26 year old range and one guy's favorite artist is Bruce Springsteen.  My favorite band is Radiohead, but I am able to appreciate older bands/artists like The Boss and Paul McCartney.  Now, if only they could get Bob Dylan for the halftime show.....

Halftime is official 'go to get more snacks and drinks' time. 

At that half-time show, I was craving me some Foo Fighters. I totally agree with you.

"Van Halen for halftime?  I think so!"

I'm surprised so many people care about a halftime show. Halftime is when you go drop a wing/pizza filled deuce, throw the football around outside with your buddies, or just do something else besides sit and watch TV. It's halftime for the viewers as well, take a break from the TV.

"I hate the Jonas Brothers and would never want to see them play but how about the bands I mentioned in my blog?"

i was disappointed for sure. but bruce... he's an american icon. where else can you find an ego that big?

"I'd actually watch the Superbowl if someone half decent played."

Weezer could be a cool half time show, granted they play earlier stuff like "My Name Is Jonas" or "Say It Ain't So" and refrain from the more depressing stuff like "Tired of Sex" or "Why Bother". Arcade Fire could make for an interesting halftime show, but I don't know whether they'd do it or not.

I'd laugh pretty hard if they got Fugazi to play.

"Gunner said:

"Hexpane said:

"If the Jonas Brothers got up on stage and ate each other's salads the ratings would have been "off the chain" as you poketots like to say"

Thats so last month, get with it old man.

I would like to see someone else besides a classic rock legend or a pop star sing at a super bowl halftime for once."

Shut up. Respect your elders #1"

It's because younger musicians suck. For too long, you had people like Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake performing at half-time. Let me tell you something about football, man. Football fans, they don't like Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake. Finally the Super Bowl has begun catering to the audience of the real fans. A few years ago, Ashlee Simpson performed during half-time at the Orange Bowl. Afterwards, the entire crowd booed and it was a thing of beauty and absolute hilarity. But do you know why they all booed? It's not just because she sucks, but dude, c'mon, she is absolutely the wrong choice for that audience. Football is a sport for men, not teenage girls.

Also, Bruce Springsteen is the freaking man. You'd do yourself some good to sit down and listen to The Boss. Dude, by the way, this thread is blowing my mind. How can somebody possibly complain about PAUL MCCARTNEY, THE ROLLING STONES, and BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN? They're some of the greatest musicians in the history of music, dude.

no way dude, when mtv was doing the half times, they were way fucking over board and just ridiculous. they turned into their dumbass music awards extravaganza kinda shit, whereas nowadays they get someone who is a truely talented and they actually play the music and actually sing it. basically they are there to show true professionalism. but i think the main point is that these guys so far have seriously classic rock hits that mostly everyone knows and loves and the whole crowd can get into it. i mean, do we really need some teeny bopper there?? what would the guys in the audience do during half times for real? justin timberlake?! sissy boy. the last three guys are real MEN and all guys respect them. not somebody like timberlake at all though. 

"Bucketdeth said:

"I'd actually watch the Superbowl if someone half decent played."

What does that even mean? How are the teams in the Super Bowl not "decent"? They're the best teams in the league. THAT'S THE POINT OF THE GAME!"

How can somebody possibly complain about PAUL MCCARTNEY, THE ROLLING STONES, and BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN? They're some of the greatest musicians in the history of music, dude."

"TheGreatGuero said:

How can somebody possibly complain about PAUL MCCARTNEY, THE ROLLING STONES, and BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN? They're some of the greatest musicians in the history of music, dude."

Believe me, I'll find a way."

Football. Meh.

Next time they should just get an orchaestra to play some mozart or vivaldi.

"It's because younger musicians suck. For too long, you had people like Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake performing at half-time. Let me tell you something about football, man. Football fans, they don't like Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake. Finally the Super Bowl has begun catering to the audience of the real fans. A few years ago, Ashlee Simpson performed during half-time at the Orange Bowl. Afterwards, the entire crowd booed and it was a thing of beauty and absolute hilarity. But do you know why they all booed? It's not just because she sucks, but dude, c'mon, she is absolutely the wrong choice for that audience. Football is a sport for men, not teenage girls.

Also, Bruce Springsteen is the freaking man. You'd do yourself some good to sit down and listen to The Boss. Dude, by the way, this thread is blowing my mind. How can somebody possibly complain about PAUL MCCARTNEY, THE ROLLING STONES, and BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN? They're some of the greatest musicians in the history of music, dude."

Dude! That one show with Aerosmith, Nelly, Mary J. Blige, Nelly, and NSync was the bee's knees man. Those were the days....

"I'd actually watch the Superbowl if someone half decent played."

I thought Prince's half time show was fucking amazing.

Because new music that people know is horrible and new music people don't know the average superbowl watcher doesn't care about. The superbowl is all about hard rock (and maybe the new superbowl is about rap) so dudes don't wanna see some overrated 20 year olds sing a song about how they broke up with their girlfriend.

"Snipzor said:

"TheGreatGuero said:

How can somebody possibly complain about PAUL MCCARTNEY, THE ROLLING STONES, and BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN? They're some of the greatest musicians in the history of music, dude."

Believe me, I'll find a way."

Internet strikes again.

You get Springsteen up there because he'll rock it night after night after night after night. The Killers (as much as I loved them before their latest album) could pull out some weird crap and alienate everyone.

If you can't enjoy Springsteen, you don't enjoy life.

"

"How the hell can you not be satisfied with Prince? He had a guitar penis for god sakes!"

"Also, Bruce Springsteen is the freaking man. You'd do yourself some good to sit down and listen to The Boss. Dude, by the way, this thread is blowing my mind. How can somebody possibly complain about PAUL MCCARTNEY, THE ROLLING STONES, and BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN? They're some of the greatest musicians in the history of music, dude."

"Bucketdeth said:

"I'd actually watch the Superbowl if someone half decent played."

dude two words...BUCKET HEAD"

Age doesn't factor into it. All about skill man.

"I thought Prince's half time show was fucking amazing."

"I agree that a band like The Killers would be awesome.  However to say nobody under 40 cares about Bruce Springsteen or the others that have played since 2004 is insane.  Me and all my friends are in the 21-26 year old range and one guy's favorite artist is Bruce Springsteen.  My favorite band is Radiohead, but I am able to appreciate older bands/artists like The Boss and Paul McCartney.  Now, if only they could get Bob Dylan for the halftime show....."

"get2sammyb said:

"I thought Prince's half time show was fucking amazing."

Absolutely right. 

Jayge said:

"I don't understand why anyone thought the Rolling Stones were ever good. Paul McCartney needs to crawl off in a hole somewhere, and there are only two songs by Bruce Springsteen that you'd ever catch me dead listening to by choice. It's possible."

Listen kids, a little classic rock never hurt anyone. Usually when people slam legendary bands like the Rolling Stones or the Beatles or whoever, it's because they just like to be condescending and disagreeable, not because they have any actual reason for hating said bands. 

If you really don't like what most people consider to be some of the greatest musicians of all time, good for you. Have fun listening to whatever music you currently like in blissful ignorance. 

"

"Megalon said:

"get2sammyb said:

"I thought Prince's half time show was fucking amazing."

Absolutely right. 

Jayge said:

"I don't understand why anyone thought the Rolling Stones were ever good. Paul McCartney needs to crawl off in a hole somewhere, and there are only two songs by Bruce Springsteen that you'd ever catch me dead listening to by choice. It's possible."

Listen kids, a little classic rock never hurt anyone. Usually when people slam legendary bands like the Rolling Stones or the Beatles or whoever, it's because they just like to be condescending and disagreeable, not because they have any actual reason for hating said bands. 

If you really don't like what most people consider to be some of the greatest musicians of all time, good for you. Have fun listening to whatever music you currently like in blissful ignorance. 

"

Luckily you're not being condescending and disagreeable!"

"Listen kids, a little classic rock never hurt anyone. Usually when people slam legendary bands like the Rolling Stones or the Beatles or whoever, it's because they just like to be condescending and disagreeable, not because they have any actual reason for hating said bands.

If you really don't like what most people consider to be some of the greatest musicians of all time, good for you. Have fun listening to whatever music you currently like in blissful ignorance. 

"

"Megalon said:

"Listen kids, a little classic rock never hurt anyone. Usually when people slam legendary bands like the Rolling Stones or the Beatles or whoever, it's because they just like to be condescending and disagreeable, not because they have any actual reason for hating said bands.

If you really don't like what most people consider to be some of the greatest musicians of all time, good for you. Have fun listening to whatever music you currently like in blissful ignorance. 

"

I have an intense dislike for your "legendary bands". Grow some balls and deal with it, or cry more. I don't care either way."

"That's fine dude, you're allowed to like and dislike whomever you want. Does saying that make my balls big enough for your liking? 
"

"Megalon said:

"That's fine dude, you're allowed to like and dislike whomever you want. Does saying that make my balls big enough for your liking? "

I only enjoy the biggest of balls."

"Jayge said:

"Megalon said:

"That's fine dude, you're allowed to like and dislike whomever you want. Does saying that make my balls big enough for your liking? "

I only enjoy the biggest of balls."

So you're like the opposite of Michael Jackson is what you're saying?"

"Cheapoz said:

"Snipzor said:

"TheGreatGuero said:

How can somebody possibly complain about PAUL MCCARTNEY, THE ROLLING STONES, and BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN? They're some of the greatest musicians in the history of music, dude."

Believe me, I'll find a way."

Internet strikes again.

You get Springsteen up there because he'll rock it night after night after night after night. The Killers (as much as I loved them before their latest album) could pull out some weird crap and alienate everyone.

If you can't enjoy Springsteen, you don't enjoy life.

"

I guess I don't enjoy life.

Either way.  I rather prefer a decent Metal band (which would probably never happened) then someone like Springsteen who is obviously past his prime and no one under 40 cares about.

To be short.  Half-time will always blow.  Its the time to leave and get more food.  Why do you think 99% of the time the people performing are either pop artists or artists over the hill?"

yeah but you know what's weird is when you think about it Janet Jackson is totally middle aged, she is a baby boomer, Justin Timberlake he's young, and I hated how he got like none of the blame and it was all put upon Janet and she had to go into hiding for a few months, but they barely picked on Justin, double standard to me..and was so unfair..having said that inviting Janet Jackson and Timberlake back would actually be one of the safest moves for halftime, because you KNOW they are not goin to be STUPID enough to do it twice on National Television, at least I hope not..Janet's not that stupid anyway..Justin, well he should leave the thinking to others and do what he does best which is dance, and star in those Super Bowl Commercials I think they were Doritos commercials ( a year or two ago) and collaboarting with Timbalake so they could become ONE as Timbralake