We all know it’s Katy Perry’s turn to take over the stage at this year’s Super Bowl Halftime Show. We also know there’s a lot of pressure that goes into putting on a good show. No pressure Katy, only every person in America is watching. And about half the rest of the world. But in case Perry needed a little bit of an ego boost, here are the worst Super Bowl Halftime Shows that have made their infamous mark in the world of football.
Madonna and MIA
Not only was this performance absolutely dreadful, but Madonna wasn’t looking as sexy (or flexible) as we remember her. Adding to the horror was MIA flipping the bird to the camera.
photo courtesy of Daily Mail
MIA once had a catchy tune that we all became obsessed with. After this performance, she lost a lot of respect from fans.
According to The Independent, MIA begged Madonna for money after the NFL demanded MIA pay $16.6 million over the incident.
New Kids on the Block
Don’t get me wrong, I love me a boy band every once in a while (and you do too, you just won’t admit it) but “It’s a Small World” followed by this?
It was really bad. I get it, it was 1991, but that’s just awful. Didn’t they end up breaking up not too long after this? At least we all still have our Donnie and Joey posters.
Black Eyed Peas
This could have been such an amazing performance. Slash from Guns N Roses did his AMAZING guitar intro to “Sweet Child of Mine.” Fergie tried to do her best Axl Rose impression, and it was just terrible.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zV4d6Ig1xtA
The vocals were messy and quite honestly, it was boring.
Gloria Estefan, and a Bunch of Other People
I will defend Gloria Estefan to the end. She is not what’s wrong with this performance, it’s the skating, and the cheesy music that comes into play before she sets foot on the field. I’m so glad we have passed those times. Grab your ear plugs and cover your eyes…
Kid Rock
Okay, I’m actually a fan of Kid Rock and like this song. But this is America’s Sport, stop talking about meth clinics, crackheads, and hookers. Please.
Tony Bennett and Patti Labelle Ruin The Lion King
I genuinely have no idea what’s going on, and nobody else does either. Two of the most historic voices in the world ruined The Lion King for everyone. At the end of the performance, Patti LaBelle and Tony Bennett sang “Can You Feel the Love Tonight?” Typically a beautiful song, but this version makes your ears bleed.
But no pressure, Katy.
Photo: Chicago Sun Times