Black Eyed Peas (2011): After three years of stadium-filling rock acts, the Black Eyed Peas dazzled with an eye-popping light show and some help from Slash and Usher. Before the kick-off, Christina Aguilera sang the National Anthem and somehow managed to get the words wrong.

The Who (2010): Making a rare live appearance, the British mod legends performed a medley of their hits, including 'Baba O'Riley' and 'Won't Get Fooled Again.'

Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band (2009): With Silvio from the Sopranos on lead guitar and the towering presence of the late Clarence Clemons on saxophone, few could forget the Boss' half-time Superbowl performance.

Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers (2008): Performing hits such as 'American Girl' and 'Free Falling,' Superbowl XLII paired one of America's finest songwriters with one of its most celebrated traditions - just like butter and popcorn.

Prince (2007): In a year that saw the Indianapolis Colts triumph over the Chicago Bears, Prince performed covers of American standards by Creedance Clearwater Music, Foo Fighters and Bob Dylan, and sang 'Purple Rain' in the middle of a torrential downpour.

The Rolling Stones (2006): With the NFL and ABC still cagey after 2004's 'nipplegate,' a five second delay was imposed upon the Stones' half-time performance, whilst Mick Jagger's microphone was briefly switched off for lines deemed too explicit.

Paul McCartney (2005): Chosen as a safe option after the Janet Jackson fiasco, the ex-Beatle performed four of his old band's classics, whilst exposing as little flesh as possible.

Janet Jackson (2004): Probably the most famous Superbowl performance of all time, Janet Jackson half-time performance climaxed with a rampant Justin Timberlake ripping her off clothes to 'accidentally' reveal a giant nipple piercing.

No Doubt (2003): Though Shania Twain was the most prominent half-time performer in 2003, it was No Doubt who stole the show with their performance of 'Just A Girl,' before front woman Gwen Stefani teamed up with Sting on the Police's 'Message In A Bottle.'

U2 (2002): As the first Brits to perform at the Superbowl, the Irish band rocked the Louisiana Superdrome with a fitting tribute to the victims of 9/11.