jones Monthly Ten-Super Bowl acts

I have N’Sync and Aerosmith and Britney Spears. I have a trifecta from hell.

Eagles would be awful. Great fit, but have you ever seen them perform? They make Tom Petty (who I’m a huge fan of) look like Usher. I don’t know if they actually move.

What exactly would Seal sing? He has about 1.5 hits.

Los Lobos? Only if your trying to promote to more Latin countries. Most East Coasters only know “La Bamba”. zzzz. Shakira would be better than them.

Journey without Perry is like Styx without Dennis DeYoung. Wait? Okay Stones with Jagger, not quite, but you get the idea.

KISS, Van Halen (with either Roth or Haggar), Bowie, Foo Fighters would all be great. Pearl Jam, I’m torn. Not really the kind of music that would stick. Bop Jovi will eventually do it, it’s just a matter of time.

AC/DC, Def Leppard, and Chili Peppers would all meet your criteria and rock. Billy Joel, Elton John, and Madonna would all fit the bill. I’ve always thought that Duran Duran would be hilarious but I don’t think they have the longevity…..Great subject and post, though….

Journey without Perry sounds just like Journey with Perry. I’m telling you, no one would notice.

I’ve seen them twice with the doppelganger. He does a great job of playing a copycat, but I think a lot of folks would notice. He was the face of the band and better than his counterpart. This is not Van Halen, who had a bunch of hits w/o Roth. BTW, this is the 2nd doppelganger they’ve had. The first had to leave the band. Do you think Randy would come back and play bass for them…

At the risk of outing myself I don’t understand why Coldplay is never an option. They could always bring back U2 as well, they’re always available.

Probably a little too new, Nickel. But they’re going to run out of geriatric artists eventually. I’m waiting for the Menudo reunion performance. Maybe Zack Attack. Now, I’m dating myself. No Doubt may be available in 5 years…

It pains me to say it, but I think we’ll see Billy Joel soon. Melody of Moving Out/Good Die Young/Piano Man = NFL corporgasm.

I’m in a new york state of mind.

Billy Joel can perform with Donta Stallworth and Leonard Little as back-up singers. That would be swell.

3. Seal: He’s hip. He’s cool. He’s black. He’s married to a super model. If he doesn’t have three songs everyone knows, then he can sing Crazy twice and throw in a Sam Cooke cover.

That made me laugh.

I’d say bring back U2, they have already played at Jerryworld and did a wonderful job. Eagles would be an great choice as well seeing as many of the members live in Dallas and have recognizable songs, including a mandatory “lighter” song (Desperado).

Or they could just get Don McLean to play American Pie for 20 minutes.

Queen! Damn it….Radio Ga-Ga would have been epic. The Doors? I’m not very good at this. LL Cool J if it’s on CBS…..

Nuff said.

Better a vocal doppleganger than a soft spoken doppleganger.

Eagles, AC/DC, or Pearl Jam

The Police would work under the current requirements.

I could see Billy Joel when/if the game every makes NY.

Garth Brooks is mainstream enough too…

A friend of mine suggested during this year’s Super Bowl: Just invite whoever had the big hit of the previous summer/ fall. This year, they should’ve had the Black-Eyed Peas singin’ “Tonight’s Gonna Be a Good Night.”

Jimmy freaking Buffett

If you’re right that they’re trying to complete the set of British paleo-rockers, I would imagine the Kinks get the call long before David Bowie.

While it’s taken for granted that whomever’s there will play their most recognizable hits, I’ve often wondered if the artists have any discretion at all. Probably not.

If we’re going for leftovers, how about a little Meatloaf?

Sting makes sense except that he already did it with no doubt in 2003 i think. Coldplay is fairly well known enough at this point it would seem they would be a draw. Plus they aren’t 10 years past their prime.
The eagles seem like a likely bet for the next one though I couldn’t be less excited about that happening, Lynyrd Skynrd just playing Freebird would be pretty great. Who wouldn’t want to see that?

Metallica doing One, and follow that up with Liberate by Disturbed. That would be fucking awesome.

Foo Fighters and Pearl Jam would be cool. Most of those other names I only know because my parents talk about them…

It’s gotta be Jay-Z at the New York Super Bowl, right?

fitzhume — Love the purity of the Kinks, but I don’t think they are actually a band anymore; not sure the Davies brothers are speaking. Lola would be delightfully offensive.

“Foo Fighters and Pearl Jam would be cool. Most of those other names I only know because my parents talk about them…”

Jesus, man, I’m not that old. Or am I…

jones, great article.

I’ll say KISS, because they’re cool as hell. Plus, they have a pretty neat football connection.

Fun topic, thanks.

“Los Lobos? Only if your trying to promote to more Latin countries. Most East Coasters only know "La Bamba". zzzz. Shakira would be better than them.”

Sorry, Patrick. As much as I admired your work in “Extract,” you don’t know what in the hell you’re talking about. Los Lobos is of the top live bands I’ve ever seen, boasts not one but two outstanding songwriters, and every one of them can play a hole in the wind. In the debate over the greatest American band of all time, Los Lobos’ longevity, critical acclaim, cross-cultural appeal, and musicianship puts them in the same breath as the Beach Boys, CCR, J. Geils Band, and Aerosmith.

Hook ’em.

KISS, only if Gene lets Ace and Peter back in the band.

AC/DC rocked on their last swing through Austin.

Another geriatric band who played a flawless show in Austin: Rush. Three song Super Bowl set list? Maybe Working Man, Freewill, Tom Sawyer (not my choice, but most accessible).

Another possibilty: Cheap Trick. Have you forgotten? The charisma of Robin Zander?

Uncle Bevo,

That’s outstanding for you. I like Los Lobos quite a bit as well, but don’t kid yourself. The majority of this country only know them as, the “La Bamba” guys. They don’t sell and they won’t keep butts glued to the halftime show. Fine band, but smalltime. This is the Super Bowl, not halftime of a LA Galaxy game….Your on crack if you think that the majority of America puts Los Lobos anywhere near the Beach Boys, CCR, or Aerosmith. That’s simply silliness coming from an obvious fan.

Juice,

I saw Cheap Trick a couple of years ago. They were opening for Poison, who was opening for Def Leppard. Don’t know if Cheap Trick exactly is a stadium band anymore. Although, I’d love me some “Dream Police”…….Before my time, but still a fun song…

Also, I can see John Mellencamp being the attraction when the SB moves to Indy. From the state of Indiana, has big sing along songs like “Jack and Diane”, “Small Town”, “Hurts so Good”, etc……Seem to go along but then again, they don’t seem to do anything to promote the region such as some sort of Motown tribute in Detroit…..

Why don’t we just give the half-time show to Jay Leno and get it over with?

What about Rush? They RULE!

Cheap Trick….REO…..Bob Seger

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