Before it became the pop culture behemoth we know and love, the Super Bowl halftime show was really just a showcase for marching bands, local performers and cover groups. Indeed, it wasn't until 1993, when Michael Jackson was asked to show up and show out, that the gig earned the cache it still carries today.

See photos of every Super Bowl Halftime Show performance from 1993 to 2024, including Prince, Paul McCartney, Beyoncé, Michael Jackson, Snoop Dogg and more.

Let’s get Eilish to perform on Super Bowl Sunday sooner than later. If we could pick a rock band to play at halftime of the Super Bowl, the Foo Fighters would be our top choice. Dave Grohl is one of the best showmen in all of music, and we’re betting he’d bring the house down with his seminal rock outfit.