This year Tom Petty will play the Super Bowl halftime show and quite frankly I am very surprised. Is he really an upper tier performer? I mentioned to my brother that are expectations were so low that maybe Tom Petty would surprise us. My brother replied: What is he gonna do fly across the stage? What do you think of Tom Petty as the choice for this years performance?

if he shows a nipple, *I* will complain to the FCC.

rock and roll hall of fame
star on hollywood walk of fame
classic videos
numerous gold and platinum albums including diamond award for greatest hits
in the business for over 30 years and the tour to celebrate grossed 30 million making it one of the top tours that year

and this from billboard, "Tom Petty is one of the true great singer/songwriters," Billboard co-executive editor Tamara Conniff says. "Petty's songs and lyrics go to the root of the American dream. For over 30 years, Petty has been a rock icon who continues to inspire new generations of artists. We are honored to present him with the 2005 Century Award."

yeah, he's top tier

He's got a tough act 2 follow,I'll say that much.

I thought for a minute from the thread title that he had jacked in the music lark and taken up sports. "Bit old for that, isn't he?!" I thought to myself, but hey why not.

I hope he wins.
And if not,
at least beats the spread.

Is it official?

I'm looking forward to the performance. I think it is good they gonna go in another direction this year. Still tough to follow the best halftime show.

BlueNote

he reminds me of bob dylan












































































om some low budget Heroin

I'm in the UK and I'm a big American footie fan (and a huge Prince fan so yiu can imagine my excitement at last years Super Bowl!)....and while I've heard the name before I can't say I know any of Tom Petty's stuff. Is he that big in America????

DaveT said:

20-25 years ago...yeah


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newpower99 said:

I'm not a huge fan,but I do like this song,from 1979:

http://www.youtube.com/wa...q8uOBsab8o

my fav:

sosgemini said:

Id much rather see Stevie Nicks at the half time show.

He's cool, but wow, they just don't care do they.

Guess Tom was second choice. Look who turned it down:

http://news.yahoo.com/s/l...xVwj.VEhkF

DakutiusMaximus said:

The Eagles would have been a cool choice.

newpower99 said:

I'd much rather see Stevie Nicks after the show

RockAbilly said:

He will do a good performance, but it won't have much for flair.
I saw Tom in 1990 and all he did was stand (or sit) there on stage.
His songs are great and I'm sure he will perform them well, but I
can't imagine any kind of spectacle going on. I'd like to see him do
"Running Down A Dream"
Good choice for the year after Prince. I wonder if there will be any
mentions in the press this year about how awesome Prince was last year.

Nap time at half time.

Huge Tom Petty fan here (in fact have his Greatest Hits playin now) and I think he'll do a great job. He's still popular...I saw him live a few years ago at an outdoor arena and the place was sold out...also have to mention the weed smoke was THICK. But the guy is very mainstream and is very popular amoungst the football crowd.

But honestly halftime for me is time to pee, then get in line for food, grab another beer, and get ready for the 2nd half. Last year I watched Prince's kick ass performance while in line for food...and got a hell of a lot of shit from my buddies for holding up the line...until they all agree'd it was the best half time show in a LONG time.

More important question...who do you all think will take it????

I think Tom Petty is a great choice, and I have seen him in concert several times, and I loved every show....

snooze fest

Graycap23 said:

Maybe we can ask Prince to help him out with a guitar solo again...

EmancipationLover said:

lol....that would work, otherwise, I won't be watching.

SoulAlive said:

So The Eagles turned it down? (Sorry, link didn't work for me.)

I THOUGHT I had heard they were doing the SB Half time show.

:gladImnotcrazy:

Nothinbutjoy said:

Yeah,they turned it down.To me,they seem like the ultimate Super Bowl performers.They're a "safe" choice and well-respected by everybody.

newpower99 said:

Kind of like Prince and alot of others that play the superbowl.