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Super Bowl Halftime Shows Trivia Quiz

Many of you have watched the Super Bowls, but what about the halftime shows? Here is a fun quiz to see if you watched the halftime show, or switched to another channel.

A multiple-choice quiz by tipper42. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
tipper42

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
308,493

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
835

Awards
Top 20% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Guest 172 (6/10), Guest 140 (6/10), Guest 104 (6/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which of the following artist was the first to perform in the halftime show in two different years? Hint

None listed

James Brown

Gloria Estefan

Phil Collins

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which was the first artist to headline a Super Bowl halftime show as a solo act? Hint

Michael Jackson

Sting

Diana Ross

Toni Braxton

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which of the following singers has never performed in a Super Bowl halftime show? Hint

The Blues Brothers

Tony Bennett

Whitney Houston

Britney Spears

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Question 4 of 10

4. Has any Super Bowl halftime show been produced with 3-D effects?

Yes

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Question 5 of 10

5. In which year did the famous Janet Jackson "wardrobe malfunction" occur? Hint

2002

2004

2006

2008

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Question 6 of 10

6. What did the band U2 do in remembrance of the 9/11 terrorist attack in their 2002 halftime show performance? Hint

The band members wore black armbands

The band wrote and performed a song dedicated to the victims

The band had a scrolling banner behind them that listed the names of the victims

The band left flowers on the stage after the show

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Question 7 of 10

7. When did Disney produce their first Super Bowl halftime show? Hint

1970

1980

1975

1977

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Question 8 of 10

8. Sir Paul McCartney was the first ex-Beatle who performed in a Super Bowl halftime show.

True

False

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which one of the following comedians has never been featured in a Super Bowl halftime show? Hint

Ben Stiller

John Belushi

George Burns

Adam Sandler

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which song did Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers not perform at the 2008 Super Bowl halftime show? Hint

"Free Fallin"

"Won't Back Down"

"Don't Do Me Like That"

"American Girl"

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Dec 19 2024 : Guest 172: 6/10
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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which of the following artist was the first to perform in the halftime show in two different years?

Answer: Gloria Estefan

Gloria Estefan first performed in 1992 with a "Winter Magic" theme with Olympic Figure skaters Brian Boitano and Dorothy Hamill. She appeared again in 1999 in a, "Celebration of Soul, Salsa, and Swing", with Stevie Wonder, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, and Savion Glover. James Brown only performed in 1997, and Phil Collins in 2000.

2. Which was the first artist to headline a Super Bowl halftime show as a solo act?

Answer: Michael Jackson

In 1993, it was the first Super Bowl halftime show that featured only one star performer, Michael Jackson. There were 3500 local Los Angeles children present at the stage as he sang, however, they were not a direct part of the act. Diana Ross was the first female performer to headline a Super Bowl halftime show in 1996. Both Sting in 2003 and Toni Braxton in 2000 had other acts with them.

3. Which of the following singers has never performed in a Super Bowl halftime show?

Answer: Whitney Houston

Tony Bennett performed in 1995. Britney Spears performed in 2001. The Blues Brothers performed in 1997. Whitney Houston did sing at a Super Bowl in 1991, but it was, "The Star Spangled Banner", prior to the start of the Super Bowl, not at halftime.

4. Has any Super Bowl halftime show been produced with 3-D effects?

Answer: Yes

In 1989, NBCs Bob Costas introduced the halftime show on the air, which included a 3-D commercial and computer generated 3-D effects during the show.

5. In which year did the famous Janet Jackson "wardrobe malfunction" occur?

Answer: 2004

Janet's right breast was exposed when Justin Timberlake ripped away part of her costume during a dance routine.

6. What did the band U2 do in remembrance of the 9/11 terrorist attack in their 2002 halftime show performance?

Answer: The band had a scrolling banner behind them that listed the names of the victims

Almost 3000 names of those who died were listed during the performance.

7. When did Disney produce their first Super Bowl halftime show?

Answer: 1977

Disney had also produced shows in 1984, 1987, 1991, 1995, and in 2000.

8. Sir Paul McCartney was the first ex-Beatle who performed in a Super Bowl halftime show.

Answer: True

McCartney performed in 2005. He sang many songs, including "Drive My Car", "Get Back", "Live and Let Die", and "Hey Jude". The audience sang along with the song "Hey Jude" at end.

9. Which one of the following comedians has never been featured in a Super Bowl halftime show?

Answer: John Belushi

Ben Stiller and Adam Sandler (along with Chris Rock) were in a pre-recorded introduction to a skit in 2001. George Burns appeared in the 1987 halftime, "Salute to Hollywood's 100 Anniversary". John Belushi was a founding member of The Blues Brothers, but died in 1982.

His brother, Jim Belushi, along with Dan Aykroyd and John Goodman were the members of The Blues Brothers in their 1997 Super Bowl appearance.

10. Which song did Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers not perform at the 2008 Super Bowl halftime show?

Answer: "Don't Do Me Like That"

During the Heartbreaker's 2008 performance, the stage was in the form of a heart with a "Flying V" (the silhouette of which resembled an arrow) guitar piecing it.

Source: Author tipper42

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