#19: Bruno Mars and the Red Hot Chili Peppers

Bruno Mars silenced doubters with a fantastic drum solo, channeling the spirit of Nineties Motown-revue halftime shows. His electrifying performance, reminiscent of legends like Jackie Wilson and James Brown, culminated in a thrilling cover of “Shout” by the Isley Brothers.

Following Mars’ act, the Red Hot Chili Peppers continued the energy, neither surprising nor disappointing fans. They energetically performed one of their greatest hits shirtless, maintaining the night’s electrifying vibe. At the time, this performance set the record for the most-watched halftime performance ever.