Tampa Super Bowl Dilemma: Who Should Perform at Halftime?

Author Geno

February 4th, 2020 9:28 AM

Even though there were complaints about how provocative the performance was, Shakira and Jennifer Lopez were logical choices for a halftime performance in Miami. They wanted that Latin flavor to represent the city. It made me think, who should perform when the Super Bowl is here in Tampa next year? We want to show off the area and the River Walk. Our revitalized downtown around Sparkman Wharf will be great for first time visitors. But musically, how can we show Tampa Bay off when the world is watching Super Bowl LV?

I’m going to leave it up to you. Who could perform at halftime next year that would represent Tampa Bay in a great way? Tweet me @Q105Geno or leave a comment on my Facebook page. I’ll add your suggestions below. Here are a few of mine. Some I think would be great. Others, not so much.

• Kenny Chesney

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  Granted Kenny is not a Tampa guy, but he has a big fan base here. He packs Raymond James Stadium every time he tours. His music fits the Tampa vibe of sun and fun. And country has been left out of the Super Bowl halftime show for too long.

• Bon Jovi

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  Another one who's not a Tampa guy, but could be good. Here's why. Tampa was one of the epicenters of the hair band scene back in the '80s. Plus what better time for Jon Bon Jovi and Richie Sambora to bury the hatchet and get back together than the Super Bowl?

• Aaron Carter

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  Yikes. Have you seen how Aaron Carter turned out? If you Google "famous Tampa musicians," he comes up first. He did grow up in Ruskin. I looked him up to see what he's doing now. These days he spends hours on social media yelling at fans to buy his spray painted sweatshirts or donate to his Go Fund Me. He's now got face tattoos and a series of reality shows about how he's trying to turn his life around. Yeah, probably not our best option.
• The Backstreet Boys

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  I guess you could argue that the Backstreet Boys could be an option since Aaron's more successful and face tattoo-less brother Nick Carter is in the group. But the Backstreet Boys were prime for the Super Bowl 20 years ago. They did do the the Star Spangled Banner before the start of Super Bowl XXXV at Ray J. But let's be honest... the BSB are more associated with Orlando than Tampa.

• Jimmy Buffet

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  Who better represents the Florida lifestyle than Jimmy? This one seems to be the biggest contender to me. I don't think the NFL would go for it though. Pepsi is the sponsor and they seem to target the 20 and 30 somethings so they tend to go with younger pop acts.

Here are some of YOUR suggestions!

• Metallica

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  Leigh Ann Nicholson: "NO BUFFET!!! Unless it's a Chesney /Buffet thing. It needs to be rock. Doubtful most Q listeners know this but late 80s to early 90s, tampa was a metal capital. Bands like Morbid Angel, Savatage (which morphed into Trans Siberian Orchestra) ... I call for Metallica to represent! Or hell - the TSO guys!!!"

• Bruno Mars

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  Helena Orosz: A great half time show. I could do another one of those

• AC/DC & Cheap Trick

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  Travis Floyd: Two bands with their lead singers that live locally!

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Aaron Carter,Backstreet Boys,country music,Jimmy Buffett,Kenny Chesney,NFL,Raymond James Stadium,Super Bowl,Super Bowl 55,Super Bowl LV,Tampa