PromoTheRobot Posted February 8, 2010 Posted February 8, 2010 Let me say I thought the Who were quite good...considering they are pushing 70! My wife who grew up a huge Who fan was aghast at how old Daltrey and Townshend looked. And frankly Daltrey had to tone it down just to keep his voice from giving out. It made me think about why the NFL keeps dredging up these fossil bands? I mean the median age of a Who fan is probably 55. The median age of an NFL fan is much younger. So where does the NFL go next year? What 60's rock bands are left? Any other ideas from other decades? If I were to predict I think the NFL will chose a country artist for SBXLV. PTR
Moose Posted February 8, 2010 Posted February 8, 2010 Let me say I thought the Who were quite good...considering they are pushing 70! My wife who grew up a huge Who fan was aghast at how old Daltrey and Townshend looked. And frankly Daltrey had to tone it down just to keep his voice from giving out. It made me think about why the NFL keeps dredging up these fossil bands? I mean the median age of a Who fan is probably 55. The median age of an NFL fan is much younger. So where does the NFL go next year? What 60's rock bands are left? Any other ideas from other decades? If I were to predict I think the NFL will chose a country artist for SBXLV. PTR Oh, forget the 60s - and the 70s for that matter. BRING ON THE 80s!!!! I'd like to see Devo in their funky "energy dome" hats! "When a problem comes along, you must whip it..."
SageAgainstTheMachine Posted February 8, 2010 Posted February 8, 2010 Let me say I thought the Who were quite good...considering they are pushing 70! My wife who grew up a huge Who fan was aghast at how old Daltrey and Townshend looked. And frankly Daltrey had to tone it down just to keep his voice from giving out. It made me think about why the NFL keeps dredging up these fossil bands? I mean the median age of a Who fan is probably 55. The median age of an NFL fan is much younger. So where does the NFL go next year? What 60's rock bands are left? Any other ideas from other decades? If I were to predict I think the NFL will chose a country artist for SBXLV. PTR This should be the easiest question ever...The Foo Fighters. Perfect mix of energy and great music. Plus, I know 18 year olds and 60 year olds who enjoy their music...they'd be the perfect cross-generational band to play the halftime show.
todd Posted February 8, 2010 Posted February 8, 2010 I'm 41 and consider The Who one of my favorite bands. If they choose what passes for modern "country" for next year I'll certainly tune out. Most modern country is absolute crap played by no-talent assclowns. I bet they stick with "classic" rock. I would guess someone like Fogarty. Maybe even someone crappy but with widespread appeal like Bon Jovi. If not classic rock, then maybe Stevie Wonder or someone like that. Or they could be retro and go with Up With People for the millionth time. Let me say I thought the Who were quite good...considering they are pushing 70! My wife who grew up a huge Who fan was aghast at how old Daltrey and Townshend looked. And frankly Daltrey had to tone it down just to keep his voice from giving out. It made me think about why the NFL keeps dredging up these fossil bands? I mean the median age of a Who fan is probably 55. The median age of an NFL fan is much younger. So where does the NFL go next year? What 60's rock bands are left? Any other ideas from other decades? If I were to predict I think the NFL will chose a country artist for SBXLV. PTR
todd Posted February 8, 2010 Posted February 8, 2010 This should be the easiest question ever...The Foo Fighters. Perfect mix of energy and great music. Plus, I know 18 year olds and 60 year olds who enjoy their music...they'd be the perfect cross-generational band to play the halftime show. I would LOVE that.
yungmack Posted February 8, 2010 Posted February 8, 2010 I mean the median age of a Who fan is probably 55. The median age of an NFL fan is much younger. I don't believe that's true anymore. The greatest growth in the NFL fan base was with the Baby Boomer generation (and if you were born between 1946 and 1964, that's you). The Baby Bust generation that followed that one is also a strong supporter of the NFL. But the younger kids seem to be more interested in other sports and pastimes. Even when they like the NFL, they usually rank it lower on their list than other sports and pastimes.
benderbender Posted February 8, 2010 Posted February 8, 2010 Based on the current trend the next Super Bowl halftime will feature Bob Dylan
Guffalo Posted February 8, 2010 Posted February 8, 2010 Well, since the Timberlake/Jackson wardrobe malfunction we have been treated to "legends" ever since. 2005 Paul Mcartney 2006 The Stones 2007 Prince 2008 Tom Petty 2009 Springstein 2010 The Who They seem to be shying away from hot women who can (or cannot) sing. I say bring is a bunch of hot females that may have marginal talent but are smoking hot, for the TV audience, we get treated to some nice shots and we can just turn the sound down if they are unbearable.
aussiew Posted February 8, 2010 Posted February 8, 2010 I don't believe that's true anymore. The greatest growth in the NFL fan base was with the Baby Boomer generation (and if you were born between 1946 and 1964, that's you). The Baby Bust generation that followed that one is also a strong supporter of the NFL. But the younger kids seem to be more interested in other sports and pastimes. Even when they like the NFL, they usually rank it lower on their list than other sports and pastimes. Well said......they may be playing to the median age of the crowd who spends the $$ to attend the game and all its periferal activities and/or makes the advertising decisions for all the corporate sponsors.
Gugny Posted February 8, 2010 Posted February 8, 2010 This should be the easiest question ever...The Foo Fighters. Perfect mix of energy and great music. Plus, I know 18 year olds and 60 year olds who enjoy their music...they'd be the perfect cross-generational band to play the halftime show. I'm definitely down with this. Great choice.
Eric in Va Posted February 8, 2010 Posted February 8, 2010 Well, since the Timberlake/Jackson wardrobe malfunction we have been treated to "legends" ever since. 2005 Paul Mcartney 2006 The Stones 2007 Prince 2008 Tom Petty 2009 Springstein 2010 The Who They seem to be shying away from hot women who can (or cannot) sing. I say bring is a bunch of hot females that may have marginal talent but are smoking hot, for the TV audience, we get treated to some nice shots and we can just turn the sound down if they are unbearable. My vote would be for the Goo Goo Dolls....great songs and not very risky. They will just rock out the place.
BuffaloBaumer Posted February 8, 2010 Posted February 8, 2010 Remaining members of the Dead - book it
LeviF Posted February 8, 2010 Posted February 8, 2010 My early bet is actually on Coldplay, as much as I despise them.
KD in CA Posted February 8, 2010 Posted February 8, 2010 How about 'none of the above' for all the crappy over-the-hill-rock/lame-modern-pop acts for an 8 minute 'concert'. There has never been one act - ever - that I cared to see. Instead, stop making halftime 3X as long as it's supposed to be because of all the necessary set up and give a local high school marching band a thrill by letting them play.
billfan63 Posted February 8, 2010 Posted February 8, 2010 Richard Carpenter and Cher in a tribute to Karen and Sonny
stinky finger Posted February 8, 2010 Posted February 8, 2010 Honestly, I could care less. I'm usually filling my plate or beer mug and mingling during halftime. BUT.....if the well runs dry, the food eaten and the company unbearable........ Gather what's left of Skynyrd and let 'em roll........southern style.
VADC Bills Posted February 8, 2010 Posted February 8, 2010 The Who sounded good for the Who but lets face it most young people probably didn't remember any of the songs they did unless they watch CSI. They weren't the primier supergroups of the time (Beatles, Stones, LZ, Hendrix) but indeed had a following because of the success of Tommy the rock opera. So why not dredge up Led Zepplin or Pink Floyd or the Police. Some one that actually kicked some butt back in the day. Some suggestions for next year. Frankie Avalon Bobby Rydell Freddie and the Dreamers The Zombies Hermans Hermits Tommy James and the Shondells 1910 Fruitgum Company The Grass Roots or last but not least the Dave Clark 5, 4, 3 ,2 , or 1 Where in the hell is Tiny Tim when you need him.
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