Super Bowl Halftime Show 2013: 12 Best Super Bowl Halftime Shows Ever (VIDEO)

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On Sunday, February 3, Beyoncé will perform at the XLVII Super Bowl Halftime Show live from the Mercedes-Benz Superdome, New Orleans, Louisiana in what it sure will be an over the top number sponsored by Pepsi featuring dozens of fans who will reportedly join the diva on stage. To celebrate it, here's a look at the best Super Bowl halftime shows ever (so far):   

1) Super Bowl Halftime Show; 2000: 

Date: 2000; location: Georgia Dome (Atlanta, Georgia); theme: Tapestry of Nations; performer(s): Phil Collins, Christina Aguilera, Enrique Iglesias, Toni Braxton, 80-person choir, Edward James Olmos (narrator);producer: Disney; sponsor: E*TRADE. 

2) Super Bowl Halftime Show, 2001:

Date: 2001; location: Raymond James Stadium (Tampa, Florida); theme: The Kings of Rock and Pop; performer(s): Ben Stiller, Adam Sandler, Chris Rock, Aerosmith, 'N Sync, Britney Spears, Mary J. Blige, Nelly; producer: MTV; sponsor: E*TRADE. 

3) Super Bowl Halftime Show, 2002: 

Date: 2002; location: Mercedes-Benz Superdome (New Orleans, Louisiana); theme: Tribute to 9/11 victims; performer: U2; producer: Clear Channel Entertainment; sponsor: E*TRADE. 

4) Super Bowl Halftime Show, 2003: 

Date: 2003; location: Qualcomm Stadium (San Diego, California); performer(s): Shania Twain, No Doubt, Sting; producer: Jimmy Iovine and Joel Gallen; sponsor: AT&T Wireless.

5) Super Bowl Halftime Show, 2004:  

Date: 2004; location: Reliant Stadium (Houston, Texas); theme: Rock the Vote; performer(s): Janet Jackson, P. Diddy, Nelly, Kid Rock, and Justin Timberlake; producer: MTV; sponsor: AOL TopSpeed. 

6) Super Bowl Halftime Show, 2005: 

Date: 2005; location: EverBank Field (Jacksonville, Florida); performer: Paul McCartney; producer: Don Mischer Productions; sponsor: Ameriquest Mortgage. 

7) Super Bowl Halftime Show, 2006:  

Date: 2006; location: Ford Field (Detroit, Michigan); performer: The Rolling Stones; producer: Don Mischer Production; sponsor: Sprint Nextel. 

8) Super Bowl Halftime Show, 2008: 

Date: 2008; location: University of Phoenix Stadium (Glendale, Arizona); performer(s): Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers; producer: Don Mischer Productions and White Cherry Entertainment; sponsor: Bridgeston.

9) Super Bowl Halftime Show, 2009:  

Date: 2009; location: Raymond James Stadium (Tampa, Florida); performer(s): Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band; producer: Don Mischer Productions and White Cherry Entertainment; sponsor: Bridgestone.

10) Super Bowl Halftime Show, 2010:  

Date: 2010; location: Sun Life Stadium (Miami Gardens, Florida); performer(s): The Who; producer: White Cherry Entertainment; sponsor: Bridgestone. 

11) Super Bowl Halftime Show, 2011:  

Date: 2011; location: Cowboys Stadium (Arlington, Texas); theme: Tron Legacy; performer(s): The Black Eyed Peas, Usher, Slash; producer: Ricky Kirshner; sponsor: Bridgestone. 

12) Super Bowl Halftime Show, 2012:  

Date: 2012; location: Lucas Oil Stadium (Indianapolis, Indiana); theme: Polytheism (Greek and Egyptian); performer(s): Madonna, LMFAO, Nicki Minaj, Cee Lo Green; producer: Jamie King; Sponsor: Bridgestone.