From Michael Jackson to Beyoncé, these 20 Super Bowl halftime shows delivered unforgettable performances that still wow fans and define Super Bowl history.

Wearing a military-style getup, a nod to Michael Jackson's halftime show outfit, Bey strutted to the stage and slayed (sorry) in a dance-off with Bruno Mars. By the time Coldplay's Chris Martin came back to the front, even he seemed to realize this was Beyoncé's moment.

Before the Super Bowl halftime show became the spectacle it is today, it was often a simple mix of marching bands and variety acts. Over time, it evolved into one of the most-watched musical events in the country, delivering unforgettable moments, cultural milestones and no shortage of controversy.

Some people watch the Super Bowl for the football, some for the commercials and some for the star-studded musical halftime show, which has come a long way since its wholesome Up With People days. It always features a superstar performer now,

The partnership has helped revive the show over the past five years, but how long it will last remains to be seen.

Kendrick Lamar aims to infuse his Los Angeles hip-hop flavor into New Orleans while staying true to his storytelling roots during Sunday’s Super Bowl halftime performance

Crotch Watch 2009: Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band delivered one of the best halftime show performances at Super Bowl XLIII in Tampa in 2009. The Boss got a little bit over-excited at the end of “Tenth Avenue Freeze-Out,” though, when he sprinted down a ramp, dropped to his knees, and slid crotch-first in living rooms around the world.

Fresh off of winning five Grammy Awards, including song and record of the year for his hit “Not Like Us,” Lamar is the featured performer for the Super Bowl LIX halftime show on Sunday. Lamar sat for a rare interview during the Apple Music Super Bowl press conference on Thursday, where he was asked what people could expect in his set.