The Superbowl organizers wanted to play it safe with a veteran like Tom Petty; especially after the scandal with Janet Jackson !
ALSO: they had asked The Eagles to perform at the suprbowl...they said no cuz they wanted to focus on the country fans (watever) so tehy asked tom and tom was honored to do it
Yes, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers performed during half-time of Super Bowl 2008.
Bridgestone Super Bowl XLII Halftime ShowTom Petty & the Heartbreakers
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
The songs performed were "American Girl," "I Won't Back Down," "Free Fallin' " and "Runnin' Down a Dream."
No, Queen Latifah did not perform at the 1999 Super Bowl.
He performed at the Super Bowl in 2009.
The Who
Super Bowls are not chosen until after the year before the super bowl. Have to wait til 2016
Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers
Tom Petty
Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers
Tommy Tutone?