# What genre of music is popular with American Football fans? **URL:** \ **Category:** In My Humble Opinion\ **Tags:** music\ **Created:** [February 10, 2023, 12:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-genre-of-music-is-popular-with-american-football-fans/979575 "2023-02-10T12:53:27Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 11\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![silenus](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/silenus/32/166_2.png) [@silenus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/silenus)\ **Post date:** [February 10, 2023, 5:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-genre-of-music-is-popular-with-american-football-fans/979575/21 "2023-02-10T17:19:05Z")
The [Stanford Marching Band](https://lsjumb.stanford.edu/) and the [Kilgore Rangerettes](https://www.rangerette.com/). ---
**Author:** ![Dorjan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dorjan/32/12440_2.png) [@Dorjan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dorjan)\ **Post date:** [February 10, 2023, 5:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-genre-of-music-is-popular-with-american-football-fans/979575/22 "2023-02-10T17:23:47Z")
> [@SlipperyPete](#): > > It really annoys me that the music chosen has been hip-hop almost every year lately. How about a good rock show? There are some bands that are hugely popular and still touring like Foo Fighters, Pearl Jam, the Killers. 2023 - Rihanna 2022 - Dr. Dre, Snoop Dog, et al 2021 - The Weekend 2020 - J Lo & Shakira 2019 - Maroon 5 2018 - Justin Timberlake 2017 - Lady GaGa 2016 - Coldplay 2015 - Katy Perry 2014 - Bruno Mars 2013 - Beyonce 2012 - Madonna 2011 - Black Eyed Peas 2010 - The Who 2009 - Bruce 2008 - Tom Petty 2007 - Prince 2006 - Rolling Stones 2005 - Paul McCartmy 2004 - Jessica Simpson, Janet, P Diddy, Nelly, Kid Rock, Justin Timberlake 2003 - Shania Twain 2002 - U2 2001 - Aerosmith, NSYNC 2000 - Phil Collins, Christina A., Toni Braxton, a whole Gospel Choir, Edward James Olmos In this entire 21st century to-date there has only been 2.5 hip-hop shows. What are you going on about? Edited to add 3.5 if you consider Black Eye Peas a hip-hop group. But still, 2.5 - 3.5 in 20+ years. Hip Hop acts are BARELY represented in Superbowl halftime shows. ---
**Author:** ![Procrustus](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/procrustus/32/2994_2.png) [@Procrustus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Procrustus)\ **Post date:** [February 10, 2023, 5:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-genre-of-music-is-popular-with-american-football-fans/979575/23 "2023-02-10T17:24:24Z")
> [@SlipperyPete](#): > > It really annoys me that the music chosen has been hip-hop almost every year lately At the last Seahawk game I attended they played lots of music I assume was some variety of hip hop. It was loud and not to my taste. There was a band at halftime playing loud music that was also not to my taste. I got a survey from the organization after the game, and I let them know that 1) they did not have an obligation to fill every moment with music and 2) I realize that any music they pick will alienate a number of fans, so why not just skip the half time show and let people relax during the break. ---
**Author:** ![Jaycat.again](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jaycat.again/32/11525_2.png) [@Jaycat.again](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jaycat.again)\ **Post date:** [February 10, 2023, 5:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-genre-of-music-is-popular-with-american-football-fans/979575/24 "2023-02-10T17:30:05Z")
> [@Bullitt](#): > > I missed the 2003 Super Bowl halftime show in February 2004. That was Super Bowl XXXVIII. Justin Timberlake, Janet Jackson’s, and the wardrobe malfunction. Wish I hadn’t missed that. It’s easy to find on Youtube. ---
**Author:** ![Jaycat.again](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jaycat.again/32/11525_2.png) [@Jaycat.again](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jaycat.again)\ **Post date:** [February 10, 2023, 5:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-genre-of-music-is-popular-with-american-football-fans/979575/25 "2023-02-10T17:31:07Z")
> [@Jas09](#): > > The answer to “what genre of music is popular with American Football fans?” is “all of them”. So, next year, a string quartet? ---
**Author:** ![Just\_Asking\_Questions](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/ba9def/32.png) [@Just\_Asking\_Questions](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Just_Asking_Questions)\ **Post date:** [February 10, 2023, 5:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-genre-of-music-is-popular-with-american-football-fans/979575/26 "2023-02-10T17:47:42Z")
> [@Jaycat.again](#): > > So, next year, a string quartet?. This should cover all audiences: [![](https://img.youtube.com/vi/cL4BfVC3UH0/maxresdefault.jpg "Running Up That Hill (A Deal With God)") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cL4BfVC3UH0) Or for the dad rock crowd: [![](https://img.youtube.com/vi/hNoY4oKiBuM/maxresdefault.jpg "Paint It Black") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hNoY4oKiBuM) ---
**Author:** ![Love\_Rhombus](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/love_rhombus/32/10694_2.png) [@Love\_Rhombus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Love_Rhombus)\ **Post date:** [February 10, 2023, 7:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-genre-of-music-is-popular-with-american-football-fans/979575/27 "2023-02-10T19:48:51Z")
> [@Dorjan](#): > > 2016 - Coldplay I thought they generally chose popular bands for halftime? 😁 ---
**Author:** ![mordecaiB](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mordecaib/32/7725_2.png) [@mordecaiB](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mordecaiB)\ **Post date:** [February 10, 2023, 10:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-genre-of-music-is-popular-with-american-football-fans/979575/28 "2023-02-10T22:40:29Z")
> [@silenus](#): > > the [Kilgore Rangerettes](https://www.rangerette.com/). I thought that was a joke at first glance. Apparently their makeup artist has only one style in their repertoire. > [@Dorjan](#): > > Hip Hop acts are BARELY represented in Superbowl halftime shows. Especially when you consider how overwhelming their dominance has been in pretty much every other field in the last couple of decades. What the hell did Edward James Olmos do? Maybe he was a secret rap singer back in the day. > [@Dorjan](#): > > 2009 - Bruce That one had me stumped, trying to think of a single name singer. Until 💡. ---
**Author:** ![bobot](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bobot/32/21622_2.png) [@bobot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bobot)\ **Post date:** [February 10, 2023, 10:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-genre-of-music-is-popular-with-american-football-fans/979575/29 "2023-02-10T22:48:13Z")
> [@Love\_Rhombus](#): > > It’s been suggested by a co-worker that Super Bowl halftime shows should reflect the tastes of the viewing audience. I think your cow-erker was speaking about your cow-erker. Knowingly or not. ---
**Author:** ![Paintcharge](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/paintcharge/32/7946_2.png) [@Paintcharge](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Paintcharge)\ **Post date:** [February 11, 2023, 6:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-genre-of-music-is-popular-with-american-football-fans/979575/30 "2023-02-11T18:00:59Z")
It’s why there is Youtube. ---
**Author:** ![DoctorJ](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/doctorj/32/2904_2.png) [@DoctorJ](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DoctorJ)\ **Post date:** [February 11, 2023, 10:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-genre-of-music-is-popular-with-american-football-fans/979575/31 "2023-02-11T22:00:04Z")
Late 90s Midwestern emo. [![](https://img.youtube.com/vi/_NfnXdXpjL0/maxresdefault.jpg "American Football - Never Meant [OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO]") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_NfnXdXpjL0) [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-genre-of-music-is-popular-with-american-football-fans/979575.md?page=1)