Yesterday, Rihanna essentially came out of music retirement when she announced she was going to be the 2023 Super Bowl halftime show performer.
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For context, starting in 1991, the halftime show became a really big thing with really big names. Before that, it was basically all marching bands.
![A halftime show as seen from the stands](https://img.buzzfeed.com/buzzfeed-static/static/2022-09/26/17/asset/f669fc706930/sub-buzz-10410-1664213015-10.jpg?downsize=700%3A%2A&output-quality=auto&output-format=auto)
Because I was curious, here are all the Super Bowl performers from the past 31 years.
![A light show at a halftime show](https://img.buzzfeed.com/buzzfeed-static/static/2022-09/26/17/asset/74a8d0c48e85/sub-buzz-10349-1664213172-11.jpg?downsize=700%3A%2A&output-quality=auto&output-format=auto)
1991: New Kids on the Block
![NKOTB performing](https://img.buzzfeed.com/buzzfeed-static/static/2022-09/26/15/asset/38777392dc54/sub-buzz-10647-1664207276-9.jpg)
1992: Gloria Estefan
![Gloria performing](https://img.buzzfeed.com/buzzfeed-static/static/2022-09/26/16/asset/a3f2f5cb663c/sub-buzz-10659-1664208401-3.jpg)
1993: Michael Jackson
![Michael performing](https://img.buzzfeed.com/buzzfeed-static/static/2022-09/26/15/asset/74a8d0c48e85/sub-buzz-10190-1664207638-3.jpg)
1994: Clint Black, Tanya Tucker, Travis Tritt, and the Judds
![Clint and Travis holding guitars](https://img.buzzfeed.com/buzzfeed-static/static/2022-09/26/16/asset/74a8d0c48e85/sub-buzz-10216-1664208457-8.jpg)
![Wynonna and Naomi holding hands](https://img.buzzfeed.com/buzzfeed-static/static/2022-09/26/16/asset/e217d4d915fe/sub-buzz-9829-1664208540-10.jpg)
They also had these cowgirl dancers:
![](https://img.buzzfeed.com/buzzfeed-static/static/2022-09/26/16/asset/a3f2f5cb663c/sub-buzz-10659-1664208462-6.jpg)
And it looks like Stevie Wonder came out at the end:
![Lisa Hartman Black and Clint singing with Stevie behind them](https://img.buzzfeed.com/buzzfeed-static/static/2022-09/26/16/asset/74a8d0c48e85/sub-buzz-10216-1664208485-10.jpg)
1995: Tony Bennett and Patti LaBelle
![Toni and Patti performing](https://img.buzzfeed.com/buzzfeed-static/static/2022-09/26/16/asset/b6481d93cd82/sub-buzz-9983-1664208576-25.jpg)
1996: Diana Ross
![](https://img.buzzfeed.com/buzzfeed-static/static/2022-09/26/16/asset/e217d4d915fe/sub-buzz-9829-1664208766-14.jpg)
1997: The Blues Brothers, James Brown, and ZZ Top
![Jim Belushi and Dan Aykroyd performing with James](https://img.buzzfeed.com/buzzfeed-static/static/2022-09/26/16/asset/38777392dc54/sub-buzz-10687-1664209077-2.jpg)
Los Del Río of "Macarena" fame also opened the preshow:
![Los Del Río performing with dancers](https://img.buzzfeed.com/buzzfeed-static/static/2022-09/26/16/asset/b6481d93cd82/sub-buzz-10004-1664209082-3.jpg)
1998: Queen Latifah, Boyz II Men, Martha Reeves, the Temptations, and Smokey Robinson
![Smokey, Queen Latifah, etc, performing](https://img.buzzfeed.com/buzzfeed-static/static/2022-09/26/16/asset/f669fc706930/sub-buzz-10292-1664209166-19.jpg)
![Boyz II Men performing](https://img.buzzfeed.com/buzzfeed-static/static/2022-09/26/16/asset/b6481d93cd82/sub-buzz-10004-1664209217-7.jpg)
![Smokey up close performing](https://img.buzzfeed.com/buzzfeed-static/static/2022-09/26/16/asset/a3f2f5cb663c/sub-buzz-10695-1664209221-2.jpg)
![The Temptations performing](https://img.buzzfeed.com/buzzfeed-static/static/2022-09/26/16/asset/f669fc706930/sub-buzz-10292-1664209243-21.jpg)
1999: Stevie Wonder, Gloria Estefan, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, and Savion Glover
![Stevie, Gloria, etc, performing](https://img.buzzfeed.com/buzzfeed-static/static/2022-09/26/16/asset/b6481d93cd82/sub-buzz-10000-1664209340-12.jpg)
And here's Big Bad Voodoo Daddy:
![Men in suits and wide-brimmed hats performing](https://img.buzzfeed.com/buzzfeed-static/static/2022-09/26/16/asset/f669fc706930/sub-buzz-10288-1664209346-19.jpg)
2000: Phil Collins, Toni Braxton, Christina Aguilera, and Enrique Iglesias
![Enrique and Christina performing](https://img.buzzfeed.com/buzzfeed-static/static/2022-09/26/16/asset/74a8d0c48e85/sub-buzz-10250-1664209904-35.jpg)
![Toni performing](https://img.buzzfeed.com/buzzfeed-static/static/2022-09/26/16/asset/a3f2f5cb663c/sub-buzz-10719-1664209908-1.jpg)
2001: Aerosmith and NSYNC with Britney Spears, Mary J. Blige, and Nelly
![Justin Timberlake, Steven Tyler, Britney, and Nas](https://img.buzzfeed.com/buzzfeed-static/static/2022-09/26/16/asset/a3f2f5cb663c/sub-buzz-10705-1664210231-29.jpg)
![Steven hugging Mary as they sing into a microphone](https://img.buzzfeed.com/buzzfeed-static/static/2022-09/26/16/asset/b6481d93cd82/sub-buzz-10034-1664210236-11.jpg)
2002: U2
![Bono showing the American flag design inside his jacket](https://img.buzzfeed.com/buzzfeed-static/static/2022-09/26/16/asset/e217d4d915fe/sub-buzz-9870-1664210287-11.jpg)
2003: Shania Twain, No Doubt, and Sting
![Shania performing](https://img.buzzfeed.com/buzzfeed-static/static/2022-09/26/16/asset/a3f2f5cb663c/sub-buzz-10709-1664210332-45.jpg)
![Gwen Stefani and Sting hugging](https://img.buzzfeed.com/buzzfeed-static/static/2022-09/26/16/asset/a3f2f5cb663c/sub-buzz-10709-1664210337-47.jpg)
2004: Janet Jackson and Justin Timberlake with P. Diddy, Nelly, and Kid Rock
![Janet and Justin performing](https://img.buzzfeed.com/buzzfeed-static/static/2022-09/26/16/asset/b6481d93cd82/sub-buzz-10034-1664210437-15.jpg)
![Kid Rock wearing a US flag and performing](https://img.buzzfeed.com/buzzfeed-static/static/2022-09/26/16/asset/74a8d0c48e85/sub-buzz-10285-1664210464-2.jpg)
![Diddy and Nelly performing](https://img.buzzfeed.com/buzzfeed-static/static/2022-09/26/16/asset/a3f2f5cb663c/sub-buzz-10709-1664210547-58.jpg)
Jessica Simpson also introduced it*:
![Jessica smiling](https://img.buzzfeed.com/buzzfeed-static/static/2022-09/26/16/asset/38777392dc54/sub-buzz-10741-1664210602-2.jpg)
2005: Paul McCartney
![Paul performing](https://img.buzzfeed.com/buzzfeed-static/static/2022-09/26/16/asset/b6481d93cd82/sub-buzz-10056-1664210887-5.jpg)
2006: The Rolling Stones
![Mick Jagger and Keith Richards performing, with Charlie Watts behind them](https://img.buzzfeed.com/buzzfeed-static/static/2022-09/26/16/asset/e217d4d915fe/sub-buzz-9894-1664210972-18.jpg)
2007: Prince
![Prince holding his purple guitar and cupping his ear](https://img.buzzfeed.com/buzzfeed-static/static/2022-09/26/16/asset/38777392dc54/sub-buzz-10741-1664211002-30.jpg)
2008: Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
![Tom smiling and playing guitar](https://img.buzzfeed.com/buzzfeed-static/static/2022-09/26/16/asset/f669fc706930/sub-buzz-10346-1664211061-6.jpg)
2009: Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band
![Bruce onstage in the middle of the crowd](https://img.buzzfeed.com/buzzfeed-static/static/2022-09/26/16/asset/e217d4d915fe/sub-buzz-9894-1664211193-33.jpg)
2010: The Who
![Roger Daltrey and Pete Townshend performing](https://img.buzzfeed.com/buzzfeed-static/static/2022-09/26/16/asset/e217d4d915fe/sub-buzz-9886-1664211276-16.jpg)
2011: The Black Eyed Peas
![Fergie and other group members performing](https://img.buzzfeed.com/buzzfeed-static/static/2022-09/26/16/asset/e217d4d915fe/sub-buzz-9886-1664211333-18.jpg)
Usher and Slash also came out:
![Slash and Usher posing with the Black Eyed Peas](https://img.buzzfeed.com/buzzfeed-static/static/2022-09/26/16/asset/e217d4d915fe/sub-buzz-9890-1664211369-34.jpg)
2012: Madonna
![Madonna in dramatic headgear performing](https://img.buzzfeed.com/buzzfeed-static/static/2022-09/26/16/asset/b6481d93cd82/sub-buzz-10071-1664211556-2.jpg)
LMFAO, Nicki Minaj, M.I.A., and CeeLo Green also came out:
![Madonna performing with LMFAO](https://img.buzzfeed.com/buzzfeed-static/static/2022-09/26/16/asset/a3f2f5cb663c/sub-buzz-10756-1664211566-11.jpg)
![Madonna with CeeLo performing](https://img.buzzfeed.com/buzzfeed-static/static/2022-09/26/16/asset/f669fc706930/sub-buzz-10354-1664211574-15.jpg)
![Madonna performing with Nicki and MIA](https://img.buzzfeed.com/buzzfeed-static/static/2022-09/26/16/asset/74a8d0c48e85/sub-buzz-10303-1664211583-32.jpg)
2013: Beyoncé
![Beyonce performing](https://img.buzzfeed.com/buzzfeed-static/static/2022-09/26/17/asset/74a8d0c48e85/sub-buzz-10314-1664211658-1.jpg)
Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams from Destiny's Child also came out:
![The Destiny's Child reunited members performing](https://img.buzzfeed.com/buzzfeed-static/static/2022-09/26/17/asset/b6481d93cd82/sub-buzz-10067-1664211668-8.jpg)
2014: Bruno Mars
![Bruno performing](https://img.buzzfeed.com/buzzfeed-static/static/2022-09/26/17/asset/a3f2f5cb663c/sub-buzz-10760-1664211711-1.jpg)
The Red Hot Chili Peppers also came out:
![Flea and Anthony Kiedis performing](https://img.buzzfeed.com/buzzfeed-static/static/2022-09/26/17/asset/74a8d0c48e85/sub-buzz-10310-1664211748-5.jpg)
2015: Katy Perry
![Katy performing between two people in shark costumes](https://img.buzzfeed.com/buzzfeed-static/static/2022-09/26/17/asset/a3f2f5cb663c/sub-buzz-10756-1664211814-23.jpg)
Missy Elliott and Lenny Kravitz also came out:
![Katy with Missy performing](https://img.buzzfeed.com/buzzfeed-static/static/2022-09/26/17/asset/74a8d0c48e85/sub-buzz-10325-1664211871-1.jpg)
![Lenny in jeans with holes in the knees performing](https://img.buzzfeed.com/buzzfeed-static/static/2022-09/26/17/asset/38777392dc54/sub-buzz-10782-1664211889-9.jpg)
2016: Coldplay
![Chris Martin performing](https://img.buzzfeed.com/buzzfeed-static/static/2022-09/26/17/asset/74a8d0c48e85/sub-buzz-10318-1664211987-10.jpg)
Beyoncé, Bruno Mars, and Mark Ronson also came out:
![Beyonce, Chris, and Bruno performing](https://img.buzzfeed.com/buzzfeed-static/static/2022-09/26/17/asset/f669fc706930/sub-buzz-10388-1664211996-2.jpg)
2017: Lady Gaga
![Gaga in high boots and shorts performing](https://img.buzzfeed.com/buzzfeed-static/static/2022-09/26/17/asset/74a8d0c48e85/sub-buzz-10318-1664212318-32.jpg)
2018: Justin Timberlake
![Justin performing](https://img.buzzfeed.com/buzzfeed-static/static/2022-09/26/17/asset/a3f2f5cb663c/sub-buzz-10779-1664212377-1.jpg)
2019: Maroon 5
![A tattooed, shirtless Adam Levine performing](https://img.buzzfeed.com/buzzfeed-static/static/2022-09/26/17/asset/f669fc706930/sub-buzz-10388-1664212406-24.jpg)
Travis Scott and Big Boi also came out:
![Adam and Travis performing](https://img.buzzfeed.com/buzzfeed-static/static/2022-09/26/17/asset/74a8d0c48e85/sub-buzz-10345-1664212540-2.jpg)
![Adam and Big Boi performing](https://img.buzzfeed.com/buzzfeed-static/static/2022-09/26/17/asset/38777392dc54/sub-buzz-10813-1664212545-8.jpg)
2020: Shakira and Jennifer Lopez
![Shakira and JLo standing together onstage](https://img.buzzfeed.com/buzzfeed-static/static/2022-09/26/17/asset/b6481d93cd82/sub-buzz-10087-1664212616-19.jpg)
J Balvin and Bad Bunny also came out:
![J Balvin and JLo performing](https://img.buzzfeed.com/buzzfeed-static/static/2022-09/26/17/asset/b6481d93cd82/sub-buzz-10091-1664212627-13.jpg)
![Shakira with Bad Bunny performing](https://img.buzzfeed.com/buzzfeed-static/static/2022-09/26/17/asset/e217d4d915fe/sub-buzz-9937-1664212642-16.jpg)
2021: The Weeknd
![The Weeknd standing in the hall of mirrors](https://img.buzzfeed.com/buzzfeed-static/static/2022-09/26/17/asset/74a8d0c48e85/sub-buzz-10338-1664212669-4.jpg)
2022: Snoop Dogg, Eminem, Dr. Dre, Mary J. Blige, and Kendrick Lamar
![Eminem, Dr Dre, Mary, and Snoop performing, and 50 Cent behind them](https://img.buzzfeed.com/buzzfeed-static/static/2022-09/26/17/asset/74a8d0c48e85/sub-buzz-10345-1664212818-14.jpg)
50 Cent was also there:
![The ensemble performing](https://img.buzzfeed.com/buzzfeed-static/static/2022-09/26/17/asset/38777392dc54/sub-buzz-10813-1664212851-23.jpg)
And 2023:
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