How many Steel Players have performed at the Super Bowl?

Craig Stock · Post by **Craig Stock** » 14 Feb 2022 7:10 am

After watching the big game last night, I ondered how many steel players have been in the half time show?

I'm thinking maybe Marc Muller with Shania, just curious as to who all had the honor.

John Palumbo · Post by **John Palumbo** » 14 Feb 2022 10:10 am

Not the Super Bowl but Paul Franklin backed up Lee Ann Womack doing the National Anthem, Eagles vs Cowboys, Thanksgiving Day 2014.

Here's an old thread:

https://bb.steelguitarforum.com/viewtop ... b063ef16fc

Herb Steiner · Post by **Herb Steiner** » 14 Feb 2022 12:28 pm

The late and most definitely great Tommy Dodd performed at a Super Bowl when it was played in Atlanta. I forget which year and who he backed up, but I saw the video.

Craig Stock · Post by **Craig Stock** » 14 Feb 2022 12:55 pm

Thanks Herb, Hopefully Donna will chime in!

Richard Alderson · Post by **Richard Alderson** » 14 Feb 2022 4:31 pm

Invasion of the Purple Zum - Mr. Tommy Dodd on the stand with Tania Tucker 1994

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yYnc87t-WQQ

Somewhere there is a picture of the Zum or footage with a better angle. The guitar was light purple with the lightning bolt accent across the front.

Craig Stock · Post by **Craig Stock** » 14 Feb 2022 7:36 pm

Thanks Richard, that is great, what a big production too!

Bill Ferguson · Post by **Bill Ferguson** » 15 Feb 2022 6:52 am

Yep, that is back when there was REAL entertainment at the Super Bowl.

Tommy and I talked about that day. He had a great time. They did not play the music live at the halftime, but pre-recorded, for fear of someone making a mistake.

Marc Muller · Post by **Marc Muller** » 17 Feb 2022 7:10 am

2003 for me but not on steel. 3 song medley and only played guitar. Still a blast though. Backstage with the ladies.

Marty Broussard · Post by **Marty Broussard** » 17 Feb 2022 11:26 am

Would like to see a pic of Tommy’s purple Zum.

Richard Alderson · Post by **Richard Alderson** » 18 Feb 2022 12:38 am

It looked like this one here with the same color scheme but with the Zumsteel lightening bolt design. The story goes that someone came up to him on stage one night and bought it on the spot. So he had this one built to replace the original Superbowl guitar.

Marty Broussard · Post by **Marty Broussard** » 18 Feb 2022 5:14 am

Thank you, Richard. I really like the purple ones.

Paul King · Post by **Paul King** » 18 Feb 2022 1:39 pm

Tracer James on Facebook put a picture Of Lloyd Green up and said this is what we need for the halftime show. I said line the stage up with steel guitars. Bill Ferguson is right, that video with Tommy Dodd was when they had real entertainment.