The Super Bowl XLII halftime show in 2008 featured Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, delivering a classic rock set to the New England Patriots vs. New York Giants game in Glendale, Arizona. Their iconic performance included hits like "American Girl," "I Won't Back Down," "Free Fallin'," and "Runnin' Down a Dream," solidifying it as a fan-favorite, memorable halftime event.