Super Bowl XLVIII took place on Feb. 2 between the Seattle Seahawks and Denver Broncos. The only redeeming factor about the anti-climatic game was the halftime show performed by Peter Gene Hernandez, better known as Bruno Mars, along with the Red Hot Chili Peppers.

With the Bronco fans bowing their heads in disappointment with 0 points by halftime, the show gave them one joyous moment before the Broncos lost 43-8. The 14-minute performance was one for the books that will not be forgotten any time soon. The performance began with children singing “Millionaire,” one of Mars’ earlier songs, in unison, followed by the multi-talented artist being introduced on stage.

The show continued with flashes and explosions as Mars played the drums and performed “Locked out of Heaven” and “Treasure” from his latest album “Unorthodox Jukebox” which peaked at number one in the United States and won best pop vocal album at last month’s Grammy’s.

“He was the highlight of the night, if only the football players performed as well!” sophomore Kelsey Lloyd said.

However not everyone agreed with Lloyd.

“I think it was a strong performance but nothing [memorable],” sophomore Connor O’Rourke said. “The Red Hot Chili Peppers were the best part!”

As a solo artist, he has had five number-one singles on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and seven top-ten singles, only the second artist to do so after Richard Marx. Throughout the whole performance he kept the audience upbeat and energized, making them think that he was the main show of the night, and not the biggest football game of the year.

Mars also performed “Runaway Baby” from his debut studio album; “Doo-Wops & Hooligans” (2010) which peaked at number three on the Billboard 200, anchored by the worldwide number-one singles.

The most moving time during the performance was when the lights dimmed and Mars began to sing “Just the Way You Are” alone while United States soldiers from across the world dedicated the song to their loved ones back home. If Mars had not won the crowd over with his performance this sure did the trick. This song won Mars the Best Male Pop Vocal Performance at the Grammy’s in 2011.

During his short three-year career as a solo artist he has obtained a fan base that stands behind him through everything. In 2011, Mars was named one of Time Magazine’s 100 most influential people in the world and this year, he was ranked number one on the Forbes 30 under 30 list.

Alongside Mars, the Red Hot Chili Peppers performed their 1991 hit “Give it Away.” The “Chili Peppers” are an American rock band formed in Los Angeles in 1983. Their performance was invigorating and up to par with Mars’ performance. Not many artists can still keep the crowd going after so long but the Chili Peppers dominated and lit the stage.

The band has won seven Grammy Awards and have become one of the best-selling bands of all time, selling over 80 million records worldwide. In 2012, they were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Their tenth studio album “I’m with You” was released in 2011 and topped the charts in 18 different countries and included a world tour which lasted almost two years.