The 2001 halftime show paid homage to "the kings of rock and pop," bringing out an all-star cast of guests to the Super Bowl stage. *NSYNC, at the height of their fame, excited the audience with their performance of "Bye Bye Bye" and "It's Gonna Be Me"; meanwhile, Aerosmith dominated the show with classics like "I Don't Want to Miss a Thing" and brought out special guests like Britney Spears, Mary J. Blige, and Nelly for a rocking rendition of "Walk This Way."