Each Super Bowl halftime performance is seen by millions of people in dozens of countries -- as one of the largest stages in the world, it's a bit of a nerve-racking opportunity, and one that only a few musical artists have been given. As Madonna prepares to take the Super Bowl halftime test, Billboard.com spoke with a handful of artists who have already been there, and passed with flying colors.

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From Roger Daltrey reflecting on The Who's American invasion to Nelly reminiscing about Janet Jackson's "wardrobe malfunction," check out what these artists remember most about their Super Bowl Performances.

AEROSMITH'S TOM HAMILTON, who joined the veteran rockers in playing hits like "I Don't Want To Miss a Thing" and "Walk This Way" during the Super Bowl XXXV halftime show: "It's the biggest thing there is. The whole world is watching. So when the phone rings and the guy on the other end says, 'Do you guys want to play the halftime show at the Super Bowl?', you're  definitely going to pay attention."

'N SYNC's LANCE BASS, who joined Aerosmith, Britney Spears, Nelly, Mary J. Blige and the rest of the boy band during the Super Bowl XXXV halftime show in 2001: "It was very cool. When they came up with the idea of doing the Super Bowl, we were like, 'OK, we gotta do it with Aerosmith. It's a great idea.' They're one of my favorite bands in the world. We've known them for years; they're great guys."

THE WHO'S ROGER DALTREY, who led sing-alongs to "Baba O'Riley" and "Who Are You" during the halftime show at Super Bowl XLIV: "I was flabbergasted. It really is an honor, and coming from where we come from, being kind of totally inspired by American music at such a young age and then playing something like that, that's such an American institution, is unbelievable. I've never ceased  to be completely, incredibly humbled by the affections show by America to the  Who. It's been an incredible relationship."

NELLY, who performed with Kid Rock, P. Diddy, Justin Timberlake and Janet Jackson during the 2004 halftime show, which featured the infamous exposure of Jackson's right breast: "It's hard not to think of that show and not remember [Jackson's wardrobe malfunction]. I was shocked! I mean, you know -- it was a titty out! However it came out, accident or whatever, it came out! I mean, it was what it was. You know, I don't see everybody blowing a gasket for it." 

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