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Springsteen Fans, Super Bowl Needs You For Halftime

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Producers of the Feb. 1 halftime show need about 2,000 "excited fans" to be on the field during the concert by Bruce Springsteen.

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By BAIRD HELGESON | The Tampa Tribune

Published: January 5, 2009

TAMPA - How would you like to see Bruce Springsteen's Super Bowl halftime show up close and free?

Producers of the Feb. 1 halftime show need about 2,000 "excited fans" to be on the field during the concert by Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band.

Here's the catch: Volunteers must be older than 16, attend all rehearsals, register as part of a group of at least 10 and submit to a criminal background check. No recording devices are allowed.

To register or for more information, go to www.superbowlcast.com.

Volunteers will get to be on the field at Raymond James Stadium as part of the concert, but they won't get tickets to the game. Show organizers advise those selected to record the show at home and watch it later.

The 43rd Super Bowl game will be broadcast in more than 230 countries and territories. Kickoff is scheduled for 6:28 p.m.

Each year since the early 1990s, the Super Bowl has featured the biggest names in entertainment for its halftime show. They include Michael Jackson, Paul McCartney, The Rolling Stones, U2 and, last year, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers.

Reporter Baird Helgeson can be reached at (813) 259-7668.

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