Erik Hammer performs in Super Bowl halftime show

Erik Hammer (right) performs with Shakira in the Super Bowl halftime show. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

USC Thornton Studio Guitar alum Erik Hammer (BM ’05) had the best seat in the house for Sunday night’s Super Bowl halftime show: on stage, playing guitar with Shakira. Hammer is no stranger to playing with the stars—he was previously guitarist for rapper Lupe Fiasco.