MTV VMA 2012: Shocking and Memorable Past VMA Performances [WATCH]

In honor of Thursday night's premiere of MTV's 29^th annual Video Music Awards (VMAs), check out these videos of some unforgettable past VMA performances. The 2012 VMA performance-lineup promises some killer appearances, including One Direction, Taylor Swift, and Green Day (Yes! Billie Joe Armstrong is up for the event even after his recent hospital stint). What are your thoughts on the past performances featured below? Do you think this year's VMA lineup will blow them all out of the water? Check it out on MTV Thursday night, Sept, 6 at 8 p.m. ET.

Lady Gaga: "Pocker Face" and "Paparazzi" (2009)

Adele: "Someone Like You" (2011)

Eminem: "The Real Slim Shady" and "The Way I Am" (2000)

Beyonce: "Love on Top" (2011)

Nirvana: "Rape Me" and "Lithium" (1992)

Justin Timberlake and Timbaland: "My Love" and "Sexy Back" (2006)

Madonna, Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera: "Like a Virgin" and "Hollywood" (2003)

Kanye West, Chaka Khan and Syleena Johnson: "Jesus Walks" "All Falls Down" and "Through the Wire" (2005)

Guns N Roses and Elton John: "November Rain" (1992)

Michael Jackson: "Medley" (1995)