Viswanathan Anand sings 'Roxanne' in Lollapalooza crowd as Sting performs. Video

Viswanathan Anand crooned 'Roxanne' as Sting performed on the Lollapalooza stage. (Image: @vishy64theking/X)

Chess legend Viswanathan Anand stole the spotlight at Lollapalooza 2024 as he crooned in the audience for iconic singer Sting on stage, belting out classic lines from The Police hit "Roxanne." The internet erupted in applause as a video surfaced, capturing Anand's glee as he enjoyed the performance of the rockstar.

Anand took to X to share his fanboy moment, revealing the impact of songs like "Every Breath You Take" and "Roxanne" on his younger self. The chess maestro confessed that The Police's hits have been a constant on his playlist over the years, making the Lollapalooza experience a dream come true.

He wrote with the video: “When I was very young, songs like "Every Breath You Take" and "Roxanne" by The Police made a huge impression on me. Fast forward to now, and I can say I know most of their songs and Sting's solo albums as well. They've been a constant on my playlist over the years.”

When I was very young, songs like "Every Breath You Take" and "Roxanne" by The Police made a huge impression on me. Fast forward to now, and I can say I know most of their songs and Sting's solo albums as well. They've been a constant on my playlist over the years. pic.twitter.com/uEMVPxzbar

— Viswanathan Anand (@vishy64theking) January 29, 2024

The thread concluded with a picture of Anand and his son, with the rockstars on stage behind them.

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— Viswanathan Anand (@vishy64theking) January 29, 2024

“It's Vishy celebration for becoming India No.1 again,” tweeted a third. “This one act paid for 3 seasons worth of Lolla tickets!” wrote a fourth.

Lollapalooza India's second edition witnessed the closure by the legendary Sting, who, at 72, proved that age is no barrier to delivering an electrifying performance.

The former frontman of The Police, renowned for hits like "Desert Rose," "Fields of Gold," and "Every Breath You Take," left the audience yearning for an encore, shouting, "Once more! Once more!" Sting bid farewell with a gracious "Namaste Mumbai.”

The musical extravaganza also featured performances by the Jonas Brothers, with Nick Jonas, Priyanka Chopra’s husband, taking the stage as well. The event was held at the Mahalaxmi Race Course on January 20 and 21.