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

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.”
He queried in a follow-up tweet, accompanied by a video of Sting's performance: "It was nice to catch Sting live in Mumbai, and it was a delight! What's on your playlist that keeps you inspired?"

The thread concluded with a picture of Anand and his son, with the rockstars on stage behind them.
X erupted with comments. "Anand is just like the rest of us," wrote one user. One comment even speculated that this "secret" to being a legend lies in such joyful experiences.

“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.