Chess Grandmaster Viswanathan Anand Charms Crowd with Karaoke Performance at Lollapalooza 2024

Mumbai: In a surprising turn of events, chess legend Viswanathan Anand stole the spotlight at Lollapalooza 2024 by joining the enthusiastic crowd during Sting’s iconic performance. The grandmaster showcased his musical side by passionately singing along to The Police’s hit song “Roxanne.” A video capturing Anand’s lively participation quickly went viral, earning him applause and admiration from fans worldwide.

Taking to social media platform X, Anand shared his joyous moment, expressing how songs like “Every Breath You Take” and “Roxanne” had left a lasting impression on him since his youth. He revealed that The Police’s music and Sting’s solo albums have been a constant presence on his playlist over the years.

In a subsequent post, Anand shared a video of Sting’s performance in Mumbai, describing it as a delightful experience. He engaged with his followers, asking about their go-to songs that keep them inspired.

The unexpected karaoke performance by Viswanathan Anand resonated with fans, who took to social media to express their delight. Many were pleasantly surprised to witness this musical side of the chess grandmaster, and comments poured in celebrating the shared joy of music.

Anand’s impromptu singing moment at Lollapalooza 2024 showcased a different facet of the chess maestro, proving that even strategic minds can find joy in the rhythm of music.