As Taylor Swift joins The 1975’s London concert, here are top guest appearances of 2022

The 1975 fans at London’s O2 Arena received a pleasant surprise when pop star Taylor Swift joined the band on stage while bringing her acoustic guitar. She not only performed her latest hit ‘Anti-hero’ from her 2022 album ‘Midnights’ for the first time but she also sang The 1975’s track ‘The City’ from its 2013 album.

In the aftermath of Taylor Swift’s surprise performance, fans took to social media to hail the combo. One of them even expressed happiness at the fact that they got to witness both The 1975 and 33-year-old singer on “the same night”. Another said that they were happy about the concert-goers who got to watch Taylor Swift’s first live performance of the song Anti-hero.

But who are the top surprise guest appearances from last year? Know here

Paul McCartney and David Grohl

Foo Fighters leadman Dave Grohl joined Paul McCartney on stage at Glastonbury Festival on June 25, 2022. It also marked the first time that Grohl performed after Foo Fighter’s Taylor Hawkins passed away on March 25 last year. While introducing Grohl, McCartney said “my friend, your hero”. Moreover, the duo then sang Beatles’ I Saw Her Standing There and Wings’ Band On The Run.

Backstreet Boys and Drake

On July 2, 2022, The Backstreet Boys welcomed Drake as their sixth member at their Toronto gig. They performed the band’s 1999 massive hit song, ‘I want it that way’ and shook the fans. During that same concert, Drake also gave a heartwarming speech about what the song meant to him as a 13-year-old.

Coldplay and Alan Partridge

On August 21, 2022, Alan Partridge joined Coldplay on stage and they then performed ABBA and Kate Bush. Alan Partridge, the character played by Steve Coogan, appeared in the same role as he performed alongside Coldplay at Wembley Stadium.

Lilly Allen and Olivia Rodrigo

Olivia Rodrigo brought Lily Allen out at her Glastonbury gig on June 25, 2022, which also marked the same night when US Supreme Court declared abortion illegal as it overturned Roe vs Wade ruling.

Taylor swift and HAIM

With a history of leaving fans awestruck, Taylor Swift also joined HAIM at O2 concert in July 2022. Together, all of them played a mash-up of the 33-year-old singer’s hit song Love Story.

FAQs:

1. What is The 1975?
   The 1975 is an English pop rock band formed in 2002.
2. How old is Taylor Swift?
   33 years old