Sorry, Beck, Beyoncé and Kanye West: Over 50 Crowd Wins the 2015 Grammy Awards—Prince, Madonna and More!

Paul McCartney and Annie Lennox also ruled the show!

By Alyssa Toomey Feb 09, 2015 11:24 PMTags
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In case you didn't tune in to the nearly four-hour Grammys Awards last night, here's a little spoiler: the age 50 and older crowd stole the show. 

Don't believe us? Then let us remind you that AC/DC, whose lead singer is 67-year-old Brian Johnson, opened the 57th annual ceremony before Madonna later put any newcomers to shame when she performed her hit "Living for Love" while simultaneously proving she could kick any of our butts in the gym. 

But Madge and AC/DC were just the tip of the iceberg when it came to those in attendance who also happen to be eligible for their AARP cards. Jane FondaTony Bennett and that guy who recently collaborated with Kanye Westyou knowPaul McCartney—were just a number of the famous faces who totally showed up those 20-somethings. 

Oh, and before you decide to get sassy and blame the slow pace of the show on the older folks, remember that Madonna, the 56-year-old Queen of Pop, had one—if not the—most energetic performance of the night. 

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Prince, 56: The legendary musician received a standing ovation when he took the Staples Center stage on Sunday to present the award for Best Original Song. Orange jumpsuit aside (seriously, that outfit was epic), the "Purple Rain" singer barely looked any different than he did back in 1984.

And don't even get us started on that glorious side-eye GIF which has officially taken over the Internet. Prince, you can do no wrong. 

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Madonna, 56: "Madonna is 56" was trending for a hot minute on Twitter following the blond beauty's acrobatic performance last night. Take one look at her ripped bod, and it will instantly be obvious why. 

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We repeat: she's 56. 

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Jane Fonda, 77: While the Barbarella beauty may not have made as many headlines as Yeezy, she certainly turned heads when she rocked the red carpet in a skin-tight, emerald green pantsuit. Totally daring move? Absolutely. But of course, she pulled it off like a pro. 

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Paul McCartney, 72: The music industry was left in a questionable state last month after it was revealed that a number of Kanye West fans don't know who Sir Paul McCartney—an original member of the Beatles—is. Luckily, clueless viewers had the opportunity to familiarize themselves with the iconic rocker during last night's broadcast. In case you missed it, he was the dude who got in trouble for having too much fun

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Annie Lennox, 60: There's no question that the Scottish singer killed her performance last night with Hozier when the two sang "Take Me to Church," and that was before the legendary singer belted out a chills-inducing version of "I Put a Spell on You." Lennox's moment onstage was arguably one of the evening's best and served as a reminder as to why the Academy Award winner has been making hits since the '80s. 

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Tony Bennett, 88: A 60-year age difference didn't stop the jazz performer from becoming besties with Lady Gaga, and their natural chemistry was palpable onstage when the two sang their hit "Cheek to Cheek" last night. "We understand one another," Bennett told E! News of his friendship with the Mother Monster while speaking with Ryan Seacrest on the red carpet. And it showed—Gaga looked happier than ever to be sharing the stage with her BFF, who couldn't wipe the smile off his charming mug. 

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Tom Jones, 74: Apparently, a handful of people only know who Tom Jones is because of Fresh Prince of Bel Air, but regardless of the slightly-concerning fact, the Welsh singer wowed when he sang "You've Lost That Lovin' Feeling'' on Sunday with British beauty Jessie J. Bonus points for participating in a Twitter chat prior to taking the stage. How millennial of you, Mr. Jones! 

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