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Grammy Producer on Cher's Gaffe: 'I'd Want That to Happen Again'
3 Feb
Summary
- Cher's accidental Grammy presentation error was seen as positive chaos.
- Justin Bieber rehearsed his performance only once, for 15 minutes.
- Lady Gaga's minimalist performance resulted from a last-minute flight.
Grammy Awards producer Ben Winston shared entertaining behind-the-scenes stories from the recent ceremony. He discussed Cher's memorable live television blunder during the Record of the Year presentation, describing it as enjoyable chaos and expressing a desire for such spontaneous moments. Winston also detailed Justin Bieber's efficient rehearsal process, noting the artist completed his performance with minimal practice.
Lady Gaga's impactful performance was shaped by her immediate arrival from Japan, which precluded extensive rehearsal with dancers. This constraint led to a stripped-down, band-focused presentation. Winston also touched upon the producers' decision to embrace Bad Bunny's inability to perform due to NFL conflicts, turning it into a humorous segment.
Further anecdotes included Bruno Mars's last-minute rearrangement of his song for increased energy, Sabrina Carpenter's unexpected addition of a live bird, and Lauryn Hill's highly personal and ambitious In Memoriam tribute. Winston also reflected on the technical challenges of the expanded Best New Artist medley and the continued openness for artists to express political views in their speeches.
