9 Grammys Upsets Heard Round the World

Though The Suburbs was a hit in the indie-rock scene, no one really expected to see Arcade Fire win over the likes of Eminem, Lady Gaga, Katy Perry, and Lady Antebellum. Singer Win Butler credited the win to the possibility that the vote was split by popular music, and Arcade Fire reaped the benefits. Still, lots of people (including Rosie O'Donnell and Kathie Lee and Hoda) didn't know what an Arcade Fire was, and a joke Tumblr page turned up called Who Is Arcade Fire??!!?