Musical Greats to Perform Special Tribute to Rock and Soul Icons Sly and the Family Stone During the 48th GRAMMY(R) Awards.SANTA MONICA Santa Monica (săn`tə mŏn`ĭkə), city (1990 pop. 86,905), Los Angeles co., S Calif., on Santa Monica Bay; inc. 1886. Tourism and retailing are important, and the city has motion-picture, biotechnology, and software industries. , Calif. -- GRAMMY(R)-Nominated Artists Maroon 5, John Legend and Will.I.Am Join Joss Stone, Robert Stone, Robert, 1937–, American novelist, b. Brooklyn, N.Y. He was briefly (1971) a correspondent in Saigon (now Ho Chi Minh City) during the Vietnam War. Randolph, Steven Tyler, Joe Perry Joe Perry may refer to:
In a special tribute to legendary funk band Sly And The Family Stone, an all-star cast of artists are set to come together on one stage for a not-to-be-missed performance on the 48th Annual GRAMMY(R) Awards, The Recording Academy(R) announced today. The amazing salute to the band's unforgettable music includes GRAMMY-nominated artists Maroon 5, Will.I.Am of The Black Eyed Peas This article is about the American hip hop group. For the vegetable, see Black-eyed pea. The Black Eyed Peas are an American hip hop group from Los Angeles, California, who have enjoyed worldwide pop success. The group is currently composed of will.i.am, apl.de. and John Legend; GRAMMY winners Steven Tyler and Joe Perry of Aerosmith; soul sweetheart Joss Stone; rocker Robert Randolph; and singer Devin Lima. A music icon of the '60s and '70s, Stone is responsible for some of the most engaging anthems ("I Want To Take You Higher," "Dance To The Music" and "Everyday People") and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum is a museum in Cleveland, Ohio, United States, dedicated to recording the history of some of the best-known and most influential artists, producers, and other people who have in some major way influenced the music industry, particularly in (R) in 1993. The music industry's premier event will take place on Wednesday, Feb. 8, at STAPLES Center This article has multiple issues: * Its neutrality is disputed. * It may contain original research or unverifiable claims. * It does not cite any references or sources. in Los Angeles Los Angeles (lôs ăn`jələs, lŏs, ăn`jəlēz'), city (1990 pop. 3,485,398), seat of Los Angeles co., S Calif.; inc. 1850. and will be broadcast in HDTV (High Definition TV) A set of digital television (DTV) standards that offer the highest resolution and sharpest picture. Although some HDTV sets are available in standard (rather square) screen sizes, the overwhelming majority of sets are wide screen, which eliminates and 5.1 surround sound on the CBS Television Network CBS Television Network Major U.S. broadcasting company and network. It began in 1928 as the Columbia Broadcasting System, a small radio network directed by William S. Paley. at 8 p.m. (ET/PT). The show also will be supported on radio via Westwood One worldwide, and covered online at www.grammy.yahoo.com. GRAMMY-winning band Maroon 5 currently is nominated for a Best Pop Performance By A Duo Or Group With Vocal GRAMMY (a live recording of "This Love"). The Black Eyed Peas have won one GRAMMY and currently are nominated for three: Best Pop Performance By A Duo Or Group With Vocal ("Don't Lie"), Best Rap Performance By A Duo Or Group ("Don't Phunk With My Heart") and Best Pop Collaboration With Vocals ("Gone Going" with Jack Johnson). Previously announced performers include Mariah Carey, Kanye West and John Legend -- who are tied with eight nominations; and special performances by Bruce Springsteen, Coldplay, U2 and Mary J. Blige, Faith Hill and Keith Urban, Jamie Foxx with Kanye West, Christina Aguilera and Herbie Hancock, Sugarland, and Hezekiah Walker with Mariah Carey. Previously announced presenters include Big & Rich, Tom Hanks and Terrence Howard. More GRAMMY Moments, superstar performances and presenters will be announced shortly. The 48th Annual GRAMMY Awards are produced by Cossette Productions in association with Ken Ehrlich Productions for The Recording Academy. John Cossette and Ken Ehrlich are executive producers, Walter C. Miller is producer/director, Tisha Fein is the coordinating producer and Tzvi Small is executive in charge of production. Established in 1957, the National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences, Inc., also known as The Recording Academy, is an organization of musicians, producers, engineers and recording professionals that is dedicated to improving the cultural condition and quality of life for music and its makers. Internationally known for the GRAMMY Awards, The Recording Academy is responsible for groundbreaking professional development, cultural enrichment, advocacy, education and human services programs -- including the creation of the national public education campaign What's The Download(R) (www.WhatsTheDownload.com). For more information about The Academy, please visit www.grammy.com. |
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