WHAT CONTROVERSY? AWARDS AFFIRM OLD FAVES, YOUNG FLAIR.Byline: Glenn Whipp Staff Writer Controversial rapper Eminem grabbed all the attention, but it was '70s jazz-rock band Steely Dan that won the most trophies Wednesday night at the 43rd annual Grammy Awards Grammy Awards Annual awards given by the Recording Academy (officially the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences). The first Grammies (the name is a dimunitive of “gramophone”) were given in 1958. 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. . Steely Dan's sophisticated album ``Two Against Nature'' won album of the year and three other awards while Eminem managed three wins, all coming in rap categories. Veteran Irish rock Rock and roll has been a part of the music of Ireland since the 1960s, when the British Invasion brought British blues, psychedelic rock and other styles to the island. The Irish music scene in the 1960s and much of the 1970s was dominated by the unique Irish phenomenon of the 'Showbands' band U2 and country singer Faith Hill also won three awards as voters spread the honors among a wide variety of artists. But the evening was dominated by Eminem, whose controversial album ``The Marshall Mathers LP'' has drawn protests from women activists and gay rights groups over its edgy and outrageous content. The rapper's much-anticipated performance of the song ``Stan'' with Elton John Sir Elton Hercules[1] John CBE[2] (born Reginald Kenneth Dwight on 25 March, 1947) is a five-time Grammy and one-time Academy Award-winning English pop/rock singer, composer and pianist. drew the night's biggest round of applause. (Eminem subbed out some of the obscene lyrics, while some of the lyrics were bleeped.) At the song's end, the openly gay John then embraced Eminem, who raised his hand in triumph. The camera angle cut off his hands so television viewers didn't see him make an obscene gesture. The rapper did not go back stage to talk to the press. Eminem's appearance drew a small protest outside the Staples Center, and inside, host Jon Stewart Not to be confused with John Stewart or John Stuart. Jon Stewart (born Jonathan Stuart Leibowitz on November 28,1962) is an American comedian, satirist, actor, writer, and producer. mentioned the rapper throughout the evening. Backstage, techno-blues artist Moby blasted Eminem, saying ``he's very good at what he does and he's very clever, but he's also a misogynist mi·sog·y·nist n. One who hates women. adj. Of or characterized by a hatred of women. Noun 1. misogynist - a misanthrope who dislikes women in particular woman hater and a homophobe and an anti-Semite and a racist.'' ``I was talking to Noun 1. talking to - a lengthy rebuke; "a good lecture was my father's idea of discipline"; "the teacher gave him a talking to" lecture, speech rebuke, reprehension, reprimand, reproof, reproval - an act or expression of criticism and censure; "he had to someone earlier about the notion of Eminem fitting into the continuum of Elvis Presley, the Sex Pistols, Public Enemy and Kurt Cobain,'' Moby continued. ``The difference between Eminem and all of them is that they were ... expanding boundaries ... broadening people's perspectives. The problem with Eminem, he's creating a culture that appeals to the lowest common denominator low·est common denominator n. 1. See least common denominator. 2. a. The most basic, least sophisticated level of taste, sensibility, or opinion among a group of people. b. .'' Outside of Eminem-related activities, it was an evening short of drama and surprises, but still full of outrageous outfits, goofy behavior and plenty of backstage candor. R&B singer Toni Braxton's revealing dress, which plunged in every direction, reminded everybody of Jennifer Lopez's outfit last year. Looking like a mixture of loin cloth loin cloth n → taparrabos m inv loin cloth n → pagne m loin cloth n → perizoma m and paper hand towel, the white outfit showed plenty of leg, thigh and wing. It was hard to tell if the designer was Richard Tyler Richard Tyler is a fictional character in the USA Network science fiction television series The 4400. Character One of the first 4400s to be shown, Richard is Lily Tyler's husband, and is the father of her second daughter, Isabelle Tyler. or Col. Sanders. It was a beautiful night for U2, with the band taking all three of their televised categories - record of the year, song of the year and best rock performance by a group. The awards came for their single, ``Beautiful Day,'' from their latest album, ``All That You Can't Leave Behind.'' That album was released too late to compete for Grammys this year, meaning the band will probably be a fixture at next year's ceremony, too. ``We thought we'd come along this year and reintroduce ourselves and next year we thought we'd have an avalanche,'' U2's lead singer, Bono, said backstage. Steely Dan had never won a Grammy, which, guitarist Walter Becker
Walter Becker (born Walter Carl Becker, 20 February 1950, in Queens, New York) is the guitarist (and sometimes bassist) half of the duo at the core of the jazz-rock quipped, ``gave us plenty of time to work on our speeches.'' Singer Donald Fagen called their win a victory for ``elderly white men.'' The veteran band has come under fire for some of the lyrics on its ``Two Against Nature'' album, which features wry tales about, among other things, incest and pedophilia pedophilia, psychosexual disorder in which there is a preference for sexual activity with prepubertal children. Pedophiles are almost always males. The children are more often of the opposite sex (about twice as often) and are typically 13 years or age or younger; . When asked backstage how their lyrics compare to Eminem's, Becker joked: ``I think our lyrics compare favorably.'' Added Fagen: ``You mean, are we pro or con? We're pro ... lyrics.'' Fagen added that he has never even heard a song by Eminem, saying that he ``still listens to the same jazz records Jazz Records is a United States jazz record company specialising in the issue of previously unreleased recordings from the family archive of jazz pianist Lennie Tristano. See also
Becker says it was inevitable that the band win a Grammy since ``our fans, the ones that survived the '70s, have ascended to positions of power. But we hope to get all the awards shows over with so we can go back to be our shut-in selves.'' ``Yeah,'' Fagen added, ``we're really just elderly white people.'' He also thanked Eminem backstage for ``'taking all the heat.'' In a mild surprise, country-soul singer Shelby Lynne won best new artist, coming as she noted from the stage ``13 years and six albums'' after her debut. Lynne's latest album, ``I Am Shelby Lynne,'' has been winning critical raves since its release more than a year ago, but has yet to sell more than 200,000 copies. ``I've been around for so long I feel I can look at this Grammy and feel like I deserve it, dammit dam·mit interj. Used to express anger, irritation, contempt, or disappointment. [Alteration of damn it.] ,'' Lynne said backstage. ``But I never expected to win this award. I thought it was a popularity thing.'' Of course, winning best new artist can be a curse (Milli Vanilli anyone?) as much as a blessing, as past winner Sheryl Crow noted backstage. ``I remember the excitement of winning and having Don Henley send me the entire printout of all the people that have won best new artist with those who we've never heard from again highlighted and him signing, 'Good luck,' '' Crow said. Country singer Hill didn't need much in the way of luck, winning for best country album for ``Breathe,'' female country vocal and country vocal collaboration, which came for ``Let's Make Love,'' a song she recorded with husband Tim McGraw. ``That's the one that meant the most,'' Hill said backstage. ``The fact that we shared our first Grammy at the same time was pretty amazing.'' Just about every winner to face the press backstage had to face the inevitable Eminem question. One reporter asked Lonnie Chapin of the Christian rock band Petra if Eminem would be sent to hell for his music. ``We're not anyone to judge what he does. But he will be judged accordingly.'' Former Blasters frontman front·man n. 1. also front man A man who serves as a nominal leader but who lacks real authority. 2. Music A leading singer with a group. Dave Alvin, winner for best folk album, when asked about Eminem said simply, ``I like the brown ones.'' CAPTION(S): 3 photos, 2 boxes Photo: (1 -- color) Pop survivor and openly gay royal eulogist eu·lo·gize tr.v. eu·lo·gized, eu·lo·giz·ing, eu·lo·giz·es To praise highly in speech or writing, especially in a formal eulogy. eu Sir Elton John, left, clasps hands with rapper and cultural lightning rod Eminem, who has been condemned for anti-gay lyrics, during a performance together Wednesday at the 43rd Grammy Awards. Hector Mata/Agence France Presse (2) Bono, lead singer of the rock band U2, clowns around with his three Grammys backstage Wednesday at the Staples Center. Gus Ruelas/Staff Photographer (3 -- color) Former ``Baywatch'' star Traci Bingham gives new meaning to beaded bodice. Box: (1) THE TOP WINNERS (2) 43RD ANNUAL GRAMMY AWARD WINNERS |
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