Foo Fighters, Joni Mitchell, Stewart Copeland Win Grammys

An array of traditional rockers have been among the many early winners on the sixty fourth annual Grammy Awards throughout a pre-telecast ceremony – dubbed the “Premiere Ceremony” – which befell on the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.

Foo Fighters received the most important rock awards, beating out the likes of AC/DC and Wolfgang Van Halen within the course of. The Dave Grohl-fronted group took dwelling Greatest Rock Album for Drugs at Midnight, Greatest Rock Tune for “Ready on a Struggle” and Greatest Rock Efficiency for “Making a Hearth.” The band was not in attendance to just accept. Foo Fighters had initially been scheduled to carry out in the course of the televised portion of the Grammys, however pulled out following the loss of life of drummer Taylor Hawkins.

Joni Mitchell took dwelling the honors for Greatest Historic Album for Joni Mitchell Archives – Vol.1: The Early Years (1963-1967). The legendary singer-songwriter – who was additionally honored because the MusiCares Particular person of the 12 months – was in attendance to just accept her award, and obtained a standing ovation as she took the stage.

George Harrison’s fiftieth Anniversary re-release of All Issues Should Go received the Grammy for Boxed or Particular Restricted Version Bundle. Olivia Harrison, the rocker’s widow who was instrumental within the venture, was available to just accept.

“58 Years in the past George Harrison bought his first Grammy when the Beatles received Greatest New Artist,” Olivia defined throughout her speech, earlier than noting that All Issues Should Go continues to resonate with listeners. “It’s right here for you. This music is right here for you. It’s stuffed with hope and compassion and therapeutic and rock and roll.”

Elsewhere within the Premiere Ceremony, Police drummer Stewart Copeland received the fifth Grammy of his profession, taking dwelling Greatest New Age Album for Divine Tides, his collaborative effort with Indian composer Ricky Kej. Trent Reznor additionally added to his trophy room, taking dwelling the award for Greatest Rating Soundtrack for Visible Media alongside Atticus Ross and Jon Batiste for his or her work on the movie Soul. The class offered a uncommon tie this yr, with composer Carlos Rafael Rivera additionally taking dwelling honors in the identical class for his rating to The Queen’s Gambit.

Different Grammy winners included Dream Theater, who received Greatest Steel Efficiency for “The Alien,” and St. Vincent, who took dwelling Greatest Different Album for Daddy’s House.

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