Iconic rap trio Run-D.M.C. will be honored with a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award this year, the Recording Academy announced Wednesday (Jan. 13).

The Queens-bred group -- comprised of Darryl "DMC" McDaniels, Joseph "Reverend Run" Simmons and the late Jason "Jam Master Jay" Mizell -- will join a host of legendary recipients including R&B veteran Ruth Brown, Latin legend Celia Cruz, popular funk band Earth, Wind & Fire, jazz icon Herbie Hancock, counterculture rock act Jefferson Airplane and pop sensation Linda Ronstadt.

"I just got a call from the Grammys!! They shocked me!!," tweeted Rev Run. "We're the first rappers to get this award!! Shocked! Grateful!. God is good!!! I’m so honored to be a #GRAMMYs Lifetime Achievement Award recipient this year. Thank you to the Recording Academy!"

Recording Academy President/CEO Neil Portnow praised the 2016 lifetime-achievement recipients in a press release announcing the news. "Each year, The Academy has the distinct privilege of honoring those who have greatly contributed to our industry and cultural heritage, and this year we have a gifted and brilliant group of honorees. Their exceptional accomplishments, contributions, and artistry will continue to influence and inspire generations to come."

Run-D.M.C. -- who will be celebrated in a special ceremony alongside other recipients this spring -- was the first rap act to land a gold album with their self-titled 1984 debut and to be nominated for a Grammy. Past honorees include The Beatles, George Harrison, The Bee Gees and Buddy Guy.

Which are the nominnes

getxxxx said:

Jefferson Airplane

I wonder will Grace Slick show up since she thinks rock n roll is for young people.

214 said:

Which are the nominnes

http://prince.org/msg/8/420584

getxxxx said:

214 said:

Which are the nominnes

http://prince.org/msg/8/420584

Wow TR got 12 nominations, anyone already have seen it?

Grammys not Oscars

getxxxx said:

Grammys not Oscars

Sorry

getxxxx said:

So who else will get the mention of passing since last year's telecast besides, Natalie Cole, Glenn Frey, David Howie, Blowfly (perhaps)?

I don't know what month they start at, but there's B.B. King, Cynthia Robinson from Family Stone, Chris Squire from Yes, Allen Toussaint, Phil Taylor & Lemmy from Motorhead, Mel Waiters, Otis Clay, Scott Weiland, and songwriter Michael Masser. They might mention William Guest from The Pips since they have won Grammys and session drummer "Fast" Eddie Hoh who played on some Monkees songs.

MAVIS STAPLES is nominated for "See That My Grave Is Kept Clean" from her latest EP in some obscure category. At 76, it would be great if she could perform it live on television and win one more time. Her documentary ("Mavis!") will finally be on HBO mid-February, along with the release of another new, full album ("Living On a High Note").

Adele will be performing.

MickyDolenz said:

The Grammies tend to leave some people out of the in memory of section all the time.

The 58th Annual Grammy Awards take place on February 15. The previously-reported list of performers set to appear on the telecast includes Kendrick Lamar, the Weeknd, Adele, Ellie Goulding, and Lionel Richie, among other names. Now, the Academy has announced that Lady Gaga will honor David Bowie with an "experiential tribute" performed under the musical direction of Chic's Nile Rodgers.

A press release says: "Affording audiences a chance to experience Bowie's music once again, the tribute will be a multisensory testament to the icon's incredible artistry and a reflection of his limitless creativity."

According to a press release, Gaga—whose song "'Til It Happens to You" is up for Best Song Written for Visual Media this year—had already been confirmed to perform at the Grammys. The nature of her performance shifted in the wake of Bowie's death.

"We immediately spoke and agreed that she should be the one to honor David," Grammys executive producer Ken Ehrlich said in a press release. "She's perfect for it. So I reached out to Nile and, before long, we were on our way to creating what we believe will not only make a great GRAMMY Moment, but one befitting of David."

FormerlyKnownAs said:

MAVIS STAPLES is nominated for "See That My Grave Is Kept Clean" from her latest EP in some obscure category. At 76, it would be great if she could perform it live on television and win one more time. Her documentary ("Mavis!") will finally be on HBO mid-February, along with the release of another new, full album ("Living On a High Note").

Mavis performing would be awesome.

Rihanna has been added to the performance list. Still on D'Angelo and the Vanguard.

Will there be a Maurice White/Earth Wind and Fire tribute?

CynicKill said:

CynicKill said:

Will there be a Maurice White/Earth Wind and Fire tribute?

pretty sure he will get a mention not a tribute that will come at the BET AWARDS along with one to Natalie Cole done properly.

getxxxx said:

Lionel Richie will be saluted at the 58th annual Grammy Awards, with Luke Bryan, John Legend, Demi Lovato and Meghan Trainor performing some of the artist’s most memorable songs. This lineup though

Well deserved!

mjscarousal said:

Miguel is suppose to be giving a special tribute to MJ in honor of Off The Wall documentary/anniversary. He betta not screw it up.

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