The 54th 2012 Gammy
Awards!
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CBS/Grammys
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| Bruno Mars |
The 54th Grammy Awards went down into the record books with
the triumph of victors who took home the big prize and the dark shadow that
loomed over the entire evening as a result of superstar singer/actress Whitney
Houston being found dead in the bath tub of her 4th floor room at
the Beverly Hilton Hotel the night before. British pop sensation,
singer/songwriter Adele led the pack winning six Grammys including album (“21”), record and song of the year. She
answered any questions about her recovery from throat surgery last October when
she effortlessly sang her hit “Rolling
InThe Deep” in what was her first public performance since the operation.
The boss, Bruce Springsteen and the E
Street Band opened the CBS broadcast performing his new single, “We Take Care Of Our Own.” After which,
host LL Cool J came on and started by reading a prayer for Whitney Houston. The
audience reverently fell silent with many bowed heads. The Foo Fighters pulled
in second behind Adele with five Grammy wins followed by Kanye West with three
wins. West and Jay-Z won “Best Rap Performance” for “Otis” off their “Watch The
Throne” album but were no shows due to their opinion that too many major
rap artists continue to be overlooked. There was also speculation that West may
have felt snubbed for not making it to the “Album
of The Year” category. To add more
controversy to the mix, the Academy ruthlessly cut 31 categories this year that
were mostly dominated by Latinos, Native Americans, Blacks and other people of
color. Superstar Carlos Santana, the Rt. Rev. Jessie Jackson and others have
joined in to protest.
The night
included tributes to Glen Cambell who masterfully performed his signature “Rhinestone Cowboy” and will do his
final tour this year due to his battle with Alzheimer’s disease and the reunion
of The Beach Boys who’s geriatric performance was totally lackluster. Had it
not been for Foster The People and Maroon 5 basically carrying them, a couple
of the Boys may have fallen asleep. Being in their 70’s, I know it was way past
their bed time. Their reunion tour may be better fit hitting a string of senior
citezens homes and events rather than major venues. They clearly don’t have it
anymore. Other tributes included one to the late, great Etta James by Bonnie
Raitt and Alicia Keys. Nicki Minaj did her satanic act which upset and shocked
only the folks foolish enough to not expect nothing less from her to grab
attention.
Chris Brown bounced back from last year’s man handling of Rihanna
with Best R&B Album for F.A.M.E. and Bon Iver walked away with Best New
Artist which lit up the tweet board with people asking who is this guy? Tony
Bennett and Carrie Underwood provided class and jazz smoothness with their duet
of “It Had To Be You,” and Sir Paul McCartney performed twice with his first
tune “Valentine” being done with a full orchestra. Go to Grammys.com for a
complete recap and list of all the winners. .
©
2012 Rych McCain
Media/Syndication TM
(You
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