Prince's prolific career to be celebrated at GRAMMYs special
An all-star line-up will perform Prince's songs
Last updated 14th Jan 2020
Award season has already started, and we're just a couple of weeks away from the 62nd GRAMMYs. And, just two days after one of the biggest annual music awards in the world, the GRAMMYS will be celebrating Prince's amazing career at Let's Go Crazy: The GRAMMY Salute to Prince.
Prince who passed away back in 2016, is remembered for his hits such as 'Purple Rain', 'New Power Generation', and 'The Most Beautiful Girl in the World'. And his career will be celebrated by an all-star line-up including, Beck, Common, Gary Clark Jr., Earth, Wind & Fire, Foo Fighters, H.E.R., Juanes, Alicia Keys, John Legend, Coldplay's Chris Martin, Mavis Staples, St. Vincent, and Usher, and singer/songwriter Susanna Hoffs.
In addition to that, several of his musical friends and collaborators - including the Revolution, Sheila E., and legendary funk band Morris Day And The Time - will be doing an historic joint performance on the night.
Speaking about the 'New Power Generation' singer, Deborah Dugan, President/CEO of the Recording Academy said, "Prince. The Purple One. His Royal Badness — regardless of how you identify him, he is indisputably one of the greatest musical virtuosos of all time.
"With his subversive attitude and commanding nature, he straddled musical genres and created electrifying music that was bursting with character. He continues to serve as an inspirational icon for artists and fans worldwide, and we are so honoured to pay tribute to his legacy at this year's post-GRAMMYs® special."
Prince was nominated for a massive 38 GRAMMYs, winning seven, including winning Album of the Year for 'Purple Rain' in 1985 and Best Male R&B Vocal Performance for 'Call Me Name' in 2005.
The 62nd GRAMMYs takes place on 26th January 2020, with Let's Go Crazy: The GRAMMY Salute to Prince being recorded on the 28th January, to be shown on TV at a later date.
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