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Moog Synthesizer inventor Robert Moog and Apple Computer Inc. are getting technical Grammy Awards recognizing contributions of outstanding technical significance to the recording industry. Winners of the technical awards, chosen by members of the National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences’ producers and engineers wing, will be presented Feb. 26 at a ceremony a day before the 44th annual Grammy Awards show in Los Angeles. “The technical and creative innovations of Robert Moog, and the inventiveness and versatility of Apple Computer are the towering achievements of true visionaries,” Recording Academy President Michael Greene said Thursday. “The products of their inspiration… Read more »

Godsmack is nominated for a Grammy for the instrumental “Vampires.” The band’s frontman Sully Erna revealed he isn’t only pleased with his band’s nod. He’s also impressed with Linkin Park, which scored three Grammy noms with its debut album Hybrid Theory. “I’ll tell you who I’m really happy for as young as they are and doing as well as they are is Linkin Park,” he said. “I think their stuff is really good. At first it took me a second to get what they were doing, but I think they pulled it off in a really clever way considering this… Read more »

For the second year in a row, comedian Jon Stewart will host the Grammys, the music industry’s most prestigious annual awards show. CBS will broadcast the 44th annual Grammy Awards ceremony from the Staples Center in Los Angeles on Feb. 27. “We all are delighted to have Jon return as the host of the Grammys, with his razor-sharp wit and unique connection to our audience,” said Michael Greene, president and chief executive officer for the Grammy-sponsoring National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences. A New Jersey native, Stewart currently stars on the Comedy Central cable network’s “The Daily Show With… Read more »

Sugar Ray lead singer Mark McGrath isn’t sure what all the fuss between the American Music Awards and Grammys is about. “It’s a petty argument and I think it can all be resolved. The people getting hurt at the end of the day are the fans,” he said backstage Wednesday night. “Being down in South Central, can’t we all just get along?” he said, echoing Rodney King’s plea after the 1992 Los Angeles riots. AMA producer Dick Clark sued Michael Greene, president of the Recording Academy, for $10 million in December. Clark alleges that Greene has for years siphoned talent… Read more »

With “Beautiful Day” a Grammy favorite last year, three different songs up for Grammy honors this year, and two nominations for the album All That You Can’t Leave Behind, the members of U2 said they’re pleased they were recognized for the quality of their songs. The band’s eight nominations top all nominees for the 44th Annual Grammy Awards, which will be held in Los Angeles on February 27. “It was great when ‘Beautiful Day’ did so well last year, and we’re thrilled that the album received eight nominations,” said U2 in a statement. “Especially the three other songs highlighted, because… Read more »

Linkin Park scored three Grammy nominations-best new artist, best rock album ( Hybrid Theory), and best hard rock performance (“Crawling”). The nominations cap an amazing year for the band, which was highlighted by Hybrid Theory, its Warner Bros. debut, topping album sales for 2001. Guitarist Brad Delson said of the nomnation, “I think that they all mean Grammy nominations and that’s really good. We’re just so honored to be nominated, I don’t care at all if…It’d be great to win, but seriously, who cares? We’re nominated, and it’s an honor to be among all these great artists that we respect… Read more »

Mystic’s debut album, Cuts For Luck, Scars For Freedom released in July 2001, was one of the most critically acclaimed hip-hop records of year. The album’s song “W,” a duet with Planet Asia, has been nominated for the best rap/sung collaboration Grammy. The recognition caught Mystic off guard. “It’s a weird song to get nominated, but it’s definitely a very nice validation on top of what I’ve been getting,” Mystic revealed. “For this to be my first album, and for it to be pretty much an independent album, and to not have it to be a huge-selling album, and to… Read more »

Irish rock band U2, which enjoyed a triumphant 2001 playing to sold-out crowds in support of its acclaimed new album, led the list of nominees Friday for the Grammy Awards, the music industry’s top prizes. U2 picked up eight nominations, including the key album, song and record of the year categories, organizers announced at a news conference in Beverly Hills. The group’s four members were “thrilled and really excited, and not at all blase,” U2 manager Paul McGuinness told Reuters from the band’s Dublin base after he tracked them down across Europe to break the good news. “There’s a lot… Read more »

Before the Grammy nominations were announced, pundits had already determined what the big story would be – a certain soulful female singer with a critically acclaimed debut would score multiple nominations, including record, song and album of the year. That scenario played out Friday – just not quite the way many expected. India.Arie, whose “Acoustic Soul,” received glowing reviews but achieved moderate commercial success, scored seven nominations, while the year’s most celebrated new artist, Alicia Keys, got six. Veteran Grammy winners U2 led all nominees with eight, including an album of the year nomination for “All That You Can’t Leave… Read more »

Veteran rockers U2 grabbed a leading eight Grammys nominations Friday, including record, album and song of the year. But the day’s biggest surprise was neosoul newcomer India.Arie, who nabbed seven nominations. Her debut “Acoustic Soul” was nominated for album of the year, while her breakout song “Video” received bids for record and song of the year. She was also nominated for best new artist. “I don’t know what to do,” said India.Arie, who help announce the nominations. “My spirit is flying and I want to jump and shout.” The numerous nominations were surprising because India.Arie’s disc was only a moderate… Read more »