Historical Events tagged with "grammy"

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Entertainment

Milli Vanilli Loses Grammy Award for Lip-Syncing

November 16th, 1990 34 years ago

Milli Vanilli, a pop duo consisting of Fabrice Morvan and Rob Pilatus, were stripped of their Grammy Award for Best New Artist after it was revealed that they did not sing on their album 'Girl You Know It's True.' Instead, the vocals were provided entirely by session musicians. The scandal erupted after a live performance where it became clear that they did not perform the song authentically, leading to investigations and the eventual decision by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences to revoke the award.

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Arts & Culture

First Annual Grammy Awards Celebrate Music Excellence

May 4th, 1959 65 years ago

The inaugural Grammy Awards recognized outstanding musical achievements, celebrating both artists and their creations. Held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California, the event honored an array of genres, including jazz, pop, and classical music. With a star-studded audience, the night featured performances and the presentation of iconic awards, paving the way for an annual tradition in the music industry. Notably, the first Grammy for Album of the Year was awarded to Henry Mancini for 'The Music from Peter Gunn'.

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