The Grammys are over – what did you think?
Of course Adele is happy - she just swept the Grammys! Photo: Matt Sayles (AP).
Even if you follow music only casually, there’s no way you could have been surprised at Adele’s sweep. And a well-deserved one at that. Her “21″ album has resuscitated an industry on life support for years and with pure music, too.
So that part of the Grammys was kind of a given.
But what did you think about the rest? Were the Whitney Houston tributes sufficient? Surprised at the five wins for the Foo Fighters (Dave Grohl gets my vote for best speech of the night)? Psyched for Springsteen’s upcoming tour? Hope that Nicki Minaj decides to become a banker so we never have to see her on stage again?
Sound off below while I rewind my TiVo to re-watch that awesome show-closer with Paul McCartney, Springsteen and Grohl.
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MyPatootie
February 12th, 2012
11:57 pm
That “New Star Award” has me completely baffled. How did that happen? Apparently knows somebody in high places! Agreed on Nikki Minaj, had to turn it a minute into that final number of hers. Pure garbage! Thought Taylor Swift’s number “Mean” was unique and refreshingly done.
kmariag
February 12th, 2012
11:59 pm
Loved the show. But Nikki Minaj should have been “exorcised” for that hot mess of a “performance”. Also, not sure why so much attention on Chris Brown. Definitely could have done with less of him. On the plus side, kudos to great performances of Adele, Glen Campbell, Jennifer Hudson, Bruce, Alicia Keys and Bonnie Raitt.
Barry
February 13th, 2012
12:56 am
They got it right here the winners are concerned. Bruce was a great choice to open, and I’m pretty sure “We Take Care of Our Own” will be the show opener on his tour. Adele deserves all the accolades and praise, Taylor gets the last laugh singing “Mean” on the Grammys (and doing quite well and completely live). I really hope people run out and buy/download a Glen Campbell greatest hits record, the Foo Fighters proudly carry the flag for ROCK! Lastly, closing with McCartney singing Abbey Road medley is just one of the reasons this show will stay on my DVR for a long, long time.
Now, if only I could omit that Nicki Minaj train wreck, it would be almost perfect!
Atticus Joad
February 13th, 2012
7:20 am
How soon people forget that Chris Brown missed his last scheduled Grammy performance two years ago because he chose to beat a woman hours before.
miked706
February 13th, 2012
7:21 am
I agree 1,000,0000% Nicki Minaj sucked bad. They should have saved Adele for last. I have never understood what people see in Nicki Minaj she can not rap and looks crazy most of the time.
Atticus Joad
February 13th, 2012
7:22 am
It was hard trying to determine who’ll be in the nursing home first: Beach Boys or Bruce. Great songwriting there, repeating “We take care of our own” over and over and over and over again.
Confusted...
February 13th, 2012
7:22 am
Last night’s Grammy Awards was the worst Grammy show I’ve seen in years. The show was heavy on performaces but light on awarding the winners. The performances were ok for the most part but – hey this is an awards show correct?
YAWN ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ
jlagds
February 13th, 2012
7:26 am
sucked as usual
CmdrR
February 13th, 2012
7:34 am
Bruce! Adele!
The music industry is dying… because of the music industry. Let the artists do their thing and stop rewarding only performers who sound like somebody else. Factor out the impotent industry leaders who only look at $uccess. There’s a place in the world for new talent. (btw, Bruce is huge now, but he was doing his own thing while everyone else was trying to be the Beatles.)
R
February 13th, 2012
7:45 am
Poo fighters should never have been nominated in the Best Hard Rock/ Metal Performance category, yet alone win it. They’re not even in the same class as Dream Theater, Megadeth and Mastodon.
tonto
February 13th, 2012
7:45 am
Typical Hollywood crap……….
TOM
February 13th, 2012
7:50 am
show had too few presentations, missed many awards, very cumbersome in general, the ‘Roman” presentation was wierd, not appropriate, tired of hearing praise of weathy stars with wonderful lives who overdose on drugs, concentrate on sucessful people, Tom
kool$kat
February 13th, 2012
7:53 am
Overall it was a very good show. Agreed there could have been more award presentations. Would have like to have seen the Allman Brothers receive their lifetime achievement award, wish they had performed. The only part I fast-forwarded thru was Nikki Minaj. That was crap. But I guess since LL Cool J opened the show with a prayer, Satan was given equal time. Thats the only excuse for that “performance”. I give extra extra credit to this year’s show because there was no Lady Gaga performance, and no sign of Kid Rock anywhere! Thank you Grammy’s!
PJ
February 13th, 2012
8:03 am
Overall, I enjoyed the show, but would like to have seen more awards given and fewer commercials. Favorite performances were Maroon 5/Foster the People/Beach Boys, Foo Fighters, and the Paul McCartney jam at the end. The collaborations are an interesting idea, but put some thought into combining musicians’ styles. Rihanna and Coldplay?! Who thought those 2 would mesh? The Nicki Minaj thing was awful. I knew we were in for a painful performance when she walked the red carpet in that costume escorted by a “pope”. Glad to see Adele sweep — it shows that pure music written and performed by a musician still trumps elaborate sets, dance numbers, and freak shows.
Madkins
February 13th, 2012
8:07 am
Great show…one of the best I’ve seen in a long time. I used to hate watching these shows, but they’ve finally figured out how to strike the right balance between performances and awards. People are less interested in seeing the awards and want to see more “must see tv” moments. This show struck the right tone, even with the Whitney Houston tributes. Everyone still appeared to be excited, and LL had a lot to do with that. I thought Bruno Mars and Taylor Swift’s performances stood out, but there were so many good ones – Adele, Bonnie Raitt and Alicia Keys, Jennifer Hudson, Foo Fighters. Even the electronica stuff was decent. The only bad performance was that Nikki Minaj trying to be Madonna/Lady Gaga garbage… Great Grammy’s show..
PJ
February 13th, 2012
8:14 am
Forgot to mention Bruno Mars — that was a great performance! And he had the funniest line of the night.
gm
February 13th, 2012
8:15 am
Frank Ski V103 was on this morning praising Chris Brown, performance, this shows how we have accepted below standards, Chris is a good singer, why not let his vocals cords show? the guy has so much computer background you could not hear him.
Young artsist, please pull up the tape of Luther, MJ. Marvin, on how to perform live, even old guys like Glen Campbell and the beach boys sounded better then these young artist, and some of the people did not give any acknowledge to Whiney.
During the Motown days some one like Nikki Minaj, would cleaning up the office at Motown, theres no way Barry Gordy would have given this no singing person a mic, once again this shows how far the talent has fell.
dwayne
February 13th, 2012
8:20 am
minaj=crap
Glen Campbell forgetting his own lyrics was sad…bless his heart, he has alzhimers and should not have preformed.
Mccartney, Bruce, Joe Walsh and company know how to perform.
Kudos for the Whitney tributes.
Having said that, no one has the pipes to do her music…close, but they aint Whitney
Alex
February 13th, 2012
8:24 am
I guess I’m an old dinosaur, but I actually preferred the Grammy’s back in the day when people referred to them as the “Grannies”. Nowadays it’s nothing more than an overproduced hip hop/rap lovefest showcasing lightweights (from a talent perspective). Minaj a talent? Puh leeze. Anyone who requires 47 backup dancers to perform is a putz, not a true talent.
TG
February 13th, 2012
8:24 am
One of the best shows in a long time. I thoroughly enjoyed almost all the performances. (The only ones I couldn’t watch were Nicki Minaj and that little dance/dj thing at the end, I didn’t get the point of that.) I felt like it was a re-birth of sorts, a re-introdcution to real singers playing real instruments, etc.
I will disagree with you AJC writer, I think it is possible to be a casual music fan and be surprised at Adele’s wins. I know a lot of people who have never heard of her. Her music is not played on all stations (specifically R&B type stations.) That said, even though I only recently discovered her, I find her refreshing. For one thing, she keeps her clothes on (much more than you can say for a lot of the so-called artists nowadays). Also she doesn’t do a lot of gimmicky stuff. Very different. I also have a theory of why she receives almost goddess-like praise but I will reserve sharing the theory because it is related to race and I think some would misinterpret it.
Anywho, other highlights for me: Bruno Mars, Bruce Springsteen, Paul McCartney, Taylor Swift (she looked so surprised when she got a standing ovation, lol. I think people liked the artistic element of her presentation.) Kelly Clarkson and the guy she was singing with, the country duo who introdcued Swift (don’t know name), Jennifer Hudson did a surprsingly good job, she actually tamed her delivery and left all that howling and whatnot to better match Whitney’s classy style, and the list goes on.
I’m just glad this show was about real music. No Be… or Ja… or Gag… or whatever. Other folks got a chance to shine last night and sooo glad they did.
Alex
February 13th, 2012
8:25 am
Minaj actually reminds me of the character “Wanda Wayne” that Jamie Foxx played on “In Living Color”.
Heeeeeeey….word UPPPPPPPP!!!!
rick
February 13th, 2012
8:26 am
RIP Whitney But……..Courtney Force went a round in her F/C debut and dad John wins again.Best T.V. of the night.One thing don’t win Best New Artist at the Grammys or you’ll end up like Jody Whatley.
Jody Who?
Where is the soul
February 13th, 2012
8:28 am
Chris Brown where is the Soul in music, whats up these pop sounded brothers,
This why old school brothers like Luther, Same Cooke, James Brown, Teddy are missed.
A person like R. Kelly who sang with soul can not get on stage but pop sounded Chris Brown who will not let his true soul come out, because he fears of not crossing over, Nikki Minaj back in the day would be fliping burgers this shows the mine set of the youth with that garbage and no talent.
DHD
February 13th, 2012
8:28 am
Congratulations to Chris Tomlin. Well deserved!!
dwayne
February 13th, 2012
8:29 am
I have a theory on why ninaj got to “sing” at the grammy’s, but I wont bring it up because it has to do with…..and …….
kool$kat
February 13th, 2012
8:30 am
C’mon Alex, you didn’t really watch the show did you? Bruce, Adele, Jennifer Hudson, Taylor Swift, Bruno Mars, Paul McCartney, Foo Fighters, Blake Shelton, Beach Boys, Glen Campbell and I’m sure I’m leaving out someone, all the above are not hip hop or rap. There was something for everyone, and it was all well done, except the the Minaj atrocity…thats almost a great pun, if I say so myself.
Alex
February 13th, 2012
8:30 am
DHD
February 13th, 2012
8:28 am
Absolutely. But when did they announce the Contemporary Christian winners, 11:42 AM?????
TG
February 13th, 2012
8:35 am
Forgot to add my other highlight–the audience. For once the audience wasn’t dead. They were very energetic and gave multiple standing ovations. They were generous and seemed appreciative of folks really trying to show real talent again. That Foo Fighters guy speech seemed to really hit home. So do that Bon venir guy’s, he mentioned those great singers who will never get a Grammy. A real hat tip to real music all the way around, that’s my takeaway from the night.
Sam
February 13th, 2012
8:35 am
Loved my Sir Paul McCartney – what a performer, and nearly 70 years old! He can rock with any of the much younger ones, and outdo many of them onstage!
Glad WH’s death didn’t overshadow Adele’s huge evening. I like her voice, but not so much her songs.
Loved Kelly Clarkson – looked lovely, and what a fabulous voice that girl has.
Minaj – what a total disaster.
Looking forward to Ellen tomorrow to see the adorable little Sophia Grace & Rosie interviewing on the Red Carpet. They are the funniest little kids I’ve ever seen. Did see them on E!’s revolving camera thingy they use to show off dresses.
Alex
February 13th, 2012
8:37 am
kool$kat
February 13th, 2012
8:30 am
Actually, I did watch the show. First time in years.
Bruce? I loved him “back in the day” but I’m not one who thinks everything he does is perfect. Some(perhaps yourself) would think a recording of him f a r t i n g would be great.
But, Bruce, McCartney, Campbell, Beach Boys – yes all were great at one time and I have actually seen all perform live in the 70s and 80s. I don’t seem to remember either of them needing to lyp-synch the music, wear 17 outfits and 4 hair colors during their performances, or require a bunch of sweaty backup dancers on stage to present a worthy “performance”.
Taylor Swift and Blake Shelton? Yep, like both. Best to see them on the various Country Music Awards shows. This is actually where you’ll see groups like the “Eagles” perform. And guess what, no backup dancers and pyrotechnics.
Jennifer Hudson? Great voice, great success story.
Bruno Mars? Meh.
DC
February 13th, 2012
8:37 am
TG you must be living under a rock if you have just heard of Adele…dont care what station you listen to…
dawg
February 13th, 2012
8:47 am
Adele – yaaay! Nikki – booo! honorable mention: bruno, kelly clarkson, bruce (did she mess up at the end?) duo, j-hud and coldplay (although not their best performance). but overall a BORing show.
Frank Furter
February 13th, 2012
8:53 am
Pretty awesome….would like to see some more rock bands perform!
http://www.notquitedevils.com
Amy in the ATL
February 13th, 2012
8:59 am
Overall, I thought it was an enjoyable show, and so good to see Adele back! That said, I definitely think they shouldn’t have wasted space on Chris Brown—-for him to be at the same show as Rihanna was a disrespectful to her. I also thought Paul McCartney was hands down the WORST performer of the evening. I know everyone loves him, but wow, he is really bad.
JR
February 13th, 2012
9:00 am
Can we protest Nikki—I’m so sick of her, Bruno Mars performance was ten times better than Chris Brown.
TG
February 13th, 2012
9:01 am
DC, you must be living under a rock if you think everyone knows who she is. You sound very silly. Clearly you don’t know that her music is not played on R&B stations, it’s just not. It’s not an indictment on her, it’s just a fact.
Jazzie Dee
February 13th, 2012
9:01 am
I don’t typically watch the Grammy’s even tho it’s the most prestigious music award to be received. I thought the show was horrible!!! Instead of the Grammy’s, it should have been called (as I heard someone else say) the GRANNY’S!!!! all of those OLD, outdated performances were boring…… I went to bed after the “so-called” Whitney Houston tribute. Jennifer Hudson looked great and sounded great, but I was disappointed that I waited 2 hours and 45 minutes for a 3 min “tribute”.
I do like Adelle……..CONGRATULATIONS to her!!! Bruno Mars’ performance was good and there may have been one or two others, but the Beach Boys??!! Come on!!! I’m not taking away from thier talent and contributions from back in the day…….but this is the 21st century and ALL of the performances should have been current and relevant maybe with a couple of “throw backs”. And even with the current performances, they needed to be careful with who they choose. And yes, I know, the Grammy’s celebrate all genres of music.
R.I.P. to all the singers, songwriters, performers, producers, etc. who have passed away. Thanks for your talents and contributions to the music industry!!!
kool$kat
February 13th, 2012
9:01 am
Alex – I never said the Boss was perfect, far from it. I agree his older stuff is much better than anything he’s done in the last two decades. I saw Zeppelin, McCartney, Bruce, etc in the 70s and 80s, so it sounds like we are contemporaries.
But I was responding to your initial comment “Nowadays it’s nothing more than an overproduced hip hop/rap lovefest showcasing lightweights (from a talent perspective).”
There was some hip hop/rap, but it was a balanced show, old and young, urban and country, big production numbers and acapella performances. Lightweights? Really? Other than MInaj, and maybe Foster the People, who at this point are a one-hit wonder…every performer and recipient was talented. DId I like them all? No. Doesn’t mean they aren’t great performers. I prefer live bands to dance shows, but there was (again) a decent balance I thought. Thats my 2 cents. Rock on brother!
Mr.Obvious
February 13th, 2012
9:10 am
Adele, Hudson, Bruno, The Beach Boys, and Foo Fighters had good performances… Nikki bashers must understand that she is not a true rapper, (not sure why she tries to be), she actually has a great singing voice, she would had did better to sing while having some weird stuff going on in the background, rather than try to rap… At least people would have said that she sounded great… She is a modern day Maddonna, lots of sacrilegous stuff going on stage and/or her videos… That perfomance was equilvalent to Madonna’s “Like a Prayer Video” in the 80s. And on another note, what was up with that Mikey Mouse character who was spinning like a d.j. during that dance off? That was more bizzarre than Nikki’s performance in my opinion.
gm
February 13th, 2012
9:10 am
The Boss, we take care of our own, sounded better then any of the crap that was on stage, this song was so American, why dont our younger artist write lyrics that has meaning?
Lil Wayne and Chris Brown have droped the ball on soul music its all about selling with them, poor Barry Gordy is shaking is head and saying, wow
amy
February 13th, 2012
9:19 am
mark me down in the column of those who didn’t watch because it’s really not okay to send a message to victims of domestic abuse that, as long as you pretend you’re sorry and sell a bunch of albums, everyone will forgive you and act like it’s all okay.
http://www.tmz.com/2009/02/22/rihanna-photo-face-beating/
TG
February 13th, 2012
9:24 am
Amy, then you should never watch anything ever again. You have no idea how many there last night and in years past and in years to come will have skeletons like that in their closets. I’m amazed that you think Chris Brown is the only one.
gunga din
February 13th, 2012
9:30 am
adele certainly deserved her awards. bruno mars was fantastic. however, too much rap and hip hop. chris brown ought to be in jail not on stage. beach boys were major disappointment (poor ole brian is just a burned out pothead) nicki minaj was just plain awful. tony bennets’ manager needs to get him to retire before he makes a fool out of himself. agree with dave grohl about too much manipulation of the “music”. let’s get rid of computers and auto-tune in music. too much overdubbing.
Turnt_up!
February 13th, 2012
9:33 am
gm, Barry Gordy is shaking his head because he can’t fleece these young artist today like he did back in the day. I generally like the grammy’s to be exposed to artist I wouldn’t normally listen to. The country male female duo who performed in the center were good, definitely wouldn’t have heard them. Time for Chris Brown to get back to R&B, and stop with the crossover world pop (can u say Usher) that everyone is doing for sales. Minsk is talented, but did NOT show it last night. I also wish Bruno Mars would have sang and played one of his ballads by himself so that people can really see how incredible he is. Sometimes the production and dancers get in the way. Notice on W Houston’s I will always love you, the first 45 seconds of song is all voice, acapella. Who does that? Special does that! Special ain’t scared!
Turnt_up!
February 13th, 2012
9:37 am
Also loved ColdPlay, minus Rihanna. Do like Maroon 5 generally but was not a strong performance by Adam at all, disappointed. I actually also like dance/electronica, but should not be at Grammy’s. I prefer artist to play instruments and sing (preferably both), not spin
Ms B
February 13th, 2012
9:37 am
So glag that Taylor Swift did not take show like she normally do with winning awards she definitely cannot sing I don’t know how in the world I just can’t wrap my head around how famous she isand that country perfomance that she did was just as bad as nikki M if not worst.so glad Adele got her props she definitely deserved it. Chirs rocks.
JAXDAWG
February 13th, 2012
9:40 am
Deadmau5.
Mark in Johns Creek
February 13th, 2012
9:43 am
I don’t watch a lot of awards shows but this was better than most. Adele was great and so were many of the performances. Nicki Manage a trois was a true trainwreck. It was bizarre and calculated to get attention and cause controversy with little talent to back it up. Chris Brown MUST have been lip synching because he couldn’t have been jumping around like that and singing/rapping at the same time! But I certainly get why people don’t like him given his personal history.
justduckie
February 13th, 2012
9:46 am
Mr. Obvious.. “what was up with that Mikey Mouse character who was spinning like a d.j. during that dance off” – that’s DeadMau5. He’s quite well known in his genre of music. (please let’s not debate “what is/is not music” – there’s all kinds of interesting stuff out there – this was just to help Mr. Obvious out.
Pete
February 13th, 2012
9:48 am
The Beach Boys song selections couldn’t have been worse !! I mean, this amazing group has recorded over 50 awesome top, top songs so the screwball producers of the Grammys chooses the most boring, listless, dreary of the lot.
Beyond lame.
amy
February 13th, 2012
9:53 am
TG, you assumed a lot from the little i wrote. i’m still trying to see where i wrote that i think “no one else in the history of anything ever has ever done anything wrong” or that “chris brown is the only one.” would you mind please copying and pasting where i said that in my original post, or perhaps get an education somewhere outside of the south where they might possibly teach you reading comprehension? kthxbai.
coachx
February 13th, 2012
9:54 am
Nicki Minaj sucks !
Besides her awful performance the show was pretty good.
I really liked how LL Cool Jay opened the night up with a prayer for Miss Houston.
TG
February 13th, 2012
10:13 am
Mark in Johns Creek, no I don’t think Chris Brown was lip synching. I’ve seen him perform live (and I’m not even a fan, he just happened to be at the Essence Festival one year I went) and he has the goods. He’s a flawed human being, but I don’t think anyone can take his talent away from him. He really does does and sing at the same time. It takes a lot of practice but a lot of performers have learned how to do it.
gm
February 13th, 2012
10:14 am
Turnt_up!
What ever Bery Gordy did it worked, thats why motown is still being played around the world 50 years leter , and these artist today songs will not be played 20 years from now.
The beach boys and some the older artist need to stop performing and write songs for these young artist, who are lyrics challenged.
TG
February 13th, 2012
10:14 am
Amy, lol, so now I don’t read for comprehension? Okay, I will let you have that. Whatever you need to believe to get through the day…
BigAintheBigA
February 13th, 2012
10:22 am
Bruce and Bruno were both good from the jump. Nicki Minaj is absolutely worthless trash. Everything else in between was pretty entertaining. Have to give it up for LL though. Thought he did a great job as host. Not too big not too small just right.
k@atl
February 13th, 2012
10:24 am
I thought the Grammys was awesome this yera…kudos to Taylor Swift, Adele, Foo fighters, and Paul Mcartney those were my favorites!
amy
February 13th, 2012
10:28 am
TG, sweetheart, I don’t *need* to believe anything…you demonstrated it beautifully in writing on your very own. Don’t get mad at me because you got caught, darlin.
OTPVol
February 13th, 2012
10:30 am
I thought overall it was good. I think LL Cool J and Dave Grohl both needed a good dose of STFU.
never watched it before
February 13th, 2012
10:30 am
Never saw a grammy show before and was pleasantly surprised loved Bruno Mars, Taylor Swift was good, Springsteen always, and the jam at the end with McCartney et al was awesome. Chis Brown WHY was he there he sucked, as did most of the hip hop rap scence. Adele was great as well
Grits
February 13th, 2012
10:32 am
A gigantic waste of time!
Elvis
February 13th, 2012
10:33 am
Brown and Minaj sucked, LJ wouldnt shut up, rest of the show was great
Me
February 13th, 2012
10:42 am
Why did they keep hyping Nikki M as something we’d all be talking about around the water cooler this morning? Whe was a hot mess! She can’t sing or rap and looked very strange to me. I guess we’re all talking about how much we wish could wash our eyeballs and ears to remove the stench she left. LOVED Bruno Mars, Adele, Alisha & Bonnie, Sir McCartney, Beach Boys et al, and LL Cool J was fantastic! Whitney tributes were a nice touch. Why no mention of Don Cornelius or Vesta during the slide show of those we in the past year?
Me
February 13th, 2012
10:43 am
Also LOVED Taylor Swift’s song and message!
SMoochies
February 13th, 2012
10:51 am
Worst Grammys ever…………
Mr.Obvious
February 13th, 2012
10:57 am
Justduckie,
Thanks… My head is still spinning…..
mary
February 13th, 2012
10:59 am
LL Cool was the best EVER!!!
Mr.Obvious
February 13th, 2012
11:00 am
But justduckie,
DeadMau5 didn’t particularly do ANYTHING!!!! He spinned the same beat over and over again!!! I like the creativity (in terms of the illuminating Mikey Mouse Face) but I would take Fatboy Slim anyday over that man or woman behind the mask!!!!
GrammyWhammy
February 13th, 2012
11:02 am
LL Cool…NOT! Show was horrible. We turned it off not long after it started. Found sharp stick in eye more pleasurable.
Good Grief
February 13th, 2012
11:09 am
Whitney Houston had been an irrelevant factor on the music scene for 15 years, but because she overdosed a day before the show, they had to rework things to sing her praises. The woman was no role model for children or teenagers. Between this overhyped episode of self-congratulations for the music industry and that overhyped zombie show that came on last night, I was really glad I had NetFlix. The saving grace for the Grammys was Adele. She is absolutely beautiful, regardless of what that fashion designer who called her fat says.
Slammy
February 13th, 2012
11:10 am
The show was a C – at best. They do need to show more awards. the Boss – sounded like Dylan from last year. Too old. Can’t sing anymore.Kinda like Lee Greenwood. He should only come around. Say like July $th evey year. Chris Brown – who cares. Since when is that R+B? Burno Mars- hes very under rated. Foo Fighters – sounded great. And it was live. Rihanna/ColdPlay was good.
Katy Perry was ok. Who was the stunt double? During the alien part? Beachboys – kinda sad. Congrats on 50 years together. But time to hang em up. Taylor Swift – always good. Glen Campbell – ok. Jennifer Hudson -great voice. But she should of did her own thing. Whitney – its sad when any one dies. But did anyone think she woulds have made it this long. She had not been able to sing for years. Crak is Wak man. Nikki Minaj – bad song – But great show! Adele – i guess she should win the awards.abecause she is all u hear on the radio. Over her. I hear Burger King needs a new mascot. Over all – one you will forget.
HATERS
February 13th, 2012
11:10 am
How about…. Try listen to soul music like Anthony Hamilton, John Legend and the likes instead of the pop you’re bashing like Chris Brown and his type…
Fan
February 13th, 2012
11:18 am
@dwayne – I disagree. Glen Campbell should have performed. He does has Alzeheimer’s, but it doesn’t have him JUST YET. So freaking what he missed a lyric or two. So what. Just like it was said last night, we all need to get back to enjoying the music and not whether a person gave a stellar performance. For him to even get on the stage, banter a little back and forth and still enjoy himself may even help his mind stay sharp a little longer. God forbid you ever forgot a lyric while singing in the car….
Nikki Minaj nees to placed in a rocket and shot off into space…what a hot mess that was.
Adele deserved all she received and I knew she would win all six categories. My voting ticket is proof!
Show was good, as a matter of fact, Chris Brown should accompany Nikki Minaj.
TG
February 13th, 2012
11:22 am
Grammy Whammy, you turned the show off soon after it started but you know it was “horrible?” How is that possible?
Firebrand
February 13th, 2012
11:44 am
As a professional musician, for me the contrast between the actual talent on the stage was mind blowing. When you see Bonnie Raitt and Alicia Keys up there with a keyboard, a guitar, and two voices nailing it with no computers, pre-recorded vocal tracks…or The Civil Wars (I will go buy their cd now)….or Adele….or McCartney & crew…heck, even The Beach Boys, as old as they are…and (gulp) Taylor Swift (a really refreshing performance, didn’t take herself too seriously and actually played, which the crowd ate up)…THAT’S the true measure of talent. Bruno Mars? The boy blew me away, and I had never even heard of him before. And his band was killing it. PLEASE, if you are onstage representing the music industry, the very least that should be required is an actual performance. If I wanted to hear pre-recorded music I’ll just turn on my ipod, thank you. In other words, Chris Brown, Rhianna, Katy Perry, and that Minaj guano – just do real musicians and artists who don’t depend on technology more than talent a favor and stay out of the way next time. Dave Grohl nailed it – music ain’t about computers and auto-tune, it’s about talent that comes from the head and the heart.
justduckie
February 13th, 2012
11:51 am
Ha! yeah, Mr. Obvious – EDM (electronic dance music) guys can be hard to get your head around because sometimes you just see them DJ
Hard to see “what he does” in four minutes, but at a minimum he made the Foo’s “Rope” danceable, and then went into his 2010 “Raise Your Weapon” which is his own production. He’s considered by many to be one of the best EDM producers in the business, and Skrillex (who won 3 grammys) is signed to his label mau5trap.
My $.02
February 13th, 2012
11:53 am
They really should have seperate Grammy Shows for cRap, Country, Rock, etc. They do not mesh well together. That Roman thing was a waste of time. Good news is I switched channels and watch some dog show where you can at least understand the performers.
Who / What was that mouse thing and what were those people on that acted if they enjoyed it?
At least there was the finale. Way to go McCartney, Springsteen, and Walsh.
Sing don't Lip Sync
February 13th, 2012
12:01 pm
Adele actually sang and didn’t lip sync. I was shocked.
Gone with the Grammys
February 13th, 2012
12:02 pm
I think this year’s Grammy Awards were quite boring. Nothing speculator happened on the show this year. I did find Taylor Swift refreshing; Nikki Minaj beyond a train wreck (WTF was that anyway); and Jennifer Hudson singing “I will Always Love You” was the highlight of the entire show. Adele did great too, but what else would you expect from her, it’s natural. Maybe next year they’ll get it together and make it more memorable.
Michelle
February 13th, 2012
12:07 pm
Was it just me or did Kelly Clarkston’s mic go out on her?
True
February 13th, 2012
12:07 pm
Taylor Swift’s performance was awesome! I also love Paul McCartney’s song Valentine! Adele was great and so was Bruno Mars.
Hotrod
February 13th, 2012
12:08 pm
I thought it was a better than average grammy show.
Like a lot of the posts, Nikki is just out there with little value.
Just trying to out do Gaga.
Sing don't Lip Sync
February 13th, 2012
12:11 pm
I missed Madonna talking about how great she is.
Mr.Obvious
February 13th, 2012
12:12 pm
He was okay justduckie… but he still isn’t no Fatboy Slim
sinewy
February 13th, 2012
12:12 pm
Thought the show was pretty good. In the interview on 60 minutes, Adele talked about how she doesnt’ use gimmicks, dancers, etc and will never have the looks of a model. Her voice and musice are the show. Many, including Nicki Minaj, Chris Brown, Rihanna and others could learn form this. I love Adele’s sound and her refreshing attitude which let’s her talent shine above the noise. Thought the tribute to Whitney by Jennifer Hudson was just right. Loved Bruno Mars opener – lots of energy. Coldplay, McCartney were terrific.
King of ALL
February 13th, 2012
12:16 pm
It is sad to watch a music award show where most of the performers are lip-syncing.
YAWN
February 13th, 2012
12:16 pm
I turned the channel after Chris Brown’s lack luster performance. I didn’t even see Jennifer Hudson’s tribute to Whitney Houston; I already determined whatever she chose to do couldn’t hold a candle to Whitney Houston.
Donna P.
February 13th, 2012
12:17 pm
Loved Katy Perry’s song and performance (all about her ex). Taylor Swift was good as well (who was she singing about). Favorite of the night was Adele. She is FABULOUS!
Vladimir Sonovabitch
February 13th, 2012
12:18 pm
Didn’t watch it. Don’t care. I don’t listen to borin,g mainstrem cheesy music.
Just a Music Fan
February 13th, 2012
12:19 pm
Speaking of Gaga…….did anyone see her head (and huge walking cane) at the bottom of the screen bobbing up and down as she was LEAVING right after she lost in the best album category…..Hey, she missed Sir Paul & Co. which I do believe was a great performance……so much energy and they looked like they were having fun! For Taylor Swift fans, a lot of artists have done songs about bullying and it’s effects, but we can never be told enough about how awful that scene is! Spoken as a retired guidance counselor who was on the front lines of that sad mess too often.
FMFats
February 13th, 2012
12:21 pm
@Firbrand: Thanks. Now I don’t really have to write anything. And make sure you see Civil Wars next time they hit town. Their recent shows at Agnes Scott College were just plain wonderful.
YAWN
February 13th, 2012
12:23 pm
@Good Grief…where did you get your information on Ms. Houston? Havent heard anything about her death, yet…or, are you one of those folk that go around spewing garbage???
ATLAS
February 13th, 2012
12:23 pm
ADELE & JHUD
Comment Here
February 13th, 2012
12:30 pm
I doubt Adele will be playing Variety Playhouse or Tabernacle any more. 6 million album sales later.
MichelleT
February 13th, 2012
12:31 pm
Ms B,
The song that Taylor Swift sang, was written for haters like you. She can sing. So can Chris Brown but he’s a low-life scumbag and didn’t deserve to be there, period. I agree with the other person here who said that having him perform on the same show as Rihanna was disrespectful to her. For the show as a whole, I loved it, with the exception of the train wreck Nikki Minaj brought us. A total Gaga/Madonna copycat performance, but with far less talent shown.
Big Wheel
February 13th, 2012
12:35 pm
Do you think Dave Grohls comments were directed at Nikki and Chris? Please that was some of the worst lip syncing of all time. If you dont have the control and stamina to sing and dance, or whatever Nikki was doing, at the same time, PICK ONE! Chris Brown and Nikki were both horrible. Thank the Lord for great producers who can make these idiots sound good.
back2bama
February 13th, 2012
12:36 pm
Kudos luv Adele! Ms. Jennifer Hudson you were phenomenal just a flawless performance otherwise a complete disaster Glenn Campbell and the Beach Boys made we wanna take a Xanax…
Michelle
February 13th, 2012
12:37 pm
Disappointed in Chris Brown. Loved Adele!!!!!!! I kept falling asleep on the commercials, so I missed a lot of the show after 10:45pm. I didn’t see Rhianna. I saw Katy Perry. Meh….. My favorite was Adele! It was great.
Whitney, I love you! You will be missed. You voice set the bar so high for all to try to reach. Rest in peace!
G
February 13th, 2012
12:38 pm
All I have to say that if you’re an r&b and/or rap fan, you should feel angry. Outside of Jen Hudson (origionally not part of the show), there would be nothing to feel proud of. Matter of fact, every act under Young Money that’s making money (Nicki Minaj, Drake, Weezy, etc), is mostly a disgrace. If that’s all that radio stations and music companies are supporting, then the future of rap and r&b is doomed.
bob
February 13th, 2012
12:39 pm
Great job Adele. Taylor, awesome revenge on Can’tyo (Kanye). Some nice performances. Why they let talentless Nicki Minaj perform I’ll never know. She can’t rap or sing. All she can do is look good. How is that Grammy qualifications? Also, way too much Chris Brown. Grammy’s are for music, not dancing. He does not have musical talent. Still can’t figure out why Rhianna is so popular either. Most Idol contestants have more talent.
peter deter weter III
February 13th, 2012
12:39 pm
Good Grief Are you a reporter for TMZ? You sound like a low budge-drop out-hill billy reporter telling a bunch of lies. Even the coroner said it will take 6-8 weeks before the testing is back, so riddle me this since when did they start putting labs in trailer parks (meth labs are not counted).
Good Grief
February 13th, 2012
12:40 pm
YAWN @ 12:23 – The news reports I read said overdose based on the evidence at the scene, a combination of alcohol and prescription drugs found nearby and not enough water in her lungs to actually drown her. If this is proven wrong than I will retract my statement. I would not knowingly “spew garbage,” but thank you for denigrating the opinions and posts of others without cause. Nicely done.
peter deter weter III
February 13th, 2012
12:42 pm
@Slimmy I meant slammy if Ozzie made it and the rest of them why not Whitney. We don’t know the day or the hour that is why death is always tough. If you are not a fan that is fine, but have respect.
After all when you all spot Elvis we don’t laugh…well maybe we do. hahaha
Fan
February 13th, 2012
12:42 pm
@G – thank you! Weezy should be ashamed of himself coming out in his pajama bottoms. Where’s the class in performing for those who put your behind in the rich house and not the outhouse!!!!!
Biggie
February 13th, 2012
12:43 pm
Obama won one once, that tells me they are a scam………..
Good Grief
February 13th, 2012
12:43 pm
YAWN and peter deter weter III – Classy bunch. I write something based on news reports that I read and now I’m the “low budge[sic]-drop out-hill billy[sic] reporter telling a bunch of lies.” You know that in order to tell a lie you have to know something to not be true before you say it. If a news report says something and I tell you what I read in the report, how does that make me a liar?
And peter deter…trying to sound superior to someone by calling them names doesn’t work. Just a little FYI for you…
peter deter weter III
February 13th, 2012
12:44 pm
Good Grief where is reading comprehension? Calling words is not reading….
loose draws
February 13th, 2012
12:45 pm
the music industry is lacking overall star power. The hip hop/R &B world is in deep trouble when Chris Brown is it’s face. He’s back on top without so much as a whimper?? Seems there was more contempt for a certain ex QB in this town for beating dogs. I guess it’s ok as long as a man is beating a woman. Nicki sells cds that’s why she is where she is. hip hop and R & B is dead. I’d rather whip out the old cds and let em rip than listen to what record companies are forcing us to listen to.
mike
February 13th, 2012
12:45 pm
It was as if a bunch of hiphoppers invaded corn county, Hee ha! Love jennifer Hudson and Bruno Mars. Paul and Beachboys what decade is this?
peter deter weter III
February 13th, 2012
12:46 pm
Did you analyze those reports? You do know that TMZ is not a respected source…insulting the dead is not superior either….you are a liar.
Carol Leverette
February 13th, 2012
12:46 pm
I gave the Grammys an 8+ considering the tragedy of Whitney’s demise. LL Cool J did a very good job. Adele is an awesome performer also Bruno Mars; and Jennifer was AMAZING……but Niki Minja was just AWFULLLLL… She can’t sing and she is all Shock and no talent. We want entertainers not side shows.
Good Grief
February 13th, 2012
12:47 pm
peter deter – “Calling words is not reading…” What?
peter deter weter III
February 13th, 2012
12:47 pm
I did download Paul’s CD hoping that would stop those silly commericals overall his CD is nice and worth having.
Lynn
February 13th, 2012
12:47 pm
That was the worst Grammy’s ever. And Ninki Minaj proved this. She thinks she is Madonna, Lady GaGa, or some other life form, and she isnt. She def. cant rap so I dont know how in the hell she got a spot light like that. Anyhoo. some of the older folks really were good. Chris Brown danced and had on tight pants- way to much.
As far as Whitney. Jennifer Hudson shouldhave been given another song. Dolly Parton actually could have sung the song. Jennnifer can sing her ^&* off but not that one.
Good Grief
February 13th, 2012
12:50 pm
And TMZ is not the source I read that on. The first source was linked from Druidge Report. The next on Yahoo News. Believe me, I’m not just making crap up.
And again, what lie have I told? Houston had become irrelevant prior to her death. She was rarely, if ever, mentioned in the media any more. If she had still been alive I’d be willing to bet she wouldn’t even have been mentioned during the broadcast. I feel sorry for her daughter, as I feel sorry for any child that loses a parent.
blkshepherd
February 13th, 2012
12:51 pm
@BIGGIE
What has OBAMA got to do with the Grammys? GET OVER YOURSELF this is about the MUSIC INDUSTRY HELLO?
All you folks still holding that over Chris head I am sure You are all Perfect and have no skeltons in your closet. some of you got enough to fill a damn Grave yard. You didnt like his performance you should have changed the channel or got up and left the room. No one gives a rats ass because you dont like the man.
The Grammys as USUAL..a complete waist of electric. I watched it to the end and that was Only to see Diana Ross. Now I wish I had missed the entire show. Very VERY Boring. Highlight was Stevie wonder. The rest was entirely forgetable. I wont be watching Next Year.
peter deter weter III
February 13th, 2012
12:51 pm
The real Whitney Tribute will have to be done by BET…only BET can send her away with a fitting tribute…bring out Pattie, Christina Aguillara (sp), Jennifer Hudson, Stevie Wonder, and have a jam session fitting for woman with the voice of an angel. Hell let Bobby Brown wiggle a little too!
whocares
February 13th, 2012
12:53 pm
When is it?
jalson
February 13th, 2012
12:54 pm
A HOT mess….
peter deter weter III
February 13th, 2012
12:55 pm
Good Grief she is still talking/typing….yahoo is not respected either you big dummy. Finally start thinking outside your window and state….Ms. Houston was never outdated she sold over 170 million records. Even if you lived to be 10,150 you could never top those numbers. You are an irrelevant liar looking to sprew lies and talk bad about the living. Irrelevant is you.
country
February 13th, 2012
12:56 pm
I couldn’t tell if i was at the CMA or the Grammys! Boring Boring
Rob
February 13th, 2012
12:56 pm
I don’t like the Chris Brown’s music and certainly don’t agree with what he did to Rihanna. He did something terribly wrong and has tried to correct his behavior. Let him live his life and hopefully he really did learn a lesson and won’t repeat such behavior.
As for the show, I loved Adele. Glad to see her back. Love Jennifer Hudson. Great tribute. Coldplay, especially the song after they sang with Rihanna, was terrible. Rihanna has been better too. Taylor Swift was terrible. Could have done without the 2 groups that did the Beach Boys tribute. And what’s with all the old timers? Did like Bruce though.
peter deter weter III
February 13th, 2012
12:57 pm
She was rarely, if ever, mentioned in the media any more.
this blog is your closest link to the media…grief now go back to your cave
She-She
February 13th, 2012
1:00 pm
I am so happy that Adele won lots of awards and her performance was great. I thought LL Cool J did an awesome job as the host. J HUD sung a beautiful tribute to Whitney Houston.
peter deter weter III
February 13th, 2012
1:00 pm
I love Adele and I love the fact that she put on a great performance…if this was any other time she would have stole the show, but she knew what was going on and she was a great sport.
Mark's for the Braves
February 13th, 2012
1:00 pm
Best Grammies in years. More older acts that I could relate with instead the modern crap.
Bob Schmitz
February 13th, 2012
1:01 pm
Far too much screeching passed off as music. Way too many commercials. I thought the commercials were getting the awards there were so many of them. Overall the worst show of them all.
peter deter weter III
February 13th, 2012
1:02 pm
I was just looking at some red carpet pictures I did not realize Nicki Minaj came dressed as little Red Riding Hood. Nicki was a mess I am getting ready to consign on this Illumanati mess
dontoverlook
February 13th, 2012
1:07 pm
Don’t overlook Civil Wars. They won two awards as relative newcomers. Just saw them play on Friday and they blew me away
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just me
February 13th, 2012
1:12 pm
I only caught bits and pieces, but I was unimpressed. Of course Adele was great, but I was seriously disappointed with the tribute to Whitney Houston. Jennifer Hudson did not do the song justice, it was really almost insulting.
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Ricardo
February 13th, 2012
1:14 pm
Adelle is great and stuff, butfor once she should stop chewing that stupid gum! Very disrespectful to the stage and to the audience.
wowzer
February 13th, 2012
1:17 pm
Adele.. Love her so much.. congrats… well deserved..
Chris Brown… nice job…
Rhianna.. surprisingly nice job
Tribute to Whitney.. with the time they had.. I think it was tasteful and adequate… They were all still dealing with the loss.. Jennifer did an awesome job as usual..
Nicki Minaj… You know if it were Gaga.. IDK if ppl would be coming down on her.. but I know I would have been.. You don’t play with God.. and Nicki went from being artistic (silly and crazy to be honest) to beyond off the wall disrespectful…. I can do without EVER seeing her perform again…
WTH was the beach boys doing performing… that was AWFUL.. and while I liked Paul M.’s first performanec.. I didn’t need to see second performance from him.. .
The Grammy’s were alright..
peter deter weter III
February 13th, 2012
1:27 pm
Quiet and somber is how I would describe J-Hud’s tribute. I think it was fitting. Now after Whitney is put to rest let BET do a real tribute.
AtlantaFan
February 13th, 2012
1:27 pm
As an over-50 Grammy watcher, these are my comments:
1) Keep the over-50 artists who actually sing to a minimum. They HAD great voices, but it is hard to listen to them now. Bruce was pretty good, but the rest, including Sir Paul were marginal.
2) Lip syncing should be outlawed at the Grammys. If your dancing and light show causes you to have to lip sync, then I don’t want to see it.
3) Adele represented everything good about the Grammys. Nikki M represented everything that needs to be deleted from the next Grammy show. Ditto the deletion of Chris Brown also.
4) As a country fan, I know I should be happy for Taylor Swift, but I hate everything that the “MEAN” song represents. She is not the epitome of country music, and I wish the industry would stop recognizing her as such.
dawgfan
February 13th, 2012
1:32 pm
Show? What show? All I saw was a bunch of commercials. There would be 2 or 3 minutes of Grammys and then 10 freaking minutes of commercials. Was I the only one hoping that Chris Brown would completely bust his azz on that big pyramid thing he was dancing on? That would have made the show.
Oblama
February 13th, 2012
1:40 pm
Complete waste of time- Grammys sucked. Samuel Jackson admitted in an interview with Ebony that he didn’t vote for Obama because of his “message” but because he is black. Why is that a surprise? Ninety-seven percent of black people voted for Obama. Forty three percent of white people voted for Obama also because he is black (half black). I depend on God – not Obama. Obama has no plan that will save this country.
scorp
February 13th, 2012
1:51 pm
For all of you stating that Adele was not played on R&B stations- YOU ARE WRONG!! V-103 played her song “He Won’t Go” many times.
Grammys
February 13th, 2012
1:59 pm
Oblama
February 13th, 2012
1:40 pm
Complete waste of time- Grammys sucked. Samuel Jackson admitted in an interview with Ebony that he didn’t vote for Obama because of his “message” but because he is black. Why is that a surprise? Ninety-seven percent of black people voted for Obama. Forty three percent of white people voted for Obama also because he is black (half black). I depend on God – not Obama. Obama has no plan that will save this country.
What does your hatred for the President have to do with this topic? This topic is about the Grammys not the election. Get over you racist hatred and get a freakin clue!
Grammy Observer
February 13th, 2012
2:01 pm
Bruno Mars’ performance was awesome …. and I really enjoyed the Boss! The tribute to Whitney by Jennifer was lacking … if she was going to do it, she should have sung with all the emotions she could have mustered because when Whitney sang she gave it her all. I think another artist, more in tuned with their emotions, should have been selected. Sorry!
ATL
February 13th, 2012
2:06 pm
AND THE BEST PERFORMERS GOES TO….DRUM ROLL PLEASE…BRUNO MARS,TAYLOR SWIFT, ADELE, SIR PAUL MCCARTNEY, THE BOSS!, RHIANNA, FOO FIGHTERS!! YOU GUYS DID AN AMAZING! AMAZING! JOB LAST NIGHT KEEP IT UP!
The Grammys Sucked!!
February 13th, 2012
2:15 pm
The Grammys were boring. I thought it was tailored to an older audience. Either that or music really suffered last year. From Chris and his skinny jeans, the weak tribute to Whitney, Nikki being demonized it all sucked big time! The more I study the music industry, the more blatant the Satan worshiping is. I’m glad that my days of preemptive programming have come to an end.
Will
February 13th, 2012
2:17 pm
Could have done without Paul McCartney. Two songs? It was hard enough watching him struggle through one. Tired of Taylor Swifts poor me act. Chris Brown made a mistake, he paid for it. If Rhianna can let it go, you people should. Oblama. Go to Fox news to voice your complaints. You didn’t vote for him because he is Black. Enough said
pb
February 13th, 2012
2:19 pm
Adele’s win was well-deserved. She really has talent, and glad she was able to get her voice “fixed”. Hope she is around a long time. Nicky Minaj obviously has sex appeal and sell records, but what’s up with the weird outfits? Overall, last night’s Grammys were the best in quite a few years. Sad overall tone, though, that was handled pretty well.
Tom
February 13th, 2012
2:28 pm
I didn’t watch the damn thing. I refuse to watch yet another award show where “celebrities” get together and tell each other how fantastic they are and that the world revolves around them.
Shawny
February 13th, 2012
2:31 pm
That such lame noise passes as music is sad. Dave Grohl said it best in his comment about learning to play instruments vs. synthesized crap.
TG
February 13th, 2012
2:34 pm
Tom, normally I would agree, I’m not a big awards show person either, but I’m glad I caught the Grammys last night. I think you would have been pleasantly surprised. The new artist guy even mentioned those “who will never get a Grammy but are awesome too.” It was a real tribute to real music I thought last night. Of course, there was still the politics of commercialization and a lot of folks probably got slighted because of it. One I can think of off the top of my head is Lupe Fiasco losing to Kanye and JayZ for best rap song. Clearly they get the “predictability” award, but they didn’t deserve it imo. Lupe’s record was much better, but he is not as mainstream, so it is what it is. For what it is and what it has become, I think last night was surprisingly different (I’m sure the fact that the two aforementioned predictables weren’t there added to the quality of the show. New faces, finally!)
crescendo
February 13th, 2012
2:38 pm
overall, no wonder the music industry (and planet) is in the shape that it is and snowballing downhill at a catastrophic pace, heading for self destruction and total disaster.
Fan
February 13th, 2012
2:48 pm
@Shawny – thank you, I paraphrased what he said, but couldn’t remember his name. Him comment was on point.
Fan
February 13th, 2012
2:49 pm
Ummm, HIS comment was on point!
Kim
February 13th, 2012
2:56 pm
I heard it was the wammies…glad I missed it.
RLP
February 13th, 2012
3:11 pm
I enjoyed some of the talent on the Grammys but Taylor’s song was out there. I was bored. I would not have watched if it had not been for Whitney Houston’s passing. I wanted to see how they would celebrate her life. Jennifer Hudson has really come into her own. She sang from her heart. Nicki’s a great talent and I have her on my ipod working out in the gym. I didnt see her perform last night but she is a good talent.
Ron Burgundy
February 13th, 2012
3:29 pm
And IIIIIIIIIIII WILL ALWAYS LOVE KATY PERRY!!!!
UGA Insider
February 13th, 2012
3:30 pm
I didn’t think of the Grammy at all……
I have been on tour with real musicians…
WIDESPREAD PANIC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
James
February 13th, 2012
3:31 pm
Although I generally like Nicki Manaj and think she is a great talent, someone needs to tell her there is such a things as “contrived” and “trying too hard”. As for the rest: loved the Rhianna, Cold Play, Bruno Mars, the Beach Boys, of course Adele deserved every honor, and would have loved to have heard some more of Glen Campbell’s hits as he did them, Galveston would have been nice. As someone said people should hear his greatest hits. Not a big fan of Jennifer Hudson, but I thought she was superb in the tribute to Whitney. One big disappointment is that I thought they were going to do a tribute to Diana Ross. I’m thinking they didn’t. I was really looking forward to them honoring her.
Shirl
February 13th, 2012
3:38 pm
Did not like anything about Nikki Minaj performance or outfit…..
whatAjoke
February 13th, 2012
3:41 pm
Not being a hater or anything, BUT THE GRAMMY’s SUX THIS YEAR!!! Other than Adele and that very short tribute to Whitney Houston, I should have watched something else.
Mrs. Lesh
February 13th, 2012
3:45 pm
Leave Chris Brown alone. He did an excellent performance. The boy made a mistake 2 years ago can yall please let that go. Plus, Rhianna is from Barbados. Those girls fight like men!! I am not for a man hitting a woman but he has apologized and is trying to do better. Plus, I see yall don’t talk about Marv Albert anymore and he BIT his co-worker but he is still allowed to do his job. Enough already!
Dallas
February 13th, 2012
3:48 pm
Wouldn’t say it was anything extraordinary. Who dressed Jennifer Hudson for her Whitney tribute? She is TOO curvy for that tight of a dress. Blek!
Tom Petty
February 13th, 2012
4:20 pm
I think it time to quit inviting Bruce Springsteen to every big event. Let someone else play at some of these big events.
Nickie
February 13th, 2012
4:21 pm
Didn’t watch. Didn’t care because I have never heard of many of the “talents” that received swards. As far as tributes to Houston go – Why? If they want to honor someone how about soldiers and police who have died in the line of duty not some has been drug addict. Granted, one time she had a lovely voice and made millions of dollars. She chose of her own free will to ruin that talent with drugs ad alcohol. Nothing there to honor.
Tyre
February 13th, 2012
4:41 pm
An overlook achievement was that Alison Krauss won two more Grammys and now has the most Grammys that any other artist. And she’s only 40…
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/music/music-news/9078641/Alison-Krauss-makes-Grammy-history.html
Tyre
February 13th, 2012
4:45 pm
Whoops, make that Alison Krauss has won the most Grammys of any LIVING artist.
kool$kat
February 13th, 2012
4:45 pm
Sad that Whitney allowed drugs, etc to de-rail her career and apparently lead to her demise. Just goes to show, once again, that all the fame and fortune in the world cannot guarantee you happiness or peace. See Michael Jackson, Elvis, etc. Hope the young artists get the message. Hope everyone gets the message. Gotta trust in Jesus Christ, the Prince of Peace, as Lord and Savior!
Peggy
February 13th, 2012
4:46 pm
I though it was the worst Grammy’s ever. I remember there was a time when the Grammys didn’t allow lip syncing. That was the reason people watched them over other award shows. They have sunk down to the level of VMA’s. But I have to admit they do tend to award better. Not giving Nikki Minaj “Best New Artist” was the only way they still have credibility with me.
Honest Al
February 13th, 2012
4:50 pm
First we must understand and stop comparing today’s music with that of yesterday. The business is not the same and the artists are not cut from the same cloth. 20-30 years ago there was not much money to make in the music biz (not like today) so yes, the artists were more in tune with their craft because they ‘loved” what they did. Nowadays, artists for the most part are in it to make money. And guess what, they will not make money if they do not put out music that appeals to the audience that BUYS it, which is the younger generation. They younger people love Chris Brown, Lil Wayne, Nicki Minaj etc. so the artists make music they’re fans want to hear. Nicki Minaj case in point actually is a very good rapper(you’d have to hear her underground music BEFORE she became a household name) but the problem is she goes with the gimmicks to sell records. But if we have been paying attention, this has been the case for quite some time now and its time for us to stop acting like we are surprised.
William Smith
February 13th, 2012
4:52 pm
How many people in the audience could pass a drug test. We worship people and make role models of people unworthly of it. You might say I am old fashioned but I think the whole thing is way overblown. I could care less is someone wins the Grammy. Whitney Houston will be honored and talked about with more respect than 30 Seals killed protecting our freedoms. As so well spoken by Rhett Butler “Frankly my dear I don’t give a damn.”
Nickie
February 13th, 2012
4:57 pm
Before anyone accuses me of being glad Houston is dead after my previous post let me set you straight. I think her rendition of the National Anthem in 1991 is the gold standard by which anyone who tries to sing it should be judged. But all this outpouring of public grief is unwarranted. A simple dignified, “we are sorry for her passing” would be plenty. She was not Saint Whitney who did untold good works in this world. I agree with the writer above who said her story should be a warning to all these young singers/
mamaj
February 13th, 2012
5:24 pm
!5 years later, people are still talking about AND GRIEVING. the death of “Princess” Diana, so forgive us please, if 2 days later, some in the public are still grieving the death of a great singer like Whitney Houston. Whatever it was that killed her; drugs, booze, prescription medication, whatever; does not lessen the fact that those who did love her are missing her. Because you don’t see what others saw in her, makes her no less dead and no less important than someone who was killed in a car crash, or other means. A person does not have to be a Saint to be loved, missed or grieved, and you do not get to determine how one is to go about the grieving process,simply because it does not suit YOUR taste.
Dave
February 13th, 2012
5:43 pm
As a totally unqualified observer (who did watch every minute of the show), I’d grade the show a B – .
mamaj
February 13th, 2012
5:45 pm
I loved Adele for sure; Chris Brown, Jennifer Hudson, Alicia Keys and B. Raitt, Bruno Mars ,and let’s not forget Glen Campbell. Was glad Lady “Gag-gah” wasn’t on stage and she should have asked Nicki “Mirage”( I thought I was seeing a train wreck), to join her. Taylor Swift reminded me of Minnie Pearl on Hee-Haw years ago, and I swear, all the musical award shows are determined to give that little girl as many awards as she can hold, just to make up for that Kanye West fiasco years ago. That little girl is not that good.
Just Saying
February 13th, 2012
6:13 pm
From a sista’s perspective (and believe me I have many):
Aside the lost of Ms. Whitney Houston, I don’t think her death was the reason the show sucked! Adele, Bruce Springstein, Beach Boys, Taylor Swift performed well – Bruno Mars, Rihanna, Aliciia Keyes, Chris Brown, etc and several others did half #$*& jobs. But what can we expect when they can’t sing like their mentors!
Lucky for me I didn’t see that trashy Minaj trick, I turned the channel. I missed Jennifer Hudson too, though I picked up her performance via youtube. I wasn’t impressed – it was a sour night full of sorry entertainers.
*By the way, I was impressed with the Beach Boys – they were really good. Especially since I didn’t like them growing up – but seems today’s music is just noise!
{just saying}
just saying too
February 13th, 2012
6:36 pm
Bruno Mars, Rihanna, Aliciia Keyes, Chris Brown were all very good, especially Chris Brown. The Beach Boys sucked!
just saying too
just saying too
February 13th, 2012
6:37 pm
@ Atlanta Music Scene The Grammys are over – what did you think?
11:48 pm February 12, 2012, by Melissa Ruggieri
Of course Adele is happy – she just swept the Grammys! Photo: Matt Sayles (AP).
Even if you follow music only casually, there’s no way you could have been surprised at Adele’s sweep. And a well-deserved one at that. Her “21″ album has resuscitated an industry on life support for years and with pure music, too.
So that part of the Grammys was kind of a given.
But what did you think about the rest? Were the Whitney Houston tributes sufficient? Surprised at the five wins for the Foo Fighters (Dave Grohl gets my vote for best speech of the night)? Psyched for Springsteen’s upcoming tour? Hope that Nicki Minaj decides to become a banker so we never have to see her on stage again?
Sound off below while I rewind my TiVo to re-watch that awesome show-closer with Paul McCartney, Springsteen and Grohl.
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February 13th, 2012
2:49 pm
Ummm, HIS comment was on point!
LinkReport this comment.Kim
February 13th, 2012
2:56 pm
I heard it was the wammies…glad I missed it.
LinkReport this comment.RLP
February 13th, 2012
3:11 pm
I enjoyed some of the talent on the Grammys but Taylor’s song was out there. I was bored. I would not have watched if it had not been for Whitney Houston’s passing. I wanted to see how they would celebrate her life. Jennifer Hudson has really come into her own. She sang from her heart. Nicki’s a great talent and I have her on my ipod working out in the gym. I didnt see her perform last night but she is a good talent.
LinkReport this comment.Ron Burgundy
February 13th, 2012
3:29 pm
And IIIIIIIIIIII WILL ALWAYS LOVE KATY PERRY!!!!
LinkReport this comment.UGA Insider
February 13th, 2012
3:30 pm
I didn’t think of the Grammy at all……
I have been on tour with real musicians…
WIDESPREAD PANIC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
LinkReport this comment.James
February 13th, 2012
3:31 pm
Although I generally like Nicki Manaj and think she is a great talent, someone needs to tell her there is such a things as “contrived” and “trying too hard”. As for the rest: loved the Rhianna, Cold Play, Bruno Mars, the Beach Boys, of course Adele deserved every honor, and would have loved to have heard some more of Glen Campbell’s hits as he did them, Galveston would have been nice. As someone said people should hear his greatest hits. Not a big fan of Jennifer Hudson, but I thought she was superb in the tribute to Whitney. One big disappointment is that I thought they were going to do a tribute to Diana Ross. I’m thinking they didn’t. I was really looking forward to them honoring her.
LinkReport this comment.Shirl
February 13th, 2012
3:38 pm
Did not like anything about Nikki Minaj performance or outfit…..
LinkReport this comment.whatAjoke
February 13th, 2012
3:41 pm
Not being a hater or anything, BUT THE GRAMMY’s SUX THIS YEAR!!! Other than Adele and that very short tribute to Whitney Houston, I should have watched something else.
LinkReport this comment.Mrs. Lesh
February 13th, 2012
3:45 pm
Leave Chris Brown alone. He did an excellent performance. The boy made a mistake 2 years ago can yall please let that go. Plus, Rhianna is from Barbados. Those girls fight like men!! I am not for a man hitting a woman but he has apologized and is trying to do better. Plus, I see yall don’t talk about Marv Albert anymore and he BIT his co-worker but he is still allowed to do his job. Enough already!
LinkReport this comment.Dallas
February 13th, 2012
3:48 pm
Wouldn’t say it was anything extraordinary. Who dressed Jennifer Hudson for her Whitney tribute? She is TOO curvy for that tight of a dress. Blek!
LinkReport this comment.Tom Petty
February 13th, 2012
4:20 pm
I think it time to quit inviting Bruce Springsteen to every big event. Let someone else play at some of these big events.
LinkReport this comment.Nickie
February 13th, 2012
4:21 pm
Didn’t watch. Didn’t care because I have never heard of many of the “talents” that received swards. As far as tributes to Houston go – Why? If they want to honor someone how about soldiers and police who have died in the line of duty not some has been drug addict. Granted, one time she had a lovely voice and made millions of dollars. She chose of her own free will to ruin that talent with drugs ad alcohol. Nothing there to honor.
LinkReport this comment.Tyre
February 13th, 2012
4:41 pm
An overlook achievement was that Alison Krauss won two more Grammys and now has the most Grammys that any other artist. And she’s only 40…
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/music/music-news/9078641/Alison-Krauss-makes-Grammy-history.html
LinkReport this comment.Tyre
February 13th, 2012
4:45 pm
Whoops, make that Alison Krauss has won the most Grammys of any LIVING artist.
LinkReport this comment.kool$kat
February 13th, 2012
4:45 pm
Sad that Whitney allowed drugs, etc to de-rail her career and apparently lead to her demise. Just goes to show, once again, that all the fame and fortune in the world cannot guarantee you happiness or peace. See Michael Jackson, Elvis, etc. Hope the young artists get the message. Hope everyone gets the message. Gotta trust in Jesus Christ, the Prince of Peace, as Lord and Savior!
LinkReport this comment.Peggy
February 13th, 2012
4:46 pm
I though it was the worst Grammy’s ever. I remember there was a time when the Grammys didn’t allow lip syncing. That was the reason people watched them over other award shows. They have sunk down to the level of VMA’s. But I have to admit they do tend to award better. Not giving Nikki Minaj “Best New Artist” was the only way they still have credibility with me.
LinkReport this comment.Honest Al
February 13th, 2012
4:50 pm
First we must understand and stop comparing today’s music with that of yesterday. The business is not the same and the artists are not cut from the same cloth. 20-30 years ago there was not much money to make in the music biz (not like today) so yes, the artists were more in tune with their craft because they ‘loved” what they did. Nowadays, artists for the most part are in it to make money. And guess what, they will not make money if they do not put out music that appeals to the audience that BUYS it, which is the younger generation. They younger people love Chris Brown, Lil Wayne, Nicki Minaj etc. so the artists make music they’re fans want to hear. Nicki Minaj case in point actually is a very good rapper(you’d have to hear her underground music BEFORE she became a household name) but the problem is she goes with the gimmicks to sell records. But if we have been paying attention, this has been the case for quite some time now and its time for us to stop acting like we are surprised.
LinkReport this comment.William Smith
February 13th, 2012
4:52 pm
How many people in the audience could pass a drug test. We worship people and make role models of people unworthly of it. You might say I am old fashioned but I think the whole thing is way overblown. I could care less is someone wins the Grammy. Whitney Houston will be honored and talked about with more respect than 30 Seals killed protecting our freedoms. As so well spoken by Rhett Butler “Frankly my dear I don’t give a damn.”
LinkReport this comment.Nickie
February 13th, 2012
4:57 pm
Before anyone accuses me of being glad Houston is dead after my previous post let me set you straight. I think her rendition of the National Anthem in 1991 is the gold standard by which anyone who tries to sing it should be judged. But all this outpouring of public grief is unwarranted. A simple dignified, “we are sorry for her passing” would be plenty. She was not Saint Whitney who did untold good works in this world. I agree with the writer above who said her story should be a warning to all these young singers/
LinkReport this comment.mamaj
February 13th, 2012
5:24 pm
!5 years later, people are still talking about AND GRIEVING. the death of “Princess” Diana, so forgive us please, if 2 days later, some in the public are still grieving the death of a great singer like Whitney Houston. Whatever it was that killed her; drugs, booze, prescription medication, whatever; does not lessen the fact that those who did love her are missing her. Because you don’t see what others saw in her, makes her no less dead and no less important than someone who was killed in a car crash, or other means. A person does not have to be a Saint to be loved, missed or grieved, and you do not get to determine how one is to go about the grieving process,simply because it does not suit YOUR taste.
VERY WELL SAID!
GEOFF
February 13th, 2012
6:48 pm
Chris Brown was embarassing to watch and then turns around and gets best R&B award? Dude never sings. Just dances. Nikki Whatshername was stupid. She can talk fast. Big deal. That whole thing was a joke. Loved Foo Fighters. The Gleen Cambell thing was strange. He looked PO’d. The best parts were that Kanye was not there and the Chipotle commerical. Oh and Rhinna sounded like always..loses it after one note. The Kardashians should start a band. Apparently, all you need is to have the looks and they can produce and auto-tune your CD and then you can lip sync the rest of your life.
na
February 13th, 2012
7:02 pm
From the time Chris Brown was on through Nikki Manji———- it was a waste
other than that area it was pretty good.
Chris Brown can not sing, moves bad and I am not sure what he is even about, Foo Fighters not impressed with them, hated the electronic mouse,,,,, really hated the club scene thing——— if this is what clubs are like today, glad I am missing it…………… Nikki Manji over the top, after her introduction, I expected great,,,,,,,,,,,,, saw something else.
mecq
February 13th, 2012
7:36 pm
I’m thrillled that Chris Brown is able to focus on his talent. Not the trampy/sleazy/slutty Rhi. She looked like she should have been on the strool instead of at a Black-Tie Affair. I’m thrilled that Chris won the Grammy he deserved. Yet, I find Rhi’s behavior very offensive. I was bought to tears when the Classy Jennifer Hudson paid tribute to Whitney. Not sure who the hillbilly Miranda Lambert is. She looked like she dressed in Wally’s World. She had the nerve to question the Grammy’s decision to allow Chris Brown to perform twice. The bigger question is”WTH are you.” Hold your head high young brother. Continue to focus on your craft. Not the haters or debaters……Team Breezy…!!!
JustaFan
February 13th, 2012
8:03 pm
I was disappointed with the Grammy show last evening. Adele, congrats she has a wonderful singing voice, much deserved. Jennifer Hudson thanks for your “threebute” (three minutes of a great song) to Whitney Houston. Chris Brown, what was your performance really about…Nicki Minaj…what was that? There should have been more tributes to Whitney more R and B acts added to the show, it seems as if both were intentionally left out.
w
February 13th, 2012
8:14 pm
Brian Wilson can still hit those falsetto notes and nobody can touch his voice after all these years. The Beach Boys ripped the Grammys apart, no lie.
Brianna
February 13th, 2012
8:17 pm
It was refreshing to see an artist (Adele) actually showcase their talent without relying on gimmicks. I also love that she doesn’t feel the need to lose weight in order to satisfy music execs and/or her critics. I wish there were more artists who left out the over-the-top theatrics and just let their voice be the showcase. The highlights for me were Adele, Bruno Mars, Foo Fighters, Glen Campbell, Paul McCartney, and Alicia Keys/Bonnie Raitt.
mecq
February 13th, 2012
8:25 pm
@Amy in the ATL …..As a woman of pride and dignity, I try to carry myself as such. The situation with Chris Brown happened 3years ago. He has done all, and more, that was required of him for redemption. In the meanwhile, have you seen how the supposedly abused Rhi carries herself. I’d like to point out that one must earn respect; and that is done by carrying youself in a respectable manner. She Does Not.! Check out on “YouTube” her behavior at her Islands Carnival Festival. She’s just nasty..!!! So if anything it was disrespectful for her to be at such a dignified affair. I pray that my Son dosen’t bring anyone like her home.
Karma
February 13th, 2012
8:29 pm
“The boy made a mistake 2 years ago can yall please let that go.”
That’s why our country/society is going downhill, because people like you forgive/forget and allow some low life trash like Chris Brown to have a career in entertainment. What he did was no “mistake”. When you condone and forgive people like Chris Brown you are really wanting forgiveness for your own skeletons.
Emmanuel Hall
February 13th, 2012
8:29 pm
With few exceptions, it was the worst produced national televised entertainment/awards show in memory.
Classic
February 13th, 2012
8:35 pm
“There should have been more tributes to Whitney more R and B acts added to the show, it seems as if both were intentionally left out.”
Do you show up at funerals for people you don’t know? Today’s so-called R&B is dying a painful death, no one wants to watch that crap. All this worshipping of trash is absurd!. Grow up!
brk
February 13th, 2012
9:05 pm
Adele deserved her awards but Jennifer is no WH she tries but all I hear coming out are sheerks no voice is like Whitney’s I remember all the songs before Bodyguard loved them all
Hetch Hetchy
February 13th, 2012
9:06 pm
They should have canceled the show, and bought Houston’s poor daughter a lifetime of therapy for the the damage those doped-up idiots did to her.
mamaj
February 13th, 2012
9:21 pm
Long before Chris Brown made the mistake that he did, our country was spiraling downhill for various other reasons, that had nothing to do with him. No, the absence of a God in too many of our hearts, is at the root of so much of the mindless hatred we choose to hang on to, and the unwillingness to forgive others that don’t look quite like us. If you think that Chris Brown in his short 23 years is the gold standard for domestic abuse, you obviously have been living in that covered cave, for far too long. What he did was wrong and cowardly, and not at all representative of how most men treat their women; but like ALL men, “we have all sinned, and fell short of the glory of God”. (I’m sure that statement will offend some of you, and therein is the initial problem). Forgive that YOUNG man, wish him well; but if you can’t, you can always google all the other “forgiven and forgotten” batterers, who do look like you, and have went on to lead exemplary lives, despite what they did earlier on..
Hetch Hetchy
February 13th, 2012
9:25 pm
Thanks for the bible lesson. Too bad your Obama doesn’t like to go to church, does he?
Nikki Minaj SUCKS!!!!!
February 13th, 2012
9:29 pm
Nikki Minaj needs to be banned – she sucks!!!
Jennifer Hudson you need to go stick your head in a trashcan somewhere……Whitney Houston you ain’t – not even close!!!!
mamaj
February 13th, 2012
9:35 pm
@ brk 9:05 P.M. They asked Jennifer Hudson to sing a tribute to Whitney–not to be Whitney.
Angelo( CANADA)
February 14th, 2012
2:34 am
HI EVERYONE
WE ALL MISS WHITNEY–AND LOVE YOU WHITNEY..
GRAMMYS N COOL J –THANK YOU _FOR THE PRAYER AT THE GRAMMYS —–Very good call
WHOSE STUPID DECISION WAS IT TO LET –JENNIFER HUDSON —-SING A WHITNEY SONG —ITS A TOTAL TOTAL INSULT —
AT LEAST 2 POPULAR HIT WHITNEY VIDEOS SHOULD HAVE BEEN SHOWN INSTEAD OF JENNIFER HUDSON —–
ARE THE GRAMMYS SAYING THAT WHITNEY CAN BE REPLACED, AND SO QUICKLY, BY J.HUDSON, I AM SURE THE WHOLE WORLD WERE EXPECTING TO SEE , WHITNEY IN TRUE FORM –AND REMEMBER HER HOW SHE WAS AND SANG, MANY TIMES ,AND PERFORMED AT THE GRAMMYS ITSELF, PROMOTING THE GRAMMYS —VIDEOS OF WHITNEY WOULD HAVE BEEN THE BEST TRIBUTE TO WHITNEY—THOUGH EVERYONE WATCH –YOUTUBE VIDEOS ETC ——- INSTEAD OF IMITATING HER SONG AND HAIR ETC_—HHHHHA AA HAAA—— LOL LOL
OVER ALL — GRAMMYS — 2012 —-OOOK.
THANK YOU .
Navia
February 14th, 2012
8:55 am
Awful show. Adele was the only highlight.
anna
February 14th, 2012
8:48 pm
Absolute rubbish.
anna
February 14th, 2012
8:48 pm
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Jetdawg
February 15th, 2012
6:04 pm
My Wife and I absolutely enjoyed the performance by Burno Mars. That was the highlight of the broadcast for us. I guess we will have to purchase a few of his CD’s to learn more about this unique talent. We enjoyed his entire group.
cj
February 15th, 2012
10:30 pm
I now see why I stopped watching along time ago.
I agree with why C brown was alowed to perform. The face that he is not outcasted after what he did, shows that we are okay with it. Secondly, omh! I have never seen lady ga ga look so incredibly stupid, and nicci m is right with her. Good lord is that is called talent, and that they even have jobs doing that is sickning.It was one of the worst Grammy shows I have seen, with the exception of the Adele awards and a few performance, it was a let down.
cj
February 15th, 2012
10:31 pm
oops! sorry for the typos
milesarcher3
February 15th, 2012
11:55 pm
In 1962, Brian Epstein told the Beatles that they would be bigger than Elvis. Brian has been proven right time and tme again and given Paul’s reception, again at this year’s Grammys.
Tressa
February 18th, 2012
8:22 pm
Should have been much more of Adele singing and lots LESS of Cris Brown’s talentlessness.