Browne joined Bernie Leadon, Timothy B. Schmit, Joe Walsh and Don Henley to play “Take It Easy”, which Jackson and Frey wrote together.
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The 58th Annual Grammy Awards, which recognize outstanding achievement in the music industry, are well underway today. Producers chose the Grammy-nominated Stapleton after seeing a You Tube performance of him singing King’s “The Thrill Is Gone”. Get the lineup of awards show performers right here.
However, according to Mirror, the Grammys has paid tribute to Glenn Frey, Eagles band co-founder who passed away last month.
First, at the Alex Theatre, the Wild Honey Foundation will present a fundraiser concert that will honor The Beach Boys, specifically the group’s time from 1967-1977.
Lady Gaga’s much-anticipated homage to Bowie saw her sing a medley of Bowie songs including Space Oddity, Fame and Heroes along with longtime collaborator Nile Rodgers.
Meanwhile, Taylor Swift and Kendrick Lamar were the biggest winners on the night, taking home three and five awards respectively, including sharing one for Best Video for “Bad Blood”.
Adele sang “All I Ask”, co-written by Bruno Mars, with a piano behind her. But the audio sounded off and appeared to throw off her performance.
“Rihanna’s doctor put her on vocal rest for 48 hours because she was at risk of hemorrhaging her vocal chords”, a statement from her representative read. It was the first award televised Monday.
The Hollywood Vampires, led by Alice Cooper and Johnny Depp, remembered their late friend Lemmy, with a version of Motorhead’s “Ace of Spades”, while the late rocker’s face was projected onto a screen behind them.
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Meghan Trainor, who was nominated for two Grammys a year ago for “All About That Bass”, won best new artist. LL Cool J is hosting the show again and there are several big tributes going on during the event.
