45th Annual Grammy Awards
The 45th Annual Grammy Awards were held on February 23, 2003, at Madison Square Garden in New York City honoring the best in music for the recording of the year beginning from October 1, 2001, through September 30, 2002. Musicians' accomplishments from the previous year were recognized. Norah Jones and her song "Don't Know Why" were the main recipients of the night, garnering six Grammys, including four major awards: Record of the Year, Album of the Year, Song of the Year and Best New Artist, plus Best Female Pop Vocal Performance and Best Pop Vocal Album.[1] Songwriter Jesse Harris received the Song of the Year award for his work on "Don't Know Why." Simon and Garfunkel reunited to open the show performing "The Sound of Silence".
45th Annual Grammy Awards
The Bee Gees were presented with the "Legend Award", only 42 days after the sudden death of Maurice Gibb. The award was received by the surviving brothers, Barry and Robin. During Barry's speech, he made mention of Maurice's widow Yvonne and their children Adam and Sami, and in a heartfelt, gracious and tearful moment announced that he and Robin were presenting the award to Maurice. It was then accepted by Adam, at Barry's request, on behalf of his late father, his mother and his sister.
James Taylor
Dave Grohl, Tony Kanal, Little Steven, Bruce Springsteen, Pete Thomas - London Calling (tribute to Joe Strummer)[2]
Elvis Costello
- Pays tribute to Glenn Miller, a Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, an introduced the New York Philharmonic Orchestra
John Leguizamo
& Jamie-Lynn Sigler - Pays tribute to Johnny Mathis, a Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, and introduces Avril Lavigne.
Busta Rhymes
Ron Fair
Jeff Bass
Ryan Bowser
Rick Parashar
Derek Bell
Bill Berry
Otis Blackwell
Hadda Brooks
Ray Brown (musician)
Rosemary Clooney
Ray Conniff
Tom Dowd
Gus Dudgeon
John Entwistle
Erma Franklin
Adolph Green
Billy Guy
Lionel Hampton
Harlan Howard
Jam Master Jay
Peggy Lee
Alan Lomax
Lisa Lopes
Arthur Lyman
Peter Matz
Jim McReynolds
Mickey Newbury
Dee Dee Ramone
Mongo Santamaría
Layne Staley
Dave Van Ronk
Timothy White