Ahead of the 2025 Grammys, the Recording Academy has announced the 2025 Special Merit Awards honorees.
Frankie Beverly, The Clash, Dr. Bobby Jones, Taj Mahal, Prince, Roxanne Shante, and Frankie Valli are the 2025 Recording Academy Lifetime Achievement Award honorees. Trustees Awards will go to Erroll Garner, Glyn Johns, and Tania León, and the Technical Grammy Award will honor Dr. Leo Beranek.
An official Grammy Week 2025 event, the Recording Academy's Special Merit Awards Ceremony, sponsored by Budweiser, celebrating the 2025 Special Merit Award recipients will return to the Wilshire Ebell Theater in Los Angeles on Saturday, February 1, one day ahead of the 2025 Grammys, officially known as the 67th Grammy Awards.
"It's an amazing privilege to honor this eclectic group of music icons during the year's biggest week in music," Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason jr. said in a statement. "Each of this year's Special Merit Award recipients has left an indelible mark on music, from paving the way for others to innovation that forever has changed the trajectory of the musical landscape. We can't wait to celebrate this group and their achievements in February."
Glyn Johns is a pioneering producer and sound engineer who has helped shape some of the most influential recordings in modern music history. His career began in 1959 when he quickly set himself apart as a curious and experimental engineer, gaining recognition as possibly the first engineer to operate on a freelance basis. From his early days at IBC Studios in London to his enduring legacy with rock's most legendary acts, his enormous discography features legends such as the Rolling Stones, The Beatles, Led Zeppelin, The Who, the Eagles, Eric Clapton, and The Clash amongst many others. In 2012, his immeasurable contributions were recognized when he was inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame with the "Award for Musical Excellence". His legacy in rock music is profound, with his techniques and ethics continuing to influence modern producers and engineers.
Grammy Week is the Recording Academy's weeklong celebration comprising official Grammy Week events celebrating the music community and current Grammy nominees in the lead-up to the annual Grammy Awards. Grammy Week 2025 culminates with the 2025 Grammys, officially known as the 67th Annual Grammy Awards, which take place live on Sunday, February 2, at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. The 2025 Grammys will broadcast live on the CBS Television Network and stream live and on-demand on Paramount+ at 8-11:30 PM, ET/5-8:30 PM, PT. Prior to the telecast, the 2025 Grammy Awards Premiere Ceremony will be held at the Peacock Theater at 12:30 PM, PT/3:30 PM, ET and will be streamed live on live.Grammy.com and the Recording Academy's YouTube channel.
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