The 2008 Grammys–Something Old, Something New

Lennox Miller — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 22:23:47 +0000

I thought the Grammy Award show last night was friggin’ brilliant! Unlike MTV’s VMAs this year, Grammy producers actually realized that not everyone watching wants never-ending split screens, blinking screens, cut-aways, and virtually every cinematic technique that makes viewers over 18 want to vomit. Anyway, the Grammy’s nailed it with their simple production consistent focus on highlighting musical icons who had they heyday 25-50 years ago. I’m talking about Frank Sinatra, Ringo Starr, Cyndi Lauper, Tina Turner, Jerry Lee Lewis, Little Richard, John Fogerty, and some sprightly older lady who I thought for sure was going to have a Senior moment and forget lyrics on stage while singing with Kid Rock. But she didn’t.

What else? My fave crackhead Amy Winehouse cleaned up as expected, taking home the awards for Record of the Year, Song of the Year, Best New Artist, Best Pop Vocal Album, and Best Female Pop Vocal. That’s my girl!! And, bloated country singer Vince Gill is my new hero, having put Kanye West in his place stating, “Wow, I was just given an award by a Beatle (i.e. Ringo Starr). Has that happened to you Kayne?” It was awesome since Kanye in his acceptance speech for Best Rap Album was exorbitantly obnoxious and mean-spirited stating that whomever won Album of the Year was just as good as him and he was just as good as them. Kayne apparently never developed past 5 years old intellectually.

And, finally, as the photos below of celebs on the red carpet prove, blue was definitely the color of the night!

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The 2008 Grammys–Something Old, Something New