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Janice · 02-09-2004, 12:33 PM

http://apnews.excite.com/article/200...D80JP5082.html

Deceased Artists Among Top Grammy Winners

LOS ANGELES (AP) - It's never too late to win a Grammy. Several deceased artists scored victories Sunday night, including two each by Warren Zevon and June Carter Cash, and one by Cash's husband, Johnny.

Carter Cash, who died in May, won female country vocal performance for "Keep On the Sunny Side," and the traditional folk album trophy for "Wildwood Flower."

"My mother's heart never, it may give up in body but it never did in spirit, you know, she kept on going," said John Carter Cash, who accepted on her behalf. "She's laughing and dancing somewhere."

Johnny Cash, who died in September, won short form music video for "Hurt," a song about drug addiction that he recorded in 2002. It was his 12th career Grammy.

"I really don't think it's because they passed away, I don't think it's a sympathy vote," country singer and Grammy winner Ricky Skaggs said. "I really think that it was because Johnny Cash is probably the most popular human being of our lifetime. There's never been a bigger star."

Zevon scored his first two career Grammy victories five months after dying of cancer. He completed "The Wind" in the final months of his life, and it won contemporary folk album. One of its songs, the raucous "Disorder in the House," won Zevon and Bruce Springsteen the Grammy for best rock performance by a duo or group with vocal.

A witty and irreverent lyricist whose songs often poked fun at death and failed relationships, Zevon was a critical but not a commercial success. Winning two trophies surely would have provoked his twisted sense of humor.

"His hard-boiled side would say, 'I don't care about this. These people never got me,'" said Jorge Calderon, the musician's producer and longtime friend.

"His other side, which was very Sammy Davis Jr., that part of him would be loving it. He'd be dressed in an all-cashmere suit. He'd be here digging it."

For his survivors, it was vindication.

"Oh man. Dad, what are you doing to me?" Zevon's son, Jordan, said as he accepted the award for "Disorder in the House."

"Well, all the people tonight when you get home - all the parents - and your kids say, 'Mom, Dad, who's Warren Zevon?' Do us a favor and add an incredible father to the description. The album has one soul but it has many hearts," he said.

Other deceased winners were: George Harrison, "Marwa Blues," pop instrumental performance; Celia Cruz, "Regalo Del Alma," salsa-merengue album; and Sam Cooke, "Legend," short form music video.

Harrison died of cancer in 2001; Cruz died of a brain tumor in July; and soul singer Cooke was shot to death in 1964.

Cooke also was a first-time winner; Cruz won her second; and Harrison, the former Beatle, earned his fourth solo Grammy.

Penny Lane · 02-09-2004, 04:30 PM

I am so glad that Cash and Sam Cooke were recognized! Both were great talents in their areas of music! They deserve it!

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david&maddie4ever · 02-09-2004, 05:29 PM

Honestly, I couldn't stand the fact that Martina and Shania lost out to somebody...who's dead.

What purpose does that serve? I think you should be automatically disqualified if you're...um...dead.

Besides, Martina is a 50 times better singer than June Carter Cash...I think the only reason she won was because she recently died.

~Lauren

HuntingtonM15 · 02-09-2004, 05:38 PM

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Originally posted by david&maddie4ever
I think the only reason she won was because she recently died.

Very true

dr frasier crane · 02-09-2004, 06:33 PM

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Originally posted by david&maddie4ever
Honestly, I couldn't stand the fact that Martina and Shania lost out to somebody...who's dead. What purpose does that serve? I think you should be automatically disqualified if you're...um...dead.

Besides, Martina is a 50 times better singer than June Carter Cash...I think the only reason she won was because she recently died.

~Lauren

Those are really mean things to say. Just because someone died recently doesn't mean don't deserve the Grammy. I definitely think Warren Zevon, George Harrison, Johnny Cash, June Carter Cash, and Sam Cooke deserved those awards.

AtlantaBravesFan29 · 02-09-2004, 07:27 PM

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Originally posted by dr frasier crane
Those are really mean things to say. Just because someone died recently doesn't mean don't deserve the Grammy. I definitely think Warren Zevon, George Harrison, Johnny Cash, June Carter Cash, and Sam Cooke deserved those awards.

I agree with you 100%. They definitely deserved their awards because they are legends.

Dean Winchester · 02-09-2004, 07:39 PM

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Originally posted by dr frasier crane
Those are really mean things to say. Just because someone died recently doesn't mean don't deserve the Grammy. I definitely think Warren Zevon, George Harrison, Johnny Cash, June Carter Cash, and Sam Cooke deserved those awards.

I agree, imagine how upset she'd be if Martina McBride were to die, and then she won a Grammy, and fans of a living artist were to say "Martina McBride's dead, she sucks, why can't a living artist win it?". Would that not piss you off and get under your skin? Then imagine that's what you're doing to fans of June Carter Cash

HuntingtonM15 · 02-09-2004, 08:03 PM

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Originally posted by dr frasier crane
Those are really mean things to say. Just because someone died recently doesn't mean don't deserve the Grammy.

It's just the fact that they always win just because they recently died.

Dean Winchester · 02-09-2004, 08:13 PM

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Originally posted by HuntingtonM15
It's just the fact that they always win just because they recently died.

then why didn't George Harrison win for the Brainwashed album in the Male Rock catagory?, Dave Matthews (who is among the living still) won the catagory instead.

HuntingtonM15 · 02-09-2004, 08:16 PM

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Originally posted by BuffySlayer79
then why didn't George Harrison win for the Brainwashed album in the Male Rock catagory?, Dave Matthews (who is among the living still) won the catagory instead.

Well, 95% of the time that's how it works out.

HuntingtonM15 · 02-09-2004, 08:17 PM

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Originally posted by BuffySlayer79
I agree, imagine how upset she'd be if Martina McBride were to die, and then she won a Grammy, and fans of a living artist were to say "Martina McBride's dead, she sucks, why can't a living artist win it?".

That's probably the only way she would win.

Penny Lane · 02-09-2004, 08:19 PM

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Originally posted by BuffySlayer79
then why didn't George Harrison win for the Brainwashed album in the Male Rock catagory?, Dave Matthews (who is among the living still) won the catagory instead.

Yeah! George Harrison should have won! Oh yeah.......................

Penny Lane · 02-09-2004, 08:26 PM

I know I will anger some of you but Martina,(although I really like her) Dave Matthews, etc. aren't worthy to lick the boots of George ,Sam, June and Johnny! So there!

HuntingtonM15 · 02-09-2004, 08:28 PM

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Originally posted by Penny Lane
I know I will anger some of you but Martina,(although I really like her) Dave Matthews, etc. aren't worthy to lick the boots of George ,Sam, June and Johnny! So there!

(only to the Martina part)

Penny Lane · 02-09-2004, 08:36 PM

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Originally posted by HuntingtonM15
(only to the Martina part)

By the way, IMO Patty Loveless is 1000% better than Martina or Shania!As I see from your avatar you are a Patty fan too!

Isn't she great?!

As so often happens she kind have had gotten buried these past few years by the newbies! Too bad!

02-09-2004, 12:33 PM	#1
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	Deceased Artists Among Top Grammy Winners http://apnews.excite.com/article/200...D80JP5082.html Deceased Artists Among Top Grammy Winners LOS ANGELES (AP) - It's never too late to win a Grammy. Several deceased artists scored victories Sunday night, including two each by Warren Zevon and June Carter Cash, and one by Cash's husband, Johnny. Carter Cash, who died in May, won female country vocal performance for "Keep On the Sunny Side," and the traditional folk album trophy for "Wildwood Flower." "My mother's heart never, it may give up in body but it never did in spirit, you know, she kept on going," said John Carter Cash, who accepted on her behalf. "She's laughing and dancing somewhere." Johnny Cash, who died in September, won short form music video for "Hurt," a song about drug addiction that he recorded in 2002. It was his 12th career Grammy. "I really don't think it's because they passed away, I don't think it's a sympathy vote," country singer and Grammy winner Ricky Skaggs said. "I really think that it was because Johnny Cash is probably the most popular human being of our lifetime. There's never been a bigger star." Zevon scored his first two career Grammy victories five months after dying of cancer. He completed "The Wind" in the final months of his life, and it won contemporary folk album. One of its songs, the raucous "Disorder in the House," won Zevon and Bruce Springsteen the Grammy for best rock performance by a duo or group with vocal. A witty and irreverent lyricist whose songs often poked fun at death and failed relationships, Zevon was a critical but not a commercial success. Winning two trophies surely would have provoked his twisted sense of humor. "His hard-boiled side would say, 'I don't care about this. These people never got me,'" said Jorge Calderon, the musician's producer and longtime friend. "His other side, which was very Sammy Davis Jr., that part of him would be loving it. He'd be dressed in an all-cashmere suit. He'd be here digging it." For his survivors, it was vindication. "Oh man. Dad, what are you doing to me?" Zevon's son, Jordan, said as he accepted the award for "Disorder in the House." "Well, all the people tonight when you get home - all the parents - and your kids say, 'Mom, Dad, who's Warren Zevon?' Do us a favor and add an incredible father to the description. The album has one soul but it has many hearts," he said. Other deceased winners were: George Harrison, "Marwa Blues," pop instrumental performance; Celia Cruz, "Regalo Del Alma," salsa-merengue album; and Sam Cooke, "Legend," short form music video. Harrison died of cancer in 2001; Cruz died of a brain tumor in July; and soul singer Cooke was shot to death in 1964. Cooke also was a first-time winner; Cruz won her second; and Harrison, the former Beatle, earned his fourth solo Grammy.

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Penny Lane Butter Pie Forum Icon Join Date: Jul 03, 2001 Location: Beneath the blue suburban skies Posts: 51,248	I know I will anger some of you but Martina,(although I really like her) Dave Matthews, etc. aren't worthy to lick the boots of George ,Sam, June and Johnny! So there! Attached Images