In 1986 when the Grammy nominations were announced, I remember being SHOCKED that Whitney Houston's name was omitted from the Best New Award category. The Grammy committee have always been a walking contradiction. The reason that they gave she was ineligible because she had recorded a duet with singer Teddy Pendergrass on a song called "Hold Me" that was featured on his LP, before her debut CD was released. Here's where this story gets funky, the Grammy (NARAS) has their own laws according to how they want to play it, past Best New Artists winners or nominees have been Cyndi Lauper (winner 1985) was in a band called Blue Angel, singer-dancer Jody Watley (winner 1988) was lead singer with the recording group Shalamar for six years, Sheryl Crow (winner 1995) who sang a duet with Kenny Loggins on his "Leap Of Faith" CD in 1991, Lauryn Hill (winner 1999) who was the front man in the rap group The Fugees, singer Luther Vandross (nominee) sang lead vocals for the recording group Change before his 1981 debut on Epic records, Shelby Lynne (winner 2001) after releasing several CD's. I digress, long story recording artist Sade was name 1986 Best New Artist. I could name more, but I just wanted to prove my point.
Whitney Houston was always held to a higher scrutiny than most artist, it's show business, sex drugs and rock and roll, so why wasn't she allowed to just be herself? Again I digress. The Grammy (NARAS) never admitted to their mistake, she went on to win a total of 6 Grammys, but she should have won far more, (her voice belongs in the Smithsonian) for instance she wasn't nominated for her "The Preacher's Wife" project, and she didn't win anything for her "Waiting To Exhale" soundtrack didn't win anything, even though it was the bestselling CD that year. At the end of the day Houston had the last laugh, she is the most Awarded female in the Entertainment Industry over 420 Awards, she has sold over 170 million copies of her CD catalog and is praised by her peers and fans as the best singer in the business. I'll say it again and again, she changed my life forever with her gifted instrument, and I shall never forget her greatness - EVER~
Damn Damn Damn Kevin you have always been FACTS! You should write a book of your insude facts. Im sure most will either love or hate you. Fuck Em.. Truth trumps!
The Grammys is political conspiracies. Black acts always have to work three tomes as hard to get invited to the party, too bad we havent learned the joke. They do NOT want us there! Judging from your story seem like they were trying to block the potential success of Whitney Houston. Thankfully it didnt work!
You should post this over on the Billboard board, this sickness with the music Industry needs to wake up, and vatch up with the pulse of the times in America. Such racist bastards!
Its really not about the Awards so much lots of takented people have never won Grammys, but they are still great, probably greater than some who have Grammys.
Damn Damn Damn Kevin you have always been FACTS! You should write a book of your insude facts. Im sure most will either love or hate you. Fuck Em.. Truth trumps!
ReplyDeleteYou have the best stories. I appreciate your love fir her. Joey A.
ReplyDeleteI agree, you always share such interesting stories. Its good to know that true fans like us exist. Thanks again!
DeleteTrading your stiry and watching the Grammys last night, I realize that not much has changed.smh
ReplyDeleteI miss her! She endured an awful lot and was very gracious throughout, which takes a certain strength!
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wow Whitney its been a year since you left us. we miss you. RIP
ReplyDeleteShe's always going to be with me! Love her!
ReplyDeleteThe Grammys is political conspiracies. Black acts always have to work three tomes as hard to get invited to the party, too bad we havent learned the joke. They do NOT want us there! Judging from your story seem like they were trying to block the potential success of Whitney Houston. Thankfully it didnt work!
ReplyDeleteYou should post this over on the Billboard board, this sickness with the music Industry needs to wake up, and vatch up with the pulse of the times in America. Such racist bastards!
ReplyDeleteIts really not about the Awards so much lots of takented people have never won Grammys, but they are still great, probably greater than some who have Grammys.
ReplyDeleteInteresting points. You shoukd write fir a trade magazine. Great facts. Clive needed you back in the day.
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Wow you have great stories, accompaning pictures and great videos showcasing a great lady. May she forever rest on peace!
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