DEEP PURPLE - "Smoke On The Water" Inducted To Grammy Hall Of Fame
November 28, 2016, 8 years ago
In keeping with its ongoing dedication to preserving and celebrating timeless recordings, The Recording Academy has announced the 25 newest additions to its Grammy Hall Of Fame. This year's collection acknowledges a diverse range of both singles and album recordings at least 25 years old that exhibit qualitative or historical significance. Each year recordings are reviewed by a special member committee comprised of eminent and knowledgeable professionals from all branches of the recording arts, with final approval by The Recording Academy's National Board of Trustees. The Hall, now in its 44th year, currently totals 1,038 recordings.
Representing an array of tracks and albums, the 2017 Grammy Hall Of Fame inductees include: Deep Purple's 1973 hard rock anthem "Smoke On The Water", Rod Stewart's signature 1971 smash "Maggie May", David Bowie's enduring 1972 tune "Changes", and Nirvana's 1991 grunge classic "Smells Like Teen Spirit". Further details, and the complete list of 2017 Grammy Hall Of Fame Recordings can be found at this location.
The 59th Annual Grammy Awards will take place on Sunday, February 12th, 2017, at Staples Center in Los Angeles,California and will be broadcast live on CBS from 8–11:30 p.m. (ET/PT).
