Re: (TV) Grammy "Awards"

[OwenGwilliam@cs.com]

In a message dated 1/4/01 1:00:04 PM Eastern Standard Time, grntg@yahoo.com 
writes:


> I guess my jist was that does a good song or having
> talent really mean anything?  How could an "artist"
> even be proud of getting an award bought for them?  


Oh exactly. Right on the money (pun intended).

When I was a kid, I used to look forward to the Grammys, and I was always 
disappointed that the acts I liked never won anything. Now, I see that lack 
of winning as a point of pride!

I saw once (and only once) the televising of the CMJ Music Awards. On the 
show I saw (minimum 5-10 years ago), Lou Reed got a lifetime achievement 
award. That's more like it.

       -- Owen

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