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Recent R&B Foundation Pioneer Awards News
2010 Award Season Belongs to BMI Songwriters & Composers
BMI songwriters dominated the 53rd Annual Grammy Awards, winning almost two-thirds of the awards that were handed out across all genres and categories. The Grammy wins cap an incredible year in which BMI songwriters and composers were the most celebrated creative voices in awards presentations and on the charts. When BMI opened its doors in 1939, the depth and diversity quickly amassed in the company’s repertoire redefined industry…
From News, posted 1.27.11
R&B Pioneers Honored in Philly
BMI executives were on hand at the Rhythm and Blues Foundation's 14th Annual Pioneer Awards, held recently in the Foundation's new hometown of Philadelphia. Among the honorees were such legendary BMI artists as the late Otis Redding (Legacy Award), Thom Bell, Barbara Mason, the DelFonics and Frankie Beverly. Chubby Checker, Bettye LaVette and…
From News, posted 7.09.06
BMI Salutes R&B Pioneers
BMI proudly congratulates the honorees of the 12th Annual Pioneer Awards, presented by the Rhythm & Blues Foundation at a gala ceremony on November 8. Honorees included BMI legendary songwriters/artists Al Green, Big Jay McNeely, Dee Dee Sharp, Holland/Dozier/Holland, the Emotions, Louis Jordan and Allen Toussaint. A major sponsor of the Pioneer Awards since its inception, BMI represents more than 85%…
From News, posted 11.07.01
R&B Pioneers Honored at 11th Annual Awards
The Rhythm & Blues Foundations 11th annual Pioneer Awards were held in New York's Hammerstein Ballroom recently. The Foundation, which supports seminal R&B artists with cash grants, this year honored BMI writers The Chi-Lites, The Impressions, Huey "Piano" Smith, Sylvia Robinson and Ahmet Ertegun. BMI's European VP Phil Graham and NY VP Charlie Feldman agree that Huey…
From News, posted 9.25.00
R&B Foundation Announces Pioneer Award Honorees
The Rhythm and Blues Foundation has just announced the recipients of its prestigious Pioneer Awards. Honorees include BMI legendary songwriters/artists/producers Clyde Otis, Huey (Piano) Smith, Sylvia Robinson, the Chi-Lites and the Impressions. Huey (Piano) Smith The Impressions
From News, posted 6.22.00
R&B Foundation Pioneer Awards 1999
John Lee Hooker Johnny Adams Mickey Baker {SIAE] Brenda Holloway Barbara Lewis Barbara Lynn Garnett Mimms Joe Simon Patti LaBelle & the Bluebelles Manhattans Isaac Hayes & David Porter
From News, posted 1.01.99
R&B Foundation Pioneer Awards 1998
Herb Abramson Bobby Byrd Tyrone Davis Ernie K-Doe Five Satins Screamin’ Jay Hawkins Harptones David “Fathead” Newman O’Jays
From News, posted 1.01.98
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