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.…
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…
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…
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. …
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)…
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
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