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Big Night for Shure Endorsers at 47th Annual Grammy Awards
The Black-Eyed Peas, commenced proceedings at this year’s 47th Annual Grammy Awards show with fellow Shure endorsers and Best New Artist award winners, Maroon 5. The Black-Eyed Peas performed ‘Let’s Get it Started’, which won the Grammy for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group, using Shure U2/58 microphone systems, while Maroon 5 opted for U2/Beta 58 systems to sing their hit, ‘This Love’.
“This year was an incredible showcase of talent across every genre of music from hip-hop to country to rock,” said Shure artist relations team member Ryan Smith. “Bono said it was the best Grammys ever and I would agree.”
Several other Shure endorsers walked away with Grammy awards on Sunday night, including: John Mayer, who won Song of the Year and Best Male Pop Vocal Performance; Ozomatli received the Best Latin Rock/Alternative Album award; Ricky Skaggs and Kentucky Thunder won Best Bluegrass Album; and Velvet Revolver was awarded Best Hard Rock Performance.
Overall, Shure wired and wireless microphones were used during 18 of the evening’s 24 performances by several artists, including James Brown, Green Day, Queen Latifah, Bonnie Raitt, Mavis Staples, U2, Keith Urban, Usher and Kanye West.
“It was wonderful to see so many of our endorsing artists receive nominations this year,” added Smith. “We congratulate all of them on these honours.”
21st February 2005
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