Nirvana, Bowie, R.E.M., to be inducted to the 2017 Grammy Hall of Fame

J.G. Taruc

November 29, 2016

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  Nirvana, David Bowie and R.E.M. songs are among the 25 recordings that will be inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame as part of their 2017 class, according to The Rolling Stone.

  Nirvana’s grunge hit, ‘Smells Like Teen Spirit’, David Bowie’s ‘Changes’ and ‘R.E.M.’s rock ballad ‘Losing My Religion’,  Elvis Presley’s ‘Jailhouse’, and Prince’s ‘Sign ‘O’ the Times’ are some of the songs that will be inducted into the Grammy Hall Of Fame.

  The Recording Academy president and CEO Neil Portnow said in a statement: “The Grammy Hall Of Fame represents all genres of music, acknowledging the diversity of musical expression for which the Academy renowned.” Poltrow also added that [the songs] are memorable and inspiring. “These recordings are proudly added to our growing catalog and are an integral part of our musical, social and cultural history.

  According to Billboard, for a certain song to be inducted to the Grammy Hall Of Fame, the song must be at least 25 years old.

  The 25 new additions would bring the Hall Of Fame’s catalog to 1,038.

  Click here to see the complete list of Grammy Hall of Fame inductees.

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