The Grammy Awards paid tribute to the musical stars and icons of the business who died previously yr, together with Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins, who died final week on the age of fifty.
Earlier than the in memoriam phase, host Trevor Noah paid particular tribute to Hawkins. The reminiscence of Hawkins was current all through the ceremony.
"The whole music neighborhood remains to be grieving the sunshine we misplaced final week with Taylor Hawkins' passing," the Recording Academy mentioned in an announcement Sunday. "We proceed to ship our love and lengthen our deepest condolences to his household and family members."
The Foo Fighters had been scheduled to play on the Grammys stage however canceled their performances after Hawkins' dying. On Sunday afternoon, the band received three Grammys.
Billie Eilish wore a Hawkins shirt throughout her efficiency of "Happier Than Ever."
The award present additionally paid tribute to different nice late musicians and icons, together with Virgil Abloh, Sarah Sprint, Biz Markie, Betty Davis, Younger Dolph, Vincente Fernandez and DMX.
Broadway stars Ben Platt, Rachel Zegler, Cynthia Erivo and Leslie Edom Jr. additionally carried out a medley tribute of songs by late Tony and Pulitzer Prize profitable composer Stephen Sondheim, who died in November at age 91.