Can the Grammys charity Musicares get the Rolling Stones to be their honoree as their Persons of the Year dinner this year?
Over time they’ve asked and asked, but the Stones have said ‘no.’ This time, the Stones may be waiting until the Grammy nominations are known. Their highly praised 2023 release, “Hackney Diamonds,” could be up for Rock Album, Rock Song, Performance by a Group, etc.
Of course, knowing the Grammys, the Stones could also get blanked. You just never know what to expect.
The Musicares Person of the Year dinner takes place on the Friday night before the Grammy Awards. Last year, Jon Bon Jovi was centerstage. The year before was Berry Gordy, Smokey Robinson, and Motown.
Over 30 years, Person of the Year has celebrated every living superstar from Bob Dylan to Aretha Franklin to Paul McCartney, Billy Joel, Joni Mitchell, Sting, Fleetwood Mac, and so on. Aside from the Stones, there aren’t many choices left except if they go back to The Eagles. But Don Henley was the honoree in 2007, so that may be it for them.
Musicares may have to lurch into the 21st century this time around. Nile Rodgers would be a great choice. He’s incredibly philanthropic with his We Are Family Foundation. Or maybe get really contemporary with Dr. Dre, Eminem, and so on. Of course Lady Gaga would be an excellent choice with her Born This Way Foundation. By late January Gaga may be up for some Oscar nominations.
We may have to wait a bit for the announcement. Last year it didn’t come until October 19th.
