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UPDATE: Tonight, Adele performed a brilliant tribute to George Michael, but suffered a hiccup and had to start her performance over. You can watch the performance when you click here.
The year of 2016 was a very difficult one in music, with several huge icons passing away. Tonight, Prince and George Michael will have tribute performances at the 2017 Grammys to celebrate the impact they each had on the entertainment industry. The official Grammys website states that Morris Day and Jimmy Jam of the Time will be participating in the Prince tribute and their performance will be “Funky Nasty.” As for the George Michael tribute, ShowBiz411 says that Adele will be performing it and will sing “Fastlove.”
Neil Portnow, President/CEO of The Recording Academy, commented on the tribute performances, releasing this statement:
George Michael and Prince were pop icons who showcased rare musical genius and otherworldly charisma. While each possessed a distinct style and sound, they were both adored by audiences worldwide. The passings of two such creative innovators were a huge loss for the creative community; The Recording Academy is humbled to pay homage to their tremendous legacies on the GRAMMY stage.
In addition to paying tribute to these two artists, John Legend and singer Cynthia Erivo will be performing during an In Memoriam segment of the show. The Grammys has a full list of industry elite who passed away this year and you can read it by clicking here.
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Grammys 2017 To Pay Tribute to Prince & George Michael