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4:45 AM PST, February 10, 2012
Queen
The Beach Boys
The
surf rock band took
by storm in the 1960s with three consecutive albums that were about the beach, girls,
and taking it easy. The Beach Boys were graced with a Lifetime Achievement
Award in 2001, but were never bestowed a Grammy in their heyday. The surviving members of The Beach Boys are
set to perform at the 2012 Grammy Awards.
Bob Marley
The
Jamaican reggae singer spread the Rastafarian movement throughout the world.
Bob Marley will always be the face of reggae music with a plethora of soothing
songs like "Could You Be Loved," "Jamming," and "Stir
It Up." Marley was another artist that later received a Lifetime
Achievement Award after his death, but was never awarded with a Grammy during
his career.
Buddy Holly
Jimi Hendrix
Jimi
Hendrix revolutionized music with his electric guitar and his signature vocals.
He's in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and is often considered to be the best
electric guitarist in history, but he never won a Grammy during his lifetime. He
was later awarded a Lifetime Achievement Award over twenty years after his death.
Led Zeppelin
The
English rock band swept the 1970s rock scene with songs like "Whole Lotta
Love," "Fool in the Rain," and the melodic "Stairway to
Heaven." The legendary rock band was only nominated once for a Grammy and
didn't win the award. Led Zeppelin was later recognized with a Lifetime
Achievement Award.
The Doors
At some
point in your life you've probably heard "Light My Fire," "Hello,
I Love You," or "Touch Me" by the progressive rock group. Jim
Morrison's unique voice captivated the hearts of fans around the world, but the
group never won a Grammy until the 2007 Lifetime Achievement Award.
The Who
Even if
you don't know who "The Who" are, you've certainly heard their songs.
"My Generation," "Pinball Wizard," and "Teenage
Wasteland" are songs that have become immortalized; however the popular
English band was never honored with a Grammy except for the Lifetime
Achievement Award in 2001.
Journey
Believing" is one of the most played songs in recent American history, but
the 80s band has never received a Grammy despite its popularity. The band has
yet to receive a Lifetime Achievement Award.
Diana Ross
Starting
out as the lead singer of the Motown group The Supremes, Ross engraved her name
into history during her solo career with songs like "Ain't No Mountain
High Enough." Despite her success over the years, Ross never received a
Grammy. Her Lifetime Achievement Award will come this year at the 2012 Grammy
Awards.
Legendary Artists Who Never Won a Grammy
You've heard the songs of these legendary artists over and
over again, but you would probably be shocked to know that these artists
haven't been awarded Grammys.
Click through to check out the legendary but Grammy-less
artists.