Local Recording Academy recognizes its heroes

Back - Index - Submissions - - What is RSS? Date: Jun 06, 2003 Source: Atlanta Journal Constitution Submitted By: Gina AJC staff reports Hip-hop's TLC and the Godfather of Soul James Brown were honored by the Atlanta chapter of the Recording Academy Thursday night at the Westin-Peachtree Plaza hotel. The 2nd Annual Heroes Awards recognized contributions to improve the environment for the local music community. Backstreet Boy Brian Littrell, who co-hosted the ceremony with wife Leighanne, sang a gospel number as a tribute to the late TLC member Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes. Other performers included guitar legend Bo Diddley, R&B singer Kelly Price, Funk/Rock Queen Joi and rapper Cee-Lo. Leslie Fram of 99X also was given an award. Comment on this item. Recent Comments Submitted by: geroin9l Submitted by: bezdar1 Submitted by: marvilkg Submitted by: Monika Submitted by: Mark Submitted by: Eugene Submitted by: Edward Submitted by: Joe Submitted by: Michael Pollitt Submitted by: Lemat Click here to see more comments. Comment on this item. Next Item: Lupus 2003: Win Lunch With Howie D Prev Item: Kevin & Howie to meet fans