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Chevy brings you the top great GRAMMY® moments spanning the last four decades. Check out these memorable music stars and how they bring it to another level.
Santana was the big winner, but does anyone really remember anything about this GRAMMY® night besides J.Lo's dress?
The '70s kicked off with wins for the Carpenters, Paul Simon, Aretha, and even the Beatles.
The Carpenters ruled for a second year, but GRAMMY® judges were also talkin' 'bout "Shaft."
Helen Reddy was woman; Curtis Mayfield was superfly; and Johnny Cash wore his best (black) tux.
Gladys had a great night; Roberta Flack killed us softly; and Stevie was a GRAMMY® wonder.
Aretha and Bowie locked lips; Lennon went solo; and Stevie Wonder continued his reign.
Bert & Ernie and the Captain & Tenille were the cute couples, while Paul Simon went solo.
Wild Cherry were funky, Jacko was off the wall, and Bette was the belle of the ball.
It was a soft-rock year, with Fleetwood Mac, John Denver, CS&N, and Debby Boone.
The Bee Gees and Donna Summer boogied, while Steve Martin showed off his booty.
Neil Diamond & Barbra Streisand duetted, while Cash gave Dylan a standing ovation.
The night belonged to loud anthems like "Fame" and soft-rockers like Christopher Cross.
There wasn't a dry eye in the house when Lennon's widow Yoko accepted his posthumous GRAMMY®.
Marvin Gaye's sexual healing, Grace Jones's hat, and Eddie Murphy's banter were top highlights.
With Annie Lennox, Menudo, Michael Jackson, and Boy George, 1984 was one androgynous year.
With Cyndi Lauper, Tina Turner, Chaka Khan, and Dee Snider, 1985 was The Year Of Big Hair.
Whitney debuted to the world, while "We Are The World" captured a charitable moment in time.
Janet Jackson was in control, Paul Simon was in Graceland, and Billy Idol got in the ring.
U2 were the big winner, but Little Richard still demanded--and got--his GRAMMY® moment.
"Don't Worry, Be Happy" won big, while Sinead O'Connor and Teddy Pendergrass got serious.
The Fresh Prince, Flava Flav, and Sam Kinison provided comic relief.
Vanilla Ice and MC Hammer attended, but only Mariah Carey seemed likely to stick around.
Natalie Cole was unforgettable, as were R.E.M., Seal, and Jethro Tull's ex-rivals, Metallica.
Michael & Janet bonded, the Chili Peppers went shirtless, and Clapton shed a few tears.
Tributes to Curtis Mayfield and Frank Sinatra made 1994 a very special GRAMMY® year indeed.
Salt 'N' Pepa got spicy, Annie Lennox got mousy, and Bruce Springsteen was still The Boss.
Tupac teamed up with Kiss, but it was still TLC and Alanis Morissette that stole the show.
Beck was funky, No Doubt were punky, and Best New Artist LeAnn Rimes was spunky.
It's Aretha's aria and Ol' Dirty Bastard's bumrush that we'll remember most about '98.
With Madonna, Shania, and Lauryn Hill, it was ladies' night...until Ricky Martin showed up.
Really, does anyone remember anything about this GRAMMY® night besides that J.Lo dress?
Elton and Eminem sang their famous duet, while Destiny's Child, U2, and Madonna also rocked.
From "Lady Marmalade" to O Brother, 2002 was perhaps the most diverse GRAMMY® year ever.
Legends Simon & Garfunkel reunited, but it was newcomer Norah Jones that stole the show.
Outkast and the White Stripes were red-hot, and Prince and Beyonce were the hottest of all.
Gwen and Green Day made statements fashion and political, while Etheridge made her comeback.