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An Evening With Melanie
Melanie became the voice of an era after her memorable Woodstock performance, where she sang her song “Beautiful People,” inspiring what was one of the first panorama of candles and cigarette lighters ever raised at a concert event. That, in turn, moved the young singer/songwriter, who was barely...
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An Evening with Desmond Child
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Celebrate Love To Love You, Donna Summer
To celebrate what would have been GRAMMY Special Merit Award honoree Donna Summer’s 75th birthday on New Year’s Eve, 2023, and as a crowning achievement in a tremendously successful year, the GRAMMY Museum hosted an intimate conversation moderated by Lyndsey Parker with disco and electronic music...
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Celebrating CBGB's 50th Anniversary
CBGB, the undeniable birthplace of New York City’s Rock, Folk and Punk Music, kicked-off its 50th anniversary at 315 Bowery. Hosted by John Varvatos, The GRAMMY Museum and The Clive Davis Institute, the evening honored the music, fashion, and culture that defined the legendary space.
Guests were...
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Reel To Reel: Hallelujah: Leonard Cohen, A Journey, A Song
The GRAMMY Museum hosted a screening of the new film from Sony Pictures Classics, Hallelujah: Leonard Cohen, A Journey, A Song, followed by a post-screening conversation with Directors Dan Geller & Dayna Goldfine, moderated by Pamela Chelin.
Hallelujah: Leonard Cohen, A Journey, A Song is a def...
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Celebrating The Ernie Kovacs Album and Centennial of Ernie Kovacs
Known as “Television’s Original Genius,” comedian, actor, writer, and entertainer Ernie Kovacs was lauded for his cockeyed sense of humor, his surreal visual gags and his subversive, absurdist wit. In celebration of the centennial of Ernie Kovacs, the GRAMMY Museum brought together a wide array o...
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Programs at Home: David Crosby
As part of the GRAMMY Museum’s Programs at Home series, moderator Scott Goldman talks with David Crosby about his new album, For Free, out July 23. For Free is the most recent achievement in Crosby’s unparalleled career—one that’s included co-founding such culture-defining bands as The Byrds and ...
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Barry Mann
As part of the GRAMMY Museum’s Programs at Home, Moderator Scott Goldman talks with legendary songwriter Barry Mann about his iconic career. Songwriter Barry Mann, together with his wife, lyricist Cynthia Weil is one of the outstanding creators of American popular music. He has crafted countless ...
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An Evening With Bill Withers
During his more-than-four-decade long career, Bill Withers penned some of the most memorable songs of all time, including Lean on Me, Ain't No Sunshine, Use Me, Just the Two of Us, Lovely Day, and in the process became an authentic American musical icon. On November 17, 2011, Songwriters Hall of ...
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An Evening With Kenny Rogers
On March 28, 2011, the GRAMMY Museum welcomed Kenny Rogers for an intimate conversation, where Rogers discussed his humble roots, iconic career, and collection of classic and inspirational songs. Though theoretically a country singer, Kenny Rogers dominated the pop charts, consistently finding so...
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Programs at Home: Ringo Starr
In conjunction with the release of our virtual exhibit and archived public program featuring Ringo Starr, the GRAMMY Museum is thrilled to present a brand new interview with the legendary Ringo Starr, to discuss his forthcoming EP “Zoom In” and new book, “Ringo Rocks: 30 Years of the All Starrs 1...
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Ringo Starr
As part of the new “Live From the Vault” series in partnership with Iron Mountain Media & Archive Services, the GRAMMY Museum is thrilled to present never-before-released archived footage from Ringo Starr’s iconic 2010 program at the GRAMMY Museum.
Music legend & multi-GRAMMY winner Ringo Star...
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Celebrating John Lee Hooker: King Of The Boogie
In conjunction with the opening of the GRAMMY Museum’s special exhibit, John Lee Hooker: King of the Boogie, the Museum welcomed Diane Roan-Hooker and Zakiya Hooker, daughters of the legendary blues artist John Lee Hooker, for an intimate conversation. The conversation was followed by a special p...
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Pat Boone and Jimmy Angel
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The Drop: The Temptations
Straight off the release of All The Time, their first new album in eight years, the GRAMMY Museum welcomed legendary group, The Temptations, for an intimate conversation on June 11, 2018. For over 60 years, The Temptations have reigned as one of popular music’s most beloved and successful groups ...
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An Evening With Smokey Robinson
Music legend Smokey Robinson visited the GRAMMY Museum on August 24, 2009 to discuss his extraordinary career, legendary Motown work, and original songwriting. A singer, songwriter, and record producer, Robinson helped define the “Motown sound” as the founder and frontman of the iconic Motown Re...
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A Conversation With Mary Wilson Of The Supremes
The GRAMMY Museum welcomed Ms. Mary Wilson, a founding member of Rock and Roll Hall of Famers the Supremes, on June 24, 2015. Ms. Wilson co-founded what became one of the most successful American singing groups of the ’60s with original members Diana Ross and Florence Ballard, originally calling...
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An Oral History with The Blind Boys of Alabama
The Blind Boys of Alabama visited the GRAMMY Museum on September 28, 2011. More than 70 years since first forming in 1939, the Blind Boys of Alabama have managed to achieve global, living-legend status in the world of music. Honored by both the GRAMMYs and The National Endowment for the Arts with...
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Burt Bacharach & Daniel Tashian
On July 30th, the day before the release of their collaborative EP of original songs, Blue Umbrella, the GRAMMY Museum hosted a live online conversation in partnership with ASCAP and BMI featuring Burt Bacharach and Daniel Tashian. Bacharach is the three-time Academy Award-winning and GRAMMY Life...
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An Evening With Cheap Trick
As one of the most covered bands of all time, Cheap Trick has been blending elements of pop, punk and even metal in a way that is instantly catchy since the 1970s. With timeless classics such as “I Want You to Want Me,” “Surrender,” and “The Flame,” Cheap Trick are a musical institution. With mor...
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A Conversation With Barbra Streisand
The GRAMMY Museum welcomed eight-time GRAMMY winner Barbra Streisand on January 7, 2017 for a special evening to benefit the music education initiatives of the Museum. The evening featured an intimate discussion with Streisand surrounding her illustrious award-winning career. An actress, singer, ...