Stevie to be honored as BMI icon

[Hawkeye]

I think whoever does this tribute should do a medley of her lyrical high points:


A nice " when I see you again, desert angel, cheaper then free into the forgotten chimpanzee" four pack to really drive home her lyrical genius.

When I see you again would be the perfect closer too. The finale if you will. Every one who wants to honor her can just shout out a "wasamattababy" right down the line. Sheryl can start then Courtney love, Natalie maines, all 3 me,bets of lady antebellum And fu** it, anyon member of the audience can just jump on stage for a record setting amounts of wasamattababys in a 5 minute span.

[ragrsrocalot]

Does anyone know if this will be televised?

[bombaysaffires]

Originally Posted by michelej1

http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/...d4+GNW20140331

"Stevie Nicks is an extraordinary songwriter and pedigree artist of stunning genius and unwavering grace, on and off the stage. She has defined an era of pop and rock culture around the world with her brilliance and unforgettable magnificence," said Barbara Cane, BMI Vice President & General Manager, Writer/Publisher Relations, Los Angeles.

With her incomparable songwriting ability

That sound you hear is Lindsey Buckingham choking on his own tongue…..

[missundercover]

'Write ON'... 'ON with the show'...
I really like the sound of this!

On the matter at hand: well deserved Stevie!

[GypsySorcerer]

Originally Posted by louielouie2000

It is pretty vindicating after all these years to see Stevie finally gaining respect & stature in the industry. She never really received critical respect throughout her career, and was entirely written off by the mid 1990s. Some time in the past ~5 years, she's suddenly gaining icon status in the industry, though. It's a bit of an odd & abrupt change, but I'm digging it all the same. I fully credit the rise of the internet generation & culture. Suddenly, everyone can express their geekiest, nerdiest interests, and find tons of support from their peers who agree. It's been like 1 big coming out fest for Stevie fandom the past several years. I love it, and am so glad she's around to witness it.

I'm glad she's getting the recognition, and it's well-deserved. I think Stevie herself has been working to ensure her "icon" status and preserve her legacy these past several years. She's just been very visible...the American Idol and Voice appearances, Glee, Sound City, Oprah's LifeClass, popping up to sing duets with Adam Levine, etc. She's made a conscious effort these past few years, and it appears to be paying off.

[Jondalar]

Is this going to be televised?

[BlueDenimLamp]

Originally Posted by Jondalar

Is this going to be televised?

I don't think so...I posted the link BMI Awards if someone else want's to look but I didn't see any talk of it being televised...The event is by "invitation only"

[Jondalar]

Originally Posted by BlueDenimLamp

I don't think so...I posted the link BMI Awards if someone else want's to look but I didn't see any talk of it being televised...The event is by "invitation only"

Booh, hope we get a tape of it somehow

[BlueDenimLamp]

Originally Posted by Jondalar

Booh, hope we get a tape of it somehow

BMI has quite a bit on their you tube channel so maybe something will show up there...I'm sure bit and pieces will show up on the "Entertainment" shows...

[Jondalar]

What time does the ceremony begin?

[lulu28]

I'm so excited for Stevie! I hope we get video and some pictures from tonight's ceremony.

[gypsy333]

Excited about this! Hope to see some pics/vids of this later tonite or tomorrow...wondering if any of the other Mac members will be in attendance?

[vivfox]

Originally Posted by lulu28

I'm so excited for Stevie! I hope we get video and some pictures from tonight's ceremony.

We will if Sanne has anything to do with it.

[The Catdancer]

From Jimmy Paxson's FB page:"New C&C's !!! Straight outa the boxes and onto the stage for this Stevie tribute... Their first day on the gig, 4 Stevie songs w/Sheryl Crow, Lady Antebellum, Shakira , Vanessa Carlton and Adam Levine... Not a bad start ; ) Welcome to the party !" and he posted a pic of his new drum set.

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?f...type=1&theater


Shakira????

[BlueDenimLamp]

Originally Posted by The Catdancer

From Jimmy Paxson's FB page:"New C&C's !!! Straight outa the boxes and onto the stage for this Stevie tribute... Their first day on the gig, 4 Stevie songs w/Sheryl Crow, Lady Antebellum, Shakira , Vanessa Carlton Adam Levine... Not a bad start ; ) Welcome to the party !" and he posted a pic of his new drum set.

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?f...type=1&theater


Shakira????

I just saw a dude in suspenders get into a matte red Maserati, guess where I am

— Vanessa Carlton (@VanessaCarlton) May 13, 2014

Los Angeles

— Vanessa Carlton (@VanessaCarlton) May 13, 2014

Vanessa's in L.A...

Sheryl Crow, Lady Antebellum, Shakira, Adam Levine, don't like the sound of that...I hope it doesn't turn into one of those wretched Grammy tributes...