LOS ANGELES, Feb. 11, 2007
Grammy Honors Music Greats
Joan Baez, Ornette Coleman Receive Honors At Show
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Ornette Coleman, left, was honored with a lifetime achievement award at the 49th annual Grammy awards on Feb. 11, 2007 in Los Angeles. He's shown here with Natalie Cole as they present the award for best new artist. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
"I could possibly, at the end of my life, (have) been recognized more for social and political activities than for vocal career," Baez, 66, said before the show.
Coleman said he was touched by the honor.
"It's good to know that human beings know of you and have some faith in what you're trying to do," said the 76-year-old jazz man.
Grateful Dead bassist Phil Lesh said he was "very excited" to get his first recognition from the recording academy.
"It's kind of a wonderful thing, after however many years of neglect, to be recognized," said Lesh, 66.
Other lifetime achievement honorees were Maria Callas, Bob Wills and Booker T. & the MG's. Herb Alpert and Jerry Moss, founders of A&M Records, were also honored with the President's Merit Award for contributions to popular music.
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