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Prince, The Clash, Frankie Valli & More to Receive 2025 Lifetime Achievement Awards From Recording Academy: Full List

Here’s a complete list of the Recording Academy's 2025 Special Merit Award recipients, including lifetime achievement awards to Prince and The Clash.

Just months after his death, Elvis Costello, Dave Grohl, Tony Kanal, Little Steven, Bruce Springsteen and Pete Thomas performed a blistering version of “London Calling” on the 2003 telecast in his honor. He has explored and incorporated numerous musical styles into his work, and he has collaborated with a wide range of musicians, including The Rolling Stones, Eric Clapton, Etta James, Angélique Kidjo and Ziggy Marley. From his early days at IBC Studios in London to his enduring legacy with many of rock’s top acts, his discography features such legends as The Rolling Stones, The Beatles, Led Zeppelin, The Who, Eagles, Eric Clapton, and The Clash.

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