Little Jimmy Scott omitted from mention at the Grammys.

[Hardbopjazz]

Exclusive: Little Jimmy Scott's Widow Responds to Grammys 'In Memoriam' Snub in Emotional Open Letter:

Little Jimmy Scott, a jazz great popularized by Twin Peaks, The Cosby Show, and Michael Jackson, who performed at two Presidential inaugurations during his six-decade career, was one of many artists shockingly omitted from the In Memoriam segment at Sunday’s 57th Annual Grammy Awards.

Now the legend’s widow, Jeanie Scott, has penned a heartbroken open letter to the Grammy committee — which Yahoo Music has exclusively obtained — about this surprising snub.

Read Jeanie Scott’s full missive below:

To say I was disappointed in the Grammy board not mentioning Jimmy’s passing onto glory on June 12, 2014 in the memorials is putting it mildly...

The full article.= is below.

https://www.yahoo.com/music/exclusive-little-jimmy-scotts-widow-responds-to-110652160391.html

[paul secor]

Does anyone expect anything (except maybe garbage) from the Grammys?

Edited February 11, 2015 by paul secor

[JSngry]

I would say that this is the final insult, but I'm not that optimistic.

[Hardbopjazz]

LOL

Plus, who watches these award shows anymore?

[Jay]

What are the Grammys?

[Hardbopjazz]

What are the Grammys?

It's a group of grandmothers that get together.

[Stereojack]

I'm sure it comes as no surprise to anyone here that the Grammys are all about promoting the current "music" industry, and have no relevance when it comes to acknowledging what came before.

[Teasing the Korean]

Well, we can always hold out hope that he will be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

[jazzbo]

Good one!

[paul secor]

The R and R HoF is almost as big a sham as the Grammys.