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10 Best Grammy Performances, 2000-2011

With tons of musicians scheduled to appear on-stage at the 54rd annual Grammy awards, we're expecting unforgettable performances and once-in-a-lifetime collaborations that inspire utterances of "…Did that just happen?" But this year's event has a lot to live up to,  especially considering the unforgettable performances we've seen in the last decade-plus. Before this year's crop of nominees take the stage, join us in counting down the 10 best Grammy performances from 2000-2011. Agree with our picks? Think we were watching a different show than you were? Tell us in the comments!

 

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10. Gorillaz, Madonna & De La Soul, 2006


 

The 48th Grammys started off as no other Grammys had before -- with an opening band that wasn't even three-dimensional. Animated act Gorillaz took to the stage to perform the Record of the Year-nominated "Feel Good Inc.," joined briefly by the real De La Soul and a hologram of Madonna. But when the real Madge appeared onstage moments later to perform her 2005 hit "Hung Up," with its sexy dancing and ABBA samples, the Grammy crowd truly let loose.

 

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