An all-star cast of performers will take the stage on Jan. 24 at the MusiCares Person of the Year tribute concert honoring Aerosmith. The lineup of acts announced on Monday (Dec. 16) including the Jonas Brothers, John Legend, Alice Cooper, the Foo Fighters, H.E.R., Yola, Emily King, Gary Clark Jr. and John Mayer. The event will take place in Los Angeles during Grammy week and feature musical direction by Greg Phillinganes.
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Rock icons Aerosmith are being recognized as the 2020 Musicares Person of the Year thanks to their “considerable philanthropic efforts over five decades and undeniable impact on American music history,” according to a statement, which made note of singer Steven Tyler’s Janie’s Fund charity as one of the many causes the group supports.
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The event at the Los Angeles Convention Center will feature additional performers to be announced at a later date. Past MusiCares honorees include Tony Bennett, Bono, Bob Dylan, Aretha Franklin, Billy Joel, Carole King, Dolly Parton and many more; Aerosmith is only the second band to be chosen for the honor following Fleetwood Mac in 2018. ?
The 30th anniversary gala and tribute will take place on Jan. 24, two days before the 62nd Grammy Awards take over the Staples Center in Los Angeles. As always, proceeds for the bash will go to MusiCares, which provides financial and other support for music people in times of need.
.@jonasbrothers, @JohnMayer, @foofighters, and more set to perform at the 2020 @MusiCares Person of the Year tribute concert honoring @Aerosmith. https://t.co/SelM1l99Kq
— Recording Academy / GRAMMYs (@RecordingAcad) December 16, 2019