Grammy-less Stars of the Past and Present

In music, it’s nice to be recognized by your peers, thus the Billboard Song of the Year, Brit Award, and Grammy is the cherry on the top for any musician’s ego. It’s hard to believe, but the list of singers and acts that have never won a Grammy is staggering. Take a look and you’ll see what we mean…

Depeche Mode has been nominated for a Grammy five times, and it’s easy to understand how this progressive band would yet to receive a Grammy. Their bad luck was competing in an era where commercial bands ruled the day.

Guns ‘N Roses has been nominated three times for the Grammy one time, which is amazing considering the popularity of the band and members Axl and Slash.

KISS has been nominated only once for a Grammy, but given the age and conservative voting committee, it’s not a surprise.

Over the decades there may have never been a more commercial, radio friendly band than Journey, nominated only once for a Grammy.

Jimi Hendrix and Led Zeppelin have never been nominated for a Grammy, which begs the question how old the voting members where during the popularity of each?

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