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posted February 21, 2001 10:40 PM

The 43rd annual Grammy Awards were presented tonight at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California.

Blues veterans B.B. King, Eric Clapton, Dr. John and Taj Mahal walked away with Grammys... (see details below)

B.B. King, looking mighty fine at 75, arriving at the Grammys.
Photo by: Steve Tackeff / ImageDirect

B.B. King won awards in two categories and, when asked which one was his favorite, he smoothly answered "...the next one."

Blues Grammy Winners:
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Best Traditional Blues Album
Riding with the King
B.B. King and Eric Clapton

Best Contemporary Blues Album
Shoutin' In Key
Taj Mahal & The Phantom Blues Band

Best Pop Collaboration With Vocals
Is You Is, Or Is You Ain't (My Baby)
B.B. King & Dr. John
(from Let The Good Times Roll)

[ February 21, 2001: Message edited by: Temple of Blues Crew ]

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