The National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences, keeper of the Grammy awards, has decided to bestow a Trustees Award on Steve Jobs for his contribution to the music industry — the academy says that Jobs “revolutionized the industry and how music was distributed and purchased” with the iPod and iTunes. The Trustees Award goes to non-musicians who’ve contributed to the recording business, and prior winners include Walt Disney and Les Paul. Jobs will be honored February 12th at the 54th annual Grammy award ceremony.
Steve Jobs to receive Grammy for transforming the music industry
The National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences, keeper of the Grammy awards, has decided to bestow a Trustees Award on Steve Jobs for his contribution to the music industry.
The National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences, keeper of the Grammy awards, has decided to bestow a Trustees Award on Steve Jobs for his contribution to the music industry.
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