2014 Music Events — Verified Historical Highlights
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- 12 Jan 71st Golden Globe Awards held in Beverly Hills, California: The 71st Golden Globe Awards ceremony took place at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California, on January 12, 2014. Hosted by Tina Fey and Amy Poehler, the event honored the best in film and television for 2013. Notable winners included '12 Years a Slave' for Best Motion Picture – Drama and 'American Hustle' for Best Motion Picture – Comedy or Musical. source: en.wikipedia.org
- 26 Jan 56th Annual Grammy Awards held in Los Angeles: The 56th Annual Grammy Awards took place at the Staples Center in Los Angeles on January 26, 2014. The event featured performances by Beyoncé and Jay-Z, and collaborations between Daft Punk, Pharrell Williams, and Stevie Wonder. Daft Punk's 'Random Access Memories' won Album of the Year, and 'Get Lucky' won Record of the Year. Lorde's 'Royals' won Song of the Year. source: boston.com
- 27 Jan Folk singer Pete Seeger dies at 94: On January 27, 2014, renowned folk singer Pete Seeger passed away at the age of 94. Seeger was known for his contributions to American folk music and his activism. His death was widely mourned by fans and fellow musicians alike. source: npr.org
- 19 Feb 2014 BRIT Awards Highlights: The annual BRIT Awards ceremony at London's O2 Arena celebrates British music, with David Bowie winning Best Solo British Male Artist, Ellie Goulding winning Best Female British Solo Artist, and Arctic Monkeys securing Best British Group.
- 11 Apr Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony: Peter Gabriel, Hall & Oates, and KISS were inducted into the prestigious Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, recognizing their significant contributions to music.
- 08 May NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall: The National Football League (NFL) held its annual draft at the iconic Radio City Music Hall in Manhattan, marking an important event in the professional football calendar.
- 28 May Apple acquires Beats Electronics: On May 28, 2014, Apple announced its acquisition of Beats Electronics for $3 billion, marking one of the largest deals in the tech industry. This acquisition aimed to enhance Apple's music offerings and expand its presence in the audio market. source: bbc.com
- 05 Jun Beastie Boys Copyright Victory: The iconic hip-hop band Beastie Boys won a significant $1.7 million copyright violation lawsuit against Monster Energy drink for unauthorized use of their music in advertising, reinforcing artists' intellectual property rights.
- 28 Jul Linda Ronstadt Receives National Medal of Arts: Renowned singer Linda Ronstadt was honored with the National Medal of Arts by President Barack Obama in a White House ceremony, recognizing her significant contributions to American music and culture.
- 26 Aug Kate Bush Returns to Live Performance: Legendary British singer Kate Bush makes a remarkable comeback with her first live concert since 1979, performing at London's Hammersmith Apollo and creating a historic musical moment.
- 08 Oct Birgit Nilsson Award Presented to Vienna Philharmonic: The prestigious $1 Million Birgit Nilsson Award was presented to the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra in a ceremony in Stockholm, recognizing their exceptional musical achievements.
- 17 Oct Michael Dunn sentenced for Jordan Davis murder: On October 17, 2014, Michael Dunn was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole for the 2012 murder of 17-year-old Jordan Davis. Dunn had been convicted of first-degree murder after a retrial, following the fatal shooting of Davis over a dispute about loud music. source: upi.com
- 07 Nov AC/DC Drummer Phil Rudd Case Dropped: New Zealand authorities dropped the accusation against AC/DC drummer Phil Rudd regarding an alleged murder procurement attempt, resolving a high-profile legal case involving the rock musician.
- 20 Nov 15th Latin Grammy Awards Highlights: Prestigious music awards ceremony featuring notable wins by Enrique Iglesias, Gente de Zona, Paco de Lucia, Ana Tijoux, and Jorge Drexler across multiple categories.
- 04 Dec NBC's 'Peter Pan Live!': NBC aired a live musical production of 'Peter Pan', starring Allison Williams and Christopher Walken, offering a modernized adaptation of the classic story.
- 10 Dec Top US Music Chart: Taylor Swift's 'Blank Space' was the number 1 song in the United States on December 10, 2014.
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