This year’s 61st Annual GRAMMYs failed to include some of rock/metal music’s notable musicians who passed away over the last year including Pantera/Hellyeah’s drummer Vinnie Paul, We Came As Romans’ vocalist Kyle Pavone, All That Remains’ guitarist Oli Herbert, The Cranberries’ singer Dolores O’Riordan, Lil Peep and rapper Jahseh Ofrey a.k.a. XXXTentacion. This is a huge let down to fans of all of the above mentioned musicians.
Although, all the mentioned names are included within the GRAMMYs online website for their In Memoriam, they failed to televise their photos or names within the broadcast as they seemingly always failed to leave out the rock/metal categories on tv as well. I mean they did fail to remember Slayer’s late Jeff Hanneman in 2013 when he passed away as well and this year was no different with the several artists left out of the televised In Memoriam tribute reel.
What are your thoughts on this situation? See the GRAMMYs full list of of In Memoriam on their website, HERE.
Fans are outraged and speaking out and voicing their opinions via Twitter, see some of the Tweet below:
The #GRAMMYs left Vinnie Paul out of their ‘In Memoriam’ segment.
The drummer from PANTERA really isn’t worth the mention???
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? pic.twitter.com/f4H5Axw7Zy— Graham Hartmann (@grahamwire) February 11, 2019
Somebody watching the Grammy’s, please let me know if they include Vinnie Paul in the tribute to those we lost this year. It’s one thing not to air the Metal awards, but to snub those who have passed is fucking wrong. Thinking of Jeff Hanneman!#RIPVINNIEPAUL#RIPJEFFHANNEMAN
— Jim Osborne AF (@JimROsborne) February 11, 2019
The shitheels at the #Grammys left Vinnie Paul out of the memorial segment. Thanks for nothing @RecordingAcad. What a bunch of fucking assholes.
— Lou Brutus (@LouBrutus) February 11, 2019
So…No Dolores O’Riordan or Vinnie Paul love? #Grammys
— Melanin Manson (@HeyRobPhoenix) February 11, 2019
Can’t believe the Grammy’s didn’t include Vinnie Paul in their “In Memorandum” section for this year. Epic fail. They should have recognized him. @VinniePaulOffic #vinnepaul #bigvin #grammys #grammysfail #epicfail #pantera #hellyeah #damageplan #ripvinniepaul
— Ted Hallows (@tedhallows) February 11, 2019
#Grammy2019 Its ok you forgot Lemmy, Vinnie Paul and Oli Herbert. It’s no big deal they weren’t important.
— Matt Hopkins (@hopkinsbass) February 11, 2019
@RecordingAcad @VinniePaulOffic It’s a real bummer & disrespectful that Vinnie Paul From Pantera was not remembered at the 2019 Grammys. He was an icon in the rock world ! pic.twitter.com/ql3r0tYRKB
— M^DB^LL (@madballmusic) February 11, 2019
Dear @RecordingAcad: This is a picture of Vinnie Paul. Though you did not think he and other prominent Rock musicians worthy of your memorial segment, there are millions of us who disagree. Shame on the #Grammys for their vile disrespect to so many talented human beings. pic.twitter.com/YvKhcFT0zw
— Lou Brutus (@LouBrutus) February 11, 2019
Kyle Pavone WASN’T honored in the memoriam for the #GRAMMYs and I’m fucking OVER the lack of representation in the modern Rock genres. Utter bullshit.
— Musical TAEHYUNG’S HAIR IS BLUE Boricua ??✨ (@MyLove_OfMusic) February 11, 2019
Kyle Pavone not being included in the Grammy’s Memoriam section just goes to show how little the metalcore, rock, punk, pop punk, black metal genres go unrecognized in the music industry
— Nick Rosky (@N1ckRo5ky) February 11, 2019
Grammys forgot to recognize another talented and beautiful soul we lost this year. That’s fine, we will do it ourselves. I love you Kyle. I miss you. I’m so proud of you. pic.twitter.com/rZeDOXwYjL
— Conner Pavone (@connerpavone) February 11, 2019
Grammys didn’t pay tribute to XXXTentacion, Kyle Pavone, and Fredo Santana
Fucked up
— jet (@KidsSeeKanye) February 11, 2019
Honestly I just really waited for the Grammys to honor Kyle Pavone.
I just really hate how metalcore and metal and any rock genres are overlooked.
Kyle was such a talented and genuine artist, and his aura on stage and off will never be overlooked by me.— taneybuttfacehitlerthe4th (@taney_jojola) February 11, 2019
No Vinnie Paul
No Oli Herbert
No Kyle Pavone
Dead musicians from the metal community don’t matter to them https://t.co/aDxrQAXfug— Trent (@vaughnt5150) February 11, 2019
#Grammy2019 Its ok you forgot Lemmy, Vinnie Paul and Oli Herbert. It’s no big deal they weren’t important.
— Matt Hopkins (@hopkinsbass) February 11, 2019
Well the #Grammy2019 left out All That Remains guitarist #OliHerbert out of the memorial at the end. ? #MetalHead #rockmusic
— RockStar Revival (@RockStrRevival) February 11, 2019
They forgot Jill Janus, Pete Shelley, Oli Herbert and Tim Landers in the Memoriam #Grammys
— Nic (@nictoonie) February 11, 2019
WTF! No Vinnie Paul or Oli Herbert in the tribute video? Major disrespect… #GRAMMYs
— Haley Sante (@haley_sante) February 11, 2019
So…No Dolores O’Riordan or Vinnie Paul love? #Grammys
— Melanin Manson (@HeyRobPhoenix) February 11, 2019
f@ck the Grammys and the Academy for recognizing and acknowledging the passing of Dolores O’Riordan front woman of the Cranberries last year opposed to this year. she died January 15 2018 and should of been in this year’s Grammy memorial tribute ? pic.twitter.com/gWdSF85NpB
— Craig Perrey (@eazyp357) February 11, 2019
Did they really forget Dolores O’Riordan from the #Cranberries on the In Memoriam segment? Or did I miss it? #Grammys2019
— Jennie Velasco (@xjvegasjx) February 11, 2019
