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BEP Wins Three At AMAs
They ruled the American Music Awards with three wins, but don’t look for the
The band’s most recent record, 2005’s “Monkey Business,” was named favorite rap/hip-hop album Tuesday, but it isn’t eligible for consideration for the Grammy awards in February.
Still, the hybrid hip-hop quartet, which blends rap and vocals with jazzy backdrops and groovy bass lines, is clearly one of America’s favorites, winning best group in both the rap/hip hop and soul/rhythm & blues categories.
Meanwhile, the
The Red Hot Chili Peppers were favorite alternative artist and pop/rock band. They accepted their award via satellite from London, with bass player Flea beat-boxing as lead singer Anthony Kiedis thanked “the American people.” Critics have called the band’s latest album, “Stadium Arcadium,” its best in years.
— Associated Press