The awards ceremony took place in 2008. Joss Stone sings "My Generation", Dave Grohl: "Who Are You", Bettye LaVette "Love Reign Over Me," and Rob Thomas "Baba O'Riley". Other winners of this evening are Morgan Freeman, George Jones, Barbra Streisand, and Twyla Tharp.
"People are sometimes critical of artists who pay homage to the winners even without having their own talented enough talent! The first choice for the artists of this tribute often declines for fear of losing face to those who pay tribute in 'Honoree or may not be interested (for various reasons) and then down a level in the artistic choices. The organizers know already lucky if they can find someone who will go up on stage. As you said 'Vabman2' "You have to have respect for all those who get the above and sing!"
