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Nick Wells

“To place Anthony within a tribute centered on Ozzy Osbourne was a grave miscalculation of his musical identity”: Grammy Awards criticized over Anthony Jackson’s inclusion in rock/metal In Memorium section

Anthony Jackson from Hiromi the Trio Project performs at Maison De La Mutualite on June 19, 2013 in Paris, France.

Anthony Jackson’s longtime manager, Danette Albetta, has voiced her disappointment over the Grammy Awards’ tribute to the late bass guitar legend, commenting that the telecast “missed an opportunity to educate the public on a true pioneer.”

Jackson was included in the Grammys’ Ozzy Osbourne tribute, with an all-star lineup that included Slash and Ozzy producer Andrew Watt, Red Hot Chili Peppers' Chad Smith on drums, and Duff McKagan on bass guitar.

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