The Recording Academy Issues A Statement on Willie 'Big Eyes' Smith

The Recording Academy has issues a statement on Willie "Big Eyes" Smith- GRAMMY Award® winner Willie "Big Eyes" Smith was a great, versatile Chicago bluesman who had a dynamic career as a vocalist, harmonica player and drummer. The music he created made an indelible impact on the genre, playing alongside other great blues artists including Pinetop Perkins, with whom he won his GRAMMY Award for Joined At The Hip at this year's 53rd Annual GRAMMY® Awards. Our sincerest condolences extend to his family, friends, fans, and all who will continue to appreciate his rhythm and riffs for generations to come.