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| | Music: Slammin' Grammy (Newcity Chicago . 01-10-00) |
 | | The collection of celebrities assembled for members of the print and television media was impressive, to say the least, boasting equal parts local musicians and national musicians, all of whom are either nominated this year for an award, or were past winners. |
 | | In addition to Tedeschi (nominated for Best New Artist), others procured to read included Ministry's Al Jourgensen (Best Metal Performance), Metallica's Jason Newsted (Best Hard Rock Performance), former Grammy winner Kurt Elling, Silk Hurley (Best Remixer of the Year, non-Classical) and the piéce de résistance, Kid Rock (numerous nominations, including Best New Artist). |
 | | Leading off the nomination reading was Al Jourgensen, he of the brutally-loud industrial metal, garbed in fl leather pants, leather jacket, Blackhawk jersey andof coursesunglasses. |
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