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May 15, 2017
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Interactive infographic explores 40 years of GRAMMY acceptances, including Metallica's Jethro Tull quip, Kanye West's powerful sermon, the "Hamilton" rap, and Selena and Whitney Houston's first GRAMMY wins

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