![]() ![]() After all, one doesn’t sell more than 100 million records worldwide and not know how to own a room. That’s because, for nearly 50 years, they’ve had the trademark on turning a black tie event into a bona fide party. Bottom row from left to right: conductor and musical visionary Michael Tilson Thomas, singer Linda Ronstadt, actress Sally Field, and Sesame Street creators Joan Ganz Cooney and Lloyd Morrisett were recognized for their achievements in the performing arts during The 42nd Annual Kennedy Center Honors on Dec. ![]() Top row from left to right: Philip Bailey, Verdine White and Ralph Johnson of Earth, Wind & Fire, Abby, Big Bird and Elmo. But with all due respect, the night belonged to the group that was the last to be honored. Celebrities in attendance included Ben Vereen, Herbie Hancock, Carrie Underwood, Audra McDonald, Lars Ulrich of Metallica, Garth Brooks, Lucy Liu, Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds, Cedric the Entertainer, Steven Spielberg and more. Along with Earth, Wind & Fire, other honorees were actress Sally Field, singer Linda Ronstadt, the creators of the children’s television series Sesame Street, and conductor/composer Michael Tilson Thomas. Sunday night, Washington paid homage to a sterling lineup of creatives. “ be like, ‘C’mon, Todd!’ I’d look at those little lines in the carpet … Man, I’m so happy for Earth, Wind & Fire. The “ Mama Said Knock You Out” MC became hip-hop’s first Kennedy Center honoree in 2017. “I remember my mother doing the vacuum dance to all songs,” LL (James Todd Smith) told The Undefeated while laughing. Now he was hosting the 42nd Annual Kennedy Center Honors, which featured the landmark ensemble as one of its five esteemed guests. WASHINGTON - Earth, Wind & Fire was a definitive part of LL Cool J’s childhood soundtrack in Queens, New York. ![]()
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