On This Day October 17, 1988, 37 Years Ago - American R&B/soul singer Anita Baker released her third album "Giving You the Best That I Got." The album earned Baker three Grammy Awards and three Soul Train Music Awards. One of my top notch Anita Baker's Album. A Collector's item. | Femi Ajibode

#OTD March 2, 1988: 30th Annual GRAMMY Awards Radio City Music Hall, New York City. Icon, GRAMMY® winner @jodywatley Wins Best New Artist 🏆 😁 - silenced naysayers. “Always believe in yourself, ignore your naysayers !!” “Let your light shine!” Wattage 🌟✨ Watch the Full Clip: 👉🏾 youtu.be/kuuB6cZkknY #JodyWatley #Icon #WomensHistoryMonth #grammys #grammywinner #bestnewartist #mcarecords #littlerichard #andrecymone #80s #onthisday | Jody Watley

At the 1988 Grammy Awards, Little Richard stole the spotlight while presenting Best New Artist. Before announcing the winner, he reminded the audience, "I am the architect of rock and roll!" and jokingly pointed out that, despite his influence, he had never won a Grammy. His playful but pointed remark became one of the most memorable moments in Grammy history. Though he never won a competitive Grammy, he was later honored with the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 1993. He was also inducted i