Legendary songwriter, guitarist and producer Graham Lyle will receive the BMI Icon Award at the 2024 BMI London Awards, which will be held at The Savoy on 9 December.
The recognition will celebrate Lyle’s five-decade career and his contributions to hit songs. The ceremony was hosted by BMI President and CEO microphone O’Nealwill also honor the most successful British and European songwriters and publishers of the past year based on their musical performances. Additionally, the event will present pop, film, television and cable music awards.
Lyle has written many chart-topping songs, including the iconic What does love have to do with it for Tina turnerco-authored with Cui Britten. The song reached number one in multiple countries, won a Grammy Award, and remains Turner’s best-selling single. Lyle won multiple BMI Awards and an Air Millions Award for this and other hits What is Luff? go through Fat Joe foot. Ashantisampled What does love have to do with it, I don’t want to lose you, the jewel of the Nile, and Typical male.
Lyle’s musical journey began in the late 1960s, when he The Beatles‘ apple inc. beside benny gallagher. The two have written several songs for Apple artists, including mary hopkinsof sparrow and The fields of Saint-Etienne, Both are made by Paul McCartney. Later they formed a band McGuinness Flint and subsequently executed as gallagher and Lyleproduced UK top ten hits including I want to stay by your side, and Hearts on my sleeves.
“We are extremely honored to present the BMI Icon Award to the incomparable songwriter Graham Lyle, celebrating his lifetime of timeless hits that have resonated deeply with audiences around the world.”
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His awards include Ivor Novello Award 1986 and Tartan Clef Lifetime Achievement Award 2010. A Woman: A Song for UN Women”Support global gender equality initiatives.
In 1981, Lyle was founded Product list, Ltd.his publishing company, focuses on writing for other artists, including Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder, Etta James, Rod Stewart and Patty LaBelle. His collaborations span a variety of genres, including with Ray Charles, Reba McEntire, Kenny Rogers, and Ringo Starr.
Lyle received the BMI Icon Award, joining the ranks of music legends such as Sting, Bee Gees, Crosby, Stills and Nash, Ray Davis, David Foster, Peter Gabriel, The Jacksons, Carole King, Chris Kristofferson, Barry Manilow, Stevie Nicks, Dolly Parton, Quinn, Nile Rodgers, Carlos Santana, Paul Simon Van Morrison and Brian Wilsonwait.
“We are honored to present the BMI Icon Award to the incomparable songwriter Graham Lyle to celebrate his lifetime of timeless hits that have resonated deeply with audiences around the world,” said Mike O’Neill, president and CEO of BMI.
“We are also delighted to pay tribute to all the outstanding 2024 BMI London Award winners and recognize their incredible achievements. It will be a fantastic evening.
US-based BMI has over 80 years of experience in music rights management and represents more than 22.4 million More than creative musical works 1.4 million Songwriter, composer and music publisher. BMI established an “open door policy” in 1939, welcoming creators from all musical genres.
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