Grammy Awards 2010

TIME writer Claire Suddath grades the performances of the 2010 Grammy Awards

Dave Matthews Band

Dave Matthews band performs at the Grammy Awards on Sunday, Jan. 31, 2010, in Los Angeles

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There are two kinds of people in this world: those who like Dave Matthews and those who don't know what they're talking about. I used to fall into the latter category, but over the years I've found myself seeking out his orchestrated arrangements. Matthews has a knack for making a massive, multimember band sound delicate. How many people are onstage during the "You and Me" performance, anyway? I don't think I can count that high.

Grade: A

Read a 2001 TIME article about Africa written by Dave Matthews.

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