Which group won the first Grammy Award for Best Rock Album in 1995?
Answer
The Rolling Stones
The Rolling Stones won the first Grammy Award for Best Rock Album in 1995.
They received the inaugural prize for Voodoo Lounge, their 1994 studio album. The category was introduced to honor a full album in the rock field, distinguishing it from performance awards that recognize a particular song or track.
Voodoo Lounge was the Rolling Stones’ first album with drummer Charlie Watts after the departure of bassist Bill Wyman from the group’s regular lineup. The album included “Love Is Strong,” which also received Grammy recognition. Best Rock Album differs from Best Rock Performance: the album category evaluates the project as a whole, while performance categories focus on a specific recording.