Recording Acad to fete Iovine

It Academy's Producers & Engineers Wing will recognition Interscope-Geffen-A&M chairman Jimmy Iovine in a 2012 Grammy Week event realizing his resolve for excellence in recorded music. Iovine started his music biz career being an engineer, dealing with functions like John Lennon and Bruce Springsteen. He moved into production, helming classic albums by functions including Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers, Patti Cruz and U2. He co-founded Interscope Records in 1990. Iovine can also be joined within the high-finish earphone and seem company Beats Electronics with Dr. Dre. NARAS prexy-Boss Neil Portnow stated inside a statement: "This season we pay tribute for an leader in the industry, Jimmy Iovine, that has made an indelible impact like a recording engineer, producer, founding father of Interscope Records, and today entrepreneur centered on audio quality. Once we still highlight individuals who work 'behind the glass,' we're extremely pleased this season to celebrate someone of Jimmy's stature who's so devoted for this important cause." P&E Wing fete will occur February. 8 in the Village Recording Galleries in West L.A. Bono and Dr. Dre are becoming honorary event co-chairs. Contact the range newsroom at news@variety.com