Connie Awards
BACKGROUND
The Connie Awards were thought up, organized by, and named after Connie Hechter, jazz drummer and editor of the T.M.C. (later Connie’s) Insider. He and Marsh Edelstein thought it would be good for the industry to show some recognition for the booming music scene in the Twin Cities. The program for the 1968 ceremony stated the mission:
The Connie Awards symbolize professionalism, best of class, and consistency of performance within that class.
The purpose of the awards is to recognize the top pop music talent in this market, attract national attention to the musical resources in this Upper Midwest market, and to unify our industry.
1969 Connie Awarded to Lonnie Knight
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CONNIE HECHTER
THE 1979 CONNIE HECHTER AWARDS