The BRITs 1987
Review
The final industry-only bash at the Grosvenor saw Eric Clapton pick up the prize for Outstanding Contribution, Peter Gabriel collect two awards, Dave Stewart repeat his previous year’s Best Producer win and Julian Lloyd Webber become the first two-time Best Classical winner, four years after his first triumph.
Jonathan King acted as host of a show which included first time winners the Housemartins, Kate Bush and the Pet Shop Boys alongside solo victor Paul Simon, featured performances by Whitney Houston, Simply Red and Five Star and attracted an average BBC TV audience of 6.7million.
Live performances
Show Information
- Date: 09/02/1987
- Location: Grosvenor House Hotel, London
- Host: Jonathan King
Photos
Videos
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1987 - Best British Album - Dire Straits
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1987 - Best British Producer - Dave Stewart
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1987 - Celebrating 25 Years of British Music
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1987 - Best British Newcomer - The Housemartins
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1987 - Best International Solo Artist - Paul Simon
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1987 - Best International Group - The Bangles
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1987 - Best British Classical Recording - Julian Lloyd Webber
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1987 - Best Film Soundtrack - Kenny Loggins
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1987 - Outstanding Contribution to Music - Eric Clapton
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1987 - Greatest Acts of '86
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1987 - Best British Group - Five Star
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1987 - Best British Female - Kate Bush
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1987 - Best British Male - Peter Gabriel
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1987 - Best British Single - Pet Shop Boys
Winners and Nominees
Best British Album
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Brothers In ArmsNominee - Dire Straits
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Silk & SteelNominee - Five Star
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SoNominee - Peter Gabriel
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Picture BookNominee - Simply Red
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London 0 Hull 4Nominee - The Housemartins
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Winner - Dire Straits
Best British Female
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Nominee - Jaki Graham
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Nominee - Joan Armatrading
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Winner - Kate Bush
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Nominee - Kate Bush
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Nominee - Kim Wilde
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Nominee - Sade
Best British Group
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Nominee - Dire Straits
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Nominee - Eurythmics
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Nominee - Five Star
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Nominee - Pet Shop Boys
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Nominee - Simply Red
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Winner - Five Star
Best British Male
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Nominee - Billy Ocean
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Nominee - Chris de Burgh
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Nominee - Peter Gabriel
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Nominee - Phil Collins
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Nominee - Robert Palmer
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Winner - Peter Gabriel
Best British Newcomer
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Nominee - The Housemartins
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Winner - The Housemartins
Best British Producer
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Nominee - Dave Stewart
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Nominee - Hugh Padgham
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Nominee - Pip Williams
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Nominee - Stock, Aitkin & Waterman
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Nominee - Trevor Horn
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Winner - Dave Stewart
Best British Single
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Lady In RedNominee - Chris de Burgh
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Don't Leave Me This WayNominee - Communards
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West End GirlsNominee - Pet Shop Boys
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SledgehammerNominee - Peter Gabriel
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Holding Back The YearsNominee - Simply Red
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Winner - Pet Shop Boys
Best British Video
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SledgehammerNominee - Peter Gabriel
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Winner - Peter Gabriel
Best Classical Recording
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Symphony No 1 - Elgar -Nominee - Andre Previn
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Cello Concerto - Elgar -Nominee - Julian Lloyd Webber
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The Pavarotti CollectionNominee - Luciano Pavarotti
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Symphony No 1 -Nominee - Maris Jansons
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1944 Sonata for Solo ViolinNominee - Nigel Kennedy
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Winner - Julian Lloyd Webber
Best International Group
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Nominee - A-Ha
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Nominee - Bon Jovi
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Nominee - Cameo
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Nominee - Huey Lewis & The News
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Nominee - The Bangles
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Winner - The Bangles
Best International Solo Artist
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Nominee - Anita Baker
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Nominee - Bruce Springsteen
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Nominee - Madonna
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Nominee - Paul Simon
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Nominee - Whitney Houston
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Winner - Paul Simon
Best Soundtrack/Cast Recording
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Nominee - Absolute Beginners
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Nominee - Down & Out in Beverley
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Nominee - Out Of Africa
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Nominee - Room With A View
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Nominee - Top Gun
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Winner - Top Gun
Outstanding Contribution
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Nominee - Eric Clapton
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Winner - Eric Clapton
