The 45th Annual Grammy Awards were held on February 23, 2003, at Madison Square Garden in New York City honoring the best in music for the recording of the year beginning from October 1, 2001, through September 30, 2002.

[1] Songwriter Jesse Harris received the Song of the Year award for his work on "Don't Know Why."

Simon and Garfunkel reunited to open the show performing "The Sound of Silence".

The Bee Gees were presented with the "Legend Award", only 42 days after the sudden death of Maurice Gibb.

It was then accepted by Adam, at Barry's request, on behalf of his late father, his mother and his sister.