On April 14, Blue Origin plans to launch a space flight with a crew that includes the singer behind the 2010 hit "Firework." But we can think of many other artists who deserve to be among the stars.

A packed house honored the Grateful Dead, director Francis Ford Coppola, jazz trumpeter Arturo Sandoval and singer-songwriter Bonnie Raitt. The venerable Harlem theater The Apollo also was recognized.

Lesh, an original member of America's preeminent jam band, died Friday morning.

The award for lifetime artistic achievements will also recognize jazz trumpeter, pianist and composer Arturo Sandoval. The Apollo Theater will receive a special Honors as "an iconic American institution."

Earlier this month, Grateful Dead founding member Bob Weir took the stage with the National Symphony Orchestra. Their collaboration had attendees in tie dye and tuxedos dancing in the aisles.