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Daft Punk make surprise Grammy appearance with Kanye West

It's the duo's first-ever television performance

Daft Punk made a surprise appearance at tonight's Grammy Awards, performing with Kanye West at the Staples Center in Los Angeles.

The duo teamed up with the evening's most-nominated artist for an original version of West's recent hit 'Stronger', which they created specifically for the Grammys.

This was the French duo's first-ever television appearance in their 14-year history.

You can follow other Grammy Award news live as it happens on NME.COM.

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nicomouv 

Feb 11, 2008

ahhaha

no way!

daft punk did a few tv appearances before!

There's even a real "human" one made in France a long time ago!

I think they did a few interviews in Japan as well...

Rufes1 

Feb 13, 2008

They were all recorded appearances and then aired at a later date.

This was their first televised LIVE performance in their 14 year history.

Kudos to Daft... I just hope they live on to produce more great music.

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Daft Punk                                                              Pic: Anoulay Tsai

Daft Punk Pic: Anoulay Tsai

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