LOS ANGELES — French dance duo Daft Punk, who have thus far resisted touring in support of its hit 2013 album “Random Access Memories,” have booked at least one live date in 2014. The act was among the first wave of performers unveiled for the Jan. 26 Grammy Awards.
Other stars set to appear on the telecast are Kendrick Lamar and Imagine Dragons. The latter two, in Grammy fashion, will be performing together.
Daft Punk, who last appeared on the Grammys in 2008 with Kanye West, looks to be spared a duet partner, at least for now. The Recording Academy is billing Daft Punk’s appearance as an “exclusive” one.
Daft Punk and Lamar are competing in the album of the year field. While it’s customary for all nominees in the category to perform at the Grammy Awards, Daft Punk cultivates an elusive persona. Persistent, unrealized tour rumors have trailed the band since last spring. When Daft Punk merely advertised “Random Access Memories” at this year’s Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, the act dominated the festival conversation.