CR AWARDS: The Winners
Oh, what a night! London’s Roundhouse hosted the annual Classic Rock Roll Of Honour last night. Come inside for a full list of winners.
Foo Fighters were the big winners of the night, picking up Band Of The Year, while Manic Street Preachers were presented with the Classic Songwriter gong.
The Who’s Quadrophenia won the Classic Album award.
Grammy award-winning guitarist Jeff Beck reeceived the Living Legend award – and closed the event with a live set, featuring vocal contributions from Chrissie Hynde and Joss Stone.
The ceremony was hosted by Kiss bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons.
The full list of winners:.
Living Legend Award – Jeff Beck
Classic Songwriter – Manic Street Preachers
Classic Album Award – The Who, Quadrophenia
Event Of The Year – Roger Waters, The Wall Live Tour
Band Of The Year – Foo Fighters
Innovator Award – Deep Purple
Outstanding Contribution – Bob Ezrin
Metal Guru Award – The Scorpions
Album Of The Year – Michael Monroe, Sensory Overdrive
Reissue Of The Year – Queen (for their series of repackaged albums)
Film/DVD Award – Lemmy, Lemmy
Best New Band – Vintage Trouble
Breakthrough – Black Country Communion
Spirit Of Prog – Jethro Tull
Tommy Vance Inspiration – Steve Marriott
VIP – Baron Wolman
Musicians’ Union Maestro Award – Steve Winwood
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