British rock band Queen were among the winners at the Classic Rock Roll of Honour awards 2015.
Taking place at London’s Roundhouse last night (11 November), the group received the Living Legend Award.
Their hit song Bohemian Rhapsody first charted on November 8, 1975, 40 years ago to the week of the awards. Having sold in excess of 150m albums, they have the unprecedented achievement of all four members being responsible for composing worldwide number one hits including We Will Rock You and We Are The Champions.
Other winners on the night included We Are Harlot as best new band Iron Maiden who collected the gong for best album with their latest record, The Book of Souls.
Siân Llewellyn, Classic Rock magazine editor, said: ‘It was another incredible night at the Classic Rock Roll Of Honour - and one that showed that rock’n’roll is in amazing health.
‘From homegrown legends like Queen, Led Zeppelin and Iron Maiden, to transatlantic stars like Alice Cooper and Nils Lofgren, from new blood like We Are Harlot, The Cadillac Three and Blackberry Smoke to road warriors like Motörhead and Europe, and musical innovators like X Japan, it’s conclusive proof that wherever and whoever you are, rock’n’roll is a universal language.’
The 2015 award recipients are:
Best New Band sponsored by Mascot Label Group We Are Harlot
Film/DVD Of The Year Foo Fighters - Sonic Highways
Reissues Of The Year sponsored by Universal Strategic Marketing Led Zeppelin
Album Of The Year sponsored by Roadrunner Records Iron Maiden - The Book Of Souls
Band Of The Year sponsored by earMusic AC/DC
The Comeback sponsored by Orange Amplification Europe
Classic Album sponsored by Eagle Rock Entertainment Alice Cooper Welcome To My Nightmare
The Showman sponsored by Giants Of Rock (Butlin’s) Noddy Holder
The Maestro sponsored by Nikon Joe Satriani
Tommy Vance Inspiration Jimi Hendrix
The VIP sponsored by PRG / XL Video Rod MacSween
Outstanding Contribution sponsored by Chord Electronics Nils Lofgren
Living Legends sponsored by Clive Sutton Queen
Taking place at London’s Roundhouse last night (11 November), the group received the Living Legend Award.
Their hit song Bohemian Rhapsody first charted on November 8, 1975, 40 years ago to the week of the awards. Having sold in excess of 150m albums, they have the unprecedented achievement of all four members being responsible for composing worldwide number one hits including We Will Rock You and We Are The Champions.
Other winners on the night included We Are Harlot as best new band Iron Maiden who collected the gong for best album with their latest record, The Book of Souls.
Siân Llewellyn, Classic Rock magazine editor, said: ‘It was another incredible night at the Classic Rock Roll Of Honour - and one that showed that rock’n’roll is in amazing health.
‘From homegrown legends like Queen, Led Zeppelin and Iron Maiden, to transatlantic stars like Alice Cooper and Nils Lofgren, from new blood like We Are Harlot, The Cadillac Three and Blackberry Smoke to road warriors like Motörhead and Europe, and musical innovators like X Japan, it’s conclusive proof that wherever and whoever you are, rock’n’roll is a universal language.’
The 2015 award recipients are:
Best New Band sponsored by Mascot Label Group We Are Harlot
Film/DVD Of The Year Foo Fighters - Sonic Highways
Reissues Of The Year sponsored by Universal Strategic Marketing Led Zeppelin
Album Of The Year sponsored by Roadrunner Records Iron Maiden - The Book Of Souls
Band Of The Year sponsored by earMusic AC/DC
The Comeback sponsored by Orange Amplification Europe
Classic Album sponsored by Eagle Rock Entertainment Alice Cooper Welcome To My Nightmare
The Showman sponsored by Giants Of Rock (Butlin’s) Noddy Holder
The Maestro sponsored by Nikon Joe Satriani
Tommy Vance Inspiration Jimi Hendrix
The VIP sponsored by PRG / XL Video Rod MacSween
Outstanding Contribution sponsored by Chord Electronics Nils Lofgren
Living Legends sponsored by Clive Sutton Queen
