2005 Mojo Awards

The 2005 Mojo Honours List.

Nominees

Complete list of nominees (winners in bold):

• Best New Act - presented to an act whose impact has been unparalleled in the last 18 months
• Antony and the Johnsons
• Ray LaMontagne
• Rufus Wainwright
• Arcade Fire
• Willy Mason
• The Magic Numbers
• Inspiration Award - presented to an act who has been the catalyst for an entire generation and fellow musicians
• Pixies
• Gang of Four
• Tom Waits
• Morrissey
• Neil Young
• Mojo Icon - the recipient of this award has enjoyed a spectacular career on a global scale
• David Bowie
• John Lydon
• Siouxsie Sioux
• Marc Bolan
• Ramones
• Catalogue Release of the Year - presented to the reissue that is both definitive and beautifully packaged
• The Mamas & the Papas - Complete Anthology
• The Clash - London Calling 25th Anniversary Edition
• Jeff Buckley - Grace 10th Anniversary Edition
• The Kinks - The Kinks Are the Village Green Preservation Society
• Jack Nitzsche Story 1962-1979 - Hearing is Believing
• The Fall - The Complete Peel Sessions 1978–2004
• Vision Award - presented to the best music DVD package of the year in recognition of sales and visual flair
• AC/DC - Family Jewels
• Elvis Presley - '68 Comeback Special
• Live Aid
• Martin Scorsese Presents the Blues
• Marc Bolan and T.Rex - Born to Boogie
• The Rolling Stones - Rock and Roll Circus
• Songwriter Award - presented to an artist whose career has been defined by their ability to pen classic material on a consistent basis
• Paul Weller
• Brian Wilson
• Damien Rice
• Van Morrison
• Kate Bush
• Classic Album - presented by Mojo to an artist responsible for a landmark release in the history of rock
• The Pogues - Rum, Sodomy, and the Lash
• Roots Award
• Chris Hillman
• Legend Award
• Dr. John
• Hero Award
• Roy Harper
• Lifetime Achievement Award - the ultimate accolade that celebrates a unique contribution as we know it
• Robert Wyatt
• Merit Award
• Sly and Robbie
• Image Award - presented to a photographer whose work has captured and defined the very essence of rock'n'roll
• Jim Marshall
• Hall of Fame - presented to an act or solo star who is best described as "an artists' artist"
• Madness
• Les Paul Award - presented in conjunction with guitarist Les Paul to an inspirational player
• Jeff Beck
• Mojo Medal - presented to an unsung industry hero whose contribution has changed the face of music as we know it
• Chess Records
• Maverick Award
• Steve Earle
• Special Commendation for Hippo Select part of Universal USA for the following releases:
• The Complete Motown Singles Vol 1: 59-61
• Burt Bacharach - Something Big
• Doug Sahm & the Sir Douglas Quintet
• Muddy Waters (McKinley Morganfield) - Hoochie Coochie Man: The Complete Chess Masters Vol 2, 1952-1958

References

External links

• Mojo magazine