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
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

↑ "Mojo Honours List". Mojo / Emap Network. Archived from the original on 24 October 2008. Retrieved 9 December 2008.

External links

Mojo magazine

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[1] "Mojo Honours List". Mojo / Emap Network. Archived from the original on 24 October 2008. Retrieved 9 December 2008.