Tuesday, 17 June 2008

Mojo Awards 2008

Yesterday was the 2008 Mojo Awards. Big congratulations to Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds for best album (Dig!!! Lazarus Dig!!!).

Led Zeppelin got best live act for one show and The Last Shadow Puppets got best breathrough act even though they were formed from two existing well-known bands. Duffy got song of the year for Mercy.

The winners in full...
  • Song Of The Year – Duffy
  • Best Live Act – Led Zeppelin
  • Outstanding Contribution To Music – Paul Weller
  • Icon Award – Sex Pistols
  • Classic Songwriter – Neil Diamond
  • Best Breakthrough Act – The Last Shadow Puppets
  • Best Album Award – Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds’ Dig!!! Lazarus Dig!!!
  • Hero Award – Motorhead
  • Hall Of Fame – The Specials
  • Lifetime Achievement Award – Genesis
  • Special Award - Judy Collins
  • Legend Award – Irma Thomas
  • Classic Album Award – My Bloody Valentine for Loveless
  • Inspiration Award - John Fogerty
  • Roots Award - Toots Hibbert
  • Les Paul Award - John Martyn
  • Maverick Award - Mark E Smith
  • Vision Award - Julien Temple for The Future Is Unwritten
  • Compilation Of The Year - Juno Original Soundtrack
  • Catalogue Release Of The Year - Pillows & Prayers Cherry Red Records 1981-1984

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