2005 Mojo Awards Explained

The 2005 Mojo Honours List.

Nominees

Complete list of nominees (winners in bold):^[1]

• 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 legendary 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

External links

• Mojo magazine

Notes and References

1. Web site: 2008-12-09. Mojo Honours List. Mojo / Emap Network. https://web.archive.org/web/20081024084334/http://promo.emapnetwork.com/mojo/honours2005/ . October 24, 2008. dead.