The MOJO Honours List 2005 was held on Thursday 16 June at The Porchester Hall, Central London. The winners were:
THE MOJO ICON AWARD Voted for by MOJO readers and sponsored by Cadiz, the recipient of this award has enjoyed a spectacular career on a global scale.
NOMINEES: 1. David Bowie
2. John Lydon
3. Siouxsie Sioux
4. Marc Bolan
5. The Ramones WINNER:Siouxsie Sioux
THE MOJO BEST NEW ACT AWARD Voted for by BBC 6Music listeners and MOJO readers and presented to an act whose impact has been unparalleled in the last 18 months.
NOMINEES: 1. Antony And The Johnsons
2. Ray LaMontagne
3. Rufus Wainwright
4. Arcade Fire
5. Willy Mason
6. The Magic Numbers WINNER:The Magic Numbers
THE MOJO INSPIRATION AWARD Sponsored by Rykodisc, voted for by MOJO readers and presented to an act who has been the catalyst for an entire generation and fellow musicians.
NOMINEES: 1. Pixies
2. Gang Of Four
3. Tom Waits
4. Morrissey
5. Neil Young WINNER: Gang Of Four
THE MOJO SONGWRITER AWARD Voted for by MOJO readers and supported by MOJO Radio and presented to an artist whose career has been defined by their ability to pen classic material on a consistent basis.
NOMINEES: 1. Paul Weller
2. Brian Wilson
3. Damien Rice
4. Van Morrison
5. Kate Bush WINNER:Paul Weller
THE MOJO VISION AWARD Sponsored by HMV and presented by MOJO and HMV to the best music DVD package of the year in recognition of sales and visual flair.
NOMINEES: 1. ACDC - Family Jewels (Sony/BMG)
2. Elvis Presley - '68 Comeback Special (Sony/BMG)
3. Live Aid (Warner Music Vision)
4. Martin Scorsese Presents The Blues (Snapper)
5. Marc Bolan T.Rex - Born To Boogie (Sanctuary)
6. The Rolling Stones - Rock and Roll Circus (Universal)
WINNER: Martin Scorcese Presents The Blues (Snapper)
THE MOJO CATALOGUE RELEASE OF THE YEAR Sponsored by HMV and presented by MOJO and HMV to the reissue that is both definitive and beautifully packaged.
NOMINEES: 1. The Mamas & Papas - Complete Anthology (Universal)
2. The Clash - London Calling 25th Anniversary Edition (Sony/BMG)
3. Jeff Buckley - Grace 10th Anniversary Edition (Sony/BMG)
4. The Kinks - Are the Village Green Preservation Society (Sanctuary)
5. Jack Nitzsche Story 1962 - 1979 - Hearing is Believing (Ace Records)
6. The Fall - The Complete Peel Sessions 1978-2004 (Sanctuary)
WINNER: The Fall - The Complete Peel Sessions 1978-2004 (Sanctuary)
SPECIAL COMMENDATION for Hippo Select part of Universal USA for the following releases: 1. The Complete Motown Singles Vol 1: 59-61
2. Burt Bacharach Something Big (5 CD boxset)
3. Doug Sahm & The Sir Douglas Quintet
4. Muddy Waters (McKinley Morganfield) Hoochie Coochie Man - The Complete Chess Masters Vol 2, 1952 - 1958
THE MOJO CLASSIC ALBUM AWARD Presented by MOJO to an artist responsible for a landmark album in the history of rock'n'roll.
WINNER: The Pogues - Rum Sodomy And The Lash
THE MOJO MEDAL Sponsored by Aloud.com and presented by MOJO to an unsung industry hero whose contribution has changed the face of music as we know it. WINNER: Chess Records
THE MOJO LES PAUL AWARD Sponsored by Gibson guitars and presented by MOJO in conjunction with legendary guitarist Les Paul to an inspirational player. WINNER: Jeff Beck
THE MOJO IMAGE AWARD Presented by MOJO to a photographer whose work has captured and defined the very essence of rock'n'roll. WINNER: Jim Marshall
THE MOJO HALL OF FAME Sponsored by Universal Music Catalogue Marketing and presented by MOJO to a musician best described as "the artist's artist".
WINNER: Madness
THE MOJO LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD Sponsored by Sanctuary and presented by MOJO, it's the ultimate accolade that celebrates a unique contribution as we know it. WINNER: Robert Wyatt(Sanctuary)
THE MOJO MAVERICK AWARD Chosen by by MOJO Magazine WINNER: Steve Earle
THE MOJO ROOTS AWARD Chosen by by MOJO Magazine WINNER: Chris Hillman
THE MOJO MERIT AWARD Chosen by by MOJO Magazine WINNER: Sly & Robbie
THE MOJO LEGEND AWARD Chosen by by MOJO Magazine WINNER: Dr John
THE MOJO HERO AWARD Chosen by by MOJO Magazine WINNER: Roy Harper
1. David Bowie
1. Antony And The Johnsons
Sponsored by Rykodisc, voted for by MOJO readers and presented to an act who has been the catalyst for an entire generation and fellow musicians.
1. Pixies
Voted for by MOJO readers and supported by MOJO Radio and presented to an artist whose career has been defined by their ability to pen classic material on a consistent basis.
1. Paul Weller
Sponsored by HMV and presented by MOJO and HMV to the best music DVD package of the year in recognition of sales and visual flair.
1. ACDC - Family Jewels (Sony/BMG)
1. The Mamas & Papas - Complete Anthology (Universal)
2. The Clash - London Calling 25th Anniversary Edition (Sony/BMG)
Presented by MOJO to an artist responsible for a landmark album in the history of rock'n'roll.
Sponsored by Gibson guitars and presented by MOJO in conjunction with legendary guitarist Les Paul to an inspirational player.
Sponsored by Universal Music Catalogue Marketing and presented by MOJO to a musician best described as "the artist's artist".
