Muse British rock band was branded the best musical act on the planet at the last night annual Q awards in London, Kings of Leon, Arctic Monkeys, Oasis and Coldplay outdoing other UK rivals.
Arctic Monkeys received the award for the best live act, after a battle which involved Blur, U2 and Take That among other acts, as indie band Kasabian walked away with the title of best album of the year with West Ryder Pauper Lunatic Asylum.
The outstanding contribution to music award was given to former Led Zeppelin frontman Robert Plant, who was one of many classic performers honoured by the faithfuls of Q, a pop and rock music magazine published every month and appreciated for its interviews.
Q’s editor-in-chief Paul Rees said the magazine is proud to involve the nation’s music fans who decide on its awards recognising musical excellence and achievement during the past year. He added that, once again, Q readers voted by the thousands.
Rees said that the team at the magazine is equally thrilled to honour the enduring impact of those musicians who have shaped Britain’s musical landscape and still continue to do so today.
Formerly known as Cat Stevens, Yusuf Islam, was awarded the classic songwriter prize and “Q legend” award went to Edwyn Collins. Spandau Ballet was named “Q idol” and Marianne Faithful, “Q icon”.
The best new act award went to White Lies, the prize for breakthrough artist was awarded to Mr Hudson and Lady GaGa got the best video prize for Just Dance.
Lily Allen’s The Fear, the singer’s second number one single in the country, received the best track award.
Other winners included The Specials, who were celebrated for being an inspiration, Sonic Youth for their sound innovation and Frankie Goes to Hollywood got the prize for best classic song, with Relax.
Dublin boys and world class act U2 walked away with the Q classic album award for The Unforgettable Fire.
Arctic Monkeys received the award for the best live act, after a battle which involved Blur, U2 and Take That among other acts, as indie band Kasabian walked away with the title of best album of the year with West Ryder Pauper Lunatic Asylum.
The outstanding contribution to music award was given to former Led Zeppelin frontman Robert Plant, who was one of many classic performers honoured by the faithfuls of Q, a pop and rock music magazine published every month and appreciated for its interviews.
Q’s editor-in-chief Paul Rees said the magazine is proud to involve the nation’s music fans who decide on its awards recognising musical excellence and achievement during the past year. He added that, once again, Q readers voted by the thousands.
Rees said that the team at the magazine is equally thrilled to honour the enduring impact of those musicians who have shaped Britain’s musical landscape and still continue to do so today.
Formerly known as Cat Stevens, Yusuf Islam, was awarded the classic songwriter prize and “Q legend” award went to Edwyn Collins. Spandau Ballet was named “Q idol” and Marianne Faithful, “Q icon”.
The best new act award went to White Lies, the prize for breakthrough artist was awarded to Mr Hudson and Lady GaGa got the best video prize for Just Dance.
Lily Allen’s The Fear, the singer’s second number one single in the country, received the best track award.
Other winners included The Specials, who were celebrated for being an inspiration, Sonic Youth for their sound innovation and Frankie Goes to Hollywood got the prize for best classic song, with Relax.
Dublin boys and world class act U2 walked away with the Q classic album award for The Unforgettable Fire.
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