Trisha Shetty (Editor)

2005 MOJO Awards

Updated on
Edit
Like
Comment
Share on FacebookTweet on TwitterShare on LinkedInShare on Reddit

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
  • 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

    • References

    2005 MOJO Awards Wikipedia
    (Text) CC BY-SA