The Classic Rock Roll Of Honour is an annual awards program established in 2005 by Classic Rock Magazine. Winners of the awards are chosen by the awards team and voted on by readers of the magazine. Winners are announced at an annual awards show and featured in the magazine, and the awards are presented at The Roundhouse in London. The awards are sponsored by various companies and has been broadcast on Sky Arts in the UK since 2011.
Held at the Cafe De Paris, London
Hosted by Andy Copping
Live acoustic performance by Motörhead
Best New Band: The AnswerComeback of the Year: Billy IdolThe Showman: Arthur BrownClassic Songwriter: Ian HunterThe Metal Guru: Judas PriestClassic Album: In Rock by Deep PurpleThe Inspiration Award: Tommy VanceThe V.I.P.: Neil WarnockThe Living Legend: Lemmy KilmisterHeld at The Langham Hotel, London
Hosted by Andy Copping
Best New Band: RoadstarAlbum of The Year: A Matter of Life and Death by Iron MaidenBand of the Year: WhitesnakeBest Reissue: A Night at the Opera by QueenDVD of the Year: Live... In the Still of the Night by WhitesnakeEvent of the Year: Return of Monsters of RockClassic Songwriter: QueenComeback of the Year: New York DollsVIP Award: Rod SmallwoodTommy Vance Inspiration: Phil LynottClassic Album: Hysteria by Def LeppardMetal Guru: Ronnie James DioLiving Legend: Alice CooperHeld at The Landmark Hotel, London
Hosted by Nicky Horne
Best New Band: Black Stone CherryBest Reissue: Kiss Alive! 1975–2000 by KissDVD of The Year: Apostrophe (') / Over-Nite Sensation by Frank ZappaAlbum of the Year: Fear of a Blank Planet by Porcupine TreeBand of the Year: RushEvent of the Year: AerosmithClassic Songwriters: Status QuoMetal Guru: Tony IommiShowman Award: Jeff WayneThe Classic Rock / Childline Award: Ian & Jackie PaiceTommy Vance Inspiration Award: Mick RonsonOutstanding Contribution: Storm ThorgersonClassic Album: Bat Out of Hell by Meat LoafComeback of the Year: Heaven & HellLiving Legend: Jimmy PageHeld at the Sheraton Park Lane Ballroom, London
Hosted by Nicky Horne
Best New Band: AirbourneBest Reissue: Reissues of Kill 'Em All, Ride the Lightning and Master of Puppets by MetallicaDVD of The Year: Plug Me In by AC/DCBand of the Year: Foo FightersAlbum of the Year: Good to Be Bad by WhitesnakeThe Songwriter: Peter GreenShowman Award: Paul StanleyVIP Award: Harvey GoldsmithEvent of the Year: Led Zeppelin at the O2 ArenaMetal Guru: MC5Classic Album: Disraeli Gears by CreamGibson presents the Tommy Vance Inspiration Award: Syd BarrettMarshall 11" Award: SlashThe Classic Rock / Childline Award: Bryan AdamsOutstanding Contribution: Jeff BeckLiving Legend: Ozzy OsbourneHeld at the Sheraton Park Lane Ballroom, London
Hosted by Danny Bowes
Best New Band: ChickenfootAlbum of the Year: Black Ice by AC/DCBand of the Year: Iron MaidenBest Reissue: Deluxe editions of Black Sabbath, Paranoid and Master of Reality by Black SabbathDVD/Film of the Year: Anvil! The Story of Anvil by AnvilEvent of the Year: Download FestivalOutstanding Contribution: Ronnie WoodTommy Vance Inspiration Award: John BonhamInnovator: Ginger BakerVIP Award: Doc McGheeMetal Guru: Biff ByfordSpirit of Prog: Dream TheaterMarshall 11" Award : Billy GibbonsChildline Rocks Award: Steve HarleyClassic Songwriter: Paul RodgersClassic Album: Rocks by AerosmithBreakthrough: Joe BonamassaComeback of the Year: Mott the HoopleLiving Legend: Iggy PopHeld at Camden Roundhouse, London
Hosted by Alice Cooper
Live performance by Cheap Trick and Alter Bridge ft. Slash
Best New Band: The UnionAlbum of the Year: Slash by SlashBand of the Year: AC/DCEvent of the Year: Don't Stop Believin' by Journey hits No.6 on the UK Singles chartReissue of the Year: Exile on Main St by The Rolling StonesDVD/Film of the Year: Oil City Confidential by Julien TempleBreakthrough: Imelda MaySpirit of Prog: Rick WakemanChildline Rocks Award: Glenn HughesMarshall 11" Award: Michael SchenkerInnovator: Killing JokeClassic Songwriter: Roy WoodOutstanding Contribution: John Paul JonesMetal Guru: Geezer ButlerClassic Album: Cheap Trick at Budokan by Cheap TrickVIP Award: John JacksonTommy Vance Inspiration: Ronnie James DioLiving Legend: RushHeld at Camden Roundhouse, London
Hosted by Gene Simmons
Live performances by Jeff Beck with special guests, Chrissie Hynde and Joss Stone
Best New Band: Vintage TroubleAlbum of the Year: Sensory Overdrive by Michael MonroeBand of the Year: Foo FightersEvent of the Year: The Wall Live by Roger WatersReissue of the Year: Reissues package of 5 albums by QueenDVD/Film Award: Lemmy for Lemmy KilmisterBreakthrough: Black Country CommunionSpirit of Prog: Jethro TullInnovator: Deep PurpleClassic Songwriter: Manic Street PreachersOutstanding Contribution: Bob EzrinMetal Guru: ScorpionsClassic Album: Quadrophenia by The WhoVIP Award: Baron WolmanTommy Vance Inspiration: Steve MarriottMusicians' Union Maestro Award: Steve WinwoodLiving Legend: Jeff BeckHeld at Camden Roundhouse, London
Hosted by Duff McKagan
Live performances by Lynyrd Skynyrd, Saint Jude and Walking Papers
Best New Band: TracerAlbum of the Year: Clockwork Angels by RushBand of the Year: RushEvent of the Year: Ginger Raises £ 250kReissue of the Year: Immersion by Pink FloydDVD/Film Award: The Story of Wish You Were Here by Pink FloydBreakthrough: Rival SonsSpirit of Prog: FamilyClassic Songwriter: Russ BallardOutstanding Contribution: The DamnedMetal Guru: AnthraxClassic Album: Live! by Status QuoVIP Award: Tony SmithTommy Vance Inspiration: Jon LordMusicians' Union Maestro Award: Phil ManzaneraShowman of The Year: Nikki SixxComeback Award: Lynyrd SkynyrdLiving Legend: ZZ TopHeld at Camden Roundhouse, London
Hosted by Fish
Live performances by The Darkness, Zakk Wylde and The Temperance Movement
Best New Band: The Temperance MovementAlbum of the Year: 13 by Black SabbathBand of the Year: The Rolling StonesEvent of the Year: 13 by Black Sabbath hits No.1 on various chartsReissue of the Year: Rumours by Fleetwood MacDVD/Film Award: Celebration Day by Led ZeppelinBreakthrough: The VirginmarysSpirit of Prog: Alex LifesonInnovator: Wilko JohnsonClassic Songwriter: Ray DaviesOutstanding Contribution: Mott the HoopleMetal Guru: Zakk WyldeClassic Album: Blues Breakers with Eric Clapton by John MayallVIP Award: Shep GordonTommy Vance Inspiration: Rory GallagherMusicians' Union Maestro Award: James Dean BradfieldShowman of The Year: The DarknessLiving Legend: Black SabbathHeld at Avalon Hollywood, Los Angeles
Hosted by Sammy Hagar
Live performances by Kings of Chaos, Scott Weiland & The Wildabouts, Rival Sons and California Breed
Best New Band: The Cadillac ThreeAlbum of the Year: Going Back Home by Wilko Johnson and Roger DaltreyBand of the Year: Queen + Adam LambertReissue of the Year: Reissues of I, II & III by Led ZeppelinDVD/Film Award: Through the Never by MetallicaOutstanding Contribution: Jeff LynneMetal Guru: Dave MustaineClassic Album: Blizzard of Ozz by Ozzy OsbourneVIP Award: Sharon OsbourneTommy Vance Inspiration: The DoorsMusicians' Union Maestro Award: Joe PerryThe Bluesman: Eric BurdonLiving Legend: Gregg AllmanHeld at Ryōgoku Kokugikan, Tokyo
Hosted by Dave Mustaine
Live performances by Jeff Beck, Joe Perry, Rudolf Schenker, Johnny Depp, Phil Collen, Richie Sambora and Orianthi, Tesla, Cheap Trick.
Best New Band: The StrutsAlbum of the Year: Def Leppard by Def LeppardBand of the Year: Jeff Lynne's ELOReissue of the Year: Queen: The Studio Collection by QueenEastern Breakthrough Male Band: One Ok RockJapan Next Generation prize: Band-MaidAsian Icon Award: YoshikiBest Asian Performer: Sarah GeronimoIcon Award: Jeff Beck