NASHVILLE |DT: NOVEMBER 5, 2014
FM: LIBBY COFFEY/AARON FETERL/MITCH SCHNEIDER/MSO PR
THE CLASSIC ROCK ROLL OF HONOUR 2014
–ROCK’S MOST PRESTIGIOUS NIGHT–
Presented By Orange Amplification
ROCK’S PAST AND FUTURE ICONS CELEBRATED AT THE
THE EVENT’S TENTH ANNIVERSARY IN HOLLYWOOD
GREGG ALLMAN, THE DOORS, QUEEN + ADAM LAMBERT, OZZY OSBOURNE,
METALLICA, WILKO & ROGER DALTREY AND JEFF LYNNE, AMONG OTHER WINNERS
KINGS OF CHAOS, CALIFORNIA BREED, RIVAL SONS AND
SCOTT WEILAND & THE WILDABOUTS GAVE EXCLUSIVE PERFORMANCES
AWARDS SHOW TO BE TELEVISED ON AXS TV SUNDAY, DECEMBER 28 AT 9pm ET
TEAMROCK+ SUBSCRIPTION SERVICE LAUNCHED – WWW.TEAMROCK.COM
L-R: Billy Gibbons, Duff McKagan, Joe Perry, Matt Sorum & Nuno Bettencourt perform at the CLASSIC ROCK ROLL OF HONOUR.
Hosted by UK-based Classic Rock magazine, the 10th annual Classic Rock Awards–the Classic Rock Roll Of Honour presented by Orange Amplification–celebrated some of the most influential and respected musicians in rock at The Avalon in Hollywood last night (11/4). A plethora of icons, innovators and straight-up legends attended the event and were honored with one of the most prestigious awards of the genre. The CLASSIC ROCK ROLL OF HONOUR awards show will officially premiere Sunday, December 28 at 9pm ET on AXS TV as the crowning jewel of the Best Of Classic Rock Weekend.
A full list of winners is below with photos from the event: http://we.tl/LMO5JYQvc8 Photo credit: Stephanie Cabral.
Joe Perry and Brian May arrive at the CLASSIC ROCK ROLL OF HONOUR.
The milestone event marked the 10th anniversary of the awards and the first time they’ve been hosted outside of London. As part of their ongoing international expansion, Classic Rock’s parent company, TeamRock, launched their exclusive TeamRock+ subscription service, the night of the show (11/4). TeamRock+ will give their ever-expanding international audience, which has seen growth both digitally and in print throughout the world, instant access to the rich editorial content of Classic Rock as well as its sister publications, Metal Hammer and Prog. Available via www.teamrock.com, it will cost from $6.38 a month and and will be launched with a 30-day free trial.
The Classic Rock Roll Of Honour once again exceeded all expectations. The ceremony was hosted by multi-platinum Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame inductee Sammy Hagar. He was joined by a multitude of illustrious guest presenters including Billy Gibbons (ZZ Top), Joe Elliot (Def Leppard), musician, writer and actor Henry Rollins, Eric Idle (Monty Python) and Scott Ian (Anthrax) who presented awards to some of rock’s biggest stars including The Doors, Queen + Adam Lambert, Ozzy Osbourne, Metallica, Wilco & Roger Daltrey, Joe Perry and Jeff Lynne among others. The night was capped off by Gregg Allman, one of rock’s most acclaimed and beloved icons, receiving this year’s Living Legend Award. Previous winners of the Living Legend Award include: Jeff Beck, Alice Cooper, Jimmy Page, Lemmy Kilmister, Ozzy Osbourne, Iggy Pop and ZZ Top. The night was also highlighted by a stellar line-up of live performances from some of the most exciting and respected artists in rock: Kings Of Chaos, California Breed, Rival Sons and Scott Weiland & The Wildabouts.
Classic Rock editor Siân Llewellyn says: “What a night! I’d heard rumours that Hollywood was one of the best places for a party, and this evening proved those rumours true. The past, present and future of high-voltage rock’n’roll came out to celebrate the music that has soundtracked all of our lives. Only at the Classic Rock Roll Of Honour could you glance around and see the likes of Gregg Allman, Ozzy Osbourne, Jeff Lynne, Queen and The Doors, to name but a handful. Roll on next year…”
Gregg Allman receives the Living Legend Award at the CLASSIC ROCK ROLL OF HONOUR.
Winners for the listener and reader-voted categories–announced throughout the evening–included: The Cadillac Three winning Best New Band; Queen + Adam Lambert winning Band Of The Year; Metallica’s ‘Through The Never’ winning Film Of The Year; Wilko Johnson & Roger Daltrey’s ‘Going Back Home’ winning Album Of The Year; Led Zeppelin ‘I, II & III’ Deluxe Editions winning Reissue Of The Year; Los Angeles’ 100.3 The Sound winning Classic Rock Radio Station Of The Year (Major Market); Baltimore’s 100.7 The Bay winning Classic Rock Radio Station Of The Year (Medium Market) and Dayton’s 104.7 WTUE-FM winning Classic Rock Radio Station Of The Year (Small Market).
Sammy Hagar served as host of the 2014 CLASSIC ROCK ROLL OF HONOUR.
The Classic Rock Roll of Honour 2014 presented by Orange Amplification winners:
Living Legend (Sponsored by Orange Amplification) ̶ Gregg Allman
Inspiration (Sponsored by Global Merchandise) ̶ The Doors
Band Of The Year (Sponsored by Universal Records) ̶ Queen + Adam Lambert
Film Of The Year (Sponsored by AXS.TV) ̶ Metallica ‘Through The Never’
Album Of The Year (Sponsored by MixRadio) ̶ Wilko Johnson & Roger Daltrey ‘Going Back Home’
Classic Album (Sponsored by Eagle Rock) ̶ Ozzy Osbourne ‘Blizzard Of Ozz’
Outstanding Contribution (Sponsored by CitiBank) ̶ Jeff Lynne
Reissue Of The Year (Sponsored by The Great Frog) ̶ Led Zeppelin ‘I, II & III’ Deluxe Editions
Maestro ̶ Joe Perry
Metal Guru ̶ Dave Mustaine
The Bluesman (Sponsored by Blues Magazine) ̶ Eric Burdon
The V.I.P. (Sponsored by Sunset Marquis Hotel • Restaurant • Spa) ̶ Sharon Osbourne
Best New Band ̶ The Cadillac Three
CR Radio station of Year (Large Market) ̶ KSWD (100.3 The Sound)/Los Angeles, CA
CR Radio station of Year (Medium Market) ̶ WZBA (100.7 The Bay)/Baltimore, MD
CR Radio station of Year (Small Market) ̶ WTUE (104.7 WTUE-FM)/Dayton, OH
Eric Idle presents the award for Outstanding Contribution to Jeff Lynne.
The rock ‘n’ roll awards show was broadcast in the U.S. on radio exclusively through KMG Networks, a division of Krantz Media Group, its national programming partner VH1 Radio, producer of On Tap with Nik Carter, VH1 Classic Rock Prep and VH1 Rock Prep, and KMG’s advertising sales partner Adlarge Media. In the U.K. they were broadcast on TeamRock.com Radio. The Classic Rock Roll Of Honour awards will air on AXS TV on Sunday, December 28 at 9pm ET.
Joe Eillot presents the Classic Album award to Ozzy Osbourne.
About Classic Rock magazine:
The world’s most revered and respected hard rock media brand. Every month Classic Rock magazine goes behind the scenes to bring the real stories of the rock legends from Led Zeppelin to Guns N’ Roses, Black Sabbath to Pink Floyd and from those who follow in their footsteps, from Alter Bridge to Rival Sons to the bands you’ve yet to discover. Written by the world’s leading rock experts and featuring rock’s most renowned photographers, Classic Rock unearths the reality from the myths. Every issue is packed with exclusive interviews and features on rock’s biggest names and tomorrow’s superstars, and includes the heftiest and most trustworthy rock reviews section on the planet. Classic Rock: the world’s only high-voltage rock’n’roll brand, available in print at all good retailers, on TeamRock.com and the recently relaunched new and improved digital edition available on Apple Newsstand. For more information on Classic Rock magazine visit classicrockmagazine.com.
About TeamRock.com:
TeamRock.com is a new company founded by Billy Anderson and chaired by John Myers. John is the former Chief Executive of GMG Radio, and Billy Anderson was Regional Director of GMG Radio. TeamRock.com is a new content, creation and distribution business for rock fans around the world. TeamRock.com content is the global home of the biggest and most exclusive stories in rock and metal. Chris Ingham, the Managing Director of TeamRock.com, launched the Classic Rock Awards in 2005 at the Café de Paris in London. Chris previously conceived and launched the Golden Gods awards for Metal Hammer magazine in 2003, which has gone on to international recognition. Chris currently oversees the International Development of TeamRock.com and the music brands Classic Rock, Metal Hammer, Prog and The Blues Magazine. For more information on TeamRock.com visit teamrock.com.
About TeamRock+:
TeamRock+ is a new paid for section of TeamRock.com, Classicrock.com, Metalhammer.com and Progmagazine.com that gives rock fans worldwide full access to all of the articles from the current issues of Classic Rock, Metal Hammer and Prog magazines online. The content is the same as the print edition, but redesigned to be read easily on screen with extras like video and audio links. This offer will give people the chance to read each new issue – including all the latest interviews and reviews, complete with HD images and bonus content – before it hits the newsstands. Readers will have the chance to comment directly on specific magazine features and interact with the writers and rock fans from California to Cape town via desktop, tablet or mobile. In addition to access to new issues, TeamRock+ members will have access to hand-picked archive articles spanning the decades that our magazines have been in print, to celebrate anniversaries and important dates in rock. TeamRock+ (available via www.teamrock.com) will cost $6.38 a month and we will be launching with a 30-day free trial. For more information, please contact: Ben Pester at Pester PR (ben@PesterPR.co.uk or +44 (0)7968 144 230) or Joe Burton at TeamRock.com (joe.burton@teamrock.com).
About Orange Amplification:
Orange Amplification have been a pioneering force in guitar and bass amplification since 1968. They have built a reputation of delivering innovative technology, always built with uncompromising attention to detail and quality. Known as the best British guitar amplifier manufacturer for both design and build, they dominate the world’s stages and studios. Orange are rightfully proud of their heritage, a story that began in the late 1960s. The world’s greatest rock icons, including Jimmy Page, Stevie Wonder, James Brown, Fleetwood Mac, Oasis, Madonna, Jim Root and Geddy Lee are proud to stand in front of the unmistakable iconic brand and rely upon its unique tone. For more information on Orange Amplification visit orangeamps.com.
About Universal Music Group:
Universal Music Group (UMG) is the global music leader with strong market positions in recorded music, music publishing and merchandising. Representing some of the most influential and legendary recording artists of the past 100 years, UMG has the most extensive catalogue of music in the industry, including past Classic Rock Roll Of Honour winners Eric Clapton, Def Leppard, Guns N’ Roses, Kiss, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Queen, the Rolling Stones, Rush, and The Who.
About Sunset Marquis Hotel • Restaurant • Spa:
The iconic Sunset Marquis Hotel • Restaurant • Spa in West Hollywood, CA, mere steps from the famed Sunset Strip, home to so many legendary musicians and so much musical history, is proud to be supporting the 2014 Classic Rock Awards as this year’s host hotel. The Sunset Marquis Hotel • Restaurant • Spa is 152 boutique-style suites and villas intertwined within a 3.5 acre oasis of gardens and private retreats, and features alfresco dining at Cavatina, two heated pools, iconic “BAR 1200” and “SPA”. For more information on the Sunset Marquis Hotel. Restaurant. Spa, visit: sunsetmarquis.com.
About MixRadio:
MixRadio, the world’s most simple personalised music service, is supporting the 2014 Classic Rock Awards. From its catalogue of more than 30 million tracks, MixRadio is curating playlists inspired by each and every category of the awards. With a presence in 31 countries worldwide, MixRadio is also helping to take the awards to a global audience. For more information on MixRadio visit mixrad.io/us/en.
About Krantz Media Group/KMG Networks:
An internationally recognised business strategist operating at the intersection of the media, advertising and entertainment industries, Gary Krantz is President and chief executive officer of Krantz Media Group LLC, a leading New York City-based advisory business development and content syndication firm that provides critical direction on issues of content syndication, marketing, advertising, media, entertainment and digital technology. KMG (krantzmediagroup.com) provides strategic marketing and brand development, implementation roadmaps, technology solutions for media, media sales and revenue generation, business development, organisational planning and competitive analysis many for many brands and companies such as Viacom Networks, Clear Channel/Premiere Radio Networks, Studio Center Total Production, My Damn Channel, TuneGenie Networks, and the UK-based TeamRock. In 2012 KMG launched KMG Networks, an independent, multi-platform content and services syndication company. Its services and products include On Tap, presented by VH1 Classic, The VH1 Rock and Classic Rock Radio Network, The Studio Center Network, TeamRock’s Classic Rock Roll Of Honour, kand a suite of broadcast products created by respected news broadcaster Lee Harris (mornings on CBS’s 1010 WINS). For more information on Krantz Media Group/KMG Networks visit krantzmediagroup.com.
About AXS TV:
Launched in July 2012 by visionary entrepreneur Mark Cuban, AXS TV is dedicated to providing the best in music programming and festivals, comedy performances, current events and mixed martial arts promotions. AXS TV is a partnership between Mark Cuban, AEG, Ryan Seacrest Media, Creative Artists Agency (CAA) and CBS. The network is available in the United States via AT&T U-verse, Charter, Comcast/Xfinity, DIRECTV, DISH, Suddenlink, Verizon FiOS, and other cable, satellite and telco providers. The network is also distributed in Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean. For more information, visit the website, www.axs.tv; go to the Facebook page here and follow the company on Twitter, @axstv; on Instagram; Tumblr and YouTube.
About AdLarge Media:
AdLarge Media is the fastest-growing independent audio advertising sales company in the US, representing radio, digital and mobile content providers. AdLarge Media stands at the intersection of content, ad technology and advertising, representing both broadcast and digital properties. The company serves a large portfolio of agencies and brands, delivering a demonstrated return on investment in an ever-changing media landscape. Founded in 2010 by industry leaders Gary Schonfeld and Cathy Csukas, AdLarge Media is widely recognised for its collaborative partnerships and customised advertising sales solutions. For more information on AdLarge Media visit adlarge.com.
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