Rolling Stones win two NME awards
Written by admin on February 28, 2013 – 7:55 pm -The Rolling Stones won NME Awards for Best Live Band and Best Film on Wednesday night.
The legendary rockers were recognised for their recent series of 50th anniversary concerts and the critically acclaimed documentary “Crossfire Hurricane”.
Ronnie Wood was on hand to accept both awards. He also joined former Smiths guitarist, Johnny Marr, in a performance of “How Soon Is Now?”. Marr had picked up the quirkily named Godlike Genius award for his 30 years of music making.
“How Soon Is Now?” – Johnny Marr and Ronnie Wood
The NME Awards took place at The Troxy in east London. Other winners included:
- Maccabees “Given To The Wild” – Best Album
- Florence Welch – Best Solo Artist
- Calvin Harris and Florence Welch’s “Sweet Nothings” – Best Dancefloor Anthem
- Foals’ “Inhaler” – Best Track
- Arctic Monkeys; “R U Mine?” – Best Video
- Reading & Leeds – Best Festival
- Festival No 6 – Best Small Festival
- Palma Violets – Best New Band
- The Killers – Best International Band
- The Cribs – Outstanding Contribution to Music
- Blur’s “21” – Best Reissue
- Mike Skinner’s “The Story Of The Streets” – Best Book
- Olympics opening ceremony – Music Moment Of The Year
- Muse – Best Fan Community
- One Direction – Worst Band
- Harry Styles – Villain of the Year
- The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey – Best Film
- Fresh Meat – Best TV Show
- Matt Bellamy – Hottest Man
- Amy Lee – Hottest Woman.
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