Despite missing out on a Mercury nomination this week, Sheffield band Arctic Monkeys walked away with Best Album for Suck It And See at the Mojo Awards which took place in London last night. Among the other stars turning up to collect honours were a Beatle and a Beach Boy. Ringo Starr was named an Icon while Brian Wilson flew in from the US especially as he was Inducted into the Mojo Hall of Fame.
The Winners:
MOJO Breakthrough Award - Rumer
MOJO Song of the Year Award - Grinderman 'Heathen Child'
MOJO Best Album Award - Arctic Monkeys 'Suck it and See'
MOJO Classic Album Award - Primal Scream 'Screamadelica'
MOJO Best Live Act Award - John Grant
MOJO Les Paul Award - Steve Cropper
MOJO Compilation of the Year Award - Sweet Inspiration: Songs of Dan Penn and Spooner Oldham
MOJO Catalogue Release of the Year Award - Orange Juice 'Coals to Newcastle'
MOJO Merit Award - Martha and the Vandellas
MOJO Medal Award - Bob Harris
MOJO Hero Award - Eddie Floyd
MOJO Maverick Award - Donovan
MOJO Inspiration Award - Gary Numan
MOJO Classic Songwriter Award - Squeeze
MOJO Vision Award - Upside Down Outstanding Contribution to Music - Public Image Ltd
MOJO Icon Award - Ringo Starr
MOJO Hall of Fame Award - Brian Wilson
MOJO MAGAZINE
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