2005 Mojo Awards
The 2005 Mojo Honours List.
Nominees
Complete list of nominees :- 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 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 - ''Hoochie Coochie Man: The Complete Chess Masters Vol 2, 1952-1958''