Monty Python’s Eric Idle was next to take the stage, commenting, “If you think you’re here to see Billy Idol you can f*** off.” He then described his close friendship with Electric Light Orchestra’s Jeff Lynne, with whom he revealed he has a duo he named The F*** You Two.
I might be able to use it later.” He discussed his relationship with late keyboardist Ray Manzarek over the years and then presented drummer John Densmore with the Inspiration award. Henry Rollins then gave a speech about listening to The Doors as a child and thinking, “A guy yelling on a record – I’ll hold on to that. In a taped message, guitarist Jimmy Page thanked everyone who voted for them. Hagar gave out the award for Reissue of the Year, voted on by fans, to Led Zeppelin for the deluxe reissues of Led Zeppelin I, II and III. As he accepted, Dave told the crowd that some people there like him, others do not, but just to remember, “It’s the irritant that gets inside of the oyster that makes the pearl.”
Up on the balcony, Glenn Hughes and his California Breed bandmate Andrew Watt performed an acoustic version of their band’s song “All Falls Down.”Īnthrax guitarist Scott Ian took the stage and described what a guru is, then gave the award for Metal Guru to Megadeth singer Dave Mustaine. Ozzy got a standing ovation and thanked late guitarist Randy Rhoads saying, “I owe my career to him.” That man was Ozzy Osbourne, who Joe then presented with the Classic Album award for Blizzard of Ozz. Joe explained how the headliner was very kind and checked in on them in their dressing room, but he was also very drunk and opened the window to pee, but wound up peeing on the fans in line to go in to the show. The trophy went to Wilko Johnson and Roger Daltrey for Going Back Home, but neither was in attendance to pick it up.ĭef Leppard’s Joe Elliott told of an early tour they were a part of as support band. Next, Sammy announced the winner of Album of the Year. Sammy then presented the Band of the Year award to Queen and Adam Lambert, who, along with guitarist Brian May, thanked the fans who voted for them. Eric said he didn’t understand why since he’d never been to a war zone and the doctor said the rocker got PTSD from the 60’s, 70’s, 80’s and 90’s. As Burdon accepted, he joked that he went to a doctor who diagnosed him with Post-Traumatic Stress Syndrome. He then presented the Animals and War singer the Bluesman award. Sammy told a story about meeting Eric Burdon, having him come by his house and cooking him seafood risotto. The band didn’t make it to the event but drummer Lars Ulrich recorded a filmed message where he thanked fans. The award for Film of the Year, which fans voted on, was given to Metallica for Through the Never. When he opened the show, he promised to keep things quick because everyone there is “old” and wants to “go home and go to bed early.” Throughout the night, Sammy would take swigs from a flask and a bottle he kept under the podium. Nearby, Brian May and Adam Lambert shared a table with Dave Mustaine.Īlso before the awards, Scott Weiland played with his new band, The Wildabouts, and then The Rival Sons also performed.īefore taking the stage to host the show, Sammy Hagar fluffed up his hair and kissed his wife. Zakk Wylde spoke to Extreme guitarist Nuno Bettencourt as NCIS actress Pauley Perrette chimed in. This year marked the first time the awards show was held outside of London.Īhead of the show, the rock stars in the audience chatted with one another.
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Other winners included Joe Perry, Ozzy Osbourne, Dave Mustaine, Jeff Lynne, Eric Burdon and more, plus there were performances from Scott Weiland, California Breed and some epic jams from Kings of Chaos. The big winner of the night was Gregg Allman, who took home with the Living Legend Award, while Queen + Adam Lambert scored the trophy for Band of the Year and The Doors won the Inspiration award. On Tuesday night in Los Angeles, Classic Rock Magazine’s annual awards show, the Roll of Honour, took place at the Avalon Ballroom and rock royalty filled the venue for the event, which Sammy Hagar hosted. Brian May on being up for the Band of the Year Award.
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