2005 Mojo Awards

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 legendary 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