The seventh annual Orange Amplification Classic Rock Roll Of Honour in association with currencies.co.uk is now less than a week away and Steve Winwood, one of the most inspirational musicians the UK has ever produced, is to be honored by his songwriting peers and receive the Musicians’ Union Maestro Award.
Steve Winwood - Photo By Ros O'Gorman
Since the first ceremony in 2004, The Classic Rock Roll Of Honour has established itself as the music award ceremony for true music fans. And for the first time this year, they have teamed up with the Musicians’ Union to create a unique award that gives its 30,000+ members the opportunity to honour one of their peers for their contribution and dedication to music.
With a prestigious shortlist that included Don Airey, Bill Bruford, Phil Manzanera and Mike Rutherford, the legendary Steve Winwood came out on top.
Steve says: ”m very honoured to be the recipient of this year’s Classic Rock Musicians’ Union Maestro Award. I’ve been a member of the MU for the majority of my professional career, spanning some 40-plus years now, I can safely say that even though the industry may change, it’s good to know that there is a constant throughout, supporting musicians and musicians rights. Once again thank you.”
Steve found initial success with the Spencer Davis Group, he had his first number one with ‘Keep On Running’. He went on to form numerous other groups including Traffic, super group Blind Faith with Eric Clapton, Ginger Baker and Ric Grech, which then evolved into Ginger Baker’s Air Force.
Winwood released his first solo record in 1977 and has gone on to release nine albums all finding great success. He has won multiple Grammy Awards, is a regular in Rolling Stone Magazine’s Greatest Singers Of All Time lists and has featured on albums by Jimi Hendrix, Lou Reed, Paul Weller, David Gilmour, and George Harrison to name but a few.
Classic Rock’s Chris Ingham adds: ‘Steve Winwood has had an incredible career. From the Spencer Davis Group to Traffic to Blind Faith. Through collaborations with Jimi Hendrix, Dave Gilmour and George Harrison. To a hugely successful solo career. Steve Winwood is a true icon. In short, he is a musician’s musician, and a worthy winner of this inaugural award.’
The core of the Classic Rock Roll Of Honour is to celebrate quality music with substance that will stand the test of time. It has become a platform for what is good about music, a benchmark of quality, and Orange Amplification has helped ensure that this excellence has been sustained. It is because of this shared passion for quality that Classic Rock Magazine is proud to announce them as this year’s Roll Of Honour headline sponsor.
Orange Amps have been a major part of rock music since 1968. They have provided the amplification to some of the greatest artist to walk this planet including AC/DC, Bon Jovi, Jimmy Page and Black Sabbath. They have always been a pioneering force in guitar amplification and built their reputation on delivering high quality without compromise on construction and tone. They are a multi-award-winning company known as the best British guitar amplifier manufacturer for both design and build.
The Orange Amplification Classic Rock Roll Of Honour in association with currencies.co.uk is not about sales, it’s about great music that will stand the test of time. It has become one of the most respected and highly anticipated music events of the year and is a career milestone for the lucky few. In its short history, it has celebrated the work of some of the world’s most influential and respected musicians.
Classic Rock Magazine has announced its shortlist for the coveted reader-voted categories for this year’s Roll Of Honour and fans can cast their all important vote now at www.classicrockmagazine.com/awards.
— Best New Band (sponsored by The Kraken)
— Album Of The Year (sponsored by Eagle Vision)
— Reissue Of The Year (sponsored by Alchemy)
— Film / DVD
— Band Of The Year (sponsored by Live Nation)
The Classic Rock Roll Of Honour is not just about sales, it’s about great music that will stand the test of time. It has become one of the most respected and highly anticipated music events of the year and is a career milestone for the lucky few. In its short history, it has celebrated the work of some of the world’s most influential and respected musicians.
This year’s awards will again be held at the legendary Roundhouse in Camden on Wednesday 9th November.
