Led Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page was hailed as a Living Legend at the Classic Rock Roll of Honour ceremony last night (05.11.07).
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The 63-year-old musician received the prestigious honour at the event, held at London’s Landmark Hotel, after being voted for by readers of Classic Rock magazine.
Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler handed Page a vintage Gibson Les Paul guitar in recognition of his contribution to music.
Scott Rowley, editor of Classic Rock magazine, said: “From the 20 million attempts to get Led Zeppelin tickets for their London reunion concert to the new album from the Eagles going straight in at number one in the UK album charts this week, 2007 has proved that fashions can come and go, but rock music continues to move people.”
Page is currently recovering from a broken finger which has forced Led Zeppelin’s reunion concert at London’s O2 arena to be pushed back by two weeks from 26 November to 10 December.
Meat Loaf won the Classic Album award for Bat Out of Hell. His daughter Pearl Aday collected the prize on behalf of her dad, who is suffering from acute laryngitis which has forced him to postpone several
tour dates in recent weeks.
Veteran rockers Status Quo picked up the Classic Songwriters award, while Black Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi was named Metal Guru.
Classic Rock magazine’s Classic Rock Roll of Honour 2007:
Best New Band – Black Stone Cherry
Reissue Of The Year – Kiss, Alive! 1975-2000
DVD Of The Year – Frank Zappa Classic Albums
Album Of The Year – Porcupine Tree, Fear Of A Blank Planet
Band Of The Year – Rush
Event Of The Year – Aerosmith at Hyde Park Calling
Classic Songwriters – Status Quo
Metal Guru – Tony Lommi
Showman Award – Jeff Wayne
The Classic Rock/Childline award – Ian and Jacky Paice
Tommy Vance Inspiration – Mick Ronson
Outstanding Contribution – Storm Thorgerson
Classic Album – Meat Loaf, Bat Out Of Hell
Comeback Of The Year – Heaven And Hell
Living Legend: Jimmy Page
