Sir Paul McCartney (Photo: Live4ever Media)
Sir Paul McCartney has been named Artist Of The Year at the first ever Ultimate Classic Rock Awards.
According to a statement released by organisers, Sir Paul has been recognised for a busy year which included the re-issue of two of his solo albums, and a collaboration with the New York City Ballet.
“The 69-year-old McCartney had his (meat-free) plate full for all of 2011,” the statement reads. “Whether it was releasing re-issues of his two truest solo efforts, McCartney and McCartney II, collaborating with the New York City Ballet, producing a film marking the 10-year anniversary of 9/11 or embarking on his huge On the Run tour, he pretty much did it all.”
Elsewhere, Slash picked up the prize for Best Live Album while his former band Guns n Roses were handed the Tour Of The Year gong. AC/DC went home with three prizes, for Best Reissue Or Archival Release, Best DVD and of course the coveted Best Commercial.