The Classic Rock Awards event at London's Park Lane Hotel Monday (11/2) included honors to Ron Wood for his work with the Faces and Rolling Stones, and Ginger Baker, who was given the Innovator Award for his ground breaking work with Cream. The late John Bonham, was named recipient of the Inspiration Award, which the Led Zeppelin drummer's mother and sister were there to accept.  Other winners included AC/DC for Album Of The Year, (Black Ice), Iron Maiden, named Band Of The Year and Iggy Pop, who received the Living Legend Award. Other Rockers on hand included Pete Townshend, Joe Perry of Aerosmith, Chrissie Hynde, Jeff Beck and Queen guitarist Brian May.
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