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James
James


Background information
Origin Whalley Range, Manchester, England
Genre(s) Alternative Rock
Britpop
Post-punk
New Wave
Years active 1982—2001
Label(s) Decca Music Group
Sanctuary Records
Mercury Records
Sire Records
Fontana Records
Rough Trade Records
Website Website
Members
Tim Booth
Jim Glennie
Larry Gott
Saul Davies
Mark Hunter
David Baynton-Power
Andy Diagram
Former members
Adrian Oxaal
Paul Gilbertson
Gavan Whelan
Michael Kulas



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Muse, Kasabian, Robert Plant Triumph At Q Awards 2009

October 26, 2009
Muse, Kasabian, Robert Plant Triumph At Q Awards 2009Muse have been named Best Act In The World at the Q Awards in London.

The Devon three-piece fought off competition from Coldplay, Kings of Leon and the recently disbanded Oasis to claim the prize.

Arctic Monkeys, who were also shortlisted for the award, were named Best Live Act.

Kasabian won Best Album for 'West Ryder Pauper Lunatic Asylum', while Lily Allen's 'The Fear' took home the award for Best Track.

White Lies were named Best New Act and Kanye West's protege Mr Hudson picked up the prize for Best Breakthrough.

The annual awards ceremony at the Grosvenor hotel also recognised a number of classic acts.

Led Zeppelin singer Robert Plant won the Outstanding Contribution prize, while The Specials picked up the Inspiration award.

Marianne Faithfull was presented with the Q Icon award by Jarvis Cocker and the recently reformed Spandau Ballet won Q Idol.

(by Jason Gregory)



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