Here's a write up about it:
http://www4.u.tv/news/GenEntertainme...&sel=3&local=1
Prince of Darkness Ozzy Osbourne has been named a living legend at the Marshall Classic Rock Roll of Honour awards.
The Black Sabbath frontman, who has also enjoyed solo success, was handed the award by guitar legend Slash at the gathering of rock glitterati in London.
Past recipients include Alice Cooper, Lemmy and Jimmy Page.
Slash, the former Guns N` Roses guitarist, received the Marshall ‘11’ award "for his services to balls-out guns-blazing rock n` roll."
Led Zeppelin won event of the year prize for their return to the live circuit last December for their one-off London 02 show and album of the year went to Whitesnake for Good To Be Bad.
The event also celebrated the 10th anniversary of Classic Rock magazine.
Editor-in-chief Scott Rowley said: "Ten years ago people said a magazine like Classic Rock couldn`t last.”
"Ozzy`s a household name and bands like AC/DC, Led Zeppelin, Metallica and Guns N` Roses are getting more headlines and front covers than ever, breaking box office records and topping the charts.”
"The Roll Of Honour is a celebration of rock music as the most vital and vibrant genre of music."
Dave Grohl sent in an acceptance speech thanking Classic Rock readers after Foo Fighters were named band of the year.
Kiss`s guitarist Paul Stanley received the showman award.
Australian rockers Airbourne picked up best new band, while their rock influences AC/DC, won DVD of the year for Plug Me In.
Metallica, who have announced a UK and European tour, won the gong for re-issue of the year for their first three albums.
The award was picked up by the producer of Kill `Em All, Ride The Lightning and Master of Puppets, Flemming Rassmussen.
Jeff Beck was honoured for outstanding contribution and
Fleetwood Mac`s Peter Green picked up classic songwriter.
Sharon Osbourne presented the Armand de Brignac VIP award to music promoter Harvey Goldsmith.
Wayne Kramer from MC5 was named metal guru and Jack Bruce picked up classic album for Cream`s Disraeli Gears.
Pink Floyd`s Syd Barrett was posthumously awarded the Tommy Vance inspiration award, collected by his sister Rosemary.
The Classic Rock Childline award went to Canadian rocker Bryan Adams.
Awards were voted for by fans as well as a magazine panel.
Osbourne joked about his award saying: "I hope I don`t die on the way home."
Wearing a black velvet jacket and round purple-tinted glasses he was asked what the secret of his marriage was and replied: "Get a good crash helmet!"