Tim Masters Entertainment from the BBC News is reporting:

The Classic Rock Roll Of Honour Awards were held in London last night (Wednesday, November 11th) at the Roundhouse in Camden, north London.

Guitarist SLASH said his award for his eponymous solo album was "a huge honour".

AC/DC's Brian Johnson sent a video message from Australia for the group's band of the year accolade: "We never take any of this for granted," he told the audience. "Have a drink on us."

Former LED ZEPPELIN bassist John Paul Jones - winner of an outstanding contribution award - made his own tribute to the band's erstwhile drummer, the late John Bonham. "What an honour it was to partner John Bonham in a rhythm section," said the 64-year-old.

Tributes were paid to the late heavy metal singer RONNIE JAMES DIO, who died in May at the age of 67.

His widow Wendy collected the Tommy Vance inspiration award, Saying she aimed to raise $10m for a cancer charity in Dio's name, Wendy Dio urged all men to make sure they had regular check-ups.

ROLLING STONES guitarist Ronnie Wood has picked up a prize for the band's 1972 album Exile On Main Street - even though he did not actually play on it.

"I was just with Mick [Jagger] and Charlie [Watts] this afternoon and they said to say thanks a lot - and why weren't they invited?" said Wood as he collected the reissue prize.

Canadian rock trio RUSH were honoured as living legends at the event (see photo of Geddy Lee above).

Read the entire report here.

Check out photos of the 2010 Classic Rock Roll Of Honour Awards at Getty Images

The list of winners at the Classic Rock Of Honour awards includes:

Best New Band - THE UNION

Album Of The Year - SLASH

Band Of The Year - AC/DC

Event Of The Year - JOURNEY's 'Don't Stop Believing' goes Top 10

Reissue Of The Year - ROLLING STONES Exile On Main St.

Spirit Of Prog - RICK WAKEMAN

Childline Rocks Award - GLENN HUGHES

Marshall '11' Award - MICHAEL SCHENKER

Innovator - KILLING JOKE

Outstanding Contribution - JOHN PAUL JONES

Metal Guru - GEEZER BUTLER

Classic Album - CHEAP TRICK Live at Budokan

Tommy Vance Inspiration - RONNIE JAMES DIO

Living Legend - RUSH