The 'Classic Rock Roll Of Honour (www.awards.classicrock.teamrock.com) is an annual awards program established in 2005 by Classic Rock Magazine (www.classicrock.teamrock.com) in the UK.  Winners are announced at an annual awards show which took place on Wednesday November 11th at The Roundhouse in London.  Each year, the Outstanding Contribution award toasts the towering figures who have straddled their era, shaken the scene, left their fingermarks on a stellar catalogue and safeguarded the spirit of rock as it rolls on through the decades. This year they chose to bestow this honor on Rock and Roll Hall of Fame E Street Band Member Nils Lofgren, an artist whose rock ‘n’ roll résumé is second to none according to Siân Llewellyn, the Editor of Classic Rock Magazine.  Previous recipients of the Outstanding Contribution Award include: Jeff Lynne, Bob Ezrin, John Paul Jones, Ronnie Wood, and Jeff Beck amongst others.   Nils was able to accept the award in person, as he is currently crisscrossing the UK on his second tour of the United Kingdom this year, promoting his new album just released to rave reviews and recorded there at the start of the year ( UK2015 Face the Music Tour –UK review here: www.allaboutjazz.com/uk-2015-face-the-music-tour-nils-lofgren-cattle-track-road-records-review-by-doug-collette.php?width=1920).

Just prior to departing for the UK, Nils performed at the Bridge School Benefit, an annual event organized by Neil Young (www.bridgeschool.org).  Neil Young joined Nils on the song Believe, adding harmonica and sharing some vocals. http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/nils-lofgren-neil-young-perform-believe-at-bridge-school-benefit-20151025 .  When he returns from his 21 day UK tour, he will embark on US dates, currently booked through mid-year 2016.

For more information visit:

www.nilslofgren.com

Remaining Nils Lofgren dates on UK tour:

13 Nov - Scarborough Spa

14 Nov - Edinburgh Queen's Hall

16 Nov - Inverness Eden Court

17 Nov - Aberdeen Music Hall

19 Nov - Whitley Bay Playhouse

20 Nov – Buxton Opera House

21 Nov - New Brighton Floral Pavilion

22 Nov - Watford Colosseum