Oasis to receive Silver Clef honour

10:40am Friday 4th July 2008

Rock veterans Oasis are receiving an award celebrating their contribution to the music industry at a glittering event.

They are to be honoured with the prestigious Silver Clef Award at a ceremony in London.

Led by Manchester brothers Liam and Noel Gallagher, the band were at the forefront of the British rock revival of the 1990s and have influenced many top-selling acts from around the globe.

Oasis burst onto the scene with their debut album Definitely Maybe which included anthems such as Supersonic and fans' favourite Cigarettes and Alcohol.

Their 1997 album Be Here Now is the fastest selling album in UK chart history, and sold more than one million copies in just a fortnight, awards organisers said.

This year's O2 Silver Clef Awards guest list also includes The Fratellis, Amy Macdonald, Simon Pegg, Lily Allen, Paul Weller, Russell Brand and Meatloaf.

Several other awards will be presented during the ceremony, including Best British Band, Best International and Icon.

Last year's winners included Snow Patrol, Bryan Ferry, Rod Stewart, The Feeling, John Legend, Paolo Nutini and Andrea Bocelli.

Stewart was unable to attend last year however, after a freak fall at a rain-soaked gig in Manchester the night before which meant he had to have 10 stitches in his leg. Instead chef Gordon Ramsay, who was supposed to present the honour, read out a speech from the singer.

The event is in aid of Nordoff-Robbins Music Therapy, which provides more than 30,000 sessions annually with children and adults through 50 projects throughout the country.

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