The rock band U2 has been voted by Q magazine as being the Greatest Act of the Last 25 Years. The annual music awards, hosted by the British monthly magazine.
Singer Adele won awards for Best Female and Best Track (for the song "Rolling in the Deep"). She was unable to attend due to throat problems. The band Coldplay was voted Vest Act in the World Today.
"U2 are the best band in the world at the moment. We are about seventh," Coldplay lead singer Chris Martin said. Rapper Tinie Tempah was awarded Best Male Artist and Lana Del Ray won the Next Big Thing award.
"This year's awards were a true celebration of where music is at right now being as they were, reflective of how rich and varied the musical landscape is, and how enthused music fans are to be able to discover so much that is new and exciting," said Q editor in chief Paul Rees. U2 is currently promoting the reissue of their album "Achtung Baby," which was originally released 20 years ago.
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