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- Early Years
1990
The Charlatans and Happy Mondays dominate the poll. Morrissey holds firm on the 'Solo Artist' front, whilst Thatcher is finally ousted from the Bastard/Creep category by Saddam Hussein.
Best Single: The Charlatans - 'The Only One I Know'
Best LP: Happy Mondays - 'Pills 'N' Thrills And Bellyaches'
Best New Band/Artist: The Charlatans
Best Band: Happy Mondays
Event Of The Year: Thatcher's Resignation
Solo Artist: Morrissey
Radio Show: John Peel
TV Show: Vic Reeves' Big Night Out
Film Of The Year: 'Wild At Heart'
Club Or Venue: Town & Country Club
Hype Of The Year: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Fashion Item Of The Year: DM Boots
Bastard Of The Year: Saddam Hussein
Object Of Desire: Betty Boo
Word/Phrase: 'You wouldn't let it lie!"
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