NME Awards History

1975

This turned out to be a strange, eclectic year. Roxy Music, Joni Mitchell and Stevie Wonder all took home awards. But so did Kiki...

1974

Bowie, Clapton and 'Dark Side Of The Moon' all scored highly in the readers poll. Whilst the long forgotten 'Radar Love' by Golden Earring beat...

1973

We were into the world of the long-haired men who sang about intergalatic goings on. Yes, we mean "Yes" (as in the band) nabbed...

1972

No Poll Winners show this year, instead the readers cast their votes for the usual suspects. Elvis, Diana Ross and Cliff all dominated. Meanwhile...

1971

The start of the decade found Elvis, The Beatles and The Shadows dominating, meanwhile Elton John nabbed the 'New Disc Singer' vote. 'Let It...

1970

The start of the decade found Elvis, The Beatles and The Shadows dominating, meanwhile Elton John nabbed the 'New Disc Singer' vote. 'Let It...

1969

Despite a list of winners not appearing in the mag, the Poll Winners concert went ahead as planned. Held again at Wembley's Empire Pool,...

1968

Elvis, The Beatles and Lulu dominated. Meanwhile the Fab Four sent in an annotated note that said: "We are very grateful (indeed) and you...

1967

Taking place in Wembley Pool in London and compered by Jimmy Savile and DJ Simon Dee it saw 10,000 fans attending the Poll Winners...

1966

1966 was a golden year in pop and so our awards proved. Elvis, The Beatles, The Beach Boys and Dusty all won awards. Our...
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