The Royal Swedish Academy of Music handed out its Polar Music Prize to both Led Zeppelin and Russian conductor Valery Gergiev. The winners will each receive one million kroner (roughly $160,000). Founded by Stig Anderson, former manager of Abba, the prize will be presented to the winners by Sweden’s King Carl XVI Gustaf in May. Past winners include Paul McCartney and Quincy Jones.http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/music/4415112.stm
- Matthew Kiel in News
Zepplin Share Polar Music Prize
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