Q kings Coldplay

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06-10-2008 20:00

Other winners included John Mellencamp, who was named Q Classic Songwriter, Kaiser Chiefs, who left with Best Live Act, and Massive Attack, who were recognised for Innovation In Sound.

Meatloaf - who arrived on the red carpet looking dishevelled, was unsteady on his feet and spoke incoherently, later blaming medication for a torn retina for his strange behaviour - was presented with the Q Classic Song gong for his 1979 hit 'Bat Out Of Hell'.

Presenter Alan Carr joked to BANG Showbiz: "Meatloaf was a bit worse for wear when he came on. He was on medication, so I'm told - but that's what they all say!

"He tipped forward and almost fell off the stage and I actually saved him! I saved his life!"

Travis frontman Fran Healy added: "It was a shame when Meatloaf came up to get his award from Al Murray, because Meatloaf's not been well. It was like two worlds colliding, it was kind of like, 'What the f**k?' "

Pink Floyd's David Gilmour was honoured with the Outstanding Contribution to Music award, and in an emotional acceptance speech, the guitarist paid tribute to his late bandmate Rick Wright - who died last month after losing his battle with cancer.

Gilmour said: "I'd like to dedicate this award to Rick Wright, my colleague and old friend, who died a couple of weeks ago and with whom I had worked for 40-odd years.

"That's now come to an end and there's all sorts of music that I will not be able to play again without him. That's a source of sadness for me.

"He deserves this as much as I do. His work was mighty important."

Q Awards 2008 full winners list:

Best New Act

The Last Shadow Puppets

Breakthrough Artist

Duffy

Best Track

Keane - 'Spiralling'

Best Video

Vampire Weekend - 'A-Punk'

Q Classic Songwriter