Adam Ant is Q Icon

One-time ‘dandy highwayman’ and Prince Charming, Adam Ant, was today named Q Icon at the 2008 Q Awards with Russian Standard Vodka.

The 53-year-old singer was behind a string of hits during the 1980s both as frontman for The Ants and as a solo star, including Kings Of The Wild Frontier, Antmusic and Goody Two Shoes.

Ant – real name Stuart Goddard – successfully reinvented himself musically and image-wise on numerous occasions, successfully straddling the punk and New Romantic movements and coping with the loss of his entire band when Malcolm McClaren persuaded them to ditch him and form BowWowWow.

Collecting the title, Ant said: "It's very good to be standing here. It’s very good to be standing actually! I’ve always loved music and I like music that looks good as well. Forgive me for that. And I’ll be collecting my catalogue royaltiese from Coldplay later on (a reference to the Ant-like outfits the band were wearing).

"It does mean a lot for Q to reward me with this award and you will never know how much it means to me," he added.

Last year’s winner of the Q Icon award was Sir Paul McCartney.

Posted by Anthony Barnes at 1:21 PM | 06/10/2008 | 120 Comments
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Absolutely fantastic and well deserved. A true star then and now. Look forward to new material.
Well done Adam.
x

Posted by Rachelle at 2:10 PM | 06/10/2008 | Report Abuse

Absolutely top drawer! It's great to see a magazine such as Q recognising one of the most successful and influential stars of the '80's in this way. I have been a big fan of Mr Ant since 1980 and, although he may not have been in the charts in recent years, the impact he (and the rest of the Ants) has had on other musicians (both then and today) is immense. After Adam's well documented illness and problems it really is great to see something positive like this, and also to see that Q and the industry do remember those real stars of yesteryear. Let's hope that some sparkly new tunes from Adam Ant are in the offing.

Posted by Jason Walsh at 3:17 PM | 06/10/2008 | Report Abuse

Well done Adam! Absolutely top drawer! It's great to see a magazine such as Q recognising one of the most successful and influential stars of the '80's in this way. I have been a big fan of Mr Ant since 1980 and, although he may not have been in the charts in recent years, the impact he (and the rest of the Ants) has had on other musicians (both then and today) is immense. After Adam's well documented illness and problems it really is great to see something positive like this, and also to see that Q and the industry do remember those real stars of yesteryear. Let's hope that some sparkly new tunes from Adam Ant are in the offing.

Posted by Jay at 3:18 PM | 06/10/2008 | Report Abuse

Absolutely fantastic!

Adam Ant truly deserves this award.It has been a long time coming.
I grew up under the influence of his music and fashion and he is certainly a phenomenal artist.

Posted by Nicola Clark at 3:46 PM | 06/10/2008 | Report Abuse

We love you Adam, new music please - you do have a loving audience out here, xxx

Posted by Lucy at 3:46 PM | 06/10/2008 | Report Abuse

this is a well deserved award by a great British icon,well done Adam!

Posted by michelle at 4:54 PM | 06/10/2008 | Report Abuse

A well deserved awards for a true British icon. Well done Adam!

Posted by michelle at 4:56 PM | 06/10/2008 | Report Abuse

im so proud of you adam, you truly deserve it. especially after everything youve been through! you are still so loved and admired by everyone who has ever heard your music, encountered your funny personality and been inspired by your intelligence and humanity, despite your constant struggle with bipolar. you will always be an icon xx

Posted by sushi at 5:12 PM | 06/10/2008 | Report Abuse

Bravo, Adam, bravo!
Long overdue. Us antfans couldn't be prouder.

Posted by Anastasia at 5:44 PM | 06/10/2008 | Report Abuse

Well deserved and not a moment too soon ! Congratulations Adam! Kudos to Q for recognising his genius !

"things are lookin` good again"

Posted by belgianant at 6:18 PM | 06/10/2008 | Report Abuse

Congratulations @ Adam, well deserved !
And I agree, please new music :)

Posted by Alexandra at 9:20 PM | 06/10/2008 | Report Abuse

I'm so thrilled for him, he so deserves it.
Always and forever an icon in my book.
xx

Posted by Debbie at 1:53 AM | 07/10/2008 | Report Abuse

Adam Ant more than deserved this award! So happy to see him getting the recognition he deserves!
A true icon and amazing performer/singer/songwriter.

Posted by Liisa at12:13 PM | 07/10/2008 | Report Abuse

Congratulations to Adam - I was very proud when I heard on the radio this morning. Thoroughly well deserved. I saw him play last September in London and he's lost none of the magic!

Posted by Scarlett at12:34 PM | 07/10/2008 | Report Abuse

Well done Q! In an era where Q awards often go to 'coffee table music' and the unashamedly retro, it's refreshing for someone genuinely innovative, truly iconic and massively influential at the time and today to get the recognition he deserves. 'Dirk....' and 'Wonderful' are still two of my favourite albums, and he's the only artist left I want to see but haven't..............time for new material and a tour Adam?!
XX

Posted by Liz North at12:54 PM | 07/10/2008 | Report Abuse

adam is the best

Posted by ben harris at 4:43 PM | 07/10/2008 | Report Abuse

The BRITS take notice Adam for Lifetime Award in 2009 please.
Did i tell you your wonderful.

Posted by ronnie at 5:16 PM | 07/10/2008 | Report Abuse

wow !!!!! thanks for this !!!!

here in belgium we still love the antman

Posted by filip de vos at 6:23 PM | 07/10/2008 | Report Abuse

Iconic, inspirational and a heart of gold too. Thanks Adam for helping me through my illness. With you from the start. Time to get back in the studio I hope. Antmusic for Sexpeople then, now and forever.

Posted by David Brown at 6:34 PM | 07/10/2008 | Report Abuse

He's fab!

Congrats!

SO glad he got this -
nice one Q

Posted by sue at 6:56 PM | 07/10/2008 | Report Abuse

So unplug the jukebox
And do us all a favour
That music's lost its taste
So try another flavour -
"Antmusic"


Congrats from Holland!

Cheers,
JR

Posted by JR at 8:07 PM | 07/10/2008 | Report Abuse

Adam Ant is a class act through and through, and personally my musical hero. With all he's done, including these last few years, no one else deserved it more.

Posted by backinburntcity at 6:52 AM | 08/10/2008 | Report Abuse

This is more than well-deserved! And isn't he looking just as stylish as ever?? Can't wait for more music from Adam!

Posted by Solenopsis at 7:11 AM | 08/10/2008 | Report Abuse

Well done Adam you will alway be an icon to me. Never stopped loving you, my 7 year old daughter thinks you're fab. well deserved award. look forward to new music.

ridicule is nothing to be scared of!!

Jacqui Jackson

xxxxxx


Posted by Jacqueline Jackson at10:26 AM | 08/10/2008 | Report Abuse

Well done Adam, always loved you & your music. my 7 year old daughter thinks your fab.

Jacqui Jackson

xxxxxxxxxxx

Posted by Jacqueline Jacksong at10:28 AM | 08/10/2008 | Report Abuse

The best! Well deserved and what took everyone soooo long to recognise this man's talent, skill and ability> welcome back Mr ant, we are looking forward to more entertainment and music, in the way you know how!

Posted by Count_wickzling at11:07 PM | 09/10/2008 | Report Abuse

Well done Adam...not before time in my opinion. If an artist is as good as their most recent work, then you are as 'wonderful' now as you were back in the day. Love you mate- take it easy.
"Antmusic is our banner"

Posted by Phill E at12:11 AM | 11/10/2008 | Report Abuse

I was so pleasantly surprised by this news. If anyone deserves this icon award it is Adam Ant! I always loved his original style and music. Still listen to it daily.

Posted by Henny Krassenburg at 7:46 PM | 14/10/2008 | Report Abuse

you are by far the best and unique star ever. you deserve the Q award more than anyone. we all want you back. well done to you Adam Ant.

Posted by sharon at11:03 AM | 09/11/2008 | Report Abuse

Never got the recognition he deserved until now!! Well Done Adam!!

Posted by Dave B at 1:04 AM | 14/12/2008 | Report Abuse

Adam, I NEVER forgot you! Please make a comeback soon with new music!

Posted by Lisa at 3:18 AM | 30/03/2009 | Report Abuse

Adam, you deserved it!

Posted by Lisa at 6:38 AM | 18/04/2009 | Report Abuse

What's next for Adam Ant? Knighthood?

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Heart-stoppingly gorgeous in his heyday and still an attractive fellow. Congratulations and bravo!

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