NEWS22.05.2008 Pink Floyd will get Polar Music Prize British rock band Pink Floyd and U.S. opera singer Renee Fleming were named the winners of the 2008 Polar Music Prize. It is Sweden's biggest music award. It was founded by Stig Anderson, manager of Swedish pop group ABBA, in 1989.
Pink Floyd and Fleming were chosen for their contributions to their respective musical genres, with the prize committee cited Fleming's «sublime, unparalleled voice and unique stylistic versatility». The band and the opera singer will each receive a cash prize of 1 million kronor (about $160,000) at an award ceremony in Stockholm on August 26. Similar newsLatest news08.02.2010 Prince Harry is set to appear at the BRIT Awards ceremony 08.02.2010 Johnny Depp will make The Rolling Stones movie 08.02.2010 Liam Gallagher rejected Oasis name | ATTENTION!Do you want to receive $20.00 to your account each month? ZIP! ![]() COMBINED HIT-LIST
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British rock band Pink Floyd and U.S. opera singer Renee Fleming were named the winners of the 2008 Polar Music Prize. It is Sweden's biggest music award. It was founded by Stig Anderson, manager of Swedish pop group ABBA, in 1989.
