A design for songwriting nets top award for Welsh rockers

THE Manic Street Preachers have been awarded the title of “classic songwriters” at the Classic Rock Roll Of Honour awards.

The Welsh trio — whose hits include Motorcycle Emptiness, A Design For Life and If You Tolerate This, Your Children Will Be Next — are celebrating their 25th year this year.

Also among the winners last night was guitarist Jeff Beck, collected a “living legend” award for his lifetime achievements.