GQ prizes for Zeppelin and Ronson

Jimmy Page (pictured) received Led Zeppelin's prize from Dave Grohl

Rock group Led Zeppelin have won an outstanding achievement prize at the GQ Men of the Year Awards, while producer Mark Ronson was named top maverick.

Crooner Tony Bennett took an award for being an "inspiration", and Primal Scream were judged band of the year.

The radio personality title went to BBC Radio 2's Chris Evans, with Gavin and Stacey star James Corden winning the prize for breakthrough talent.

Steve Coogan was actor of the year and James Nesbitt was named best TV star.

The event, in London, was hosted by musicians Sir Elton John and Lily Allen.

Allen drank wine throughout the ceremony, something which Sir Elton picked up on when the pair were chatting on stage.

"Now we reach a very special point in the evening," Allen said at one point.

Sir Elton interrupted by asking: "What, are you going to have another drink?"

Special award

Among the other winners were No Country For Old Men star Josh Brolin, who received the award for international man of the year.

Gavin and Stacey star James Cordon brought his mum to the awards

London's mayor, Boris Johnson, won best politician and there was a lifetime achievement award for photographer David Bailey.

Chef Gordon Ramsay was judged entrepreneur of the year, while the prize for best sportsman went to boxer Joe Calzaghe.

Manchester United's Rio Ferdinand took the editor's special award.

Among the stars who were handing out the trophies were Countdown's Carol Vorderman, model Liz Hurley and Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl.

Singer Amy Winehouse had been due to present Bennett with his prize but she pulled out of the ceremony, according to Allen.

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