In doing so, the Stooges frontman joins a list that includes Ozzy Osbourne, Jimmy Page, Alice Cooper and Lemmy.

Pop says he was "surprised and honoured" to be recognised in this way. "I feel now that all those years of banging away in the dives and palaces of the weird universe of rock are finally adding up to something," he adds.

"The other people who have received this award are absolutely awesome, and I feel very lucky to be included. ...