The famed guitarist will join a list of previous winners that includes Slash, Brian May and Steve Lukather when he receives the gong in the Netherlands next month.

Trout, who's fought back from near death ahead of a liver transplant, says: "It's an unbelievable honour. To be acknowledged is especially meaningful to me at this time of my life. It's a milestone I'll never forget."

SEGA jury chairman Jean-Paul Heck says: "He survived and came back stronger - Walter is a great example for the blues community worldwide." Read more - here.

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