Rolling Stone magazine describes Scorpions as "the heroes of heavy metal",[12] and MTV called them "Ambassadors of Rock". The band was ranked number 46 on VH1's Greatest Artists of Hard Rock programme,[13] with "Rock You Like a Hurricane" at number 18 on VH1's list of the 100 Greatest Hard Rock Songs.[14] "Still Loving You" ranked 22nd place among the greatest ballads. Scorpions have received prestigious awards such as three World Music Awards,[15] a star on the Hollywood Rock wall,[16] and a presence in the permanent exhibition of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.[17] In 2015 the group celebrated its 50th anniversary.[18]
