Recognition
- In 2007 Devlin won the Legacy Award (for lifetime achievement) at the New Zealand Music Awards, and inducted into the New Zealand Music Hall of Fame
- In 2008 Devlin was one of the inaugural inductees to the Rockonz NZ Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
- In 2009 Devlin was presented with the New Zealand's "Biggest One Hit Wonder of the Century Award", just edging out Ray Columbus with his "She's a Mod"
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