Duran Duran land Brit Lifetime Award

Duran Duran

The champions of the New Romantic Wave that made eye-liner, teased blond hair and the moody look all the rage will be feted at next February's Brits, the organisers of the music industry Oscars said on November 24.

Last month the band's original line-up performed together for the first time in Britain in 18 years. They are currently on a tour of the United States, Australia and New Zealand.

It is the their second Lifetime Achievement Award. They were also honoured by the music channel MTV for their ground-breaking videos.