Iconic British band Duran Duran are to be honoured with the ASCAP Golden Note Award at the ASCAP Awards in London, November 10.

The band follows in the footsteps of the likes of Alicia Keys, Lionel Richie, Elton John, George Michael and Stevie Wonder who have all won the award previously. ASCAP president Paul Williams commented 'Duran Duran revolutionised popular music. They are the pioneers of the synthpop and new wave movement and have reached a stratospheric level of success which is rarely seen in the industry. We are delighted to present this extremely unique and innovative group with the ASCAP Golden Note Award'.