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A week after the Brits comes the NMEs, UK music awards with attitude - as you can probably tell from the statuettes.
The rock awards from the New Musical Express - Britain's rock bible for some 60 years - saw music royalty old and new turn out.
Leading the way were Blondie, being recognised for their "Godlike Genius".
SOUNDBITE: Blondie band member, Clem Burke, saying (English):
"Ironically we've been together the three of us longer this time than the first time around, so that's pretty amazing in itself. But it's great to be here, it's a great vibe."
Paul McCartney and Blur and Gorillaz frontman Damon Albarn were also honoured.
The former Beatle was given the Songwriters' Songwriter award, accepting it with typical eloquence.
SOUNDBITE: Musician and Winner of Songwriters' Songwriter Award, Paul McCartney, saying (English):
"The thing about songwriting is, the great thing about is, we d
