Wild boys are back in town

Duran Duran are set to return to their home city on July 7 for an eagerly-anticipated concert at Birmingham's NIA - we look back on some highlights of their prolific career.

Members of the band met the Princess of Wales in July 1983 at the Prince's Trust Rock Gala in London. They soon became one of Diana's favourites.nextpage

The band with Sterling Campbell (centre), pictured in London's Docklands in April 1989 shortly before embarking on a nationwide tour. Left to right are Nick Rhodes, Simon Le Bon, Warren Cuccurullo and John Taylor.nextpage

Simon Le Bon and Nick Rhodes, pictured here playing a one-off concert at London's Earls Court just before the release of their 1999 album Medazzaland.nextpage

The band each received awards for Lifetime Achievement in 2003 at the MTV Video Music Awards at Radio City Music Hall in New York.nextpage

Simon Le Bon and John Taylor, pictured here on stage at The Forum in London in October 2003, during Duran Duran's first UK concert in 18 years.nextpage

Simon Le Bon, John Taylor and Andy Taylor received Outstanding Achievement Awards in February 2004, at the annual Brit Awards in London.nextpage

Members of the band met Princes William and Harry after their performance at the Concert For Diana at Wembley Stadium in London, an event held to mark what would have been Diana's 46th birthday.nextpage

Continuing what was an extremely busy year for the band, Duran Duran performed at the charity concert Live Earth at Wembley Stadium, in July 2007.nextpage

Simon Le Bon sings tracks from the band's current album, Red Carpet Massacre.

Duran Duran will be at the NIA on July 7, 2008. Visit www.necgroup.co.uk or call 0871 945 6000 for ticket availability.

Compiled by Lara Page