The band were meant to have received their award from Amy Winehouse, who sang with them at the V Festival, however, Whitehouse was "stuck in a lift" and only got to the stage after the award had been presented.
According to reports, when the singer did arrive on stage, she described the band which gave 2 tone to the world as "the most inspirational band of all time".
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The Specials start another nationwide sold out tour this week, starting at the Liverpool Olympia on Thursday.