Duran Duran were singing about Planet Earth when the likes of Snow Patrol and Keane were in short trousers.
But the New Romantic pioneers from Birmingham will this summer be taking to the stage with more contemporary acts and others for a star-studded concert highlighting the threat of climate change.
The band typified 80s jetsetting excess during their heydey wowing teen pop fans with songs including Rio, A View to a Kill and Planet Earth.
However, Simon Le Bon and Co will be waving goodbye to the leather action slacks and open-top cars, and grasping the new ecovibe for the London leg of the global series of Live Earth concerts, which takes place on July 7.
They will be joining Keane, Snow Patrol, Black Eyed Peas and Razorlight at the Wembley Stadium concert - together with fellow music veterans Madonna, Red Hot Chili Peppers and Genesis.
London is just one of the cities taking part in the global event, along with Shanghai, Johannesburg and Sydney, while there will also be concerts in Japan, Brazil and the US.
Organisers say the events will be "carbon-neutral concerts", to avoid damaging the environment.
Energy used to power the concerts will come from renewable sources. Also, recyclable materials will be used for merchandise wherever possible.
Organisers claim they will also pay to offset all the carbon emissions from artists and staff travelling to perform at Wembley.
Live Earth founder Kevin Wall said: "This monster line-up will ensure Live Earth meets our goal of bringing together people from around the world to combat the climate crisis.
"Live Earth will not only span all seven continents, but the musicians who have answered our call span multiple genres and generations."
The concerts were organised as part of the global publicity drive for action on climate change called SOS (Save Our Selves), headed by former US president Al Gore.
More than two billion people are expected to tune in to coverage of the 24-hour event on television, radio and online.
Mr Gore said: "By attracting an audience of billions we hope Live Earth will launch a global campaign giving a critical mass of people around the world the tools they need to help solve the climate crisis.
"But ultimately, corporations and governments must become global leaders taking decisive action to stop global warming."
Proceeds from the concerts will create a foundation to combat climate change led by The Alliance for Climate Protection, currently chaired by Mr Gore.
Registration for tickets to Live Earth London - which will all be priced at £55 - will open at midday on Friday, April 13 and close at midday on Monday, April 16.
Organisers are expecting overwhelming demand for the concert and will be allocating tickets by ballot, with successful buyers notified on Wednesday, April 18 about how to purchase their tickets.
The Live Earth event will mark the beginning of the global campaign urging individuals, companies and governments to take action on climate change.
Other performers due to appear at Wembley include the Beastie Boys, Bloc Party, Corinne Bailey Rae, Damien Rice, David Gray, the Foo Fighters, and James Blunt.
