They've enjoyed a whopping 44 years together in the music industry.

And Madness were honoured in their native Camden Town on Monday as a tribute slab that recognises the band's accomplishments was unveiled on the new Music Walk of Fame.

The band, which saw five of the original seven members at the event, appeared in great spirits as they celebrated the milestone alongside Lynval Golding from The Specials, reggae DJ David Rodigan, actor Nick Moran and rapper Dizzee Rascal.

Hitting the right notes: Madness were honoured in their native Camden Town on Monday as a tribute slab that recognises the band's accomplishments was unveiled on the new Music Walk of Fame

Wearing a knee-length black jacket, lead singer Suggs looked smart for the occasion with a pair of denim jeans, black leather shoes and a pair of trademark shades.

The 59-year-old, whose real name is Graham McPherson, beamed as he kneeled down beside the band's slab, which is close to music venue Electric Ballroom nightclub on Camden High Street.

According to the Camden New Journal, Suggs jokingly told the crowd that the band had 'single-handedly turned Camden Town from a s**thole into one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world.'

And it wasn't only Suggs who spoke but also broadcaster David Rodigan, 68, who lauded the ska group's 'truly phenomenal' influence on the British music industry.

Music maker: Suggs beamed as he kneeled down beside the band's slab, which is close to music venue Electric Ballroom nightclub on Camden High Street

Celebration: Original band member Chas Smash (L) and Madness' current bass guitarist Mark Bedford (R)

Posing up a storm: Original member Chas Smash posed alongside current members Mike Barson, Graham McPherson aka Suggs, Mark Bedford and Dan Woodgate for the Music Walk Of Fame unveiling

He said: 'They are revered in Jamaica because the Jamaicans know that it was Madness who did so much to spread the music that we know as ska and reggae around the world. Their diehard fans follow them everywhere.

'If you’ve witnessed a concert from Madness, you’ll know, apart from the sartorial elegance of the band, they are phenomenal musicians. Their energy, commitment and passion is at a level of its own.'

While it is a fantastic honour to receive, Madness aren't the only legendary musical act to be awarded a coveted slab on the pavement between Mornington Crescent and Chalk Farm underground stations.

The Who were the first to be celebrated on the trail in November while Amy Winehouse and Soul II Soul's contributions to British music on the pavement are planned for later this week.

A Rascal: Dizzee Rascal joined the band for the presentation on Monday

Saying a few words: The British MC said a few words at the ceremony

Picture perfect: Dizzee posed for a photo with Suggs

Delight: Five of the original band members posed with the grime producer

The band, which was originally a seven-piece, currently features Mike Barson, Mark Bedford, Dan Woodgate, Chris Foreman, Lee Thompson and Suggs.

There have been a number of member changes throughout the years with Chas, who attended the event having original left the band in 1986 before rejoining on and off between 1992 and 2014.

In January, Suggs revealed that he regretted calling Brexit voters 'small-minded' in their decision to leave the European Union.

The lead singer of the ska band apologised for taking fire at those who voted to leave and added that he understood it was a democratic vote and he had to 'accept that'.

The music artist also revealed that the referendum left himself and his bandmates conflicted over the decision to Leave or Remain.

Having fun: The Specials member Lynval Golding and Suggs wrapped their arms around each other

Back together: The fivesome looked thrilled about the honour

Relaxed: The band relaxed as they were honoured at the ceremony

Listening: They pulled a number of expressions as their peers discussed their influence on music

He told The Mirror: 'I mean it's funny even in my band there were Brexiters and Remainers, like every family in the country. We had punch-ups about all that.'

In 2016, the singer, who is a Labour supporter and a staunch remainer, sparked controversy after he criticised voters who aligned themselves with the Leave campaign.

However the singer has since apologised for the comments and admitted that as time went on he began to appreciate the feelings of those in the country.

Laughing matter: Chas, Suggs and Mark laughed while a guest spoke on stage

Plaque: The plaque honoured Madness on the Music Walk of Fame in Camden

He added: 'I regret that. I didn't mean that. I mean I just thought it was a kind of a moronic campaign. It didn't have any kind of reality.

'So as time went on I appreciated people's genuine feelings and that it was a democratic vote, and I have to accept that.'

The singer's comments come as he prepares to hit the Hi-Tide festival at Dreamland, in Margate, on July as a headline act to mark it's 100th anniversary.

Support: Fans of the band lined the streets with their scooters