Domino founder Laurence Bell has spoken at length of his respect for Mute Records founder Daniel Miller, calling his "music freak" friend an inspiration to the independent sector.

Bell gave a heartfelt speech at the AIM Awards in London on Monday night, where he handed Miller the Pioneer Award for 2012.

"Not that many people he will know of the sacrifices that Mute Records made though the years to ensure the well being of that independent eco-system," the Domino man ...