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JamesG · 01-03-2018, 03:19 PM

Ringo Starr and Barry Gibb Awarded Knighthoods in Queen's New Year's Honors
by Karen Mizoguchi
Dec. 30, 2017

A Beatle and a Bee Gee have become British knights! Queen Elizabeth’s 2018 New Year honors list was revealed on Friday and two musical greats were awarded knighthoods as recognition for their services to music and charity.

Ringo Starr, 77, became the second Beatles band member to receive the honor, 21 years after Paul McCartney was knighted. “It’s great!” the drummer, whose real name is Richard Starkey, said in a statement of becoming a Sir. “It’s an honor and a pleasure to be considered and acknowledged for my music and my charity work, both of which I love. Peace and love. Ringo.”

McCartney, John Lennon and George Harrison were all recognized as Members of the Order of the British Empire in 1965.

Barry Gibb, the last surviving member of the Bee Gees, dedicated his knighthood to his late bandmates, twin brothers Robin Gibb, who died in 2012, and Maurice Gibb, who died in 2003.

“I want to acknowledge how responsible my brothers are for this honor,” Gibb, 71, said. “It is as much theirs as it is mine. This is a moment in life to be treasured and never forgotten.”

http://ew.com/music/2017/12/30/ringo...-years-honors/

Penny Lane · 01-03-2018, 03:57 PM

Very cool!

Torgo · 01-03-2018, 05:00 PM

The Queen whispered into Ringo's ear "Loved you in Caveman." True story.

Chocolate Moose · 01-03-2018, 05:31 PM

Wonderful !!!!!

Babalu · 01-03-2018, 07:27 PM

Sir Starkey, do you enjoy being a knight?

01-03-2018, 03:19 PM	#1
JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 57,034	Ringo Starr and Barry Gibb Awarded Knighthoods Ringo Starr and Barry Gibb Awarded Knighthoods in Queen's New Year's Honors by Karen Mizoguchi Dec. 30, 2017 A Beatle and a Bee Gee have become British knights! Queen Elizabeth’s 2018 New Year honors list was revealed on Friday and two musical greats were awarded knighthoods as recognition for their services to music and charity. Ringo Starr, 77, became the second Beatles band member to receive the honor, 21 years after Paul McCartney was knighted. “It’s great!” the drummer, whose real name is Richard Starkey, said in a statement of becoming a Sir. “It’s an honor and a pleasure to be considered and acknowledged for my music and my charity work, both of which I love. Peace and love. Ringo.” McCartney, John Lennon and George Harrison were all recognized as Members of the Order of the British Empire in 1965. Barry Gibb, the last surviving member of the Bee Gees, dedicated his knighthood to his late bandmates, twin brothers Robin Gibb, who died in 2012, and Maurice Gibb, who died in 2003. “I want to acknowledge how responsible my brothers are for this honor,” Gibb, 71, said. “It is as much theirs as it is mine. This is a moment in life to be treasured and never forgotten.” http://ew.com/music/2017/12/30/ringo...-years-honors/ Attached Images

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