The Beatles’ Ringo Starr and Bee Gees co-founder Barry Gibb have been awarded knighthoods in the British New Year Honours, alongside a string of political figures including former Liber
The Beatles’ Ringo Starr and Bee Gees co-founder Barry Gibb have been awarded knighthoods in the British New Year Honours, alongside a string of political figures including former Liberal Democrat leader Nick Clegg and key Tory backbencher Graham Brady.
In a short message, signed off with his trademark phrase, 77-year-old Starr (inset) said: « It’s great! It’s an honour and a pleasure to be considered and acknowledged for my music and my charity work, both of which I love. Peace and love. Ringo. »
Gibb (71), who is recognised for his services to music and charity, dedicated the honour to his late brothers and former bandmates and said: « The magic, the glow, and the rush will last me the rest of my life. »
The musicians are joined on the list by ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ judge Darcey Bussell (48), who said she was « truly humbled » to become a dame, and ‘War Horse’ writer Michael Morpurgo.
