Top Five Rock Musicians Knighted by the Queen
Virtues of a modern knighthood are nowhere near the medieval idealized versions of gallant knights in shining armor triumphing over some monstrous force rescuing damsels in distress. Modern knighthoods awarded by Queen Elizabeth II are just meritorious titles granted without responsibility in recognition of some fantastic achievement or service performed.
Rock musicians often receive knighthoods for services in the musical performing arts and to charity. Knighted men use the title “Sir’ and knighted women use the title “Dame’. Below is a list of the top five knighted rock musicians:
Sir Cliff Richard was the very first rocker to earn a knighthood in 1995 for services to music and philanthropic pursuits in charity.This/tag helps explain it more. He continues to sing and perform after 50 musical years.
Our best known and most infamous knight is Sir Paul McCartney. The former Beatles band member was knighted in 1997 for his over four decade-s long dedication to the rock music scene and work with animal rights charities.
Knighted in 1998 for his over 40-year dedicated music career and tireless work for AIDS charities, Sir Elton John will always be remembered for his wacky costumes and steadfast performance tribute to Princess Diana. He is one candle in the wind that will never perish.
Dame Shirley Veronica Bassey received her knighted damehood in 1999 for her multi-talented musical abilities. Her singing of James Bond themes songs will never be the same.
Sultry Welsh crooner Sir Tom Jones knighted in 2006 for services to music. His expansive 40 year singing career still brings tears to the eyes of listeners.