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Dylan Gets Medal - Music Head - 30-05-2012
no not the PF album
I've always thought of these awards as the U.S. equivalent of being knighted.
a well deserved recipient here
from msnbc
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Singer, songwriter, poet, artist and now Medal of Freedom Winner.
On Tuesday, Bob Dylan received the nation's highest civilian honor, accepting the Medal of Freedom from President Obama. "There is not a bigger giant in the history of American music," Obama said of the singer.
The Medal of Freedom is presented to individuals who have made "meritorious contributions to the national interest of the United States, to world peace, or to other significant endeavors," according to the White House.
To that end, Obama praised Dylan, saying that his music redefined "not just what music sounded like but the message it carried and how it made people feel."
a clip for the video of the presentaion to the 6 winners:
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/47604996#47606988
Dylan Gets Medal - CRAZY-HORSE - 30-05-2012
Mr.Anti-Establishment has now officially "sold out" to the "establishment LOL!!!
at least Paul Weller has declined his nomination for an OBE or MBE or whatever one it was on two occasions!!!!
seriously though Dylan deserves it!!!!
Dylan Gets Medal - Jerome - 30-05-2012
CRAZY-HORSE Wrote:Mr.Anti-Establishment has now officially "sold out" to the "establishment LOL!!!
at least Paul Weller has declined his nomination for an OBE or MBE or whatever one it was on two occasions!!!!
seriously though Dylan deserves it!!!!
'Freedom is just around the corner for you
But with truth so far off, what good will it do'
Jokerman - Bob Dylan
Sorry couldn't resist that - but without a doubt the greatest influence on American music. I just like listening to the man. And the words. One of his talents was his ability to weave a hundred different stories into one song. And keep the overall thread going as well. A magician.
Dylan Gets Medal - SteveO - 30-05-2012
A well deserved honour...well overdue! Perhaps Bob felt comfortable accepting the honour from Obama moreso than other presidents!
He certainly stepped up a notch ...got a hair cut and he's wearing a bow tie...lol
Dylan Gets Medal - TraceNspace - 31-05-2012
Awesome. I should crawl out of my hole more often. I almost missed this!
Dylan Gets Medal - quayy - 31-05-2012
how about one for the real troubador.........phil ochs
Dylan Gets Medal - mtthwibrahim - 01-06-2012
or Tim Buckley
this is, however, a good reminder for me to get back into Dylan. I've been meaning to for awhile
quayy Wrote:how about one for the real troubador.........phil ochs
Dylan Gets Medal - teardropsamsara - 09-06-2012
Congrats Bobby!
Dylan Gets Medal - Ladyhawke - 17-06-2012
Totally agree Jerome - couldn't have said it better myself! A magician indeed with words...
Dylan Gets Medal - shanyang - 21-06-2012
Hi Congrats ............Bob Dylan