Van Morrison Gets Knighted In Queen’s Birthday Honors

Van Morrison has received the highest award given to a citizen of the United Kingdom as he was given a knighthood on Queen Elizabeth II’s Birthday Honors list in recognition of “services to the music industry and to tourism in Northern Ireland.”More »

By on June 15, 2015

Van Morrison has received the highest award given to a citizen of the United Kingdom as he was given a knighthood on Queen Elizabeth II’s Birthday Honors list in recognition of “services to the music industry and to tourism in Northern Ireland.” The BBC prints a statement from Morrison that reads, “Throughout my career I have always preferred to let my music speak for me, and it is a huge honor to now have that body of work recognized in this way. I would like to take this opportunity to thank all the fans who have supported me on my musical journey.” The heads of his label, RCA Records, issued a joint statement in a press release. “We are thrilled to hear the momentous news that Van Morrison has received such a prestigious and well deserved honor today,” they wrote. “All of us at RCA are wishing him a heartfelt congratulations.” Copyright(c) 2015 RTTNews.com. All Rights ReservedLess «