Ringo Starr and Barry Gibb knighted in New Year's honours list


  • World
  • Saturday, 30 Dec 2017

- AFP file pic

LONDON: Beatles drummer Ringo Starr (pic) and sole surviving Bee Gee Barry Gibb were each awarded a knighthood in Britain’s traditional New Year Honours, announced late on Friday (Dec 29).

The two music legends were joined on the prestigious annual achievement list by Golden Globe-winning actor Hugh Laurie, renowned dancer Darcey Bussell and hip-hop artist Wiley.

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