Led Zeppelin Honored In British Awards Program
Olympians, business leaders, designers and the lead singer of an iconic rock band are among those receiving New Year’s honors from Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II, the Cabinet Office announced Wednesday.
Robert Plant, the vocalist for the classic rock group Led Zeppelin, is on the list to receive a CBE for his services to music. Since the 1980s, he has enjoyed a successful solo career and performed with other artists around the world.
Jazz saxophonist Courtney Pine is also on the list to receive a CBE. Pine, who has released 13 albums since 1987, said he was “deeply moved” by the honor.
And author Terry Pratchett, 60, receives the highest honor of a knighthood. Pratchett, best known for his popular Discworld series of comic fantasy novels, told CNN affiliate ITN he is “a bit embarrassed but quite pleased” to receive the honor for his services to literature.