- Wednesday, December 31, 2008
- Photo by: WENN / PR Photos / Shirlaine Forrest
- filed in: Rock Alternative
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Earlier today it was announced that Led Zeppelin’s Robert Plant is to become a CBE in the New Year’s honours list. Despite being an immense privilege for many, there are rock stars who see the honour as somewhat of an insult to their ethos. Here Gigwise presents a run down of famous rock stars who have refused titles from the Queen or later renounced their honour. Featuring John Lennon, Keith Richards and more…
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Paul Weller - The Jam legend was named as amongst those receiving a CBE on the 2007 New Years honours list. A spokesperson announced that he refused it, saying: "Paul was surprised and flattered, but it wasn't really for him".
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