12.11.09: David Gilmour ist einer der 21 Persönlichkeiten die für ihre außergewöhnliche Leistungen den Ehrendoktortitel der Anglia Ruskin Universität erhielten. Gestern nahm David Gilmour bei einer feierlichen Zeremonie die Auszeichnung seiner ehemaligen Universität in Cambridge entgegen!

Cambridge Network: PINK Floyd guitarist David Gilmour last night returned to Cambridge to receive an honorary degree at Anglia Ruskin University. The legendary musician was among a host of figures from the city awarded the title at a ceremony. Mr Gilmour, 63, is a former student at Cambridgeshire College of Arts and Technology (CCAT), a forerunner of ARU. The guitarist, whose hits include Another Brick In The Wall Part II, was made an honorary doctor of arts at a ceremony at Cambridge Corn Exchange. The award recognises his "outstanding contribution to music as a writer, performer and innovator".

John Gordon, who formed the band Jokers Wild with Mr Gilmour and the late Syd Barrett, said: "I am delighted to hear of my old mate David's recognition by my old college. I grew up with Syd Barrett, learned guitar and progressed our artistic leanings together and we gained entry to the art school. It was while there we met David Gilmour and had many jam sessions at the college in general and within the college of art. I've kept in occasional contact with David over the years and followed his progress as one of the world's finest exponents of the guitar.

Mit Sicherheit eine schöne Ehrung für David Gilmour, der 2003 von der Queen den Commander of British Empire (CBE) Orden erhielt.

Info: Ina Wagner, Holger Henning

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